Discover Muhr: National Park, Source of the Mur and Lungau Traditions

Muhr combines an impressive mountain landscape with the special traditions of the Lungau region. The municipality is the only one in the Lungau that has a share in Hohe Tauern National Park. As a result, the focus here is not only on individual excursion destinations, but also on a landscape in which high cirques, mountain lakes, alpine pastures and the source of the Mur play a defining role. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Muhr can therefore tailor their stay to their own preferences, combining nature experiences, hikes and living traditions.

Mountain Lakes and the Source of the Mur

One notable destination is Lake Karwassersee at the far end of the Muritzenbach valley. The lake is around 500 metres long and approximately 150 metres wide; it is up to about 6 metres deep. To the west, above Lake Karwassersee, lie the Upper and Lower Schwarzsee lakes. Both are located in two high cirques arranged one above the other and are surrounded by rugged rock faces. These different landscape forms give a trip to Muhr clear points of focus: Depending on the day's plans, a lake, a high cirque or an expansive mountain panorama can take centre stage.

The source of the Mur lies at an altitude of 1,898 metres in the far end of the Murwinkel valley. The themed trail “Back to the (M)URSPRUNG” begins at the Muritzen car park, leads through the landscape of the Murtal valley and ends at the source of the Mur. The official start of the Murradweg cycle path is also in Muhr: It is located at the Sticklerhütte mountain hut at an altitude of around 1,750 metres in Hohe Tauern National Park. From there, the source of the Mur can be reached on foot in around one hour. This section is not accessible by bicycle, which should be taken into account when planning a day with different activities.

Hiking, Natural Monuments and Car-Free Valleys

In Muhr, well-developed hiking trails lead to alpine pastures, mountain lakes and impressive natural monuments. This makes it possible to plan a varied stay: One hike can lead to a mountain lake, while the source of the Mur or an alpine pasture can be the focus on another day. This selection is helpful for families and travel groups with different interests, as active and more tranquil nature experiences can be incorporated into individual daily plans without every activity having to be of the same nature.

The Hinteres Murtal, also known as the Muritzental, is an important point of reference for excursions. This area is car-free. Anyone choosing accommodation in Muhr and planning tours in this landscape should factor the car-free status into their mobility planning from the outset. This makes it easier to decide whether the focus of the trip should be on hiking trails, the Murradweg cycle path or a combination of nature and cultural experiences.

Lungau Traditions in Muhr

Muhr is also characterised by two annual traditions. On 29 June, the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, the Prangstangen procession and the Samson procession take place. Both are among the special features of Lungau traditions. During the Samson procession, a figure of the Old Testament giant Samson, approximately five metres tall, is carried through Muhr. The fixed date makes the day a special point of reference for travel planning, while the natural attractions shape the character of the village regardless of this.

When choosing a holiday apartment in Muhr, the decisive factor may therefore be which combination you are looking for: a trip to the mountain lakes and high cirques, an excursion to the source of the Mur, a hike to an alpine pasture or a stay centred around Lungau traditions.

You can also explore other destinations under the same overarching destination: Hinterweisspriach, Tweng, Sankt Michael Im Lungau, St. Martin, Mauterndorf, Katschberg, Unternberg and Thomatal.

For the overarching travel overview: Tamsweg.