Mountain hikes Circular hike Wichtelwanderweg

Sillian / Villgraten Mountains
Difficulty ratings: easy
Route length: 9.6 km
Duration: 2:30 h

Tour information

  • Requirement: easy
  • Length: 9.6 km
  • Duration: 2:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:270 hm
  • Elevation downhill:260 hm
Highest point1,345 m

Starting point

Sillian centre

Finishing point

Sillian centre
  • Fitness level 2 / 6
  • Technique 2 / 6

Features

  • Circular route
  • Suitable for families

Best time of year

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

Equipment

Basic equipmentformountainhikingincludessturdy hiking bootswith a goodtread, a 30-35 literbackpack, and functionalclothingbased on thelayeringprinciple, includingsufficient spare clothes. Essential itemsare rain, cold, and sunprotection, adequatefluids and food, aswellas a first-aid kit and a charged mobile phone. A mapor a GPS devicesupportsorientation. 

The informationservesas a guideline and does not claimtobe exhaustive. Equipment mustalwaysbeadaptedtothe planned route, weatherconditions, season, naturalhazards, environmental influences, and personal needs. 

Source: TVB Osttirol

Description

This less frequented yet very easy forest trail is not named ‘Eichhörnchenweg’ or ‘squirrel trail’ for nothing, for, in the shade of the forest in Sillianberg the local squirrels feel just great. From the starting point, Peisserhof, at the eastern end of Sillian, you hike via a slightly climbing gravel trail initially in an easterly direction, then after a hairpin bend, you bear west along the Sillianberg. Via the romantic trail through the dense coniferous forest, climbing then descending, passing glades which provide wonderful panoramic views to Sillian. Up there, at a rest place there is a glade which provides views across the entire valley, while you enjoy a picnic, you get a particularly great view of squirrels and other forest animals such as birds and roe deer. Follow the route to Arnbach. The Drau cycle trail is particularly good for the return leg of your journey.

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Mit dem Zug oder Bus bis nach Sillian (Marktplatz/Bahnhof)

  • Parking

    Mit dem Auto bis nach Sillian
    Parkplatz Zentrum Sillian

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