Hiking between forest and scenic views

The hike “From Rabing to Gunzenberg” starts in the centre of Rabing and follows gently rising forest paths westwards to Gunzenberg. Along the route, views extend across the fertile Krappfeld basin and the Saualpe mountains to the Karawanks. Mölbling lies in a hilly, wooded landscape in the heart of the district of Sankt Veit an der Glan; fresh, lush meadows, tranquillity and opportunities to relax also characterise the area. Below the Gunzenberg parish church, there is a rest area with a viewing platform and views across the municipality. The hike takes in named landscape areas, while the platform offers a view across Mölbling—two different perspectives to consider when planning a stay outdoors.

Churches and architectural history

The Gunzenberg parish church stands on a hill at an altitude of 1,030 m. It has been given a Baroque makeover, while also featuring Romanesque and Gothic elements; it was first mentioned in a document in 1449. The building brings different architectural layers together. In Treffling, the filial church is dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel; its first documented mention dates to sometime between 1060 and 1076. St. Kosmas am Krappfeld completes the picture as a filial and pilgrimage church. The three churches each offer a different historical focus: Gunzenberg brings together several architectural styles, Treffling has an early documented mention, and St. Kosmas serves as a pilgrimage church.

The first mention of the Treffling church dates back several centuries earlier than the documented reference to the Gunzenberg parish church in 1449. The churches therefore differ not only in their architectural styles, but also in their recorded histories. The Catholic parish church of St. Florian and the cemetery in Gunzenberg are protected monuments. Rastenfeld Castle and the Chapel of St. John of Nepomuk are also protected monuments under a decision pursuant to Section 3.

Rastenfeld Castle adds a story of changing use and design to the area’s architectural history: the Raspo family, who came from Friesach, built it as a castle in the 13th century; during the Renaissance, it was transformed into a more comfortable residence. The castle is privately owned and can only be viewed from the outside. Bear this in mind when planning a visit.

Pilgrimage route and driving centre

The short route of the Hemmaland Pilgrimage Trail leads from Wolschartwald through Meiselding and Gunzenberg into the Gurk Valley. The difference lies in the route format: the hike from Rabing leads to Gunzenberg, while the pilgrimage route passes through a series of named places on its way to the Gurk Valley. This gives you two different routes to consider when planning: a specific hiking destination or a route that takes in several named places.

Mail is home to an ÖAMTC driving centre with an outdoor go-kart track. This offers a distinct activity alongside hiking and architectural history. When looking for a holiday apartment in Mölbling, you can start by deciding what your stay is about: hiking and scenery, churches and architectural history, or the driving centre in Mail. This way, you can tailor your travel plans to the interests that matter for your stay.

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