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Leisurely half-day hike to the two mountain chapels. Lovely rest area with great views. This hike is also suitable for sporty children.

Ascent: 350 m

Descent: 350 m

Minimum Altitude: 486 m

Maximum Altitude: 794 m

Length: 6.7 km

Duration: 180 min

Difficulty: medium

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Author: Sissi Wutte
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Directions:

Coming from Villach via the Karawankenautobahn A 11 to St. Jakob, continue approx. 3 km to Maria Elend, turn right, park at the church

Coming from Klagenfurt via the B 91 Loiblpass federal highway to Kirschentheuer, turn off at the traffic circle towards Feistritz, drive through Feistritz, Maria Elend, turn left here, park at the church

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at the church

Directions

The Maria Elend pilgrimage church forms the center of the village, which is also the starting point for this hike at 507 m above sea level. Pass the last houses, cross the railroad tracks and follow the forest path, which is not very strenuous, then climb more steeply up to the two mountain chapels at 781 m. The way back leads past the "Vodice" eye water via path 603 to Greuth and Maria Elend station. Continue to the main road and west to Maria Elend. Turn left at Gasthof Auer to the starting point.

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Tips

Take an empty container/bottle with you and fill it with the water, which is believed to have healing properties!

Literature

freytag & berndt, WK 234

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