Barrier-free enjoyment throughout the Villach region

The joys of nature for ALL

Holidays should be all about simply switching off, taking one’s time, forgetting the everyday world and being happy, without restrictions - and that means for ALL holidaymakers, without compromise. For people with and without disabilities, there is a wide and varied range of things to do and places to visit in the Villach – Faaker See – Ossiacher See region, which will turn their holiday into an unforgettable experience.In this section you will find information on all the barrier-free activities, accommodation and programme items which have received the ÖZIV seal of quality and therefore provide the basis for an enjoyable holiday experience for ALL.

“FROM AN OCEAN TO A MOUNTAIN” GEO LEARNING TRAIL ON THE DOBRATSCH

Would you like to appreciate the beauty and surprising features of both nature and the Dobratsch Nature Park in a truly unrestricted and accessible way?
Then the Geo Learning Trail is just the job! At approx. 1732 m above sea level, at the so-called Rosstratte, which is also the start of the hiking path up to the summit, a top-class barrier-free learning trail has been created. Along it visitors can find out about, view and touch the different types of rock to be found in the Dobratsch Nature Park. A series of display boards provide information about the various deposits. And at the end there is a seating area for groups to rest awhile.

You can get there in the barrier-free Nature Park bus or drive to the starting point of the Geo Learning Trail yourself.
More information on the trail can be found here.

Video: Geo learning trail at Dobratsch

THE POWER OF TREES - A HIKE TO UPLIFT BODY AND SOUL

“Trees are poems written by the earth, reaching into the heavens.”
Discover the beneficial impact of trees with the help of our specially-trained guide, on a memorable, barrier-free hike in Warmbad Villach. Trees have always been seen as a source of strength and the particular effect they have has always fascinated mankind. This special, barrier-free hike invites everyone to get to know Mother Nature better and to soak up the wonderful atmosphere themselves.

> Dates: Fridays (6.5., 13.5., 24.6., 1.7., 19.8. and 26.8.)
> Duration: 2.5 hours
> Register: by midday the day before
> Barrier-free transport
> Further information and booking: www.kaernten.at

SKYWALK DOBRATSCH - BARRIER-FREE FROM THE END OF 2022

Do you ever feel the desire to look out over the precipice and feel as free as a bird?
The “Skywalk” viewing platform close to car park no. 6 on the Villacher Alpenstraße road up the mountain allows you to look hundreds of metres down from the “Red Wall” precipice. The metal platform juts out 7 metres at 1,483 metres above sea level; and will soon offer barrier-free access for visitors. Watch rare breeds of birds such as the crag martin and peregrine falcon, or simply enjoy the fabulous views into the distance. Work is ongoing to make this unique experience and view barrier-free as well, and should be completed by the end of 2022.