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· Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Lesachtal - Weissensee
Rail & Trail "High-altitude hiking on the mountain flank of the Gailtal Alps"
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Pressegger See train stationPhoto: Roland Oberdorfer, Bahnwandern in Kärnten
We turn west and follow a steep forest path up the mountain flank. "The forest is actually calming, yet your pulse beats fast" - the paradox makes you smile. As the altitude increases, occasional views down into the valley reveal the unique idyll of Lake Presseggersee - the second largest reed bed in Austria, nestled in a hilly valley landscape full of harmony! Once we reach the forest road, we stand above a band of rocky outcrops and have reached the highest point of the tour - our summit, so to speak! Now begins a sublime, gently sloping high-altitude hike in the middle of the flank of the Gailtal Alps. The tranquil mixed mountain forest offers occasional beautiful views. Otherwise, the rhythm of the walk lets your thoughts run free. The mystical Mother of God Rock, a striking rock tower at the edge of the path, is another special feature. From certain perspectives, it resembles a statue of the Virgin Mary. Shortly afterwards, an atmospheric forest path leads down to Brusn-Brünnl.
After a counter-climb, the ruins of Khünburg Castle await us on a hidden ridge - our final highlight! The ancestral castle of the Carinthian aristocratic family was a prestigious aristocratic residence and administrative seat of the surrounding lordship. The renovated keep, now a lookout tower, offers magnificent views of the Gailtal valley.
We descend through atmospheric mixed forest via the Jägersteig trail into the valley. The Vellach-Khünburg train station is not far away. Truly an unusual high-altitude hike!
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Zeitwirt´sRoadbook
The Rail & Trail tours use existing hiking trails and public paths and connect them with Carinthia's S-Bahn stations. In the interests of sustainability, these routes are digital ONLY. There is therefore NO continuous signposting on site.
For easy route tracking, we recommend our Rail & Trail app:
Google Play: Rail & Trail app (Android)
App Store: Rail & Trail app (IOS)
Key points of the route
From Pressegger See train station, the trail first leads along the northern edge of the valley to Zuchenbach. From there, it heads west up through the steep mountain flank of the Gailtal Alps. After the highest point, a gently sloping high-level hike follows along the rugged forest flank. A short ascent takes us to the ruins of Khünburg Castle before the final descent to Vellach-Khünburg railroad station begins.
Seeblickfelsen
Der Muttergottesfelsen
Brusnbründl
Ruine Khünburg
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
The S-Bahn journey is part of the Rail & Trail experience - rail hiking in Carinthia. Sit comfortably in the train compartment, enjoy the passing landscape, let your mind wander ... Travel time as a personal time-out. The train routes also offer unusual perspectives of the Carinthian landscape. This opens up new perspectives. And in a climate-friendly way.Find your personal S-Bahn timetable information here: ÖBB-Scotty
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The S-Bahn journey is part of the Rail & Trail experience - rail hiking in Carinthia. Sit comfortably in the train compartment, enjoy the passing landscape, let your mind wander ... Travel time as a personal time-out. The train routes also offer unusual perspectives of the Carinthian landscape. This opens up new perspectives. And in a climate-friendly way.Your personal S-Bahn timetable information: see "Public transport"
Parking
All S-Bahn stations in Carinthia have free parking facilities in the immediate vicinity. The number of parking spaces varies depending on the size of the station.Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
The Rail & Trail tours use existing hiking trails and public paths and connect them with Carinthia's S-Bahn stations. In the interests of sustainability, these routes are digital ONLY. There is therefore NO continuous signposting on site.
For easy route tracking, we recommend our Rail & Trail app:
Google Play: Rail & Trail app (Android)
App Store: Rail & Trail app (IOS)
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Equipment
Tipps für die Basisausrüstung:
- Bequeme, gut eingelaufene Wanderschuhe mit griffiger Sohle.
- Wetterangepasste Kleidung im Schichtprinzip für maximale Flexibilität.
- Sonnenschutz (Kappe/Hut, Sonnenbrille, Halstuch, Sonnencreme ...).
- Regenschutz (Schirm, Regenjacke, Regenhose …).
Zusätzlich für Genießer:
- Kleiner Rucksack.
- Trinkflasche und Verpflegung (Gastronomie-Öffnungszeiten bzw. Selbstversorgung beachten).
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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