Gaimberg: Cultural Sites, Crosses and Routes

When planning a trip to Gaimberg, you can take several themes into account: routes with specific characteristics, cultural and historical points of interest in Obergaimberg, and a selection of regional agricultural products. For the routes, length, ascent, surface and course are key considerations. The cultural sites and crosses offer different points of interest, from protected buildings to the story of a change of location.

Routes and their characteristics

The “Zettersfeldrunde No. 104” is 22 kilometres long and has an ascent of 1,165 metres. It is mostly paved; only a short section follows a gravel path. Length, ascent and surface are different characteristics to consider when comparing routes. This lets you assess not only the overall distance of the loop, but also which surface is most commonly found along it.

Two other routes pass through Obergaimberg along Faschingalmstraße. The Bike & Hike Schleinitz 2,906 m route heads towards Faschingalm. The Gaimberg–Lienzer Hütte No. 107 route goes to just below Faschingalm; at Seichenbrunn, it crosses the boundary of Hohe Tauern National Park. The named destinations therefore differ: one route heads towards Faschingalm, while the other names Lienzer Hütte in its title. Check the route details before setting off.

Section OG 419 of Obergaimberger Weg is now only a footpath. This distinguishes it from the two routes on Faschingalmstraße: here, the focus is on the current status of a specific section of path. If you are planning around a route, it is helpful to distinguish the route itself from its specifically named section.

Cultural sites and crosses in Obergaimberg

The Catholic parish church of St Bartholomew at Grafendorf in Obergaimberg is protected as a historic monument by decree. The same applies to the crypt chapel at Grafendorf 3 in Obergaimberg and to a crucifix in Obergaimberg. The parish church, chapel and crucifix are distinct cultural and historical points of interest. Those interested in religious buildings and symbols will find specific names and locations here that help distinguish these themes.

A farm cross belonging to the Neumair family (known locally as Franzl), unusual in its form, stands in a prominent spot in Obergaimberg. The history of the Neumair family’s Holy Trinity Cross includes a change of location: before Faschingalmstraße was built, it stood beside a path; later, it was moved to its current location. The sequence of events is part of the cross’s story: first its former location beside the path, then the road’s construction, and finally its relocation. This account of its changing location adds a specific example of change over time to the broader story of the crosses.

The Ebner Kreuzl is idyllically situated, framed by shrubs and trees, and invites you to take a short break. Its setting and character as a resting place offer a different focus from the protected buildings or the story of the Holy Trinity Cross’s change of location. This makes it possible to consider cultural and historical themes separately from a short resting stop when planning.

Regional products

Genusstankstelle – Webhoferstadl Gaimberg offers agricultural products from the region. These include eggs, homemade pasta, bacon, cheese, sheep’s and goat’s milk products, game in jars, homemade sausages, potatoes and Verhackerts, as well as seasonal products and promotions. The selection brings together a range of products, from dairy and sausage products to potatoes and homemade pasta. Product availability can vary by season, so don’t expect the selection to remain the same throughout the year.

Discover more destinations: Zettersfeld, Strassen, Assling, Dölsach, Lavant, Gsaritzen, Sankt Jakob In Defereggen, Nußdorf-Debant.

For the overview of the wider area: Lienz.