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Nature, sport & culture in a triad of balance

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.
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Water sports

Between resting pulse and adrenalin in the blood: both are possible on lake Ossiacher See. The motorboats pull wakeboarders and waterskiers behind them and you can see people on the shores going for a SUP ride. Lake Ossiacher See is also a popular destination for fishing and windsurfing, which is a real speciality in Carinthia.

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.

Bleistätter Moor

Easy

Slow Trail Bleistätter Moor

Hiking Trail

7,25 km

02:00 h

17 m

13 m

510 m

502 m

Burgherrenrunde

Easy

Castle Landskron - Burgherrenrunde

Nature adventure path

3,68 km

01:30 h

182 m

181 m

772 m

623 m

Nordic Walking

Hard

Ossiacher Schluchtweg

Nordic Walking

6,72 km

01:40 h

481 m

963 m

518 m

Wandern am Sassler Rundweg

Medium

Sassler Circuit

Nature adventure path

10,98 km

04:00 h

660 m

1009 m

514 m

Aussichtsturm Bleistätter Moor

Hard

Lake Ossiach Trail

Hiking Trail

35,20 km

16:00 h

1500 m

998 m

501 m

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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.

Ossiacher Tauern Tour

Medium

Ossiacher Tauern Tour - Nr.12

Mountainbiking

13,04 km

02:00 h

435 m

455 m

903 m

510 m

Alban Berg Trail

Easy

Alban Berg Trail - T78

Mountainbiking

1,42 km

00:08 h

2 m

110 m

615 m

522 m

Ossiacher See Radweg - R2 und R2A

Medium

Ossiacher See Cycling Tour - R2 and R2A

Cycling

28,27 km

01:45 h

61 m

538 m

503 m

E-Biken am Ossiacher See

Medium

E-Bike Tour Ossiach - Velden - Nr. 11

E-Bike

17,99 km

02:30 h

612 m

670 m

1003 m

452 m

MTB Ossiacher See

Medium

Prefelnigtour - Nr. 10

Mountainbiking

11,26 km

01:45 h

304 m

812 m

508 m

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Mountainbiking

Carinthia, the region of lakes and beautiful mountains, lies close to the Italian and Slovenian borders. The mountain bike or road bike tours, the unique combination of mountains and lakes, the tasty Carinthian cuisine and the influences of the neighbouring countries Italy and Slovenia all make an active holiday in Carinthia an unforgettable experience.

Excursion destinations around Lake Ossiach

Eine illustrierte Karte des Familywalds zeigt verschiedene Attraktionen wie Spielplätze, Kletterpfade und Tiererlebnisse. Die Karte ist farbenfroh und einladend für Familien.
Familywald Ossiacher See

adventure park

adventure sports

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Ossiach

Open until 06:30 PM o'clock
Ein mächtiger Adler fliegt majestätisch durch den Himmel. Die Wolken im Hintergrund verleihen dem Bild eine ruhige Atmosphäre.
Adlerarena Burg Landskron

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zoo/animal park/wildlife park/preserve

bird park

Landskron

Open until 06:00 PM o'clock
Drei Makaken sitzen auf einem Holzgeländer im Wald. Einer der Affen isst etwas, während die anderen aufmerksam schauen.
Abenteuer Affenberg

zoo/animal park/wildlife park/preserve

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Landskron

Open until 05:30 PM o'clock
Eine Familie spaziert auf einem Holzsteg zu einem Ausflugsschiff namens „Ossiach“. Im Hintergrund sind Berge und ein klarer Himmel zu sehen.
Ossiacher See boat trip

place of excursions for families/children

boat trips

Ossiach

Open until 06:10 PM o'clock
Eine Person schwingt an einer Seilbahn durch einen grünen Wald. Die Bäume sind hoch und dicht, was eine abenteuerliche Atmosphäre schafft.
Kletterwald Ossiacher See

climbing wall/fixed rope route

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climbing/sport climbing/rock climbing

Ossiach

Open until 06:30 PM o'clock

Climbing & via ferrata

Climbing enthusiasts can also enjoy a unique experience in the Gerlitzen Alpe & Ossiacher See region. The Climbing park "Peterlewand", the Kanzelhöhe adventure arena at the middle station or the Family and climbing forest in Ossiach are popular excursion destinations for the whole family. In midsummer, these climbing paradises in the forest are also a great way to cool off in hot temperatures.
Winter Erlebnis CARD

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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Winter on Lake Ossiach

Beginners and pros alike can make their turns on the perfectly groomed slopes on 34 runs. The Gerlitzen Alpe ski center, directly above Lake Ossiach, is only a few minutes' drive from Villach or the freeway and offers a magnificent panorama, rustic huts and ski tour or snowshoe routes. Skiing is by no means the only winter sport in the Gerlitzen Alpe and Lake Ossiach adventure region. Ski tours, winter walks and snowshoe hikes are possible on the north side of the Gerlitzen Alpe, in Arriach, throughout the winter. For tobogganing fun on the Gerlitzen Alpe, mobile toboggans can be rented directly from the ski school. Ice skating is possible during public hours in the Ossiacher See Halle in Steindorf.

Unterkünfte rund um den See

Ein helles Gebäude mit mehreren Balkonen, geschmückt mit Pflanzen. Im Vordergrund steht ein kleiner Pool auf einer grünen Rasenfläche.

holiday apartment

Bodensdorf

from €130.00
per Unit
No Meals
Ein modernes Haus mit mehreren Etagen und einem großen Balkon. Der gepflegte Garten umgibt das Gebäude, während die Berge im Hintergrund zu sehen sind.
4.8/5

pension

Bodensdorf am Ossiachersee

Ein schönes Hotelgebäude umgeben von einem grünen Garten. Im Vordergrund sind Liegen und Obstbäume zu sehen.
4.9/5

holiday apartment

private rooms

Steindorf

from €85.00
per Unit
No Meals
Ein schöner Ausblick von einem Balkon auf einen See und die umliegenden Berge. Die Sonne scheint hell und reflektiert sich auf dem Wasser.
4.7/5

hotel

holiday apartment

Ossiach am See

Best Price
from €150.00
per Unit
No Meals
Ein charmantes Haus mit einem großen Balkon und bunten Blumen. Die Umgebung ist grün und bietet einen schönen Ausblick auf die Natur.

holiday apartment

Annenheim am Ossiacher See

from €81.00
per Unit
No Meals