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Gerlitzen Alpe mountain experience

Action or relaxation? On the Gerlitzen Alpe you will not only find a hiking, paragliding and relaxation paradise, but also one of the most beautiful panoramas in the country. Anyone who stands up here will see Carinthia with different eyes. As a popular excursion mountain, the Gerlitzen Alpe offers a wonderful mix for guests of all ages.

Gerlitzen Alpe Wandern/Paragleiter 2

Endless distant views.

The Gerlitzen Alpe rises directly on the northern shore of Lake Ossiach See. The Kanzelbahn cable car and the Gerlitzen summit cable car also run from there to almost 2,000 metres above sea level. Can you see it yet? The most beautiful panorama in Carinthia opens up below you. Almost the entire lake district lies at your feet. Endless ‘long-distance viewing’ is the order of the day.

Mountains, panorama, magical light. Awaiting you are grandiose circular trails, many rustic alpine huts, the Kanzelhöhe adventure arena with the Kids Bike Park and the legendary PROlitzen Trail for MTB pros.

Best of Thermik. Would you like to experience the Carinthian mountain and lake landscape from a bird's eye view? Perfect! The Gerlitzen Alpe is considered the most beautiful flying mountain in Austria. The take-off site is right next to the mountain station of the Gerlitzen summit lift. Exciting even for non-flyers: watching the paragliders. Numerous providers ensure an unforgettable experience.

Opening hours

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Gerlitzen Alp cable car

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place of excursions for families/children

adventure sports

+28

Annenheim

Closed, opens on 05/29, 12:00 AM o'clock

Hiking tours

Kostale

Medium

Kostale Path

Hiking Trail

7,33 km

02:15 h

97 hm

563 hm

1908 m

1443 m

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Easy

Kanzelhöhe Rundweg

Winter Hiking

3,15 km

01:00 h

68 hm

1509 m

1434 m

Gerlitzen Alpe Ossiacher See

Easy

Bergeralm Circuit

Hiking Trail

4,89 km

01:30 h

204 hm

1908 m

1704 m

Neugarten Almsee

Easy

Water Fun at Neugarten Almsee

Hiking Trail

7,31 km

02:45 h

525 hm

1906 m

1444 m

Gerlitzen

Easy

Gerlitzen Summit to the Kanzelbahn

Hiking Trail

3,35 km

01:00 h

466 hm

1908 m

1442 m

For sporty people

Blick auf Ossiacher See

Hard

Steig1000 - Hüttersteig

Hiking Trail

9,77 km

04:15 h

1000 hm

1510 m

516 m

Gerlitzen - Ossiacher See

Hard

Gerlitzen - Hüttersteig

Hiking Trail

6,65 km

03:15 h

984 hm

55 hm

1495 m

516 m

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Paragliding

The Gerlitzen Alpe with the Kanzelbahn cable car, open all year round, is a perfect mountain for more than hiking and culinary enjoyment. If you would like to take off into the air, this is a perfect spot for paragliding whether as a beginner, more experienced or a complete novice. Having enjoyed the spectacular views over Region Villach – Faaker See – Ossiacher See you can glide back down into the valley.

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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.

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Ski centre Gerlitzen Alpe

Powder and piste fun are back in season. A glance up reveals: Mother Hulda is doing her job really well, having cloaked the whole mountain massif in a wintery new snowy dress. Gerlitzen Alpe is considered THE top family ski resort in Carinthia and is the only certified ski centre for families with children, as well as beginners.