Obervellach
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History
"Velach" was first mentioned in 10th century in the document of Bishop Abraham of Freising, who ruled from 957-993. Obervellach is a traditional mining village. In the late Middle Ages were also produced silver coins from extracted silver in Obervellach. Mining of gold and silver reached the most important phase in the 16 century. In Obervellach are high pressure water plants belonging to the Austrian Federal Railways from 1943.
Location and climate
The village lies in Mölltal, south of the major Tauern mountains and part of the village lies in the Hohe TauernNational Park. Obervellach is located on railway track which passes through the village. The nearest railway station is now Mallnitz Obervellach and there is also bus service belonging to the train station in Mallnitz.
Tourist attractions
- Castle of Groppenstein
- Groppenstein gorge
- Castleof Oberfalkenstein
- FalkensteinCastle(castleofNiederfalkenstein)
- TrabuschgenCastle
- St. Martin'sparish church with Frangipani altar
- Military cemetery, one of kind in Carinthia
Surroundings
Climatic spa in Obervellach are ideal starting point for hiking in the Hohe Tauern National Park and nearby ski areas like Ankogel and Mölltal Glacier with guaranteed snow of 3122 mdue to its central location.
Natural healing resources
Obervellach is the climatic spa with the following indications:
- Respiratory diseases
- Psychosomaticdisorders and vegetativedysregulation
- Convalescenceand rest