Schöneben, Mountain hamlet in Ulrichsberg, Austria.
Schöneben is a scattered settlement at about 937 meters elevation in the Ulrichsberg area, where buildings stand individually across hilly and forested terrain. The homes are spread out rather than clustered into a central village center.
The settlement arose as a traditional Austrian Rotte, a rural form where scattered farms developed from agricultural settlement patterns. This layout shaped the region for many generations.
The settlement keeps the customs of the Mühlviertel region alive through local celebrations and food traditions that shape everyday life. These practices are visible in how people gather and in what they cook throughout the year.
The area offers winter ski runs and summer hiking trails through forests and hills. Several guesthouses in the region provide lodging throughout the year for visitors.
The houses are spaced so far apart that there is no real village square or center where people gather. Instead, paths connect individual farms across this wide landscape.
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