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'''Rennweg am Katschberg''' is a municipality in the district of [[Spittal an der Drau (district)|Spittal an der Drau]] in [[Carinthia (state)|Carinthia]], [[Austria]].
'''Rennweg am Katschberg''' is a [[market town]] in the district of [[Spittal an der Drau District|Spittal an der Drau]] in [[Carinthia (state)|Carinthia]], [[Austria]].


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
[[File:Katschbergstrasse suedrampe.jpg|thumb|left|Katschberg pass road and Tauern Autobahn viaduct]]
Rennweg is a considerably small village located in the ''Katschtal'', the upper part of the valley of the [[Lieser River]], a tributary of the [[Drava]]. Its location near the ''Katschbergtunnel'', connecting the states of [[Salzburg (state)|Salzburg]] and [[Carinthia (state)|Carinthia]], gives its citizens and travelers access to the [[Tauern Autobahn]] (A 10). The ''[[Katschberg Pass|Katschberg]]'' mountain area is considered one the largest skiing resorts in Carinthia bringing much of Rennweg's reputation.
Rennweg is located in the Katsch Valley (''Katschtal'') between the [[Hohe Tauern]] range in the west and the Gurktal Alps ([[Nock Mountains]]) in the east, along the upper part of the [[Lieser River]], a left tributary of the [[Drava]]. In the north runs the [[main chain of the Alps]], with the [[Katschberg Pass]] mountain area considered one of the largest skiing resorts in Carinthia, bringing much of Rennweg's reputation. It is located on the ''Katschberg Straße (B99)'' highway connecting Carinthia with the state of [[Salzburg (state)|Salzburg]], with access to the parallel [[Tauern Autobahn]] (A 10) and the Katschberg Tunnel.

===Nearby Establishments===
The municipal area consists of the [[Cadastral community|cadastral communities]] Rennweg, St. Peter and Oberdorf.
[[Gmünd]], a town in the south of Rennweg, acts as a connecting point between the ''Liesertal'' and ''[[Maltatal]]'' valleys. [[Spittal an der Drau]], the district's centre, is located in the southeast of Gmünd.

===Nearby establishments===
[[Gmünd, Carinthia|Gmünd]], a town in the south of Rennweg, acts as a connecting point between the Lieser and [[Maltatal|Malta]] valleys. [[Spittal an der Drau]], the district's centre, is located in the southeast of Gmünd.


The [[Millstätter See]], a nearby lake acts as an attraction for tourists.
The [[Millstätter See]], a nearby lake acts as an attraction for tourists.
By traveling further south on the Autobahn the city of [[Villach]] can be reached.
By traveling further south on the Autobahn the city of [[Villach]] can be reached.

== History ==
[[File:Pfarrhof St Peter im Katschtal.JPG|thumb|left|St. Peter, vicarage]]
The settlement arose in the valley north of [[Burgruine Rauchenkatsch|Rauchenkatsch Castle]] in the [[Duchy of Carinthia]], first mentioned as ''castrum chaetze'' in an 1197 deed. The area, which initially was ceded to the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Munich and Freising|Bishops of Freising]] by King [[Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor|Henry II of Germany]] in 1007, was then held by the [[Archbishopric of Salzburg|Archbishops of Salzburg]]. Like the castle, the Katsch Valley is probably named after the Lords of [[Frojach-Katsch|Katsch]] in nearby [[Duchy of Styria|Styria]]. It was administrated by Salzburg ''[[ministerialis|ministeriales]]'' in order to exercise control over the important trade route across Katschberg Pass.

The present-day municipality was established in 1850 following the [[Revolutions of 1848 in the Austrian Empire|1848 revolutions in the Austrian Empire]]. It was elevated to the status of market town in 2007.


