Schladming Tauern, Mountain range in Styria and Salzburg, Austria
The Tauri di Schladming e di Murau is a mountain range in the Eastern Alps, spanning the Austrian regions of Styria and Salzburg. The ridgelines rise above 2500 meters, while the lower slopes are covered with forests and Alpine meadows that open toward broad valleys.
The range took shape millions of years ago through the tectonic movements that built the Alps. Glaciers during the ice ages then carved the valleys into the broad, U-shaped forms still visible today.
Local communities have shaped the landscape through centuries of Alpine farming, maintaining open meadows where cattle graze seasonally. The valleys still reflect this way of life through scattered farmhouses and traditional settlement patterns.
The range is best explored on foot along marked trails that suit different levels of fitness. Mountain huts along the routes offer basic accommodation and meals for those planning to spend several days hiking.
Four river valleys and mountain passes mark the natural borders of this range, separating it clearly from the surrounding massifs. These crossings served for centuries as the main connections between neighboring valleys for trade and seasonal movement.
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