Lienz District, Administrative district in East Tyrol, Austria
Description
Lienz District is an administrative region in East Tyrol that covers a mountainous area divided by several valleys. The territory is characterized by high mountain ranges and borders Italy to the south.
History
After World War I, the Treaty of Saint-Germain separated this area from North Tyrol, creating an isolated region that developed distinctly. This geographical separation has shaped the territory ever since.
Culture
The district contains 33 municipalities that maintain local traditions through their administrative structures, connecting communities across multiple Alpine valleys.
Practical
The area is connected to the rest of Tyrol through mountain passes and tunnels, with roads running through narrow valleys. Winter conditions can be challenging, so proper preparation is important.
Did you know?
This territory stands as the only district in East Tyrol and remained under British control after World War II while other parts of Tyrol were occupied by France.
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Grossglockner
23.7 km
Grossglockner High Alpine Road
31.1 km
Großvenediger
29.4 km
Pasterze Glacier
25.8 km
Glockenkarkopf
36.3 km
Karnischer Höhenweg
23.1 km
Parco naturale Dolomiti di Sesto
31.5 km
Hoher Sonnblick
36.1 km
Großes Wiesbachhorn
33.9 km
Venediger Group
27.4 km
Aguntum
21.6 km
Edelweißspitze
34 km
South Tyrol Arena
30.3 km
Hochgall
31.4 km
Helm
22.7 km
Observatorium Sonnblick
36.1 km
Dreiherrnspitze
31.2 km
Collegiate church of Innichen
26.6 kmWestliches Zwillingsköpfl
36.1 km
Neue Prager Hütte
29 km
Heinfels Castle
17.2 km
Schloss Bruck
16.2 km
Stausee Margaritze
25.7 km
Dreischusterspitze
30 km
Anras-Gericht, Pfleghof
12.5 km
Großer Geiger
29.6 km
Hocharn
36.2 km
Hochschober
12.9 km
Abfaltersbach
Ainet
Amlach
Anras
Assling
Außervillgraten
Dölsach
Gaimberg
Heinfels
Hopfgarten in Defereggen
Innervillgraten
Iselsberg-Stronach
Kals am Großglockner
Kartitsch
Lavant
Leisach
Lienz
Matrei in Osttirol
Nikolsdorf
Nußdorf-Debant
Oberlienz
Obertilliach
Prägraten am Großvenediger
Sankt Jakob in Defereggen
Sankt Johann im Walde
Sankt Veit in Defereggen
Schlaiten
Sillian
Strassen
Thurn
Tristach
Untertilliach
Virgen
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