Carinthia (Kärnten) · Austria

Gerlitzen

The Gerlitzen ski resort, situated in the Villach Region of Carinthia, Austria, boasts an extensive winter sports area with 52.4 km of slopes and 14.9 km of ski routes.

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The mountain

1,0001,2501,5001,750Top 1,908mBase 1,002m906m vertical
Profile of Klösterleabfahrt I, the mapped run with the most vertical: 2km long, 459m drop.
Runs
8037.3km in total
Lifts
207 chairs · 2 gondolas · 6 surface · 5 carpets
Longest run
7km

Runs by ability

  • Beginner 36%
  • Intermediate 50%
  • Advanced 14%

By length of mapped runs.

Run, lift and elevation data © OpenStreetMap contributors, via OpenSkiMap.

About Gerlitzen

The Gerlitzen ski resort, situated in the Villach Region of Carinthia, Austria, boasts an extensive winter sports area with 52.4 km of slopes and 14.9 km of ski routes. A network of 20 lifts facilitates guest transportation, covering elevations ranging from 1,000 to 1,911 meters. Gerlitzen Alpe, the ski resort, sprawls across the panoramic Gerlitzen mountain, reaching a height of 1,911 meters to the northeast of Villach. Converging at the summit, lifts originate from Annenheim at the Ossiacher See lake, Klösterle near Arriach, and halfway up in Bodensdorf. From this elevated point, visitors can partake in skiing and snowboarding adventures on expansive slopes that extend in all directions. This winter sports destination, located in the heart of Carinthia, treats visitors to stunning 360° panoramic views of mountains and lakes, including the picturesque Wörthersee and Ossiacher See lakes.

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Gerlitzen FAQs

Where is Gerlitzen located?

Gerlitzen is located in the Villach Region in Carinthia, Austria. The ski resort is situated to the northeast of the city of Villach and offers a picturesque setting on the Gerlitzen mountain.

The nearest major international airport is Klagenfurt Airport (KLU), which is approximately 70 kilometers from Villach. From the airport, you can take a train or bus to Villach and then proceed to Gerlitzen.

Villach has a major railway station, and you can take a train to Villach Hauptbahnhof (main station). From there, you may need to take a bus or a taxi to reach Gerlitzen. Check the local bus schedules or taxi services for transportation options.

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