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S02 Warmbad Villach - Agoritschach | Way of the Book South
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Original Roman road in Warmbad Villach. Z30Photo: Gerhard Moser, CC BY-ND, Weg des Buches
From the spa park in Warmbad Villach, past the Roman remains into the Schütt, along the Gail to Arnoldstein to the monastery ruins and to the evangelical church in Agoritschach.
Welcome to the 2nd stage of the South route of the Way of the Book, which leads from Treffen through the most beautiful and remote holiday regions of Slovenia to Trieste. The South route continues the Way of the Book and introduces both the Protestant Countess Elvine de La Tour (1841-1916), whose social commitment led to the founding of the diaconia in Austria, and the significant Slovenian reformer and scholar Primož Trubar (1508-1586).
The Roman vehicles already traveled the hiking trails in the spa park Warmbad Villach. Dry stream beds (Studenca spring) can carry a lot of water after rainfall on the Dobratsch. Through the "Schütt", a former rockslide from the Dobratsch, we hike along the Gail to the monastery ruins in Arnoldstein and up to the evangelical church in Agoritschach.
The Way of the Book South is a project of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Austria and makes a little-known piece of its history visible.
Author’s recommendation
This stage is the same as Z30 Warmbad Villach – Agoritschach | Way of the Book Central. With a more detailed route description.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Sportpark Villach-WarmbadAlmwirtschaft Schütt
Gasthaus-Pension Fertala
Safety information
Hiking means experiencing nature, walking with and in nature. It is subject to constant change, so please adapt your hiking to the conditions. Every pilgrim is responsible for themselves. Paths and situations may change. The authors of the Way of the Book South cannot be held liable for hazardous situations and accidents. It is recommended to take out private insurance. Membership in an alpine club is also advisable, for example when staying overnight. Please always carry a charged mobile phone for emergencies in case something happens.
Tips and suggestions
The Way of the Book South continues at stage S03 Agoritschach - Kranjska Gora | Way of the Book South
The return is on the Way of the Book South at stage S01 Treffen - Warmbad Villach | Way of the Book South
This stage is not yet published
Roadbook
Warmbad Villach (510 m), Roman road, Oberfederaun, Schütt (580 m), Stone Sea Arnoldstein (578 m), Agoritschach (683 m).
Route 17 follows an old Roman road to the Studenca spring and through the Dobratsch rockslide landscape, where moss-covered boulders amidst red pine forests create a magical atmosphere. From Oberschütt it goes along the Gail to Schütt, through the Stone Sea to the monastery ruins at Arnoldstein and from there up towards Seltschach. Passing the access road to the Dreiländereck lift system, after 15 minutes at the evangelical church of Agoritschach you reach the Austrian end of the "Way of the Book". The little church stands next to the main road on a meadow; the church key is available at the guesthouse next door.
Details and links allow looking forward and backward along day stages.
The Lord bless you and keep you. Numbers 6:24
Evangelische Pfarrgemeinde A.B. Villach, Kirche im Stadtpark
Tourismusinformation Villach
Eggerloch - Geheime Gottesdienste
Villach und die Römer
Dobratsch - Schütt
Almwirtschaft Schütt
Tourist Information Arnoldstein
Evang. Pfarrg. A.B. Agoritschach-Arnoldstein, Auferstehungskirche
Arnoldstein - Geschichte
Ruine des Klosters Arnoldstein
Gasthaus-Pension Fertala
Evangelische Predigtstation A.B. Agoritschach
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
To Warmbad Villach via Villach train station. Please plan your journey individually, for example with the ÖBB.
Directions
In the spirit of environmentally conscious and climate-friendly hiking, we recommend traveling by public transport.Coordinates
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
- Documents and papers: passport, bank card, E-Card, cash, emergency numbers, hiking map and route description, writing materials, hiking guide, flashlight, ticket, mobile phone with power bank, GPS device, camera
- Backpack with hip belt: hiking poles (with rubber tips), hiking boots, rain jacket and rain poncho, sun protection and headgear, sunglasses, thermo seat cushion
- First aid kit: personal medication, blister plasters, adhesive tape, 2 bandages, aluminum blanket, disinfectant, painkillers, plastic bags for the feet if the shoes get wet, 1 bivouac sack
- Food supplies: at least 2 liters of water per day, pocket knife with multiple functions, small snack, muesli bars, glucose, fruit. Very important: There are no springs on some sections. Particularly there, it is essential to carry enough water!
For multi-day hikes
- Clothing: 2 pairs of hiking pants, 2 vests, 3 pairs of hiking socks, possibly additionally with sock liners to prevent blisters, 3 pairs of underwear, 3 hiking shirts/blouses, nightwear, swimwear, slippers, gloves, scarf, hat, hut sleeping sack
- Toiletries: in hand luggage size; sunscreen, shower gel, deer tallow/marmot balm, toothpaste, toothbrush, small towel, nail clippers, tweezers, safety pins, comb, tissues, toilet paper.
Tip: Choose hiking clothing mentally suitable for winter, even in summer.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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