Gerlitzen Alpe and Lake Ossiacher See
The Gerlitzen Alpe and the lake Ossiacher See combined nature, sport and culture like no other adventure region in Carinthia. The nearness to the Drau town of Villach, the cultural highlights around the lake Ossiacher See and the Gerlitzen Alpe - a mountain for everyone- guarantee a fantastic and eventful holiday in this region.
That's what makes this region so special
- Enjoying nature: From the lake to the summit or vice versa - you have to find so much natural diversity first.
- A wealth of experiences: From water to air and back again - everything is possible in this adventure region.
- Experience culture: The CMA in Ossiach Abbey or the Domenig Steinhaus make culture within reach.
Hiking
The hiking options on the Gerlitzen Alpe and lake Ossiacher See are as varied as the green colours of the surrounding area. Sporty tours lead to the Gerlitzen Alpe, the Alpe Adria Trail, the Verditz or the Wöllaner Nock, where fit mountain foxes get their fill, but moderate hut hikes are also possible. For relaxed hikers, there are Slow trails or the Burgherrenrunde.
Paragliding
The Gerlitzen Alpe offers paragliding enthusiasts an ideal flying area with an impressive panorama over Lake Ossiach and the mountains. Thanks to the easy accessibility with the Gerlitzen cable cars, both beginners and experienced pilots can experience the fascination of paragliding. Tandem flights also provide a safe and fascinating flying experience for beginners and children.
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Cycling & Mountainbiking
Barely any other lake is more popular for cycling round than the lake Ossiacher See in Carinthia. Even little cyclists can manage this 2- to 3-hour round trip. At the Ossiach Trail Centre and in the Ossiacher Tauern mountains, mountain bikers of all ages can prove their talent on the pedals. If you run out of energy in between, numerous cafés and restaurants along the riverside roads invite you to stay and relax.
Erlebnis CARD winter
With the Erlebnis CARD Winter, which is provided free of charge by all participating hosts in the region, winter fun made perfect. Cold bathing on lake Ossiacher See, a photo walk through the natural jewel of the Bleistätter Moor or ice skating with the whole family in the Ossiacher See hall show why the Gerlitzen Alpe and the lake Ossiacher See region is the place to go for all snow lovers, especially in winter.
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