Magdalensberg, Mountain summit in Gurktal Alps, Austria.
Magdalensberg is a mountain summit in the Gurktal Alps rising to about 1059 meters with numerous hiking routes crossing its terrain. The slopes are steep and offer paths suitable for different skill levels.
The mountain once hosted a Celtic settlement serving as the capital of the ancient kingdom of Noricum before Roman conquest took place. This early occupation left archaeological layers that still reveal insights into that period.
The mountain carries names reflecting its history across multiple cultures. Visitors can sense this connection in the landscape itself, where Austrian and Slovenian influences meet.
The summit features a guesthouse with lodging and dining for year-round activities. Visitors should bring sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing, as conditions vary significantly by season.
Excavations reveal a Roman settlement with preserved murals created by artists around 100 BC. These finds show the mountain held major importance for ancient trade networks and cultural exchange.
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Hochosterwitz Castle
3.6 km
Archeological park Magdalensberg
375 m
Schloss Ottmanach
2.6 km
Kirche am Magdalensberg
29 m
Schloss Niederosterwitz
2.7 km
Church of St Michael am Zollfeld
4 km
Schloss Stadlhof, Pflugern, Sankt Veit an der Glan
3 km
Gratzerkogel bei Sankt Donat
3.6 km
Pfarrkirche hl. Donatus, St. Donat
2.9 km
Pfarrkirche hl. Margaretha, Magdalensberg
2.5 km
Filialkirche hl. Sebastian, Launsdorf
2.5 km
Filialkirche St. Martin, Launsdorf
4.4 km
Saint Christopher Church
3.8 km
Maultaschhügel
4.2 km
Schöne Kreuz
4.4 km
Filialkirche Heilige Primus und Felizian, Possau
4.6 km
Filialkirche St. Martin, Magdalensberg
4.3 km
Gipfelkapelle Ottmanach, Magdalensberg
27 m
Friedhofskapelle St. Donat
3.1 km
Spanplattenfabrikanlage Funder Werk 3
3.4 km
Schletterhof, Sankt Donat
2.9 km
Schloss Freudenberg
3.8 km
Tiergarten Hochosterwitz
3.6 km
Pfarrhof Sankt Michael am Zollfeld, Maria Saal
3.9 km
Pfarrhof Ottmanach
2.8 km
Kuess-Kreuz
2.9 km
Meierhof Hochosterwitz
3.4 km
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