Wildensteiner Wasserfall - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Wildensteiner Wasserfall

The Wildensteiner waterfall in Carinthia is one of the highest free-falling waterfalls in Europe. It is formed by the Wildensteiner Bach , which flows into the Drau not far from the Vellach. The waterfall is not far from the village of Gallizien along the Eisenwurzen long-distance hiking trail below the summit of the Hochobir.

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Hochobir

Hochobir

4.78km from Wildensteiner Wasserfall

The Obir in Carinthia is the highest mountain range in the North Karawanken . It culminates at 2139 m above sea level. A. high Hochobir . Other elevations are the Kuhberg, the Kleinobir, the Vielspitz and the Altberg . The show caves can be found in the eastern part of the mountain rangedeveloped Obir stalactite caves , in the northern part of the Wildensteiner waterfall . From 1891 until it was destroyed in World War II, there was a meteorological station at the summit, the Hannwarte.

Lake Turner

Lake Turner

7.07km from Wildensteiner Wasserfall

A beautiful lake located in the municipality of Sankt Kanzian in Carinthia, Austria. The lake lies together with Gösselsdorfer See on the Rückersdorfer's plate. It spans over an area of 44 hectares. The lake is covered with Mire and Phragmites. There are seven swimming areas around the lake with two camping areas and several private tourist accommodations. A good picnic location and also there are so many leisure options too.

Lake Klopein

Lake Klopein

9.26km from Wildensteiner Wasserfall

A beautiful lake near the town of Völkermarkt located within the municipality of Sankt Kanzian in Carinthia, Austria. Lake Klopein is the remaining lake of previously larger lake area, which has spanned over today's Kühnsdorf area. With water temperatures reaching 29 °C it is among the warmest lakes in the Alpic region.

Hemmaberg, Rosaliengrotte

Hemmaberg, Rosaliengrotte

12km from Wildensteiner Wasserfall

The Hemmaberg is a high mountain in the apron of the Karawanken and lies west of the village Globasnitz in the south of Carinthia . There has been a Celtic sanctuary on the summit plateau at least since Roman times . In late antique times there was a hillside settlement with an older church and two double churches built at the same time at the beginning of the 6th century. A good trekking destination and also there are so many other leisure opportunities too.

Museum of Modern Art

Museum of Modern Art

17.89km from Wildensteiner Wasserfall

The Museum of Modern Art Carinthia is dedicated to the collection, preservation, exploration, documentation and mediation and so more. The museum focuses on various collections of the Carinthian province. The Burgkapelle serves as project room for artists. It shows modern and contemporary art on an exhibition space of around 1000 square meters .

Lindwurm Fountain

Lindwurm Fountain

18.06km from Wildensteiner Wasserfall

The lindworm fountain placed at the Neue Platz is the landmark of the Carinthian capital city Klagenfurt am Wörthersee. The sculpture was created in 16th century and refers to the foundation legend of the city. It depicts a stone statue of a mythical creature, which is a combination of a dragon and a snake. Water flows out of his open mouth, and his silhouette looks like he is getting ready to attack.

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Carinthia

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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