Preitenegg: Hiking and Culture

Hiking and culture offer different experiences in Preitenegg. When planning your trip, consider whether you want to focus on a trail through the town, activities in the mountain areas, or historical and cultural topics. The cultural sites also differ in their architecture, walkable layout and exhibitions.

Hiking and Cycling

The well-marked Lavant Valley High Trail runs directly through Preitenegg. In summer, the town is an ideal starting point for hikes into the extensive hinterland of the Koralpe and Packalpe mountains. The 7-Hut Hike is highlighted as a special feature of the hiking options. The geographical distinction can help you choose: the high trail runs directly through Preitenegg, while the summer hikes lead into the hinterland of the two mountain areas. If you prefer cycling, you can use Preitenegg’s well-developed rural road network.

Cross-Country Skiing and Landscape

The Hebalm offers varied cross-country ski trails and good facilities for cross-country skiing. Lake Hebalm is located within the municipality of Preitenegg and was originally a snowmaking pond. This means that, alongside a specific cross-country skiing activity, the lake’s former function is another aspect to consider when planning your trip.

St. Nicholas Parish Church

The present-day St. Nicholas Parish Church was first mentioned in a document in 1288 and is located slightly above street level in the center of Preitenegg. A late Romanesque chancel-tower church, it has a late Gothic chancel addition and three notable Baroque altars. It also has a pulpit by Franz Anton Detl from the second quarter of the 18th century. The dates have different significance: 1288 marks the first documented mention of the present-day church, while the second quarter of the 18th century dates the pulpit. Its architectural form, addition and furnishings thus offer different art-historical perspectives.

Cathedral of the Forest and Exhibition

At the Cathedral of the Forest, a gneiss boulder at the highest point forms the centerpiece; it is regarded as a place of peace and relaxation. Visitors can follow the true-to-scale floor plan of Milan Cathedral along an artfully constructed, walkable wooden walkway. The two features offer different experiences: the boulder is considered a place of peace, while the walkway makes it possible to trace the floor plan.

The Maximilian Schell Exhibition is located in the entrance area of Preitenegg’s municipal office. Guided tours are available for larger groups by prior arrangement. If you are planning a group tour, remember to arrange it in advance.

The cultural attractions therefore differ in focus: St. Nicholas offers architectural history and furnishings; the Cathedral of the Forest, a walkable floor plan and a gneiss boulder; and the Maximilian Schell Exhibition, an exhibition visit. This can help you decide whether you are more interested in church architecture, the wooden walkway or the exhibition.

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