== Culture ==
== Culture ==
===Music===
===Music===
The ''Katschtaler Trachtenkapelle'', a group of [[Volksmusik]] instrumentalists, has played its share in the local [[concert]]s of the area. The music heard here is often found only in places like Rennweg, small villages that have not left behind the cultural music that has for centuries been a part of the Austrian culture.
The ''Katschtaler Trachtenkapelle'', a group of [[Volksmusik]] instrumentalists, has played its share in the local [[concert]]s of the area. The music heard here is often found only in places like Rennweg, small villages that have not left behind the cultural music that has for centuries been a part of the Austrian culture.
[[File:Kirche St Georg im Katschtal.JPG|thumb|left|St George Church]]

===Religion===
===Religion===
The [[Saint George]] parish church can be found on the western side of the ''Katschtal'' valley. [[Saint Peter]], another church on the eastern side of the valley has recently been renovated. It is located at the small village of ''St. Peter''.
The Saint George parish church can be found on the western side of the Katsch Valley. Saint Peter, another church on the eastern side of the valley has recently been renovated. It is located at the small village of St. Peter.


== Katschberg ==
== Katschberg ==
The ''Katschberg'' area is a popular ski resort at the border of Salzburg and Carinthia. It lies on a plateau directly above the ''Katschberg Tunnel'', at an altitude of 1,641m. The upmarket ski resort consists mainly of four-star hotels and vacation apartments, most of which have access to the ski lifts. It retains a strong traditional atmosphere, as the local culture is regularly celebrated in folkloric evenings.
The ''Katschberg'' area is a popular ski resort at the border of Salzburg and Carinthia. It lies on a plateau directly above the ''Katschberg Tunnel'', at an altitude of 1,641m. The upmarket ski resort consists mainly of four-star hotels and vacation apartments, most of which have access to the ski lifts. It retains a strong traditional atmosphere, as the local culture is regularly celebrated in folkloric evenings.


Katschberg’s 60kms of ski slopes span across two mountain tops. The resort’s longest run is eight kilometres, leading from the top of ''Aineck'' mountain to the village of ''Sankt Margarethen''. The ski slopes are serviced by a system of 16 lifts with a capacity of 24,000 people per hour.
Katschberg's 60&nbsp;km of ski slopes span across two mountain tops. The resort's longest run is six kilometres, leading from the top of ''Aineck'' mountain to the village of ''Sankt Margarethen''. The ski slopes are served by a system of 16 lifts with a capacity of 24,000 people per hour.


==Politics==
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[[File:Rennweg am Katschberg - Gemeindeamt.JPG|thumb|Town hall]]
Seats in the municipal assembly (''Gemeinderat'') as of 2009 local elections:
*[[Social Democratic Party of Austria]] (SPÖ): 7
*[[Austrian People's Party]] (ÖVP): 7
*[[Freedom Party of Austria]] ([[Freedom Party in Carinthia|FPK]]): 5


==References==
== External links ==
{{reflist}}


== External links ==
Rennweg Tennis Club- [http://www.tennisclub-rennweg.at/]
{{commons category|Rennweg am Katschberg}}
Markgemiende Rennweg- [http://www.rennweg-katschberg.at/]
Rennweg Fire Department- [http://www.ff-rennweg.at/sponsoren.htm]
*[http://www.tennisclub-rennweg.at/ Rennweg Tennis Club]
*[http://www.rennweg-katschberg.at/ Markgemiende Rennweg]
Katschtaler Trachtenkapelle- [http://www.katschtal.at/]
*[http://www.ff-rennweg.at/sponsoren.htm Rennweg Fire Department]
Rennweg Am Katschberg- [http://www.katschberg.at/sommer07/sommer_newsevents_aug.htm]
*[http://www.katschtal.at/ Katschtaler Trachtenkapelle]
*[http://www.katschberg.at/sommer07/sommer_newsevents_aug.htm Rennweg Am Katschberg]


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Latest revision as of 02:21, 4 December 2024

