Eisenerz, Mining town in Leoben District, Austria
Description
Eisenerz is a municipality with town privileges in Austria, situated in a mountain valley in Styria. The landscape features steep slopes and industrial traces, forming the physical setting that shaped the settlement.
History
The settlement grew around rich iron ore deposits that began to be systematically extracted in the 19th century, turning it into a major industrial hub. Mining operations dominated the region's economy and shaped its development for generations.
Culture
The name and character of the town reflect its mining heritage, which is visible everywhere in buildings and streets. Local events and the preservation of old mining equipment keep this history alive in daily life.
Practical
The place is crisscrossed with hiking trails and provides access to remnants of mining facilities that can be explored on foot. Sturdy shoes and weather protection are useful, as terrain conditions can be demanding.
Did you know?
The deposits here contained particularly high-quality iron ore that demanded specialized extraction methods and infrastructure, whose traces remain visible today. These technical features made the area a center for mining innovations.
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Erzberg mine
3.6 km
ErzbergRodeo
3.5 km
Erzbergbahn
6.1 km
Eisenerzer Reichenstein
6.5 km
Schloss Leopoldstein
3.3 km
Frauenmauerhöhle
6.3 km
Wassermannsloch
5.5 km
Polster
6.1 km
TAC-Spitze
7.1 km
Kaiserschild
4.3 km
Griesmauerkogel
7.5 km
Brandstein
9.4 km
Hochkogel
5.3 km
Schwarzer Hof, Eisenerz
1.2 km
Wildfeld
8 km
Krumpensee
7.8 km
Erzbergblick
3.5 km
Christuskirche, Eisenerz
749 m
Wohnhaus, sog. Ausleererhaus
7.2 km
Church-Castle St. Oswald
1.1 km
Friedhof Eisenerz
1.2 km
Filialkirche hl. Petrus, Eisenerz
970 m
Marktkirche Mariae Geburt, Eisenerz
1.1 km
Kreuzkapelle, Eisenerz
940 m
Annakapelle am Münzboden
2.5 km
Flur-/Wegkapelle
3.7 km
Sogen. Kriechbaumhof mit Kapelle
1.8 km
Frauenmauer
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