Kanzelhöhe circular trail
A short family-friendly circular route with several attractions along the way.
The Kanzel circular trail leads at a family-friendly distance to attractions such as the old Kanzelbahn mountain station, the solar observatory, the Adventure Park Gerlitzen, etc., and is equipped with informative display panels on the animal and plant world in the section around Kanzelhöhe.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
The circular route is basically suitable for strollers. However, strollers with slightly larger wheels are advantageous, as both paved and gravel paths are used.
Tips and suggestions
Region Villach Tourism
+43 4242 42000
www.visitvillach.at
Roadbook
Starting from the Kanzelbahn mountain station, follow either the paved road or the parallel forest and meadow path to the Kanzelhöhe, where you join the Kanzelhöhenpromenade (trail no. 176). On the right-hand side, after a few minutes' walk, you reach the old mountain station of the Kanzelbahn. The paved road turns into a charmingly designed gravel path, along which information on the regional flora and fauna is provided at the edge of the path. A few minutes' walk after the last display panel, you reach the highest point of the circuit with the Waldtratte. Here you cross the piste and reach a large parking lot. From here, you continue downhill along the paved road through a short tunnel (caution!) to a left bend. Here, turn sharply left towards the reservoir pond (trail no. 31) and return to the starting point at the Kanzelbahn mountain station.
Gerlitzen Alp cable car
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Annenheim is accessible at regular intervals by public transport.
Directions
Annenheim is best reached via the A10 exit "Villach-Ossiacher See." From there, take the Gerlitzen Kanzelbahn up to the summit.Parking
There are sufficient parking spaces in the valley area.Coordinates
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Equipment
Light hiking shoes with profiled soles, backpack, rainwear, hiking poles, food and drink, maps, first aid kit, mobile phone
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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