Lake Ossiach – Gerlitzen Weather Cross loop from Naturdenkmal Frühlingslichtblume

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Bezirk Villach-Land

Treffen am Ossiacher See

Lake Ossiach – Gerlitzen Weather Cross loop from Naturdenkmal Frühlingslichtblume

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Lake Ossiach – Gerlitzen Weather Cross loop from Naturdenkmal Frühlingslichtblume

03:40

11.3km

490m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.01 km

Gerlitzen Weather Cross

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Gerlitzen and its little hat. Anyone who has traveled this region often will be familiar with this phrase! It refers to the peak of Gerlitzen hidden behind a cloud (Gerlitzen has a hat on).

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5.92 km

German Tower with Viewing Platform

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At the top of the Gerlizen is the "English Tower". It is a round old building at an airy height. Right next to it you will find a beautiful viewing …

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6.21 km

Gerlitzen

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From up here you have a beautiful view of the valley. You can also use many hiking trails. I hiked up here and took the train back down.

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6.64 km

View of the Karawanks from the Gerlitzen

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...from the Gerlitze you have a wonderful view of the Karawanks and the lakes 👀

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7.03 km

View of the Nockberge Mountains

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Combination of cable car and chair lift to the summit. Great view and beautiful panorama.

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7.84 km

View of Villach and the Julian Alps

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Fantastic view, beautiful panoramic view as advertised and great restaurant. Highly recommended and definitely worth a visit!

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10.3 km

Adventurepark Gerlitzen

Forest

11.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.22 km

2.18 km

1.30 km

831 m

790 m

Surfaces

3.96 km

3.64 km

2.28 km

1.30 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,900 m)

Lowest point (1,440 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

9°C

6°C

99 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

June 16, 2023,A-Kärnten | Gerlitzen - Rundweg / Karawankenblick / Ossiacher-, Faaker-, Wörther-See / Runde von Resort Feuerberg

Beautiful hike with a view of the Ossiach, Faaker and Wörther lakes and the Julian Alps, the Karawanken mountains. Access to the Mountain Resort Feuerberg is chargeable for the last km of the pass road. (2023 - 9€)

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