Dellach

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Dellach is a picturesque village located in the Carinthia region of Austria, surrounded by stunning natural beauty and offering a range of outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy. Nestled at the foot of the Gailtal Alps, Dellach is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with hiking, mountain biking, and skiing opportunities aplenty.

One of the main attractions in Dellach is the nearby Pressegger See, a crystal-clear alpine lake that is perfect for swimming, paddleboarding, or simply relaxing on its shores. The lake is also a popular spot for fishing, with the chance to catch a variety of freshwater fish.

For those interested in history and culture, Dellach is home to several charming churches and chapels, including the St. George Church with its beautiful frescoes and the Gothic-style St. Leonard Church. Visitors can also take a stroll through the village to admire its traditional Alpine architecture and visit the local museum to learn about the area's rich heritage.

Dellach is also a great base for exploring the wider Carinthia region, with its idyllic countryside, charming villages, and scenic mountain landscapes. Nearby attractions include the Garnitzenklamm gorge, the charming town of Hermagor, and the Nassfeld ski resort, which offers a range of winter sports activities.

No trip to Dellach would be complete without sampling the delicious local cuisine. The region is known for its hearty Alpine dishes, including hearty stews, sausages, and freshly baked bread. Visitors can also enjoy a glass of Carinthian wine or schnapps, produced in the surrounding vineyards and distilleries.

Alternative names: Population: ~620 pplArea: 14.1 mi²Coordinates: 46°39'45"N, 13°4'45"E

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Nearby attractions include: Gailtaler Polinik, Reißkofel, Burgruine Weidenburg, Gailtal Alps.

5.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gailtaler Polinik
132 min walk • The Gailtaler Polinik is a mountain, 2,332 m above sea level, in the Carnic Alps in the Austrian state of Carinthia. It lies on the main ridge of the Carnics and is the highest peak of the Eastern group.
3.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Reißkofel
92 min walk • The Reißkofel is, at 2,371 metres above the Adriatic, the highest mountain of the Gailtal Alps east of the Lienz Dolomites. It is situated in the centre of the Gailtal range, part of the Southern Limestone Alps, in the Austrian state of Carinthia.
1.5 miSW
Forts and castles
Burgruine Weidenburg
38 min walk • Burgruine Weidenburg is a large castle in Carinthia, Austria.
5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Gailtal Alps
127 min walk • The Gailtal Alps, is a mountain range of the Southern Limestone Alps in Austria. It rises between the River Drava and the Gail valley and through the southern part of East Tyrol.
3.8 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
Museum 1915-1918
97 min walk • Museum 1915-18 is an anti-war museum located in the town hall in the market town of Kötschach-Mauthen in Carinthia. The museum of the Association of Friends of the Dolomites documents the mountain war 1915-1918 in the First World War between...
3.9 miW
Town
Kötschach-Mauthen
99 min walk • Kötschach-Mauthen is a market town in the district of Hermagor in Carinthia in Austria.
3.8 miW
Church
Hl. Markus
97 min walk • The Roman Catholic parish church of Mauthen in the municipality of Kötschach-Mauthen in Carinthia is under the patronage of St. Mark. In 1466 the church finds its first documentary mention.
1.1 miW
Church
Pfarrkirche hl. Daniel
30 min walk • The parish church of St. Daniel im Gailtal in the municipality of Dellach, Carinthia, Austria is considered the original parish of the upper Gailtal and the Lesachtal.
3.2 miW
Forts and castles
Schloss Weildegg
81 min walk • Weildegg Castle, also called Waldegg, is located in the village of Würmlach in the municipality of Kötschach-Mauthen.
2.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Torkofel
68 min walk • Torkofel is a mountain of the Gailtal Alps in Carinthia, Austria. It is the highest summit of the Jauken Group, a small limestone massif west of Reißkofel. It lies between the Drava valley to the north and the Gail valley in the south. It was first climbed in 1853 by the Johann Festin von Wald and Paul Grohmann.
5.3 miSE
Alpine hut, Hiking
Straniger Alm
136 min walk • The Straniger Alm is an alpine inn located at 1479 m above sea level in the Carinthian part of the Carnic Alps. Along with the Zollnerseehütte, it forms the most important overnight accommodation on the eastern section of the Carnic High Trail...