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Moon Trail

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    On the „Moon Trail“ in the World Cup venue Zauchensee, you can learn mystical and scientific facts about the moon at several stations. 

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    Distance 3.6 km
    1:15 h
    120 m
    120 m
    1,362 m
    1,256 m

    Did you know that wood felled during the waning moon, so-called „moon wood“, is said to have better quality?
    On the „Moon Trail“ in the World Cup venue Zauchensee, you can learn mystical and scientific facts about the moon at several stations. For example, you can look at the sky through a telescope at the observatory, learn all about the moon's influence on wood at the wooden energy station, and collect herbs in the moon crater garden which should only be harvested during a specific moon phase for higher active ingredient content.

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    easy

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    Highest point
    1,362 m
    Lowest point
    1,256 m
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    Rest stops

    Garnhofhütte
    Felserhütte

    Tips and suggestions

    Tourism Association Altenmarkt-Zauchensee
    Sportplatzstraße 6
    A-5541 Altenmarkt-Zauchensee
    Tel: +43 6452 5511
    E-mail: info@altenmarkt-zauchensee.at   
    www.altenmarkt-zauchensee.at
    www.facebook.com/altenmarkt-zauchensee
    www.instagram.com/visitaltenmarktzauchensee/  

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    At seven interactive wooden stations, visitors learn interesting aspects about “Science & Moon” as well as the “Myth of the Moon”. Right behind the welcome gate of the moon adventure world, the inspiring theme trail begins, which offers exciting views and insights over two and a half kilometers.

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    With the Guest Mobility Ticket, you can use all public transport free of charge from your arrival in Salzburg Land.

    Directions

    Tauern Motorway A 10, Altenmarkt exit (EXIT 63), Altenmarkt-West exit, direction town center (church), along Zauchenseestraße, after 10 km starting point Zauchensee World Cup Arena

    Parking

    Parking lot World Cup Arena

    Parking lot Climbing Center Seewand

    Coordinates

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    47.292435, 13.456653
    DMS
    47°17'32.8"N 13°27'24.0"E
    UTM
    33T 383308 5238817
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    Difficulty
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    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    3.6 km
    Duration
    1:15 h
    Ascent
    120 m
    Descent
    120 m
    Highest point
    1,362 m
    Lowest point
    1,256 m
    Public-transport-friendly Round trip Refreshment stops available Family-friendly

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