Sillian, a picturesque village in the district of Lienz in Austria, offers hiking enthusiasts a variety of opportunities to explore the region's breathtaking landscape. With its favourable geographical location at the foot of the Carnic Alps and close to the border area with Italy, Sillian attracts both locals and tourists.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Sillian
Hiking Trail
· Carnic Main Crest
Carnic Traverse - Stage 2 of 11
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
8.8 km
3:40 h
423 m
570 m
Hiking route along the second stage of the "Carnic Traverse - Way of Peace," from the Sillaner H utte to the Obstansersee Hutte
Hiking Trail
· Carnic Main Crest
Carnic Traverse - Stage 1 of 11
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
difficult
14.2 km
5:15 h
1,272 m
2 m
First stage of the Carnic traverse. The start is at the village of S. Candido, in Val Pusteria, and the route includes an ascent up the long ridge of M. Elmo to the Sillaner Hutte.
Hiking Trail
· Hochpustertal
Helm / Monte Elmo 2433 m via the easiest route
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
7.8 km
2:07 h
389 m
385 m
Easiest route to perhaps the most beautiful viewpoint mountain of the Eastern Alps: the view extends from Grossglockner, Grossvenediger, the Zillertal Alps to the Sexten Sundial & 3 Peaks.
Hiking Trail
· Hochpustertal
Helmbahn mountain station - Helm summit - Sillianer Hütte - Hahnspielhütte - Helmbahn mountain station
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.3 km
3:25 h
492 m
491 m
Flower meadows and boundless hiking pleasure on the Carnic ridge with magnificent panoramic views between the mountain station Helmbahn (South Tyrol) and Sillianer Hütte (East Tyrol).
Hiking Trail
· East Tyrol
Border hiker route with Rieserfernerrunde part 1
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 1
21.8 km
8:00 h
1,782 m
586 m
From the Winnebach border to the Parggenspitze, the Thurntahlersee to Hochrast, past Gumrial over the Marchkinkele to the Toblacher Pfannhorn and to the Bonnerhütte.
Hiking Trail
· Carnic Main Crest
Approach from the Helm cable car mountain station to the Sillianer Hütte
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
4.1 km
1:30 h
390 m
0 m
Short approach with cable car support from Sexten or Vierschach.
Hiking Trail
· Carnic Main Crest
Approach from the Leckfeldalm to the Sillianer Hütte
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
3 km
1:30 h
530 m
0 m
The short access option from Sillian with shuttle or car ride to the Leckfeldalm.
Hiking Trail
· Carnic Main Crest
Approach from Sillian to the Sillian Hut
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
difficult
8.2 km
4:30 h
1,370 m
0 m
The Sillian Hut is the most common starting or ending point for the countless aspirants on the Carnic High Trail.
Hiking Trail
· East Tyrol
Höfe Trail Stage 1: Hollbruck-St. Oswald-Kartitsch, with access from Sillian train station
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
11.6 km
4:00 h
550 m
270 m
Hike from farm to farm in the Tyrolean Gail Valley
Hiking Trail
· Villgraten Mountains
Thurntaler Circular Trail Villgraten Valley
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
9.8 km
2:20 h
543 m
533 m
A scenic hike in the East Tyrolean Villgraten Valley around the Thurntaler with amazing views of the Sexten Dolomites, the Alpine main ridge, the Lienz Dolomites, and the Villgrater Mountains.
The area around Sillian is known for its diverse hiking opportunities. From leisurely walks along the river Drau to challenging mountain hikes, there is something to suit every taste and fitness level. The numerous well-marked hiking trails lead through idyllic forests, over rolling hills and offer spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.
The "Drau Cycle Path Hike" is particularly recommended, where you hike along the river Drau while enjoying the impressive panorama. This route is perfect for families with children, as it is relatively flat and offers many resting places for picnics.
For experienced hikers, there are also some challenging routes in Sillian, such as the "Hochstein-Rundwanderweg". This trail leads up to the summit of the Hochstein and rewards its visitors with a spectacular view of the surrounding mountain landscape.
The best seasons for hiking in Sillian are spring and summer, when the weather is pleasantly mild and nature is in full bloom. In autumn, the region also offers wonderful hiking conditions as the leaves of the trees turn bright colours.
In addition to the scenic attractions, Sillian also offers some tourist attractions such as the parish church of St. Peter and Paul with its distinctive tower or the local history museum, which gives an insight into the history and culture of the region.
All in all, Sillian is a true paradise for hiking enthusiasts. With its varied hiking routes, impressive landscape and cultural attractions, this charming village has everything to offer for a successful hiking holiday. Whether alone, as a couple or with children - everyone can find their perfect route here and enjoy unforgettable nature experiences.
The "Drau Cycle Path Hike" is particularly recommended, where you hike along the river Drau while enjoying the impressive panorama. This route is perfect for families with children, as it is relatively flat and offers many resting places for picnics.
For experienced hikers, there are also some challenging routes in Sillian, such as the "Hochstein-Rundwanderweg". This trail leads up to the summit of the Hochstein and rewards its visitors with a spectacular view of the surrounding mountain landscape.
The best seasons for hiking in Sillian are spring and summer, when the weather is pleasantly mild and nature is in full bloom. In autumn, the region also offers wonderful hiking conditions as the leaves of the trees turn bright colours.
In addition to the scenic attractions, Sillian also offers some tourist attractions such as the parish church of St. Peter and Paul with its distinctive tower or the local history museum, which gives an insight into the history and culture of the region.
All in all, Sillian is a true paradise for hiking enthusiasts. With its varied hiking routes, impressive landscape and cultural attractions, this charming village has everything to offer for a successful hiking holiday. Whether alone, as a couple or with children - everyone can find their perfect route here and enjoy unforgettable nature experiences.
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