Podlanig in the Lesachtal Valley offers a specific hiking connection: The easy “Kameritsch Kühweg RW_N23” trail passes through the village at kilometre 9.2. In addition, the destinations in the municipal area of Hermagor-Pressegger See offer a regional selection of nature, culture and leisure activities. It is helpful to distinguish between them when planning: one trail passes through Podlanig, while other options are each located in their own village or municipal area. This makes it easy to choose the focus of your stay.
Hiking and cycling
The “Kameritsch Kühweg RW_N23” hike is rated easy and is 12.66 kilometres long in total. It passes through Podlanig at kilometre 9.2. The kilometre marker refers to the entire trail, so the village lies along its route. If you are looking for a hike with a direct connection to Podlanig, this is a named route with a difficulty rating and total length.
The Slow Food cycle route offers a different point of reference: It runs west from Hermagor through the Gailtal Valley to Kötschach-Mauthen. The municipal area of Hermagor-Pressegger See also has an extensive network of cycle paths. This offers two different scales for planning a cycling trip: a network across the municipality and a named route with a clear direction and endpoint. The cycle route’s description should not be confused with the hiking trail’s route through Podlanig.
Gorge, mountains and lake
The Garnitzen Gorge near Hermagor is 4 kilometres long and the longest gorge in Carinthia. Weather, winter conditions or storm damage can affect access; check conditions before visiting. The Carnic Alps form the southern boundary of the municipal area of Hermagor-Pressegger See. This geographical context complements the gorge with another striking landscape feature of the municipality.
Lake Pressegger See lies within the municipal area and is Carinthia’s ninth-largest lake. Its size gives the body of water a clear regional standing. The Kärnten adventure park is located directly beside the lake. It offers pedal boating and a giant water slide, and is open seasonally. The lake and park therefore offer a different kind of excursion from the hike through Podlanig or the gorge near Hermagor.
Seasonal excursions and culture
In winter, the Nassfeld ski arena in the municipal area of Hermagor-Pressegger See attracts many tourists. It is one of the largest ski areas in the southern Alps. The adventure park at Lake Pressegger See, by contrast, is open seasonally and offers pedal boating and a giant water slide. The activities mentioned therefore highlight different seasons: skiing in winter and the park’s activities during its season.
For culture enthusiasts, the Gailtal Museum at Möderndorf Castle near Hermagor has housed more than 5,000 artefacts for 25 years. A specific connection to food is offered by the Herzog organic farm at Podlanig 3, 9620 Hermagor-Pressegger See. The farm sells organic Angus beef as well as grain, flour, bread and honey directly from the farm. A museum and a specific range of regional products thus offer different cultural and culinary options.
Getting here and regional orientation
To reach the region, the S4 S-Bahn line connects it to Villach and the wider rail network every hour. Check the current timetable before travelling so you can plan your connection for your travel date. The rail information refers to the regional connection; when choosing accommodation and excursions, the specific destinations are also important: the hike through Podlanig, municipal destinations around the lake and gorge, and the distinct cultural and seasonal offerings.
Discover more destinations: Gundersheim, Rattendorf, Sittmoos, Gitschtal, Hermagor-Pressegger See, WeiĂźbriach, Mellweg, Jenig.
Go to the overview of the wider region: Hermagor.
