Radmer: Copper-Mining History and Mountain Landscape

Radmer combines a long history of copper mining with a distinctive mountain landscape. Radmer an der Stube lies about 7 kilometres off the Eisenbundesstraße B115 between Eisenerz and Hieflau. The Radmer Valley stretches between the Eisenerzer Alps and the Gesäuse Mountains and encompasses mountains, alpine meadows, forests and streams. This gives you a clear focus when choosing your holiday apartment: you can plan your stay around culture, nature or challenging activities in the mountains.

Mountain landscape between the Alps and the Gesäuse Mountains

Böse Mauer is a viewpoint summit in the Eisenerzer Alps offering expansive views of the surrounding mountain landscape of the Hochschwab and Gesäuse regions. Lugauer is a rugged mountain also known as the „Styrian Matterhorn“. A particularly notable mountain tour is the Lugauer 2217 traverse. It leads from Radmer an der Stube over the northeastern flank to Lugauer's eastern summit. Some of the exposed climbing sections along the connecting ridge are secured with ropes. This route therefore requires different day planning from a visit to cultural destinations in the valley.

Copper mining and historical traces

At the Radmer copper mine open to visitors, the history of copper mining in the Radmer Valley stretches back around 3,000 years. The underground visit begins with Austria's smallest mine railway, which is described as unique in the world. The historic mining heritage also includes the so-called Paradeisstollen adit: from 1996 onwards, volunteers from Radmer revitalised it, along with the associated passages, shafts and workings, and opened it to the public.

The pilgrimage church of Saint Anthony of Padua and the Habsburg Mile offer further insights into the area's history. The Baroque pilgrimage church in Radmer an der Stube was built in 1602 by Emperor Ferdinand II. Its interior features a magnificent ceiling decorated with stucco and frescoes by an unknown artist. Guided tours of the church can be arranged by telephone. The Habsburg Mile is a family-friendly circular trail through Radmer that combines history, culture and nature. Several stations explore the high valley's close ties with the House of Habsburg.

Circular trail, monuments and sporting tours

Historical landmarks can also be found outside the pilgrimage church. The former manor house, known as the Großhaus, at Radmer an der Stube 19 is protected as a historic monument by official decree. The Way of the Cross with chapels and a war memorial at Radmer an der Stube 9 is also protected as a historic monument. A chancellery is located in the former hunting lodge of Emperor Franz Joseph.

For active days, there is a typical mountain-bike route for experienced riders with around 800 metres of elevation gain. It leads through the village of Radmer and then branches off towards Finstergraben and Radmerhals. After this turn-off, the route follows a forest road for about 8 kilometres, with steep, challenging climbs leading to a high point at around 1,300 metres. When searching for accommodation, you can therefore first decide whether your trip should focus more on culture and a family-friendly circular trail or on mountain and cycling tours.

Other places to help you plan

If you would like to compare other destinations in the surrounding area with Radmer, you can find Sankt Stefan ob Leoben, Rannach, Trofaiach, Gai, Wald Am Schoberpass, Leoben, Kammern Im Liesingtal and Niklasdorf.

To the higher-level travel overview: Leoben.