The Lavant flows into the Drau right in the centre of Lavamünd, providing a distinctive starting point for finding your way around the town. A protected area of European importance lies along the Lavant in Lavamünd. The river landscape and protected nature therefore shape the character of the town; at the same time, activities range from a raft trip and cycling routes to church architecture and a climbing garden. If you are looking for a hotel for your stay, you can choose Lavamünd based on these specific interests: water and cycling, architectural history, or a combination of the two.

Raft trip on the Drau

Rafting on the Drau resumed in Lavamünd in 2004. The raft trip goes to Unterdrauburg, or Dravograd in Slovenia; the return journey to the landing stage at Rabenstein is upstream with motor assistance. The cross-border raft at the Lavamünd landing stage has room for up to 70 people. If this trip is an important reason for your journey, check the date and whether it will operate in a way that fits your stay.

Cycling routes and natural bathing lake

The LAQUAMÜND leisure complex is directly connected to cycling routes R1 and R10. It includes a natural bathing lake and an open-air arena; the lake also has a diving tower, a slide and a playground. The complex thus combines a connection to the cycling network with several specific facilities by the water. If you are planning to visit the natural bathing lake during your stay, check the current conditions before you go. The ŠTREKNA BUS offers free bicycle transport. Bus conditions may change depending on the season; check them for your travel dates.

Churches and pilgrimage tradition

The parish church of Lavamünd is an impressive 15th-century hall church with a staggered layout. Its choir has a ribbed vault dating from the 14th century. These different dates offer visitors interested in culture a clear historical comparison within the church building. On Trinity Sunday, the first Sunday after Pentecost, the Calvary Church is traditionally a destination for numerous pilgrims from Lower Carinthia, southwestern Styria and Slovenia. If you would like to include this religious occasion in your trip, check the date for the year you have in mind.

Karawanken Trail and climbing garden

Stage 10 of the Karawanken Trail runs from Lavamünd via Kömmel to Lake Pirkdorf. Near Lavamünd, shortly before the Patek Mühle Museum in the village of Bach, it passes through the Polischkagraben gorge to Illmitzen. You can therefore identify the route both by its stage destinations and by the section near Bach and Illmitzen. There is a climbing garden at the Dreifaltigkeitsfelsen, adding a distinct climbing option to the mix.

The difference becomes clear when you compare the routes: the trail stage lists Kömmel and Lake Pirkdorf as points along the way, while the raft trip crosses the border to Dravograd and then returns upstream to Rabenstein. This lets you choose between a stage with named points along the route and a trip on the Drau.

Discover more destinations: Ettendorf, Klippitztörl, Preitenegg, Sankt Paul im Lavanttal, Kamp, Framrach, St. Ulrich, Wolfsberg.

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