Rennweg am Katschberg
Municipality
Coat of arms of Rennweg am Katschberg
Coat of arms
Rennweg am Katschberg is located in Austria
Rennweg am Katschberg
Rennweg am Katschberg
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°1′N 13°37′E / 47.017°N 13.617°E / 47.017; 13.617
CountryAustria
StateCarinthia
DistrictSpittal an der Drau
Government
 • MayorFranz Aschbacher (ÖVP)
Area
[1]
 • Total
120.82 km2 (46.65 sq mi)
Elevation
1,143 m (3,750 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
 • Total
1,754
 • Density15/km2 (38/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
9863
Area code04734
Websitewww.rennweg-katschberg.at

Rennweg am Katschberg is a market town in the district of Spittal an der Drau in Carinthia, Austria.

Geography

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Katschberg pass road and Tauern Autobahn viaduct

Rennweg is located in the Katsch Valley (Katschtal) between the Hohe Tauern range in the west and the Gurktal Alps (Nock Mountains) in the east, along the upper part of the Lieser River, a left tributary of the Drava. In the north runs the main chain of the Alps, with the Katschberg Pass mountain area considered one of the largest skiing resorts in Carinthia, bringing much of Rennweg's reputation. It is located on the Katschberg Straße (B99) highway connecting Carinthia with the state of Salzburg, with access to the parallel Tauern Autobahn (A 10) and the Katschberg Tunnel.

The municipal area consists of the cadastral communities Rennweg, St. Peter and Oberdorf.

Nearby establishments

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Gmünd, a town in the south of Rennweg, acts as a connecting point between the Lieser and Malta valleys. Spittal an der Drau, the district's centre, is located in the southeast of Gmünd.

The Millstätter See, a nearby lake acts as an attraction for tourists.

By traveling further south on the Autobahn the city of Villach can be reached.

History

[edit]
St. Peter, vicarage

The settlement arose in the valley north of Rauchenkatsch Castle in the Duchy of Carinthia, first mentioned as castrum chaetze in an 1197 deed. The area, which initially was ceded to the Bishops of Freising by King Henry II of Germany in 1007, was then held by the Archbishops of Salzburg. Like the castle, the Katsch Valley is probably named after the Lords of Katsch in nearby Styria. It was administrated by Salzburg ministeriales in order to exercise control over the important trade route across Katschberg Pass.

The present-day municipality was established in 1850 following the 1848 revolutions in the Austrian Empire. It was elevated to the status of market town in 2007.

Culture

[edit]

Music

[edit]

The Katschtaler Trachtenkapelle, a group of Volksmusik instrumentalists, has played its share in the local concerts of the area. The music heard here is often found only in places like Rennweg, small villages that have not left behind the cultural music that has for centuries been a part of the Austrian culture.

St George Church

Religion

[edit]

The Saint George parish church can be found on the western side of the Katsch Valley. Saint Peter, another church on the eastern side of the valley has recently been renovated. It is located at the small village of St. Peter.

Katschberg

[edit]

The Katschberg area is a popular ski resort at the border of Salzburg and Carinthia. It lies on a plateau directly above the Katschberg Tunnel, at an altitude of 1,641m. The upmarket ski resort consists mainly of four-star hotels and vacation apartments, most of which have access to the ski lifts. It retains a strong traditional atmosphere, as the local culture is regularly celebrated in folkloric evenings.

Katschberg's 60 km of ski slopes span across two mountain tops. The resort's longest run is six kilometres, leading from the top of Aineck mountain to the village of Sankt Margarethen. The ski slopes are served by a system of 16 lifts with a capacity of 24,000 people per hour.

Politics

[edit]
Town hall

Seats in the municipal assembly (Gemeinderat) as of 2009 local elections:

References

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  1. ^ "Dauersiedlungsraum der Gemeinden Politischen Bezirke und Bundesländer - Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Einwohnerzahl 1.1.2018 nach Gemeinden mit Status, Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
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