Discover Sankt Jakob im Rosental

Sankt Jakob im Rosental combines the impressive mountain range of the Karawanks with the Drau reservoir. Forests, water, well-marked hiking trails and notable churches give the area different facets that can be combined when planning a trip. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home can therefore first consider whether culture, cycling, hiking, winter sports or days by the water should be the main focus.

Culture and living traditions

A distinctive cultural highlight is the pilgrimage church of Maria Elend. The broad late Gothic hall church dates from the second half of the 15th century and contains a Gothic winged altar. An hour's walk south of the village of Maria Elend, two small chapels stand on the steep mountainside beneath the rock face of the landslide: the older and smaller chapel was built in 1731, and the larger one in 1751. Below the mountain chapels is the healing fountain built over a medicinal spring, also known as the Christusquelle.

The parish church of St. Jakob im Rosental also tells a story of change and preservation. It was rebuilt after the fire of 1972, while the late Gothic choir was preserved. The church contains wall paintings by Valentin Oman from 1991. The pilgrimage days of Maria Elend take place every year, especially on 15 August, the Great Feast of the Assumption. Local customs can also be experienced at numerous cultural events and at the weekly market in St. Jakob im Rosental.

Between hiking trails, the Drau and the Karawanks

There are many well-marked hiking trails as well as dedicated winter hiking trails in Sankt Jakob im Rosental, making it an ideal destination for active days. The Panoramaweg Südalpen access route leads from St. Jakob im Rosental along the L56 to Rosenbach and onward to the Kahlkogelhütte. This makes it possible to add a specific hiking route to your trip planning without every accommodation or district having to offer the same starting point.

Cyclists can use the Drau Cycle Path: the 364-kilometre route runs through St. Jakob im Rosental and through idyllic floodplain landscapes. The Drau Cycle Path R1 also passes through the area and is designated as a five-star quality cycle route. When searching for a holiday apartment, it is sensible to define your daily plans and the desired connection to the area in advance rather than searching only for a general type of accommodation.

The Drau reservoir near St. Jakob im Rosental is about 12 kilometres long. You can surf on the reservoir or go rowing. Those who want to combine water-based experiences with mountain scenery will find a different travel focus here than on a tour centred mainly on churches, local customs or hiking trails.

Winter activities and a trip with children

The St. Jakob im Rosental performance centre has biathlon as one of its main activities, operates a ski lift and has a cross-country ski trail. Small children can ski at Fini-Planai, where there is a small drag lift. Families can take this specific activity into account when choosing their accommodation, while other travellers may prefer the combination of cross-country skiing, winter hiking trails and culture. A holiday apartment in Sankt Jakob im Rosental can serve as a personal base for various days of holiday, without this implying any particular amenities or availability at individual accommodations.

Arrival and other destinations

For orientation when arriving, the stop is named “St. (Sankt) Jakob im Rosental Hauptplatz”. If you would also like to compare your stay with other destinations in the same broader area, you can include Innere Einöde, Ferndorf, Äußere Einöde, Kreuzen, Bad Bleiberg, Afritz, Petschnitzen and Oberaichwald. This allows you to tailor your search for a holiday apartment or holiday home to your desired mix of landscapes, culture, water and activities.

For the overview of destinations in the broader area: Villach.