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Welcome to Bergsteigerdorf Lesachtal

General Information

The name Lesachtal originates from Slavic settlers with the word “Lesach” translating to forest. The Lesachtal part of the valley extends along the Gail river between Maria Luggau and Kötschach-Mauthen. This region is a prime example of tourism off the beaten track with traditional festivals, garments and friendly locals making it an experience not to miss. The valley is also well known for the catholic pilgrimage town of Maria Luggau with its historical church and monestry.

KHW 403

Hochweißsteinhaus (from St. Lorenzen) and Wolayersee-Hütte (from Birnbaum/Nostra) are situated along the Lesachtaler part of the Karnischen Höhenweg. Popular peaks along the KHW in this area are Mt. Peralba/Hochweißstein (2.693 m), Raudenspitze (2.507 m), Torkarspitze (2.513 m), Zwölferspitze (2.593 m) Mt. Avanza (2.481 m) and Mt. Chiadenis (2.490 m).
lesachtal.com
Major: Johann Windbichler
ÖAV Bergsteigerdörferinfo
Tel.: +43 (0)4716 242 12
Address Liesing 29, 9653 Liesing
Opening Times:
Mo-Th 7.30 to12.30 and 13.00 to 16.00 
Fr. 7.30 to 13.00 
Further Infromation: KHW Arrival Information 
from Salzburg via Spittal/Drau, Kötschach-Mauthen
from Munich via Felbertauern, Kötschach-Mauthen
from Villach via Kötschach-Mauthen