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HOLIDAY P lannER SPORt | CULTURE POPULAR DESTINATIONS EVENTS | HOLIDAY PLANNER FROM A-Z WWW.REGION-VILLACH.AT/en TABle OF Content DIScover the Heart 1. The Best Hiking Trails in the Region 04 OF Carinthia! 2. The Best Cycling Trails in the Region 14 Interested in enjoying one of our new pristine swimming locations? Exciting mountain tours, pleasant hikes, or cycling around the lakes? Or perhaps rather golf and tennis? A variety 3. Nordic Walking, Running and Fitness 21 of sports, culture, and leisure time activities between the mountains and lakes of the Region Villach-Lake Faak-Lake 4. Climbing 23 Ossiach guarantee a diverse and active vacation. Georg Overs, managing director of the tourism region Villach, and his friendly staff wish you magical moments while experiencing the beauty 5. Cultural Attractions and Popular Destinations 28 of Carinthia. 6. The Best Events in the Region 44 LEGEND Hiking Family Friendly Bikng 7. Transportation in the Region 47 Culture Nordic Walking Running 8. Holiday Planner from A-Z 49 Fitness Free or reduced entrance fees with the Kärnten Card The beST hiKing TrailS IN the regION 01 The BEST HIKing Alpe-Adria-Trail TRailS in the The Alpe-Adria-Trail covers over 750 km in 43 stages, connecting the three regions of Carinthia, Slovenia, and Friuli Venezia Giulia. The Region long-distance trail begins at the foot of Austria’s highest mountain, the Großglockner. It then continues through the beautiful mountains and surrounding lakes of Carinthia, follows along the crossing points of Austria, Italy and Slovenia, and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea in Muggia, Italy. Stages 17 to 22 elapse through the region Villach to Kranjska Gora and finally on to the sea. TIP: A shorter version of the Alpe-Adria-Trail starts in our region and only takes 6 days. StAge 17: Bad KleinKirchheim – Arriach This stage starts off in Bad Kleinkirchheim and continues via the Waldratte until reaching Kaiserburg. After passing over the gentle double peak of the Wöllaner Nock, it continues on to the geographic center of Carinthia, the village Arriach. DUration 7:00 hours diStance: 17,8 km AltitUde: 1.223 m StAge 18: Arriach – GerlitZen ALP Starting in Arriach, the hike continues on partially narrow paths across the northwest slope of the Gerlitzen passing dreamlike forests and pastures, and the pristine alpine water adventure world of Neugarten and further up to the summit. During and especially just before the finish of the tour, spectacular views of the unique Carinthian mountain ranges and pristine lakes await you. DUration: 6:00 hours diStance: 15,1 km altitUde: 1.245 m 05 The beST hiKing TrailS IN the regION The beST hiKing TrailS IN the regION StAge 19: GerlitZen ALp – OSSiach The path trails through the fragrant spruce and larch forests down to the lake. The brief dreamy panorama views of the surrounding mountain ranges and of the emerald green Lake Ossiach seemingly shorten the trail. The chirping of the birds in the Bleistätter Moor encompasses the hike with cheerful sounds. The aspiration for this stage is reaching Ossiach with its wonderful Ossiach abbey. DUration: 5:45 hours DIStance: 16,2 km AltitUde: 83 m StAge 20: OSSiach – Velden/ WÖrtherSEE The combination of mountains and moor lakes as well as the wonderful mixed woodlands and heritage countryside offer an Seite LÖSchen ever interchanging and rewarding landscape until you reach the bustling center of Velden. DUration: 6:00 hours DIStance: 17,0 km AltitUde: 542 m StAge 21: Velden – LAKE FaaK/ BaUMgartnerhÖhe Beginning from the mundane area on Lake Wörthersee, this Gerlitzen Alp – Lake stage continues back to the Garden of Eden. It follows along the picturesque Drau river, the home of numerous birds and animals, Ossiach (Ossiacher See) to the turquoise-blue Lake Faak and along a small section of the Road to Santiago, before finally heading upwards to the castle Finkenstein. LAKE OSSiach Trail This challenging, yet diverse path follows a two-day stage around DUration: 6:45 hours DIStance: 21,4 km AltitUde: 637 m the emerald-green Lake Ossiach. The hiking trail connects many of the highlights around the lake. StAGE 22: BAUMgartnerhÖHE – KRANJSKA GORA DUration: 16:00 hours DIStance: 35,5 km AltitUde: 1.592 m Peace and serenity await you on the hikes in this stage, on which one crosses over boarders along the ridgeline. Originating in BUrgherrenrUnde Villach, this stage continues over the majestic mountain range Located on the western foothills of the Ossiacher Tauern of the Karawanken to Slovenia. Hidden between the mountains, mountains, this wonderful family trail is equipped with info-boards directly at the gateway to the Triglav National Park lies Kranjska about flora, fauna and the history surrounding Landskron Castle. Gora, a true Garden of Eden in the Julian Alps. DUration: 1:30 hours diStance: 3,7 km AltitUde: 