Winter and Summer Paradise - Gelitzen - In the heart of Carinthia
Here, you can enjoy absolute privacy and tranquility. The location on the Gerlitzen offers numerous advantages and activities in the nearby area.
Hiker’s Paradise
Family-friendly walks, leisurely circular hikes, or a challenging high-altitude trail – there's something for everyone. Here are the top tours.
Family Experiences
An exciting alternative to family hiking is the adventure arena Kanzelhöhe, offering a wide variety of activities for all ages.
Paragliding with Lake Views
Due to the special thermals, Gerlitzen Alpe is a paradise for air sports. With relatively stable weather throughout the year, paragliding offers a completely new perspective of Lake Ossiach. With several takeoff points at various altitudes, the mountain offers perfect flying conditions for both beginners and experienced pilots. And for those who don’t fly themselves, the impressive takeoff maneuvers at the Gerlitzen summit are a sight to behold.
From Summit to Lakeside
A unique combination of mountain and lake. During operational hours, the gondola takes you car-free directly to Lake Ossiach.
Bike Trails for Young and Old
The new lake.bike Kids Bike Park offers action-packed biking sports for children and teenagers starting at 3 years old. The approximately 1-kilometer-long Bino Trails are specially designed for the needs of young riders and guarantee a safe biking experience. Experienced mountain bikers can take on the PROlitzen Trail, which runs from Kanzelhöhe all the way down to the valley station of the Kanzelbahn.
Scenic Cycling Tours
Here, you’ll find two scenic cycling tours.
From 5th April 2025 to 2nd November 2025, you will receive the Kärnten Card during your stay with us. 124 excursion destinations invite you to experience Carinthia at its most beautiful – all with just one card.
Here you will find all the excursion destinations.
Winter Paradise on the Gerlitzen
The Gerlitzen is a true winter paradise for winter sports enthusiasts and nature lovers. With direct access to the well-prepared slopes, the ski resort on the Gerlitzen offers everything a winter sports enthusiast's heart desires.
Children can try their first skiing attempts in the Snow Bear Land or race down the toboggan hill.
For ski/snowboard lessons, private sessions, and ski/snowboard rentals: Ski School.
Ski tour enthusiasts will find perfect conditions here for unforgettable summit experiences. Away from the slopes, you can be enchanted by winter hiking or snowshoeing through the snowy landscape.
