Six mountain lakes on the Tauplitzalm, the Tauplitz Waterfall and two churches offer different starting points for a stay in Tauplitz. For planning, it helps to consider the village centre and the alpine pasture separately: the four-seat chairlifts Tauplitz I and II run from Tauplitz to the Tauplitzalm at an elevation of 1,650 metres and are four kilometres long in total. This makes it easy to include destinations in the village and on the alpine pasture in your day plans.
Lake Trails and Nature Spots
The Tauplitzalm is located in the Totes Gebirge mountain range. It is home to six mountain lakes, including Märchensee and Steirersee. Well-marked trails connect the lakes. This makes the Tauplitzalm a clear focus for anyone who wants to plan hikes around mountain lakes. Trail conditions can vary depending on the season; bear this in mind when choosing a route, and check in advance whether your planned route is suitable for your visit.
The Tauplitz Waterfall is approximately 30 metres high; while exploring it, you can discover a total of ten stations, clearly marked with information boards. There are different ways to plan your time in nature: trails connect several lakes, while marked information stations guide you around the waterfall. You can decide whether to centre your visit on a hike between lakes or on a single natural attraction.
Churches and Winter Experiences
The churches also offer two different connections to the area: the Tauplitzalm mountain church was built on the Tauplitzalm in 1962/1963 at the initiative of Catholic youth. The Roman Catholic parish church of Tauplitz is in the village centre. This offers culture enthusiasts a comparison between the building history of the church on the alpine pasture and the church’s place in the village centre.
Different activities take centre stage in winter. The wide slopes on Lawinenstein and Schneiderkogel offer good conditions for gentle turns and are suitable for families. If you prefer to get around on foot, Tauplitz has well-groomed winter hiking trails with 360-degree panoramic views of hundreds of surrounding mountain peaks. The slopes and winter hiking trails offer different experiences: gentle turns on the one hand, wide-ranging panoramic views on the other.
Getting Here and Getting Around
The village on the Tauplitzalm is car-free in winter; this applies to the village during the winter season. RegioBus route 950 runs to Tauplitz municipal office or to the mountain lift’s valley station. Check the timetable before travelling and choose the stop that best suits your plans.
The Tauplitzalm has well-developed hiking and walking trails, but only some are accessible with a pushchair or wheelchair. Accessibility can change with the weather and the condition of the trails. If you need a route to be accessible with a pushchair or wheelchair, check in advance whether your chosen trail is currently suitable. The qualification “only some” is important for planning: what matters is the specific trail, not just the general condition of the trails on the alpine pasture.
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