Discover Gundersheim

Gundersheim combines a historic hiking trail, level walking routes along the Gail, Roman history and an extensive cross-country ski trail. Anyone who wants to bring different interests together in one family travel plan can choose between short walks, a longer hike, historical discoveries and winter sports. The choice of a holiday apartment can be sensibly based on the desired daily rhythm.

Hiking trails for different daily plans

The Hennebergweg is a historic hiking trail in the Naturarena Kärnten and begins in Gundersheim. Its first section from Griminitzen to the Gundersheimer Alm is called Koflweg and has been reopened for hiking. The route from Gundersheim to the Gundersheimer Alm is stated to take around two hours on foot. This gives anyone wishing to include a longer hiking day in their travel plans a clear framework.

Those who prefer a level route will find a walk along the Gail riverbanks west of Gundersheim or Griminitzen. It leads to the Nölblinger Steg. Another option is the shady Ebenwaldweg between Grafendorf, Gundersheim and Reißkofelbadstraße. The stated walking time is approximately 30 to 60 minutes. The varying route lengths and trail characteristics make it easier to plan an eventful day without making every activity equally extensive.

Roman traces and a day in nature along the Gail

The surrounding area also offers a notable point of interest for travelers interested in culture: A Roman structure believed to be up to 2,000 years old, known as a Villa Rustica, was discovered between Gundersheim and Reisach. The excavation revealed a drinking fountain, remains of underfloor heating and parts of the façade design. These details give the landscape a historical dimension and make planning a trip interesting for families who want to combine experiences in nature with history.

A specific example of community-based nature education was the Naturfreunde Nature Day in June 2026. It took place at the power spot by the Gail bridge in Gundersheim and was aimed at children and adults. As a past event, it is a clearly time-specific example of the themes of nature and shared local experiences.

Cross-country skiing at the Gundersheim Gail bridge

During the colder season, the Obergailtal panoramic cross-country ski trail (classic and skating) XC_N2 takes center stage, offering a moderately difficult route with a length of 35.9 km. The Gundersheim Gail bridge is listed as an access point for this trail. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment for a winter stay can include the stated access point at the Gundersheim Gail bridge in their travel plans, giving cross-country skiing a fixed place alongside hiking and cultural discoveries.

Alpine pasture trails and regional flavor

In the immediate vicinity of the destination, the Achornacher Alm can be reached via Stranig and the Straniger Alm, passing the Waidegger Alm and following a well-maintained gravel road. This expands the range of possible excursion destinations with a route focused on alpine pastures. Lissi's cow-milk farmer's ice cream adds a culinary accent: Every ingredient is incorporated into the mixture by hand, and all the ingredients used come from her own garden.

You can use these different travel ideas as a guide when choosing your accommodation: the approximately two-hour route to the Gundersheimer Alm, the level walk along the Gail, the approximately 30- to 60-minute walking time on the Ebenwaldweg, Roman history or the 35.9 km-long panoramic cross-country ski trail. This keeps the search for a holiday apartment connected with the experience that interests you most in Gundersheim.

Other places for orientation

For further orientation, you can also visit these places: Rattendorf, Gitschtal, Birnbaum, Sittmoos, Sankt Stefan An Der Gail, Dellach, Liesch, Schlanitzen.

For the higher-level travel overview: Hermagor.