Pressegger See - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Pressegger See

Pressegger See is the reservoir in the lower Gail valley east of Šmohorja . The surface 55 ha ninth largest lake in Carinthia . Zanhj is characterized by a large surface of the reed. It has a hemispherical shape with a fairly even shoreline. The underwater slope in the west, north and east is shallow, only in the south it falls sharper. The bottom of the lake is flat, only many springs form funnels. It is characterized by extended reed beds, while there are also bathing beaches.

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Garnitzenklamm

Garnitzenklamm

6.62km from Pressegger See

The Garnitzenklamm is a natural experience in the Carinthian Gailtal. Not far from Hermagor, near Möderndorf, the Garnitzenbach has dug a 4.5 kilometer long gorge into the rock of the Carnic Alps over the course of history, creating a breathtaking natural gem. Thundering waterfalls, towering cliffs, emerald green bays, colorful rock and rock formations, spectacular climbing systems as well as rare, protected plants and vortex pots shaped over millions of years.

Gartnerkofel

Gartnerkofel

12.21km from Pressegger See

The Gartnerkofel is one of the three distinctive mountain peaks on the Carinthian Nassfeld and a beautiful mountain tour for the whole family . With the starting point at the top station of the Gartnerkofel chairlift , the Gartnerkofel hike is an easy summit tour. The ascent runs in a pleasant, even incline, partly over the slopes of the ski area. The last stretch to the summit cross requires a bit of stamina and a head for heights. But there are no really exposed spots on the whole way.

Nassfeld

Nassfeld

13.78km from Pressegger See

A beautiful ski resort in the district Hermagor of the Austrian state of Carinthia. It is located below the Nassfeld Pass. Lake Pressegg is nearby, where it is possible to swim in summer and ice skate in the winter. The area has 30 ski lifts: 5 Gondolas, 4 Six-Seater Chairlifts, 4 four-seater chairlifts and 17 tow lifts. The ski resort has over 220 snow machines for creating artificial snow and 110 km of ski tracks.

Weissensee

Weissensee

14.9km from Pressegger See

The Weissensee is a lake in the Austrian state of Carinthia within the Gailtal Alps mountain range. The highest situated Carinthian bathing lake shares its name with the municipality of Weissensee on the northern and southern shore. About two thirds of the lake's surface are part of a protected area. Ship transport on the lake is provided by four vessels and a speed boat. Except for public transport, the operation of motor boats is prohibited.

Monte Santo di Lussari

Monte Santo di Lussari

17.4km from Pressegger See

The Monte Santo di Lussari is a mountain of the Julian Alps, situated in the Municipality of Tarvisio, south of the hamlet of Camporosso. With its 1,789 m asl, it is not one of the major peaks of the Julian Alps and owes its fame mainly to the convent built in the 16th century on top of the mountain and is part of the Jof Fuart-Montasio chain: considered the balcony of the Julian Alps, from its summit, offers a wide view of the Tarvisiano basin and the surrounding hills.

Orrido dello Slizza

Orrido dello Slizza

18.01km from Pressegger See

The Slizza is a torrent that flows in Italy and Austria. It was born near Sella Nevea and after having crossed the Rio del Lago valley it reaches Tarvisio and swells as it receives some tributaries. It then receives the Rio di Fusine near the hamlet of Coccau and at Thörl enters Austria, where it bathes Arnoldstein and then flows into the Gail which, in turn, flows into the Drava , which flows into the Danube.

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Carinthia

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Southernmost Austrian state. Situated within the Eastern Alps, it is noted for its mountains and lakes.

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