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Hydropower Trail - Long Loop
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1. Pelton impeller at the tourist officePhoto: Magdalena Buttazoni, Stadtgemeinde Feldkirchen
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Experience the fascinating history and technology of hydropower—from historic turbines to modern power plants that provide clean energy. Different types of turbines and technical innovations demonstrate how hydropower has had a lasting impact on our way of life for centuries.
Open
moderate
Distance 13.7 km
3:25 h
103 m
103 m
617 m
523 m
Immerse yourself in the history and technology of one of humanity’s oldest and most sustainable energy sources. The journey through hydropower takes you from historic turbines to modern hydroelectric power plants that supply people with clean energy. Learn how different types of turbines harness the energy of water. The technology behind them, their adaptation to varying geographical conditions, and the innovations over time offer fascinating insights into the development of hydropower.
Follow in the footsteps of hydropower and discover how it has shaped our way of life and progress for centuries—a symbol of sustainability and innovation then and now.
Author’s recommendation
At the last turbine, No. 7, there is a small rest area that invites you to linger.
Difficulty
T1
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Highest point
617 m
Lowest point
523 m
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8.3 km
Dirt road
655 m
Forested/wild trail
1.2 km
Path
1.9 km
Road
1.7 km
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Picobello Trattoria PizzeriaSafety information
Proper Behavior While Hiking:- Careful trip planning based on descriptions and hiking maps is essential for a successful hike.
- It is equally important to accurately assess the experience, physical fitness, sure-footedness, lack of fear of heights, and stamina of all participants.
- Never stray from marked trails and avoid taking shortcuts.
- Check the weather conditions before your hike and turn back if the weather worsens.
- Nature is for everyone. It is every hiker’s duty to help preserve and keep it clean. Take your trash with you, and be mindful of the flora and fauna.
- Always keep dogs under control and on a short leash. If an attack by a grazing animal is imminent, the dog must be taken off the leash immediately.
Emergency numbers in case of an accident in Austria:
140 Alpine Emergency Service
144 Emergency Rescue Service
112 European Emergency Number (accessible from all networks. Turn off your cell phone, and after turning it back on, dial “112” instead of your PIN)
Tips and suggestions
For more information and hiking maps, please contact the Feldkirchen Tourist Office, Amthofgasse 3, 9560 Feldkirchen in Carinthia, T: +43 4276/2176, E: tourismus@feldkirchen.at, W: www.tourismus.feldkirchen.atRoadbook
Start at the Feldkirchen Tourist Office with the first turbine, then take Ossiacher Straße to Buchscheiden for the second turbine. Return to Schüttgasse for the third turbine. Continue onto Obere Tiebelgasse—turn left onto Pilgramstraße to cross the Tiebel River, then head back to Obere Tiebelgasse via the Mösl parking lot and follow it to the right until you reach Tiebelpark (Tiebelgasse). Go through Tiebelpark and continue along Gurktaler Straße to the bike/hiking trail toward St. Ulrich. Follow this beautiful path along the Tiebel River; halfway along this path is Turbine No. 7 with a small rest area. At the end of this trail, you’ll need to cross St. Ulricher Straße. Continue along Haidner Straße to Feistritz and Poitschach, where the final turbine, No. 8, is located. Then return via Waiern back to the starting point.
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MitfahrbankRabensdorfer Kreuz
Pfarrkirche Mariä Himmelfahrt Feldkirchen
Schloss und Kirche Poitschach - GRAVEL.CARINTHIA
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Picobello Trattoria Pizzeria
Public transport
Train station - 800 m - 11-minute walkBus station - 450 m - 6-minute walk
Parking
Right at the starting point, there are two free parking lots (Amthof Parking Lot)—one paved lot with a 3-hour short-term parking zone requiring a parking disc, and one gravel lot with no time limit.Coordinates
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46.722497, 14.091662
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46°43'21.0"N 14°05'30.0"E
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33T 430586 5174727
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Book recommendation by the author
"Path of Hydropower" Brochure
Author’s map recommendations
You can pick up free maps at the Feldkirchen in Carinthia Tourist Office, Amthofgasse 3, 9560 Feldkirchen in Carinthia, T: +43 4276/2176, E: tourismus@feldkirchen.at, W: www.tourismus.feldkirchen.at
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Status
Open
Difficulty
T1
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
13.7 km
Duration
3:25 h
Ascent
103 m
Descent
103 m
Highest point
617 m
Lowest point
523 m
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