Raggl Creek - Landscape

The Raggl creek in the upper Putzengraben trench, which consists of several channels that rise east of the Schneeberg (1,921 m), fl ows into the Wenger creek coming from the west at Urpass (784 m). From the bend in the river, where the direction of flow changes from west/east to north/south, i.e., east of the Klockeralm, the Raggl creek forms a distinctive, deep gorge-like trench.

From a geological point of view, the Raggl creek is located in the area of the greywacke zone. The stream is created in what is known as the Wildschönau slates (Upper Ordovician to Devonian, approx. 485-420 million years) and runs through an area of extremely fi nely divided and very thin-leaved black phyllites here, which are characterized by the fault zone bordering to the northeast, to the much harder limestone marble and calcareous slates.

The lower Putzengraben trench has cut deeply into its surroundings and runs, gorge-like, towards the Salzach river with a steep gradient. In this area, the creek is already in the Schwarzach vicinity. The Putzengraben trench posed a geotechnical challenge when the St. Veit bypass road was built.

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Customs Krampus

There is a special tradition in Austria during the Advent season. During this time, dark fellows walk through the villages. The Krampus is a spooky figure with horns, fur and loud bells. He almost looks like a monster or a big devil.

The Krampus accompanies St Nicholas, who rewards the good children with sweets. The Krampus is there for the children who have not been so good. He is supposed to scare them so that they are better behaved next year. In many places, people dressed up as Krampus parade through the streets, making noise and carrying a rod. This is called the Krampus Run and is organised in many places in Salzburg. Many onlookers come to watch this spectacle.

Customs Krampus

In Austria, there is a special tradition during Advent where dark figures parade through the towns. The Krampus is a creepy figure with horns, fur and loud bells. He looks like a scary monster or a devil. The Krampus accompanies St Nicholas, who rewards the good children with sweets. The Krampus, on the other hand, is there for the children who have not been so good and is supposed to scare them a little so that they behave better next year.

In many places, especially in Salzburger Land, there are so-called Krampus runs. People dress up as Krampus, carry rods, make noise and run through the streets. Many spectators come together to witness this exciting and sometimes scary spectacle.

Customs Krampus

In Austria, there is an old tradition during Advent in which sinister figures, the so-called Krampus, parade through the villages and towns. The Krampus is a terrifying figure, often with horns, fur, a grim face and loud bells. He is reminiscent of a monster or a devil. The Krampus accompanies St Nicholas, who rewards good children with presents and sweets. But the Krampus is responsible for the naughty children - he is supposed to scare them and remind them to behave better next year.

In many regions, especially in Salzburger Land, there is the so-called Krampus run. Many people dress up as Krampus, wear chains, rods and masks and parade through the streets. These runs are spectacular and attract many onlookers. Although the Krampus run often looks spooky, it is an integral part of the Austrian Advent season and is an exciting experience for many.