Conflict over Klamm

“Anyone who builds a power plant will be sued for damages”

Energy industry vs. tourism: a conflict of interest has flared up over the Schladming Talbachklamm gorge.(Bild: Tourismusverband Schladming-Dachstein)

The fact that the Schladminger Talbachklamm gorge is now under strict nature conservation regulations is causing rejoicing beyond the Styrian region - as we reported. The aim is to guard against companies that are nevertheless flirting with building power plants here.

Efforts have been underway in the Schladming region to protect the Talbachklamm gorge since 2019. Now, almost six years later, the time has come: parts of the excursion destination known for its wild and romantic waters are to be declared a natural monument. The weighty decision is based on a new natural history report, which is hot off the press at the Gröbming branch. The paper focuses on the watercourse, fauna and flora.