Mühlen: Nature, hiking trails and history

For a stay in Mühlen, interests can be grouped into three areas: nature, outdoor activities and local history. Zirbitzkogel and Hörfeld Moor represent different aspects of nature; hiking opportunities, leisure activities at the bathing lake and museums complete the picture of the town. These specific themes can help you decide which focus matters most for your trip.

Nature at Zirbitzkogel and in Hörfeld Moor

Mühlen lies on the sunny side of Zirbitzkogel, in Zirbitzkogel-Grebenzen Nature Park and the Murau district. The town is located at the foot of the mountain, which reaches an elevation of 2,396 metres above sea level. The town’s location at the foot of the mountain and the elevation given therefore refer to two different geographical points.

Hörfeld Moor, between Mühlen and Hüttenberg, is a nature reserve and a wetland of international significance. It is home to 500 different species of butterflies and moths, as well as 125 bird species. A hiking trail runs around the moor. If you are interested in biodiversity, these details offer a specific nature-focused option for planning your trip.

Hiking trails and leisure activities

The hiking options also offer different experiences: one trail runs around Hörfeld Moor; Hans im Glück is a hiking story for families, with a trail featuring seven stations. When planning, you can choose between the moor as a nature-focused destination and a trail with stations specifically described as suitable for families.

The clear waters of Mühlen bathing lake are suitable for swimming and fishing. Fishing may be seasonal. An adventure trail with several stations also runs around the lake. The lake’s leisure activities therefore include both swimming and fishing as well as a hiking route with stations.

At Tonnerhütte, the marble run consists of four wooden tracks made from local larch, with a total length of more than 70 metres. It is described as a mountain-alpine adventure for explorers aged 3 to 99. Godi’s archery course is about 6 km long; more than 80 figures are currently set up along it. These features distinguish the activities: the marble run is defined by its tracks and their total length, while the archery course is described by its approximate length and the number of figures.

Museums, crafts and local history

The Noreia Celtic Museum displays a Bronze Age sword from the Urnfield period. It also explains that excavations uncovered an entire town complex. At the museum, you can therefore see both a specific artefact and an account of archaeological finds.

At the Noreia Historic Blacksmith Experience in Mühlen, visitors can work glowing raw iron at an open forge using historic tools and take home a personal holiday souvenir. Dates for hands-on activities may vary, so check the available dates in advance.

The farmers’ museum in Mühlen illustrates rural life, work and culture. Its insights into working practices and the tools used extend into the 20th century. The demonstration forge also showcases the traditional craft of blacksmithing.

The branch church of St. James above Mühlen on Jakobsberg was first mentioned in 1316. The history of Mühlen is also associated with the use of water power and the construction of mills.

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