ENJOYMENT HIKING LESACHTAL - WEISSENSEE

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DESCRIPTION NATURAL VALLEY HIKING FROM EASTERN TO This hiking tour starts in , the last large town be- fore reaching the italian border, right in the east Tyro- self-guided tour lean . The route leads via and 8 days / 7 nights into the natural Carinthian Lesach Valley to the famous pilgrimage site of Maria Luggau. Star- ting from the quiet in the Hermagor you hike up to the Weißensee, the cleanest lake in Ca- rinthia at the foot of the . Finally, the Drau accompanies you up to Villach, the small town in the middle of the Carinthian lake paradise.

ÖSTERREICH CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ROUTE Easy hiking tour in a spendid natural landscape, along well-marked hiking trails. This tour is perfect for those who are looking to escape from stress and hectiness Sillian Weißensee of the daily routine. Obertilliach Paternion No high alpine terrain present so that this hiking tour Maria will charm from spring time till wide in autumn. Hermagor Luggau Villach

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A DAY BY DAY ACCOUNT OF THE ROUTE

DAY 1: Arrival in Sillian Individual arrival at the hotel in Sillian. Free, ungarded public car park near the hotel.

DAY 2: Sillian - Kartitscher Sattel - Obertilliach (approx. 16 - 21 km, ascent approx. 650 - 825 m) Start of the hiking tour is the valley floor of Alta Pusteria/Pustertal. Out from Sillian you hike through Hollbruck and the mountaineer village Kartitsch till the Kartitscher Sattel. On your way you pass numerous cosy farmyards and small villages. The unique mountain coulisse, together with the fascinating and cultivated nature, will bring e you long-lasting memories of the beautiful valley Lesach. From Kartitscher Sattel with public bus you reach your today‘s destination Obertillich. Tireless hikers can manage the whole way along the Grenzlandwanderweg by foot. Obertillich is the highest situated village of the Eastern Tyrol Lesachtal and is commetted to sustainable and natural tourism.

DAY 3: Obertilliach - Maria Luggau (approx. 13 km, ascent approx. 75 m) The path Grenzlandweg leads from Oberilliach via mostly along the river over the Carinthian border to Maria Luggau. This stage is relatively easy and has not significant differences in altitude. The famous pilgrimage site of Maria Luggau is still a popular destination for pilgrimage hiking tours and trips. The first small church was built here in 1515 and subsequently expanded several times. The venerable monastery walls and the basilica are places of contemplation, silence and simplicity.

DAY 4: Maria Luggau - Liesing - Hermagor (approx. 15 km, ascent approx. 750 m) The stage begins today with a slight ascent of approx. 500 m acorss Sterzen and Frohn to the Froher Hügel, from where you a wonderful view to Maria Luggau from the small chapel nearby. Past the small village Obergail you hike into the valley Obergail, pass Steineckalm and follow the Obergailer Almweg down into the vallay and again up wards to Liesing, a small village located on a small hilltop. From here a transfer takes you to your destination Hermagor in the holiday region Nassfeld-Pressegger See. On the way there are several places to stop for a break and taste the typical products of the Lesachtaler cuisinie.

DAY 5: Hermagor - Gitschtal - Weißensee (approx. 13 km, ascent 900 m) In the morning a short transfer will bring you to the Gitsch valley. If you are looking for peace and relax but you want to be active at the same time, this is th eplace for you! After you have left the highest point shortly after the Jadersdorfer Ochsenalm with the small mountain pond behind you, it goes easy downhill to the Weißensee at the foot of the Gailtal Alps. The region has a pleasant healing climate and was awarded the „European Prize for Tou- rism and Environment“ in 1995 and declared a nature park..

DAY 6: Weißensee - Ostufer - Paternion (approx. 14 km, ascent 600 m) The turquoise-green Weißensee is one of the highest bathing lakes in Carinthia; this is open to tourists all year round, in winter a paradise for countless ice skaters and in summer especially popular with active holidayma- kers. North of the lake you hike towards the east bank. From there a private transfer takes you down into the Drautal to Paternion. The idyllic community lies between mountains and valleys, water and alpine pastures, between Spittal and Villach.

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DAY 7: Paternion - Villach (approx. 15 - 24 km, ascent approx. 0 m) The river Drau is your constant companion on the last stage to Villach. There are no more vertical meters to overcome. From Gummern you can take the train to Villach or alternatively, cover the entire route on foot. Villach is the second largest city in Carinthia, known for its carnival and the church festival and there are numerous Carinthian bathing lakes in the vicinity.

DAY 8 : DEPARTURE Individual departure or possibility to extend your stay.

STARTING DATES 2021

every Saturday ARRIVAL 05/06/2021 (first available date) to 02/10/2021 (last available date)

NON SCHEDULE ARRIVAL minimum of 5 persons upon request! DATES

GENERAL INFORMATION. • Classification on the tour: self-guided tour • Duration: 8 days / 7 nights • Starting point: Sillian • arrival: By car: Over Kitzbühel, Paß , Mittersill along the Felbertauernstraße to in Eastern Tyrol () and then further to Sillian or through A2 in direction Klagenfurt to Knoten Villach, than on A10 direction Salz- burg till Spittal/Drau - exit Lendorf. From here on the B100 to Lienz and Sillian. By train: more information and timetable on: www.oebb.at • Accomodation: Inns and hotels 3*** and 4**** category Attention: Tourist tax – if requested – has to be paid on the spot. • Parking: Free and unguarded parking facilities for the duration of the hiking tour at a nearby public parking area. • Transfer: Transfer from Villach to Sillian with public transport or with our private transfer at the price of € 59.00 per person (min. 4 persons). • Alternative: good train connections from Villach to Sillian at the price of approx. € 30.00 per person. Time- table on www.oebb.at und www.

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INCLUDED SERVICES • Accomodation in inns and hotels 3*** and 4**** category • Breakfast buffet or full breakfast • Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel • Tickets for transfers according to the program • Well planed routes • Detailed documents (maps, route description, places to visit, important telephone numbers) • Telephone service hotline for the entire tour

NON INCLUDED SERVICES • Arrival to the starting point of the tour • Departure at the end of the tour • Drinks, tourist tax and all extras • Lunch, Dinner (if not booked) • Not mentioned entries • Travel insurance • All not expressly mentioned under the item „Included services“

PRICES 2021

SELF-GUIDED TOUR Package price per person in a double room incl. breakfast € 729.00 Single room surcharge, per person € 139.00 High season* surcharge, per person € 39.00

EXTRA NIGHTS IN SILLIAN

Package price per person in a double room incl. breakfast on request Single room surcharge, per person on request EXTRA NIGHTS IN VILLACH Package price per person in a double room incl. breakfast € 59.00 Single room surcharge, per person € 17.00

*High season: arrival dates from 19/06/2021 to 12/09/2021 (incl.)

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