Villgratental, Alpine valley in Lienz District, Austria
The Villgratental extends through steep slopes with wooden mountain farms, forming a natural corridor between the municipalities of Außervillgraten and Innervillgraten.
Early alpinists utilized the valley's elevated position to observe and document the surrounding peaks, including the Großglockner and Großvenediger mountains.
The valley maintains traditional mountain farming practices, with local residents actively working steep slopes by hand and preserving historical wooden architecture.
The region offers 40 marked ski touring routes reaching altitudes of 3000 meters, with optimal winter conditions from November through May.
As one of Austria's 20 mountaineering villages, Villgratental operates without extensive ski lift infrastructure, focusing on natural ski touring experiences.
Location: Lienz District
Elevation above the sea: 1,334 m
GPS coordinates: 46.79860,12.40140
Latest update: April 8, 2025 02:12
Austria extends well beyond Vienna and Salzburg. Away from major tourist routes lie natural monuments and historical sites that reveal the country's geological and cultural heritage. From the Eisriesenwelt ice caves near Werfen to medieval castles such as Hochosterwitz in Carinthia, this collection documents the diversity of Austrian regions. The selection includes alpine lakes like Plansee near Reutte and Altausseer See, historical railways in the Waldviertel, gorges such as Garnitzen Klamm, and mountain roads like the Grossglockner High Alpine Road. Libraries such as the one at Admont Abbey, waterfalls at Krimml and Gastein, and memorial sites like Mauthausen are among the documented locations. These destinations reveal Austria's geographical range and make a visit worthwhile.
Pfarrkirche St. Martin
2.6 km
Pfarrkirche hl. Gertraud von Nivelles Außervillgraten
2.4 km
Friedhof Außervillgraten
2.4 km
Friedhof Innervillgraten
2.6 km
Erschbaumbildstock
2.8 km
Kriegerdenkmal Außervillgraten
2.5 km
Vereinshaus Außervillgraten
2.4 km
Kriegerkapelle Innervillgraten
2.7 km
Widum Innervillgraten
2.5 km
Lourdesgrotte Ausservillgraten
2.6 km
Dorfharpfe Außervillgraten
2.5 km
Gemeindebücherei Außervillgraten
2.5 km
Wandmalerei hl. Florian
2.5 km
Bildstock Zu den sieben Schmerzen Mariae
2.2 km
Gabesitten
2.9 km
Pfarrhaus Außervillgraten
2.5 km
Getreidemühle Ahornberg
2.6 km
Friedhofskreuz Gasse
2.6 km
Öffentliche Bücherei Innervillgraten
2.5 km
Gallerharpfe
2.5 km
Höllerstauderharpfe
2.6 km
Kohlerharpfe
2.8 km
Kohlerharpfe
2.8 km
Infoharpfe
2.5 km
Oberschmidhoferharpfe
2.9 km
Friedhofskapelle Ausservillgraten
2.4 km
Friedhofskapelle Gasse
2.7 km
Wandmalerei bäuerliche Arbeiten, Familie, Schulleben
2.5 kmReviews
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