Discover the mountains
Four mountains stand at the region’s boundaries like geographical cornerstones. The first is the Gerlitzen, which rises up majestically from the northern shores of Lake Ossiach. You don’t actually have to climb to the top, as the Kanzelbahn gondola will take you up to the mid-way station the easy way. From there a four-seater chair lift goes to the summit at 1,911 metres above sea level. Once you get there, what looks like a bare mountain top from below proves to be perfect and varied terrain for walking stretching out before you. And if you have taken the lifts up, you could at least hike back to the shores of the lake. On the way down you will doubtless meet many mountain bikers who have now also discovered the beauty of the Gerlitzen’s trails. The area also lends itself for orienteering, which is why you may come across many routes or see some of the regular competitions held on the mountain. The Gerlitzen is also popular for paragliding because the mountain tends to have very good thermals all year round. If you want to try the sport, Grabner’s school located down on the lake offers tandem flights. Thrills coupled with unique views of the central Carinthian lake district are guaranteed!
The region’s north-western cornerstone is the Verditz. A small family ski area in winter, it is walkers who are in their element here in summer. The lifts stay in operation in the warmer season making the ascent a little easier. Near the bottom of the mountain, you can try the summer toboggan run as a high-speed alternative to the walk down.
Villacher Alpe is a former ski area. You can drive up to an altitude of 1,732 metres above sea level where seemingly endless walking country with breathtaking panoramic views extends in every direction. On clear days you can even see the Grossglockner, Austria’s highest peak at 3,798 metres. Amateur botanists should visit the alpine garden, which has gathered together the loveliest flora in the Southern Alps.
Finally the Dreiländereck forms the borders to Italy and Slovenia. This mountain is also served by a modern bubble chairlift. If you are on holiday in the region in autumn, you could perhaps take part in Tour 3. On the second Sunday in September, Austrians, Slovenes and Italians climb the mountain from their side meeting up at the summit. There they hold an alpine fair together with culinary specialities from the entire Alpine-Adriatic region.
The region’s north-western cornerstone is the Verditz. A small family ski area in winter, it is walkers who are in their element here in summer. The lifts stay in operation in the warmer season making the ascent a little easier. Near the bottom of the mountain, you can try the summer toboggan run as a high-speed alternative to the walk down.
Villacher Alpe is a former ski area. You can drive up to an altitude of 1,732 metres above sea level where seemingly endless walking country with breathtaking panoramic views extends in every direction. On clear days you can even see the Grossglockner, Austria’s highest peak at 3,798 metres. Amateur botanists should visit the alpine garden, which has gathered together the loveliest flora in the Southern Alps.
Finally the Dreiländereck forms the borders to Italy and Slovenia. This mountain is also served by a modern bubble chairlift. If you are on holiday in the region in autumn, you could perhaps take part in Tour 3. On the second Sunday in September, Austrians, Slovenes and Italians climb the mountain from their side meeting up at the summit. There they hold an alpine fair together with culinary specialities from the entire Alpine-Adriatic region.
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