Mürz

valley, Austria

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The Mürz is a valley in southeastern Austria, located in the federal state of Steiermark. It is formed by the Mürz River, which flows through the region. The valley is part of the larger Alpine landscape, with the Limestone Alps to the north and the eastern groups of the Central Alps.

The town of Mürzzuschlag is situated at the junction of the Fröschnitz and Mürz rivers within this valley. It has a history dating back to at least 1227 and has been an ironworking center since the 14th century. Today, Mürzzuschlag is also known as a resort town for both summer and winter activities, particularly skiing, and serves as a market and service hub for the surrounding rural areas.12

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…industries in the Mur and Mürz valleys of southern Austria that used iron ore from deposits near Eisenerz. Hydroelectric power development at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries, often involving many different watersheds, led to the establishment in the lower valleys of electricity-dependent industries,
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…industries in the Mur and Mürz valleys of southern Austria that used iron ore from deposits near Eisenerz. Hydroelectric power development at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries, often involving many different watersheds, led to the establishment in the lower valleys of electricity-dependent industries,
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