Radstädter Tauern Pass, mountain pass
Radstädter Tauern Pass is a mountain crossing in the Alps of Salzburg that sits at around 1,738 meters (5,700 feet) and connects the Pongau valley near Radstadt with the Lungau valley toward Mauterndorf. It runs through the Niedere Tauern range and separates two mountain groups with steep slopes and rocky terrain on both sides.
The Romans used a route over this pass and built a reinforced road with large stone slabs that still influences travel routes today. It served as a key trade route that allowed goods like salt and metals to be transported across the Alps.
The pass takes its name from the nearby town of Radstadt, which grew around this mountain crossing. Today visitors can see at the stone markers and old road remains how this place has connected people and attracted passing merchants for centuries.
The pass is best reached via the Katschbergstraße road, which runs from Radstadt to Mauterndorf and offers a slow, winding drive through the mountains. Visitors should be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions, as snow or rain can make the road slippery.
Along the old Roman road, visitors can still see milestone stones with carved marks today that show how the Romans marked distances and demonstrated their control over this mountain pass centuries ago. These stones tell a story of ancient travel and Roman engineering skill.
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