recommended route
Family outing to Lake Egelsee
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Photo: Millstätter See - Bad Kleinkirchheim - Nockberge Tourismusmanagement GmbH, CC BY-ND, MBN Tourismusmanagement GmbH
easy
Distance 15 km
4:20 h
320 m
320 m
822 m
552 m
Author’s recommendation
Equipment: hiking boots in good condition
Author
Millstätter Tourismus GmbH
Update: November 18, 2022
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
822 m
Lowest point
552 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
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Jul
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Track types
Asphalt
4.2 km
Dirt road
0 km
Forested/wild trail
5.9 km
Path
4.7 km
Road
0.3 km
Safety information
The most important emergency numbers in Austria144 medical emergencies
140 Alpine emergency
112 European emergency
Tips and hints
Start
St. Thomas Church Spittal (552 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.793149, 13.513229
DMS
46°47'35.3"N 13°30'47.6"E
UTM
33T 386532 5183251
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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
46.793149, 13.513229
DMS
46°47'35.3"N 13°30'47.6"E
UTM
33T 386532 5183251
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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.Reviews
Difficulty
easy
Distance
15 km
Duration
4:20 h
Ascent
320 m
Descent
320 m
Highest point
822 m
Lowest point
552 m
Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
m
Descent
m
Highest point
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Lowest point
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