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Region Villach Tourismus GmbH

Hard

Gerlitzen - Hüttersteig

Hiking Trail

Information

Time-tested south-side ascent to the Kanzelhöhe, extendable by continuing to the summit and also knee-friendly in combination with the mountain lifts.

Starting from the valley station of the Kanzelbahn via the south-facing Hüttersteig to the Kanzelhöhe and from there to the Kanzelbahn summit station.

Hiking Trail

Difficulty

Hard

Distance

6,65 km

Duration

03:15 h

Uphill

984 m

Downhill

55 m

Max. Altitude

1495 m

Min. Altitude

516 m

Map & Elevation Profile

Recommended Equipment

Hiking boots with tread sole, backpack, functional underwear, rainwear, hiking poles, food and drink, maps, first aid, mobile phone

Features & Characteristics

Experience

Landscape

Endurance

Best Season

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Arrival

Annenheim is best reached via the A10 exit “Villach-Ossiacher See.”

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