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Wild Waters

Gorges, ravines, waterfalls and more

Follow the journey of water. Our water falls as snow in the high mountains and covers the highest peaks of the country. When in spring the sun becomes stronger and the snow melts, the water is set in motion. Along its path it plunges wild and unstoppable into the valley forming gorges, ravines and waterfalls. When the water becomes calmer, it gently flows out of the valley creating great natural environments for animals, nature lovers and watersports fans from near and far.

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Medically at the highest level

Water means life, not just because our body needs it to survive, but also as refreshment for body and mind. A team of researchers from Salzburg University has found out that staying near waterfalls boosts the immune system. Why? The microscopically small water drops penetrate deep into our airways, unfolding their beneficial effects inside our body. Not to mention the natural beauty of a waterfall or a gorge.

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Gorges, ravines, waterfalls

Where water lets its power run free and comes upon wild mountains, natural spectacles are usually not far away. On its way into the valley, the water has blazed its trail through the mountains since millions of years. The result is wild gorges, ravines and breathtakingly high waterfalls. Apart from the natural beauty that awaits you here, our gorges and ravines also form playgrounds for canyoning or for breathtaking hikes through ravines.

  • Special: Night tour through the gorge.
    NIGHT MAGIC: NIGHT WALK THROUGH THE GROPPENSTEIN GORGE.
                                              More information -> Groppenstein gorge
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Don’t miss out on these

  • Groppenstein– and Rabisch Gorge – Carinthia’s longest gorge hike
  • Raggaschlucht Gorge – the gorge of gorges
  • Bernitz Waterfall  – natural landmark “waterfalls by Bernitzbach stream”
  • Barbarossaschlucht Gorge – a fabulous story full of myths
  • Gössnitz Waterfall – the power of water up close
  • Am Jungfernsprung – on the trail of a legend
  • Gratl Waterfall  – breathe in the health
THIS way to the region's touring portal

Watersports & “white water”

When the water gets more space, its speed also drops. The Möll is not only one of the cleanest rivers in Austria, it is also a hub for watersports fans of every stature. In the Whitewater Park Mölltal true whitewater fans will find everything they need, from a kayaking course all the way to breathtaking rapids that present true challenges when rafting. In the Sports-Adventure-Camp Pristavec you’ll find those pros who can show you the secrets of the Möll River or join you on a canyoning tour into gorges and ravines.

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Here water lovers strike it rich:

  • River rafting with professional rafting companies
  • Sports-Adventure-Camp Pristavec or Outdoor-Center Club-Aktiv
  • Whitewater Park Mölltal – Whitewater the way it should be
  • Canyoning on the WHITE WATER in the Wöllaschlucht Gorge
  • Carinthia’s first wakeboarding facility by Lake Gössnitz
  • National Park Kärnten Card – many benefits & discounts
More info about white water
Groppensteinschlucht Obervellach_2022_TVB Möllltal © Peter Maier (22)
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The power of water has captured your imagination and you want to join the wild waters of the National Park Hohe Tauern on their path for a bit?

Then get ready for the cool waters and book a stay in Obervellach-Reisseck.

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Wintersaison leider beendet
Winter season closed

ab 15.03.2020

Werte Partner und Gäste,
aus gegebenem Anlass beenden wir die Wintersaison schneller als geplant.
Die Skigebiete schließen am Sonntag, 15. März, die Beherbergungsbetriebe am Montag, 16. März.

Alle aktuellen Informationen finden Sie auf www.kaernten.at/aktuelle-informationen/
Wir freuen uns, Sie zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt bei uns begrüßen zu dürfen!


Dear guests and partners!
Due to the occasion the winter season 2019/2020 finishs earlier than planned.
The lifts will close with Sunday, 15. March 2020 and the accommodation establishments with Monday, 16. March 2020.

All information about this you will find on www.visitcarinthia.at/information/
We look forward to welcoming you at later.