Schlanitzen: Church, Alpine Road and Mountain Tours

Schlanitzen between the Church, Alpine Road and Mountain Tours

Schlanitzen combines cultural discoveries with routes into the mountain landscape and regionally influenced dining. The Church of St. Leonhard, the gravel road leading from Tröpolach via Schlanitzen to Tröpolacher Alm, and the tours on Trogkofel and Rosskofel offer different options for planning your trip. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in Schlanitzen can tailor their stay according to whether shared cultural experiences, a drive to Tröpolacher Alm or a mountain route with a short via ferrata should be the focus.

St. Leonhard and the Route from Tröpolach

The Church of St. Leonhard in Schlanitzen is dedicated to Saint Leonhard and has a Gothic stencil-painted ceiling. This provides a specific cultural point of interest for anyone who would also like to discover sacred architecture and special details during their trip.

A hiking trail leads from Tröpolach to the church via a steep Stations of the Cross. The route takes around 30 minutes. Hiking shoes are recommended for this hike, as the path can be slippery. Plan the tour accordingly and take the nature of the trail into account when dividing your day between culture and physical activity.

Alpine Road and Mountain Routes

Tröpolacher Alm can be reached from Tröpolach via Schlanitzen on a well-maintained gravel road. Minibuses carrying up to 20 people can also use this road. This is helpful information for travelling to the alpine pasture if you are travelling with a larger group or regard the drive as a separate part of the excursion.

For mountain-focused days, the “Trogkofel and Rosskofel” route includes a short via ferrata on the southern side of Trogkofel. The route is accessed via the Schlanitzen district; the final section to Rudnigalm follows an 8.8 km gravel road. Take this specific distance into account when planning and choose your accommodation so that it suits your desired daily schedule and the planned drives.

Another option is the St. Leonhard Schlanitzen RW_N24 route. It leads uphill parallel to the ski slope and gondola lift towards Schlanitzen. This allows you to include various paths and landscape impressions in your trip planning without losing sight of the cultural side of the area.

Regional Cuisine as Part of Your Stay

A varied day also includes dining at a regional establishment. Jokl´s Hütte serves typical dishes from the region and from local agriculture. This connection to local cuisine complements the hiking and mountain experiences with a culinary perspective. When looking for a holiday apartment, you can therefore consider whether you would rather organise your days around self-planned meals, excursions to regional dining establishments or a combination of both.

Discover More Destinations

For further travel planning, you can also visit Maria Luggau, Gitschtal, Sankt Lorenzen Im Lesachtal, Mellweg, Gundersheim, Hermagor-Pressegger See, Weißbriach and Dellach.

To the higher-level travel overview: Hermagor.