After six years, the "Big Jump" takes place again at the Mur ferry in Weitersfeld – a European sign for lively and clean rivers. Organized by the GlaMur association, the action invites participants to symbolically enter the Mur (not jump, as it is too dangerous) to raise awareness of the vulnerability of rivers.
From 10 AM to 6 PM, visitors can expect a festival atmosphere with street food, music, and a collective jump into the water at 3 PM – this time, however, it will be running instead of jumping, for safety reasons.
The last "Big Jump" took place in 2019 – back then, it was still before the official designation of the region as the Lower Murtal Biosphere Park. This year's event aims to raise awareness of the biosphere park among the population and to highlight its significance as a model region for sustainable development.
Andreas Schuster, manager of the biosphere park, emphasizes: "The Mur is the central element of the park – it is not only a diverse habitat but also the most important lifeline of the region."
The overarching goal of the "Big Jump" is a conscious and sustainable approach to nature and tourism.
The event aims to strengthen awareness of the value of vibrant river landscapes, make the biosphere park experienceable for families, and appeal to people of all ages through a festival flair. At the same time, the "Big Jump" aims to further promote and make visible the cross-border cooperation in the first five-country biosphere park Mur-Drau-Danube.
Date and time
Event location
Straß in Steiermark - Weitersfeld
Venue
Hauptstraße 61
8472 Straß in der Steiermark