Amlach

Amlach lies south of the city of Lienz, at the foot of Rauchkofel, and is surrounded by forests. The landscape in and around the village includes quiet forest trails and river coves. If you are looking for a hotel in Amlach, you can plan your trip around different interests: nature around the village, a hike to Lake Tristach, or historic pilgrimage sites. The forest and water landscape offer a different focus from the village’s religious history.

Hiking to Lake Tristach

One specifically described hiking option is the circular hike “Lake Tristach via the Nature Trail.” It starts and ends at Ulrichsbichl in Amlach, is 7.8 km long, takes about 2.5 hours and is rated as moderate. For planning purposes, the distance indicates the length of the route, the approximate duration gives you an idea of the time required, and “moderate” indicates the difficulty rating. The nature trail to Lake Tristach passes the “Alter See” nature reserve, reaches Lake Tristach and follows its southern shore.

Pilgrimage and local history

Pilgrimage tradition is a defining part of the village’s history. The Church of St. Ottilia in Amlach probably existed before it was first mentioned in a document in 1382. As part of its pilgrimage tradition, Saints Ottilia, Lucia and Apollonia were venerated; many pilgrims were already visiting at that time. The Chapel of St. Ulrich stands between the municipal centres of Amlach and Tristach, and Ulrichsbichl became a much-visited pilgrimage site. The first stage of the High and Holy Mountain Pilgrimage Trail also passes the chapel at Ulrichsbichl on its way into the village of Amlach and onward to the Church of St. Ottilia. Amlach was also once a much-visited pilgrimage site for people suffering from eye ailments. The routes offer different focuses: the Lake Tristach circuit is described by its distance, approximate duration and difficulty rating, while the pilgrimage stage connects the chapel and church as stops along the way.

Nature and further points of reference

There is also a connection with nature within the village: a small stream runs through the central park, which offers opportunities for relaxation for nature lovers. The Dolomitenhütte is located in Amlach at an altitude of 1,616 m and offers views of the peaks of the Lienz Dolomites. The park and the hut represent different scales: one is in the village centre, while the other offers a distinct connection to the mountain landscape through its altitude and mountain views. Forest trails and river coves round out the picture of the landscape in and around Amlach.

The Galitzenklamm snack station is located right on the Drau Cycle Path and at the Galitzenklamm Water Adventure Park, and serves traditional home-style food. If you include the cycle path in your plans, you can use these location details to place the station on your route. Its direct location on the path and at the water adventure park provides a clear point of reference; traditional home-style food is what it serves.

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