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‚God laughed, when he created this land’, goes a beautiful song about Carinthia. With relaxed cheerfulness walk along the ‚Hemma pilgrims’ path’ through the most southerly province of Austria. For centuries now pilgrims have flocked to visit the grave of Saint Hemma. From the Loibl pass in the Karawankas, at the end of the Slovenian section, you can marvel at the stunning Carinthian valleys to the North, which will accompany you step by step on each route and surprise and enthrall you with exciting miracles of nature. On your tour you come across eminent churches, former monasteries and medieval castles along the way, past significant places of impact by ‚Saint Hemma’ until you reach the finish of the pilgrims’ path, the burial site located in the crypt of Gurk Cathedral. Carinthian hospitality will create a wonderful end to your ‚pilgrims’ week’, in the hope of intercessions and aspirations coming true – like it once did for Saint Hemma.

The route starts in dome city Passau and follows the river Danube to Linz. You walk on gently undulating hills above the river through shady forests, up to ruins and bewitching viewpoints. Make sure to rest at the Schlögener Schlinge! Such fantastic views will come across along your journey often. The tour course offers many breath-taking views onto the river. And on the way cosy taverns seduce you with homemade specialities and cider or self-pressed fruit juice.

In the shade of mighty Dolomites you walk through the very heart of South Tyrol. At first you follow the “Kestnweg” (Sweet Chestnut Walk), presenting the Dolomites in the South. From famous recreational area of the people of Bolzano, Ritten, you walk along the Dolomites. Vineyards and orchards seam the path on the second part of this walking tour through the most beautiful part of South Tyrol. Famous Lake Kalterer See is a further highlights, as well as fortresses, castles and raised hides along the wine street between Bolzano and Merano. Many wine-cellars are tempting to stop and taste the best South Tyrolean wines. Follow the traces of Empress Elisabeth from Austria in Merano, a bath town with the charm of the Hapsburg Empire.

This diversified walking tour leads along crests, wonderful ridge walks and through lush green valleys. You cross the Julian Alps with the well-known Triglav massif and the highest Slovenian mountain with an altitude of 2.864 m. Again and again you come to comfortable huts with typical charm. The climate is really pleasant in this region, nearly already Mediterranean. You walk through diversity flora and alpine scenery. Enjoy the breathtaking views onto the panorama paths. A highlight of the journey is Bohinj Lake, which is framed through steep and cliffy mountain peaks. On your walking week an interesting combination from mountains, rural villages and interesting villages like Bled is awaiting you.