182 m DUration: 8:00 hours DIStance: 21,4 km AltitUde: 1.293 m FinSterBach WaterFallS One can find detailed maps and information about the Alpe-Adria-Trail in Enjoy the diversities of nature! Impressive views, as well as the our tourist information offices or directly on www.aple-adria-trail.com spectacle of the natural waterfall are included within this hike. TIP: Download the free Alpe-Adria-Trail App! DUration: 2:00 hours diStance: 4,0 km altitUde: 427 m SUMMit HIKE GerlitZen ALP YOU can Find all toURS, An easy trail for one’s body and which wraps around the peak of the MAPS, and detailS online, Gerlitzen Alp with an amazing view from the panorama platform. in OUR BrochUreS and in DUration: 7:00 hours diStance: 5,5 km AltitUde: 238 m the Region Villach APP. SaSSler HIKing TOUR www.toUren.Kaernten.at The circular route around Bodensdorf fascinates hikers with beautiful views of the Lake Ossiach while including comfortable rest stops. DUration 4:15 hours DIStance 11,0 km AltitUde: 660 m 06 07 The beST hiKing TrailS IN the regION The beST hiKing TrailS IN the regION Lake Faak (Faaker See) Nature Park Dobratsch 4-SUMMit HIKing toUR DOBratSch HIKing Trail Secretive mountain landscapes, hidden mystical spots east of An incredibly diverse circular hiking trail. Beginning in Warmbad lake Faak and four peaks offering incredible views are all parts Villach and continuing to Bad Bleiberg, the trail crosses over Nötsch of this tour. The last peak, named Tabor, enchants hikers with its and Arnoldstein, and finally wraps around the Dobratsch. Split up into unbelievable view of the turquoise-blue Lake Faak. four stages. All stages are easily accessible with public transport. DUration: 4:30 hours DIStance: 12,4 km AltitUde: 645 m DUration: 21:00 hours DIStance: 72,2 km AltitUde: 2.736 m on WoroUN’S Tail - BareFoot ThroUgh the The Trail OF the MinerS Dragon ForeST Exploring the old art of mining, this easy trail follows old mining Wooden playground equipments and water playgrounds invite tunnels of the Erzberg. TIP: Don’t forget a flashlight! young discoverers to explore nature with all their senses. DUration: 1:45 hours DIStance: 4,4 km AltitUde: 219 m DUration: 1:30 hours DIStance: 4,2 km AltitUde: 120 m DOBratSch OBServation DecK FoX Trail - LAKE Aichwald An easy hike that forges an incredibly rewarding experience. The animals of the fields and the forest around Lake Aichwald tiP: Wake up early enough to observe chamois with your binoculars! are waiting to be discovered. An adventure both for young and DUration: 1:30 hours DIStance 2,7 km AltitUde: 134 m old alike! Along the way there are several small playgrounds. DUration 3:00 hours DIStance: 7,3 km AltitUde: 173 m alPenlahner Trail Meant for hikers with high stamina, this trail starts in Bad MittagSKogel HIKE Bleiberg and continues to the peak of the Dobratsch offering a The steep assent to the peak of the striking Mittagskogel pays off due one-of-a-kind experience . to the breathtaking views of the turquoise-blue lake. The somewhat DUration: 7:00 hours DIStance: 7,7 km AltitUde: 1.341 m flatter descent leads to the Bertahütte (alpine hut). DUration: 8:30 hours DIStance: 13,3 km AltitUde: 1.450 m ALPengarten Trail This mid-difficultly hike travels from Arnoldstein up to the FaMily WellneSS Path KanZianiBerg Dobratsch through beautiful wooded terrain, over fields and This relaxing family hike passes by lovely designed rest havens in Finkenstein. steep slopes. Dive into the world of the native flora and fauna. DUration: 2:00 hours DIStance: 6,8 km AltitUde: 369 m DUration: 6:15 hours diStance: 13,7 km AltitUde: 984 m 08 09 The beST hiKing TrailS IN the regION The beST hiKing TrailS IN the regION Hiking Information FUrther hiKing trailS and MAPS One can find additional details of all the hiking and biking trails, as well as further trail suggestions with maps and directions in our free hiking and biking guides for Lake Faak, Gerlitzen Alpe-Lake Ossiach, and Nature Park Dobratsch (free in our tourist information offices), in our free Region Villach App and on www.touren.kaernten.at. Some of the hiking trails within the Erlebnis CARD programme are offered as guided tours. More information as well as the program listings can be found on our website www.region-villach.at/en. More Insider Tips for Hikers PictUre FraMES WE have the “FraME” for yoUR PerFect vacation Photo! A TOUR throUgh THREE COUntrieS The 8 most popular photo scenes among hikers are at Beginning in Seltschach, take the Dreiländereck chairlift upwards. Egger Marterl at Lake Faak, on the Gerlitzen Alp (weather From the summit go on a border crossing trail and visit three countries. cross), on Verditz/Schwarzsee, at the Burgherrenrunde in Landskron, near the Finsterbach waterfalls and Sassler DUration: 4:15 hours diStance: 19,3 km AltitUde: 467 m hiking trail near Lake Ossiach, in Bodensdorf at the park on Arriach FarM trail the lake and in Bad Bleiberg.