Scheifling

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Scheifling
Coat of arms	Location
Administration
Country	Austria
State	Styria
District	Murau
Mayor	Christian Göttfried (SPÖ)
Basic statistics
Area	15.37 km² (5.9 sq mi)
Elevation	762 m  (2500 ft)
Population	1,631  (31/12/2005)
- Density	106 /km² (275 /sq mi)
Other information
Time zone	CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Licence plate	MU
Postal code	8811
Area code	03582
Website	www.scheifling. steiermark.at Coordinates: 47°09′02″N 14°24′40″E / 47.15056, 14.41111

Scheifling is a village in Austria in the state of Styria. As of 2001, it has a population of 1,665. It was first mentioned 978 AD as 'Sublich'. One of many riparian villages along the Mur River, Scheifling is a popular stop for bicyclists traveling along the Mur Bike Trail. It boasts several comfortable inns and restaurants, including the Gasthof Götzl-Rosenkranz (founded in the 19th century). In early July, villagers celebrate the "Scheiflinger Kirta" with live music and dancing.

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