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Family outing to Lake Egelsee
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easy
7.9 km
5:30 h
112 m
333 m
Author’s recommendation
Equipment: hiking boots in good condition
Author
Millstätter Tourismus GmbH
Updated: January 30, 2020
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
822 m
Lowest point
549 m
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Safety information
The most important emergency numbers in Austria144 medical emergencies
140 Alpine emergency
112 European emergency
Tips, hints and links
Start
St. Thomas Church Spittal (776 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.783220, 13.561160
DMS
46°46'59.6"N 13°33'40.2"E
UTM
33T 390170 5182079
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Destination
Edling
Turn-by-turn directions
The route follows the regional road, passing by the Gasthof Simeter on Mount Wolfsberg (754 m) and the church of St. Wolfgang (15th c.). Continue on a lovely path through the wood, past the mystical Opferstein stone, to Lake Egelsee
nature reserve, which is an important wet zone. A dip in its waters has beneficial effects on the skin and joints.
nature reserve, which is an important wet zone. A dip in its waters has beneficial effects on the skin and joints.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Getting there
with your own car to SpittalCoordinates
DD
46.783220, 13.561160
DMS
46°46'59.6"N 13°33'40.2"E
UTM
33T 390170 5182079
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///shrewd.zeroing.fully
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
Erlebniskarte lake and mountain encounters ® around the lake Millstätter - Millstatt Tourism Millstatt alpine trail Hidden Mountain ® touch - Millstatt Tourism
Author’s map recommendations
Kompass 066 Millstätter See
Freytag & Berndt WK 221 Liesertal - Maltatal - Millstätter See
Equipment
An important condition for the success of a hike is the study of the maps and optimal equipment. The basic equipment is fitting climbing boots and a water repelling and windproof jacket and trousers (rain shelter). Sun glasses, mobile phone and a first aid package should be in your backpack.
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