recommended route
Lake Egelsee, a natural treasure
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EgelseePhoto: Millstätter See - Bad Kleinkirchheim - Nockberge Tourismusmanagement GmbH, Österreich Werbung ©Susanne Einzenberger
closed
moderate
Distance 16.3 km
2:45 h
465 m
465 m
816 m
545 m
Background: St. Wolfgang’s Church was first mentioned in writing in 1449. At that time it was known as “St. Wolfgang am Fratres”. Three Carolingian (9th- 10th c.) ornamental stones can be seen on the outer wall next to the portal. Pilgrimages are made twice a year (at Easter and Whit Monday). On Easter Monday it is a tradition to auction pigs’ trotters (takings are
used for the upkeep of the church) and to bless the earth that farmers then sprinkle on the fields and in the stalls to ensure a good harvest and to protect their families and livestock.
used for the upkeep of the church) and to bless the earth that farmers then sprinkle on the fields and in the stalls to ensure a good harvest and to protect their families and livestock.
Author
Millstätter See Tourismus GmbH
Update: November 10, 2022
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
816 m
Lowest point
545 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
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Track types
Asphalt
8.8 km
Dirt road
4.1 km
Forested/wild trail
2.1 km
Path
0.7 km
Road
0.3 km
Unknown
0.3 km
Safety information
The most important emergency numbers in Austria144 ambulance service
140 alpine emergency call
112 European emergency number
Start
Seeboden (592 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.813397, 13.508396
DMS
46°48'48.2"N 13°30'30.2"E
UTM
33T 386206 5185508
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Destination
Seeboden
Turn-by-turn directions
Departure on the new Millstätter See cycle track where the water flows out of the lake at Seeboden. Ride along the shore of Millstätter See to the turning to Egelsee. A slight climb into the woods will take you to Lake Egelsee nature reserve. Take a
dip in the curative water of the lake that not only refreshes you but is beneficial to the skin and joints. The return journey passes by Lug ins Land, Krieselsdorf, St. Wolfgang, and the Gasthof Simeter on Seeboden bay.
dip in the curative water of the lake that not only refreshes you but is beneficial to the skin and joints. The return journey passes by Lug ins Land, Krieselsdorf, St. Wolfgang, and the Gasthof Simeter on Seeboden bay.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Coordinates
DD
46.813397, 13.508396
DMS
46°48'48.2"N 13°30'30.2"E
UTM
33T 386206 5185508
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
Erlebniskarte See- und Bergberührungen® rund um den Millstätter See - Millstätter See Tourismus
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.Status
closed
Reviews
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
16.3 km
Duration
2:45 h
Ascent
465 m
Descent
465 m
Highest point
816 m
Lowest point
545 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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