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Stroll

Gerlitzen: loop over the Kanzelhöhe above Lake Ossiach

Annenheim · Gerlitzen Alpe · with the Kärnten Card

An hour's walk with views of Lake Ossiach. It follows tarmac and gravel paths, so pushchairs and wheelchairs can manage it.

Free with the Kärnten Card: Kanzelbahn up and down (off-peak; dearer in July and August). A family of 2 adults and 2 children saves €99 on this trip.

Length
2.7 km
Ascent / descent
↑ 80 m · ↓ 82 m
Walking time
1 h
Altitude
1,439 m – 1,522 m
Route type
Loop

Who for With pushchair · Young children · Seniors

Elevation profile of the route. Hover to show the spot on the map.

Route description

  1. The Kanzelbahn gondola takes you in 10 minutes from Lake Ossiach (550 m) up to the Kanzelhöhe at 1,440 m.
  2. 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.
  3. 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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