Around Lake Presseggersee

Level of difficulty: Easy

5.9 km

Distance
1.5 h

Duration
559 vm

Lowest elevation
599 vm

Highest elevation
57 vm
54 vm

Around Lake Presseggersee

The 9th largest lake in Carinthia with a depth of up to 14 metres has been a nature reserve and habitat for numerous creatures since 1970. The dense reed belt is home to many bird species and the lake and the outflow are popular fishing spots for carp, pike and catfish. The lake promenade path leads through the reed belt and offers opportunities to take photos and marvel at this landscape conservation area. (average width 2-3m)

Equipment

Hiking equipment is not required.

Directions

From the A2 south motorway, take the Hermagor exit and continue on the B111 to Presseggen. From there to the Presseggen lido, which is located to the NW of the lake. => Cross the village of Pressegger See, the lido is located after the Alpe Adria Hotel on the left-hand side.

A first glimpse

Some impressions of the tour

Directions

From the Presseggen lido, take the pavement in a westerly direction to the village sign, then follow the cycle path southwards and through the reed beds, over 2 bridges to Passriach. After reaching the Oswald lido, keep left and cycle directly above the lakeshore over a short ascent to the former Hotel Seerose in Passriach. After crossing a small wood, you reach a meadow orchard; a few more metres to the main road, then down the steep asphalt path heading north, turn right into the alder quarry forest before the municipal swimming pool. Along the outflow of the lake, past small ponds to the bridge. Here you have a beautiful view towards the Dobratsch. This dam path leads through the largest reedbed area in Carinthia. When you reach the tarmac road, turn left and follow the signposts along the tarmac and pavement to the starting point.

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