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Gailtal Alps

#726 among destinations in Austria

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Gailtal Alps
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Local name: Gailtaler Alpen Maximum elevation: 9088 ftCoordinates: 46°41'31"N, 13°10'29"E
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CarinthiaAustria

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Gailtal Alps – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Reißkofel, Burgruine Weidenburg, Filialkirche Gatschach, Torkofel.

  • reisskofel1.4 miW
    Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

    Reißkofel

    36 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.

  • burgruine weidenburg6.4 miSW
    Forts and castles

    Burgruine Weidenburg

    162 min walk • Burgruine Weidenburg is a large castle in Carinthia, Austria.

  • filialkirche gatschach5.4 miE
    Church

    Filialkirche Gatschach

    139 min walk • The Filial Church of Gatschach in the municipality of Weißensee in Carinthia is dedicated to St. Martin. First mentioned in 1485, the church was formerly a filial church of Hermagor, then of Weißbriach and from 1782 a curacy.

  • torkofel5.1 miW
    Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

    Torkofel

    132 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.

  • greifenburg castle4.1 miN
    46°45'5"N • 13°10'47"E

    Greifenburg castle, Greifenburg

    106 min walk • Forts and castles

  • dellach5 miSW
    Locality

    Dellach

    127 min walk • 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...

  • kirchbach location map
    3.6 miS
    Town

    Kirchbach

    92 min walk • The town itself exudes a quaint, traditional Austrian charm, with its historic buildings, cobblestone streets, and welcoming atmosphere. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the town center, admiring the beautiful architecture and stopping at local cafes...

Where to next? Visit carinthia Carinthia region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Austria.

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