Kugelstein, Mountain summit in Deutschfeistritz, Austria.
Kugelstein is a mountain summit standing at 633 meters, situated between the municipalities of Deutschfeistritz and Frohnleiten. The peak features Schöckl limestone formations that vary between solid and layered structures across different zones.
Archaeological digs between 1885 and 1887 uncovered evidence of settlement from the La Tene period and Roman times on the mountain. These discoveries show that people inhabited this location across different historical epochs.
The mountain holds meaning in the regional landscape and local identity through its geological features and historical presence. Visitors walking here can sense the layers of time embedded in the rock formations and surroundings.
The mountain can be approached from different directions: the eastern slopes lead down to the Mur River, while the southwestern area connects via a mountain pass to Deutschfeistritz Church Hill. Both routes offer ways to explore depending on where you start.
The mountain contains around 24 registered caves within its limestone formations. One of these, the Five Window Cave, served as a Roman site for religious ceremonies and ritual practices.
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