The village is located close on the border to the federal state Styria and 600 m above sea level.

The Traun river which flows through the cities of Wels and Linz, was the border between the German-speaking and the Slavonian-speaking settlers in those times.

The construction of the race course was started in late summer 2004; in the winter of 2004/05, the runway was partially available and already then caused a stir.

The new "Hannes Trinkl valley descent" honors its namesake, one of the world's best local downhill skiers in recent years.

Natural terrain edges and steep slopes with a gradient of 55 and 60 percent make this run particularly spectacular.