The landscape around Gratwein-Strassengel is defined by the Mur valley and wooded foothills north-west of Graz, which have shaped both its settlement pattern and local economy. Formed in 2015 through the merger of Gratwein, Judendorf-Straßengel, Eisbach and Gschnaidt, the municipality brings several distinct Styrian communities under one administration. Its best-known historic landmark is the Gothic pilgrimage church of Maria Straßengel, whose tall spire rises above the Straßengel district. The Mur places the town on an important corridor through central Styria, close to Graz yet firmly rooted in a more rural setting. Continue with other webcams from the Graz region to see how this part of Styria connects regionally.
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