It is congruent with the Lungau region (German pronunciation: [ˈlʊŋˌɡaʊ̯] ⓘ).

In the south, the Katschberg Pass road leads to the neighbouring state of Carinthia.

In the east, the upper river Mur, originating near Muhr, flows towards Murau in Styria, accompanied by the narrow-gauge Taurach Railway and the Mur Valley Railway.

Beside some pastoral economy, Lungau largely depends on tourism.

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