Discover Rauris

Rauris offers a range of reasons to include the surrounding area in your travel plans: gold mining and regional history, a route with detailed information, cycling and nature. Attractions include the Rauris Valley Museum, Heimalm and the Rauris Primeval Forest; Route 16a + 16b leads from Rauris through the Hüttwinkltal valley to Kolm Saigurn. If you’re looking for hotels in Rauris, these interests can help you decide what to focus on during your stay. Seasonal transport connections are also relevant when planning your trips.

Routes and cycling

Route 16a + 16b is about 22 kilometres long, climbs around 650 metres and is rated easy to moderate. It leads from Rauris through the Hüttwinkltal valley to Kolm Saigurn. The distance and elevation gain describe the route, while the rating gives an indication of its difficulty. Consider these details together when deciding whether the route suits your plans.

Cyclists can ride one stage of the Hohe Tauern Bike Trail in the Rauris Valley. The routes are varied, well signposted and suitable for different fitness and ability levels. The cycling information highlights different aspects from those of the route to Kolm Saigurn: for cycling, it emphasises signposting, variety and ability levels, while for Route 16a + 16b it gives the distance, elevation gain and difficulty rating.

Heimalm and Hochalm

The 6-seater gondola of the Rauriser Hochalmbahnen takes visitors to the Heimalm mid-station or Hochalm summit station in just a few minutes. At Heimalm, families can pan for gold and minerals under professional guidance. The mid-station is therefore the specific location for this guided activity; the Hochalm summit station is the other destination served by the gondola. As operating schedules are seasonal and may change, check the current operating times before your visit.

The gold and mineral panning activity may also vary by season. If this activity is an important part of your plans, check the latest seasonal information in advance. This lets you combine gold and mineral panning specifically with your trip to Heimalm, rather than confusing it with the Hochalm summit station destination.

Valley Museum and Rauris Primeval Forest

The Rauris Valley Museum is housed in an old mining company building constructed in 1563. Its exhibits cover former gold mining, mountain and club life associated with Ignaz Rojacher, the Sonnblick Observatory, and the customs and farming life of the Rauris Valley. The museum brings together historical and cultural topics for your visit, from historic gold mining to farming and local customs. If you’re interested in the valley’s history, its wide range of topics offers several different points of interest.

The Rauris Primeval Forest offers a different focus: a small forest museum there provides information about the area’s geological formation and its animal and plant life. Unlike the Valley Museum, which displays exhibits about history, customs and farming life, the forest museum focuses on the area’s origins and nature. This difference can help you choose a theme for your trip that suits your interests.

Seasonal transport connections

During the summer months, the Tälerbus runs from Rauris into the Seidlwinkltal valley; public transport only goes as far as the Fleckweide car park. The Rauris Primeval Forest can be reached by Postbus No. 640 during the summer months. These details relate to different destinations and transport information. Before your trip, check the seasonal timetables for the connection you plan to use. This allows you to account for the Tälerbus to Seidlwinkltal and the Postbus to the Rauris Primeval Forest as separate items in your plans.

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