excursion into the history of gold mining village of Rauris
The market town of Rauris in the heart of the national park, the High Tauern Salzburg. The place Rauris is measured by the area the largest municipality in the province of Salzburg, historical findings indicate a settlement of the valley 4,000 years ago already.
But two facts differ Rauris other alpine valleys of Europe. It is the story of gold and the in this valley free-flying vultures and eagles. more about the Valley of the Vultures, click here
still attracts the adventure of gold panning on the banks of the Hüttwinkelache to convince himself of luck as prospectors to leave, while surrounded by free-flying birds of prey like vultures and golden eagles.
The gold mining industry in recent times has been called the golden town of Rauris and is thus rich in history and tradition. With about 3,000 inhabitants and 3,000 guest beds, the Alpine village of a healthy family-friendly tourist infrastructure, with cable cars, ski slopes, ski tracks and hiking trails.
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| Bürgerm. Robert Reiter |
dozens of tunnels, some nearly ruined houses, the wheel house (2161m), a washer, the brake Häusl (2331m) and other radicals from the coal-time are still visible on the Tauern Rauris gold circular route . From new construction down an item of property giants overcoat was applied, the Bocksamsteig went up into the Ritterkar of Kolm and gold mine.
The Roman geographer Strabo reported: that in the area of Aquiläa, on Noric Tauris core, such a rich gold deposit was discovered that if one of the floor within 2 feet deep pit, he found gold at once. Rauris still sitting on 120 tons of pure gold. Why it is not safe, they here ...
He reported on the Roman soldiers of fortune in gold rush our area. In the Middle Ages wore the Rauriser gold deposits in one tenth of world production of gold and was the largest gold mining area in Europe. Gold has been so for 2,000 years, successfully sought in the innermost part of the Rauris valley and found.
The heyday of gold mining was of 14 until the late 15th Century. Up to 2,000 trades were working at this time on High Goldberg in Rauris. The last miners left the tunnel, however, until about 1930. The history of gold mining in Rauris read here.
What in the golden valley of the Alps - Rauris otherwise still expected to see here
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| view to the mining village |
Rauris, a typical Austrian Alpine village in 950 meters above sea level in the National Park Hohe Tauern, the province of Salzburg. Although it was developed for 2 seasons as a tourist destination to its original natural character preserved and protected the rural area well.
Rauris has about 3000 residents with 3000 beds and a pleasant balance between visitors and residents has been established. Rauris is an area of 233.1 km ² according to the largest municipality in the province of Salzburg. The first settlement took place before about 4000 years. More on the infrastructure and community events Rauris read here ...
exceptional position of Rauris Europe
importance was the valley by the gold mining industry, which is already in use in 1354 in documents. From 1377 to 1802 Rauris had his own country and mountain court. The mining industry had its heyday the 15th and 16 Century. the prosperity this time testify with the trades houses centered arch doors and bay windows. In 1500 the Valley had more than 3,000 residents. The tunnel system to the gold mining is 133km long. 12% of global gold mining industry was then made in Rauris.
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| Kolm Saigurn winter |
nature, fun, fun
295km of marked hiking trails, 34 alpine meadows, waterfalls, streams, carry out and enjoy Raurisertal let hikers the landscape. Game reserves, mountain goats, golden eagles, or the Krumeltal with free-flying bearded vultures are other experiences of the special variety.
But birds of prey show, Geier and Geier Museum observation Krumeltal provide wilderness adventures of a special kind hut evenings and traditional events are also offered. Event Calendar Rauris here ...
recreation, relaxation
Fresh mountain air, clear water, quiet hidden places unwind. Cows, goats, horses on the green pastures staggered back to the days of old home movies. Mountain farms, historic buildings and traditional care of the countryside can be found here.
Sports:
skiing to 2,300 meters in height, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, curling, Hiking, walks, in addition to mountain climbing, ice climbing and Tourenskirouten offer fun in nature. All roads and routes are secured and marked. In Abschlußtal Kolm Saigurn umragen 13 three thousand mountains to the valley floor, an impressive image.
Dining
local delicacies such as cheese dumplings, Kasnocken, Kaiserschmarn, roast native wild characterize the Rauriser kitchen. The restaurant serves mostly Rauriser (organic) products from the region. More to eat and drink and some recipes here ...
infrastructure
doctor, schools, shops, ski and hiking bus, tourist office, banks, information centers, historic buildings, coffee houses, and above all an enjoyable restaurant - offer is available in Rauris.
sights in the area of Rauris
Krimml waterfalls, the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, glacier Kitsteinhorn, Zeller See, Celtic Village Uttendorf Hohenwerfen, Fortress Hohensalzburg, Observatory Königsleiten, electricity and ice in Kaprun, Wild Adventure Park, National Park Museum in Mittersill are some of the exciting excursions.
An Adventure of the rare kind
Through its unique position as a former mining village, Rauris can offer a special experience. The search for gold at the original sites of the former gold mining. Directly on the natural stream of Hüttwinklache you will be introduced under the guidance of an expert in the secrets of gold panning gold washing. Fund warranty included.
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| old wheel house on Goldberg |
addition, a hike in the former gold mining area Rauris possible. On a marked trail in the Gold Mountain Corps visited the remains of the former miners' houses and Goldbauanlagen of the 15th century.
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