Stuben offers a glimpse into the history of the market municipality of Weißenstein: it is home to the Strasserhof, the municipality’s oldest estate, and the seat of a court of guardianship for the Ortenburg estates once stood on Römerweg. Another focus extends beyond Stuben: the sculpture trail created by artists from Krastal runs through the Krastal to Lake Ossiach. There is also a nursery that welcomes visitors, as well as cycling and hiking activities promoted by Weißenstein.

Local history between estates and administration

The Strasserhof in Stuben is the oldest estate in the municipality of Weißenstein. This superlative applies to the municipality; Stuben is the named location of the estate. Stuben was the seat of the court of guardianship for the districts of Fresach and Weißenstein on Römerweg. In this historical role, the place appears not only as the location of a single estate, but also as the seat of an institution with jurisdiction over two districts. The Strasserhof and the court of guardianship thus point to different aspects of local history: a prominent estate and an administrative function with a broader area of responsibility.

The former Abschütthaus adds a perspective on administration and the management of dues. It was an administrative building and served as a storehouse for grain payments; today it is known as Schaller. As an administrative building, it represents a former administrative function, and as a storehouse, it was used to hold payments. Its present-day name, Schaller, belongs to a different period from these former functions. Together with the Strasserhof and the seat of the court of guardianship, it gives a picture in which buildings, names and historical functions shed light on different aspects of the place.

The sculpture trail through the Krastal

The sculpture trail created by artists from Krastal offers a different perspective. It comprises 15 locations, starts on the Drau Cycle Path R1 in the market municipality of Weißenstein, and runs through the Krastal to Lake Ossiach. The route extends beyond Stuben. Its scope and course make it a cultural attraction in its own right: rather than a single historic place, the focus here is on 15 locations and a route through the Krastal.

The two approaches also differ in form. Local history can be traced through named estates and former functions; the sculpture trail is described as a route with multiple locations. Those interested in the art trail can consider it a separate highlight alongside Stuben’s historical associations.

Nursery, cycling and hiking

In Stuben, the Gartenbau und Blumen Wastl nursery invites visitors to experience its locally produced flowers and floral creations first-hand. Please check visiting arrangements in advance. This adds a reason to visit relating to horticulture and floral work to the historical and cultural attractions.

The market municipality of Weißenstein promotes cycling tours along the Drau Cycle Path R1 and hikes in the surrounding mountains. The R1 features in two contexts: as the starting point for the sculpture trail and as a route along which the municipality promotes cycling tours. This distinction helps set the cultural route apart from the market municipality’s general tourism offerings. When planning your trip, you can weigh up local history, an art trail with 15 locations, a visit to the nursery, and the cycling and hiking options promoted by Weißenstein.

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