For a stay in Oberaichwald, paths between two lakes and local history can be considered as distinct areas of focus. The Aichwaldsee Circular Trail passes through a protected landscape area to Lake Aichwaldsee and then follows the newly redesigned Fox Trail to Oberaichwald. Local memorial sites also tell of the idea of a central village square and a renovation, while the Martinsklause and the quarries open up further chapters in the village’s history. When planning, you can decide whether to focus more on the nature trail or the history of the village.
Between Lake Faak and Lake Aichwaldsee
The Aichwaldsee Circular Trail connects Lake Faak with Lake Aichwaldsee. It first passes through the protected landscape area to Lake Aichwaldsee and then follows the newly redesigned Fox Trail to Oberaichwald. This sequence connects the lakes, the protected landscape area and the stretch of trail leading to the village in one described route. When planning, consider whether the lake connection, the passage through the protected landscape area or the Fox Trail is your main focus. The Fox Trail adds its own experience to the circular trail.
The Fox Trail is a family adventure trail with several adventure stations in Oberaichwald near Lake Faak. The stations share knowledge about nature in the languages of the Alpine-Adriatic region. Unlike the circular trail, whose stated purpose is to connect the lakes, the Fox Trail focuses on adventure stations and multilingual nature knowledge. When choosing an outing, you can distinguish between the route and the stations on offer.
Local history with different points of connection
The Oberaichwald wayside shrine was erected in the early 1980s on the initiative of Ferdinand Jank and Stefan Moser to create a centrally located village square here for residents and visitors. The Oberaichwalderkreuz was renovated between April and August 2014 by the Oberaichwald-Latschach traditional customs group, in around 200 hours of work. While the wayside shrine is associated with the idea of a village square, the focus at the cross is on the renovation work.
The Martinsklause was located above Lake Faak and operated as an inn and accommodation business. A railway crossing led to it. This combination of food service, accommodation and a railway connection distinguishes the Martinsklause from the memorial sites associated with construction or renovation. Sandstone was quarried in the Oberaichwald quarries above the Adamec farm, now called Preschern, and was used for bridges, viaducts and railway buildings. For a historical focus, these topics can be considered as distinct chapters: the idea of a village square, renovation, former accommodation and sandstone quarrying.
Consider cross-country skiing seasonally
The “Oberaichwald” cross-country skiing route is rated easy and is closed. Check seasonal availability before planning a cross-country skiing outing. This ensures that your route choice is based on the actual status of the cross-country ski trail, while the Aichwaldsee Circular Trail and the Fox Trail, with their described routes and features, offer other points of reference for planning an outing.
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