Route description
- The Kanzelbahn gondola takes you in 10 minutes from Lake Ossiach (550 m) up to the Kanzelhöhe at 1,440 m.
- From the top station walk along the tarmac road, or through forest and meadow, to the Kanzelhöhe. A gravel path climbs to the highest point of the loop.
- A surfaced path leads back past the reservoir to the top station.
Good to know
With a pushchair or wheelchair
According to the operator the loop suits pushchairs and wheelchairs. With a pushchair, take the tarmac option.
For children
The Kanzelhöhe has a Kinderland play area.
With the card
The Kärnten Card covers each lift once a day up and down.
Why “stroll”
Flat, wide path that anyone can manage.
Trip FAQ
Is the lift free with the Kärnten Card?
Yes. Included with the Kärnten Card: Kanzelbahn up and down (off-peak; dearer in July and August). Without the card it costs €31.50 per adult and €18 per child (child fare), so a family of 2 + 2 saves €99.
Who is this trip suitable for?
With pushchair, young children, seniors. Flat, wide path that anyone can manage.
How long is the trip?
2.7 km, 80 m up and 82 m down, 1 h of walking. Route type: loop.
How do I get the Kärnten Card?
A pass for all of Carinthia: cable cars, boats on the lakes, scenic roads and pools. Very cheap for a week or longer. How to get the Kärnten Card
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