Hermagor-Pressegger See
Hermagor-Pressegger See, Administrative division in Carinthia, Austria
Description
Hermagor-Pressegger See is a municipality in Carinthia positioned at the base of the Carnic Alps near the Italian border. The area spreads around Pressegger See lake and includes several settlements such as Tröpolach, Egg, and Görtschach in the lower Gail valley.
History
The parish of Saint Hermagoras was first documented in 1169 and received market rights in 1288. This status made the area the main settlement of the Gail valley and established it as an administrative and trading center.
Culture
The area is named after Saint Hermagoras and shows alpine traditions through its architecture and land use patterns. Local communities shape daily life through farming and traditional crafts visible throughout the valley.
Practical
The town sits conveniently between central Austria and the Italian border, making it a gateway for cross-border activities. Visitors find a mix of alpine village life and modern facilities such as shops and restaurants.
Did you know?
The municipality connects to the Italian town of Pontebba through Naßfeld Pass and hosts the largest winter sports resort in Carinthia. This cross-border link makes the area an international hub for skiing and mountain activities.
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Millennium-Express
6.9 km
Gartnerkofel
7.9 km
Garnitzenklamm
4 km
Burgruine Khünburg
4.2 km
Watschiger Toleranzbethaus
4.7 km
Schloss Möderndorf
1.9 km
Spitzegel
4.5 km
Hadnmauer
9.4 km
Däumling-Klettersteig
8.2 km
Schloss Lerchenhof
933 m
Pfarrkirche Hermagor
121 m
Klettersteig Torre Clampil
12.2 km
Pfarrkirche hl. Michael, Egg, Hermagor
3.1 km
Castello di Thurnhof
494 m
Schneerosenkirche Hermagor
355 m
Pfarrkirche Sankt Lorenzen im Gitschtal
6.7 km
Filialkirche hl. Valentin in Paßriach
5.5 km
Pfarrkirche Tröpolach
7 km
Evangelische Kirche Treßdorf
13.2 km
Filialkirche hl. Ruprecht in Presseggen, Hermagor
6.5 km
Pfarrkirche Kirchbach (Gailtal)
14 km
Pfarrkirche Rattendorf
8.7 km
Pfarrkirche Förolach
8 km
Filialkirche hl. Leonhard, Latschach, Hermagor
7.5 km
Cima Bella
9.8 km
Evangelische Kirche Jenig
8.8 km
Naßfeldhaus
10 km
Pfarrkirche Waidegg
10.5 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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