The best MTB trails around Maria Rain

The best connection between Klagenfurt and Ferlach when you are out and about by bike (except for road bikes)

On the Ferlacher Stausee you can paddle comfortably through the solitude, watching cows graze

super nice hut with friendly staff and easily accessible by MTB!

The facility overcomes an elevation difference of around 26 meters and is currently Austria's highest fish ladder.

The upper area of this territory can still be described as a flowing section, with the head of the reservoir gradually transitioning into a slow-flowing area. In the lower part of the reservoir, the river is bordered by high dams; it is over 500 meters wide here, and the current is extremely low. The shallow water zones with their reed beds offer ideal spawning grounds for fish. The Wellersdorf bay is a protected area and therefore can only be fished from June 16th onwards. Whitefish predominate, and there is a lot of fishing for carp and tench. Salmonids are caught occasionally in the upper area. Among the predatory fish, zander, pike, and catfish are present. There is hardly a native fish species that doesn't exist here; surprises are always possible.

The Koschutahaus on the Mrzli-Log-Alm (Karawanken) is not only a fully staffed mountain refuge, but also the mountaineering and training center of the Austrian Alpine Club (Naturfreunde Kärnten) and a day trip destination on the "Alpine Cultural Trail." The alpine hut enjoys sunny views beneath the steep limestone cliffs of the Koschuta. It is a popular starting point for hikes or challenging mountain and climbing tours. All guests are treated to lovingly prepared home-style cooking from Carinthian cuisine! The best local delicacies, excellent drinks, and a great atmosphere are all part of the experience here. Everything we ate was excellent and plentiful. The hut owner is very friendly and accommodating. We'll be back! Next time, though, with a sled 😉. The Koschutahaus can be reached via the groomed trail using snowshoes, touring skis, or hiking boots. Hut owner Michi ensures perfect conditions with his small snow groomer!

The church probably dates back to a Salzburg foundation. A "curtis ad Trahove," mentioned in a document in 860, and the church "sancta maria ad dravum," mentioned in 927, referred to present-day Maria Rain. In 1144, a "Maria scalach" came to the Viktring Abbey. In 1313, "Ze unser Vrauen an dem Rain" is mentioned. From 1445 to 1456, a late Gothic new building was constructed with a north tower, which is preserved in the western part of the present church. The Lady Chapel was added in the middle of the 17th century. In 1658, the Holy Sepulchre Chapel, standing free on the east side of the church, was built. This was, however, demolished in 1692 and rebuilt as a right-hand side chapel in 1696 when the nave was extended to the east. The north tower with a pointed roof was built before that year, while the south tower was not completed until 1719. The church received its present form through a remodeling in 1729. Maria Rain, which was a daughter church of the Köttmannsdorf parish until 1788, was elevated to an independent parish during the Josephinian reforms. In 1906, a fire destroyed the church down to its foundations; in 1909, the church was reconsecrated after restoration. In 1985/86, the church was renovated, and in 1995, its interior was painted and its furnishings rearranged. (wikipedia)

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