Wörthersee circular hiking trail stage Pörtschach - Velden
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View Hohe Gloriette over Wörthersee
Pörtschach is undoubtedly home to one of the most beautiful rest points on the Wörthersee circular hiking trail: the "Hohe Gloriette". The striking rocky outcrop with its unmistakable viewing platform not only offers a wonderful view of Lake Wörthersee and the Pörtschach peninsula, it is also the end point of the Brahms Trail with an audible surprise!
The following section to Forstsee before Velden probably deserves the description "over hill and dale" like no other along the route. Deep, earthy-smelling hollow paths alternate with rooty paths, rocky hilltops with soft fields, narrow, damp paths with wide forest tracks.
The Forstsee lake is the last major highlight of the circular trail. The sun-drenched lake lies quietly and romantically on the plateau above Velden and brings a grateful smile to the faces of hikers along the flat sections of the trail. After a very short uphill section, the path slopes down to the Römerschlucht gorge and the destination of Velden. Regardless of whether you take the Wörthersee circular hiking trail as a leisurely multi-day tour or complete it in one go during the hiking events, its unique flair, unforgettable views and countless enchanting places inspire people who hike it at any time of year!
The Forstsee is a popular naturist bathing area in the summer months!
Ascent: 329 m
Descent: 322 m
Minimum Altitude: 441 m
Maximum Altitude: 673 m
Length: 13 km
Duration: 270 min
Difficulty: medium
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Author: Andreas Irnstorfer
Directions:
On the A2 or B83 coming from Villach or Klagenfurt to Pörtschach
Public transportaion:
Arrival by bus, train or boat possible
Parking:
Parking spaces available in the village
Directions
From the boat landing stage, you walk through the village, past Leonstain Castle to the Hohe Gloriette. One of the most beautiful vantage points on Lake Wörthersee. Continue to the Leonstein ruins and the barefoot path. Via Seekull you reach the Karawankenblick vantage point. Here you can enjoy a magnificent view of Lake Wörthersee and the Karawanken mountains to the south. The trail continues via Pavor to the Forstsee lake. This lake invites you to cool off. Through the Römerschlucht gorge, one of the most beautiful sections of the Wörthersee circular hiking trail, you reach Velden. Pass the Casino Velden and continue to the landing stage directly opposite Velden Castle.
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