Gnadenalm, Mountain pasture in Untertauern, Austria.
Gnadenalm is a mountain pasture near Untertauern that sits at about 1,350 meters elevation across rolling alpine meadows. Cattle graze here during summer, and along the walking trail there are ten information stations describing various aspects of mountain farming.
The pasture has been used for summer grazing since medieval times, when farmers brought their herds up the mountain seasonally. This traditional management method has shaped the landscape and continues to be practiced today.
Information stations along the trail explain how farmers live and work on the mountain, showing the tools they use and the challenges of raising cattle at this altitude. Visitors can learn about daily routines and see how people manage livestock in these steep meadows.
You can reach the pasture by bus from Radstadt, and parking is available at Vordergnadenalm for those arriving by car. The route is easy to walk, making it accessible for visitors of different fitness levels.
In winter the meadow transforms into a sledding and ice skating area, with an illuminated toboggan run and natural ice rink. This seasonal change gives the site a completely different character and attracts visitors throughout the year.
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