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'''Bad Eisenkappel''' (aka '''Eisenkappl''', ]n '''Zelesna Kapla''') is a community in the ] in the ] mountain range with nearby peaks: ], ], and ]. It is the population center of the ] of ] (population 3,038) of the ] in the State of ], ] near the border of ].<ref name="euborder"></ref><ref></ref><ref> </ref><ref> </ref> The name refers to hammer mills (eisen = 'iron') which once operated here and the old Maria Dorn pilgrimage church (kappel = 'chapel'). Its geographic coordinates are 46°29'N 14°36'E. '''Bad Eisenkappel''' (aka '''Eisenkappl''', ]n '''Zelesna Kapla''') is a community in the ] in the ] mountain range with nearby peaks: ], ], and ]. It is the population center of the ] of ] (population 3,038) of the ] in the State of ], ] near the border of ].<ref name="euborder"></ref><ref></ref><ref> </ref><ref> </ref>


Bad Eisenkappel was first referred to by the name Kappel in 1267. The community was described best as a market and pass to the south toward Juenna and Virunum. It was officially renamed in 1890 to Eisenkappel, the name change meaning to reflect that "water power from Vellach and Karawanken mountains" were important to the community. <ref></ref> Bad Eisenkappel was first referred to by the name Kappel in 1267. It was officially renamed in 1890 to Eisenkappel.<ref> </ref>


The area is known for its hiking and cycling trails, as well as for the extensive ], which has been mined for lead ore since at least 1171, and has been open to the public since 1991. <ref></ref> ] says "Eisenkappel is the major stopover in the valley. This town is surrounded by centuries-old forests and mineral springs, and because of its position as a frontier town only 15km (10 miles) from the Austro-Slovenian border's Jezersko Pass, it also offers many cultural and historical attractions. There are many sky-blue lakes and white mountain peaks near Eisenkappel. Lake Klopeiner , to the north of this town, is the warmest lake in Carinthia. Eight kilometers (5 miles) to the southwest you'll see Trögerner Gorge."<ref> </ref> The area is known for its hiking and cycling trails, as well as for the extensive ], which has been mined for lead ore since at least 1171, and has been open to the public since 1991. <ref></ref> ] says "Eisenkappel is the major stopover in the valley. This town is surrounded by centuries-old forests and mineral springs, and because of its position as a frontier town only 15km (10 miles) from the Austro-Slovenian border's Jezersko Pass, it also offers many cultural and historical attractions. There are many sky-blue lakes and white mountain peaks near Eisenkappel. Lake Klopeiner , to the north of this town, is the warmest lake in Carinthia. Eight kilometers (5 miles) to the southwest you'll see Trögerner Gorge."<ref> </ref>

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Image of Bad Eisenkappel taken from the surrounding mountains.

Bad Eisenkappel (aka Eisenkappl, slovenian Zelesna Kapla) is a community in the Vellach valley in the Karawanken mountain range with nearby peaks: Obir, Peca, and Olševa. It is the population center of the market township of Eisenkappel-Vellach (population 3,038) of the Völkermarkt (district) in the State of Carinthia, Austria near the border of Slovenia.

Bad Eisenkappel was first referred to by the name Kappel in 1267. It was officially renamed in 1890 to Eisenkappel.

The area is known for its hiking and cycling trails, as well as for the extensive Obir cave system, which has been mined for lead ore since at least 1171, and has been open to the public since 1991. Frommers says "Eisenkappel is the major stopover in the valley. This town is surrounded by centuries-old forests and mineral springs, and because of its position as a frontier town only 15km (10 miles) from the Austro-Slovenian border's Jezersko Pass, it also offers many cultural and historical attractions. There are many sky-blue lakes and white mountain peaks near Eisenkappel. Lake Klopeiner , to the north of this town, is the warmest lake in Carinthia. Eight kilometers (5 miles) to the southwest you'll see Trögerner Gorge."

The International Commission for the Protection of the Alps (CIPRA) has stated that Bad Eisenkappel is highly affected by a growing trend of "out migration" where services and basic infrastructure are leaving the area. As such the town has attempted to counter-balance this loss by starting events to keep the youth within. Currently, as noted in the report, much of the youth travel to nearby Klagenfurt/Celovec.

Its sister community is Jezersko across the Austria-Slovenia border.

See also

References

  1. ^ euborder.soton.ac.uk
  2. Encyclopedia of Austria
  3. Map
  4. Area map with local mountain peaks
  5. hoehlen.at
  6. showcaves.com
  7. Frommers
  8. Living space for young people in a bilingual mountain region

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