Jungholz, Rural municipality and border town in Reutte district, Austria
Description
Jungholz is a small rural municipality in Reutte district positioned at approximately 1000 meters elevation. It sits as an isolated territory surrounded by German land, connected to Austria only through a mountain ridge called Sorgschrofen.
History
The area changed hands during medieval times through land sales and shifted political control. A treaty in the 1800s established its current status within Austrian territory.
Culture
The settlement maintains traditions tied to local agriculture and mountain life, visible in how residents use the surrounding farmland and forests. These customs shape the character of daily life in this remote location.
Practical
The location is remote and best visited by personal vehicle due to limited road access. Plan ahead when visiting as services and facilities are sparse in this isolated settlement.
Did you know?
At the summit of Sorgschrofen mountain, four separate border lines meet at a single point where Austria and Germany converge with regional boundaries. This rare geographical arrangement draws the attention of those interested in border geography and unusual political divisions.
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Sorgschrofen
2.1 km
Reuterwanne
2.1 km
Pfarrkirche Unsere Liebe Frau Mariae Namen, Jungholz
70 m
Kriegerdenkmal Jungholz
71 m
Ortskapelle hll. Peter und Paul
753 m
Kapelle hl. Antonius, Jungholz
674 mKapelle
3.5 km
Stubentalalpe
1.8 km
Vordere Sorg Alpe
1.2 kmGehrenköpfle
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2.3 km
Wohnteil eines Bauernhauses
2.8 kmHistorische Ausstattung
2.7 km
Bauernhaus
2.6 kmHolzenberg
2.6 kmCultural heritage D-7-8428-0044 in Wertach
2.7 kmKapelle
2.8 kmWandmalerei Bauernfamilie
165 mWester Kien Berg
3.6 kmScenic viewpoint
3.5 kmScenic viewpoint
2.1 kmScenic viewpoint
2.1 kmCatholic church building, wayside shrine, Christianity
3 kmWayside cross
913 mWayside cross, Christianity
3.3 kmWayside cross
3 kmWayside shrine, Christianity
2.6 kmWayside shrine, Christianity, Catholic church building
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