Schladming Tauern, Mountain range in Styria and Salzburg, Austria
The Tauri di Schladming e di Murau is a mountain range in the Eastern Alps with numerous peaks exceeding 2500 meters. The range is divided by river valleys and features high plateaus, steep slopes, and forested lower elevations that create a varied landscape.
The range formed through tectonic processes during Alpine mountain building millions of years ago. Ice age glaciers later carved out the valleys and shaped the landscape into its present form.
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 using well-marked trails suitable for different ability levels. Mountain huts scattered throughout provide shelter, meals, and overnight stays for hikers planning multi-day journeys.
The range serves as a natural border defined by four distinct river valleys and mountain passes. These geographical boundaries have historically influenced trade routes and connections between neighboring communities.
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