The new and old joy of hiking

Hiking is in fashion, it is not an outdated thing of the past. You can opt for leisurely hiking or see it as an athletic challenge. The region of the Gerlitzenalpe and the Nockberge Mountains that surrounds the SonnenhotelZaubek will make exercise with easy walks and demanding hikes fun. An ideal hiking area, across meadows and Alpine pastures and through splendid forests, as well as impressive vantage points and beautiful rest areas await visitors. Vitality spots designed by artists invite people to relax. All brooks have drinking water.

Stop at traditional mountain lodges

Harry Prünster, ORF TV star and mountain lodge tester, has put the Gerlitzen and the lodges nearby to the test several times. The passionate skier also loves the region in summer. Equipped with hiking boots and always in a good mood, the popular TV star walked from the Steinwenderhütte lodge to the Turnerhütte lodge.

“Especially the Gerlitzen ‘Pistenflitzer‘ go-karts are a great idea“, said the busy fan of the Villach-Faaker See-Ossiacher See tourism region enthusiastically.

In this hiking paradise, walking across the lush Alpine pastures of the Gerlitzen, you’ll remember how to look further again, walk on panorama trails and themed paths and stop for a well-deserved rest atone of the typical mountain lodges. A rustic atmosphere, friendly people, Carinthian culinary specialities and plenty of fresh air – experience a holiday at its most beautiful.

Travel leisurely up the mountain by cable car

Start your holiday slowly and allow your body and your soul some time to settle in. The cable cars take you leisurely to the top at 1,911 metres above sea level in a few minutes where you can capture unique panoramic views of the Carinthian lakes, mountains, the town of Villach and as far as the provincial borders. The feeling is just great and the cable car ride is included in your Sonnenhotel Zaubek package!

It’s time for fitness with walking poles

Nordic walking has become one of the most popular sports in recent years.

You can keep fit with walking poles on the Gerlitzen on several marked Nordic walking trails of various difficulty levels starting at the middle station/ Kanzelhöhe at 1,440 metres altitude.

Hiking on the Gerlitzen