Winter at Gitschtal

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Winter in the Gitschtal is a very special time. Not only skiers appreciate our area.

The quiet valley and the wide white fields let you come to rest.
Far away from the hustle and bustle you will experience a winter like in a picture book.

Recharge your batteries in the fresh, clear winter air.

Whether on a winter hike with or without snowshoes or on an enjoyable tour on one of the numerous surrounding cross-country ski trails.

Enjoy a toboggan run, perhaps with a stop for refreshments,

or go ice skating on Carinthia’s largest natural ice rink, Lake Weissensee.

Information and links for your holiday planning:

If you have any questions about your individual holiday planning we are always happy to help you on arrival.

Skiing

The Nassfeld skiing area is about 10 km away. 110 km of top-prepared pistes, 30 modern cable cars, numerous possibilities for piste lovers and freeriders. Several huts and mountain restaurants provide impressive skiing pleasure.

Approx. 10 km away is the small skiing area of Weißbriach. With 2 T-bar lifts and a magic carpet, this is the ideal place for families. 2 cosy refreshment stops invite you to linger.

Cross-country skiing

Cross-country ski runs in the immediate area:

Gitschtal trail approx. 5 km.
Cross-country skiing centre Nassfeld-Pressegger See (5 trails in the valley and on the mountain).
130 km regional cross-country skiing network
60 km cross-country trails in the Lesach Valley
35 km Weißensee

Ice skating

Lake Weissensee, which is popular beyond the country’s borders, can be reached in about 20 minutes by car.
You can rent ice skates there!

Toboggan runs

On our own toboggan run in close walking distance or on the toboggan run Weißbriach.

Snowshoe hike

Enjoy the landscape and calm down on a snowshoe hike through the snow-covered winter landscape.

You can rent the equipment for this in Weißbriach or in the sports shops in Hermagor.

ALMOST LIMITLESS VACATION FUN WITH THE +WINTERCARD PREMIUM

In winter or summer the Holiday +card is the ideal accessory for your vacation activities as well as for the use of the infrastructure in our vacation region.