Discover Leisach

Leisach combines historic sites with a wide range of opportunities for an active or relaxing holiday. Between the parish church, Lienzer Klause, Reiterkirchl and Drau Cycle Path, the village presents a varied picture. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in Leisach can therefore tailor their stay to their own interests: discover culture, explore routes by bicycle, spend some time at the forest swimming pool or plan an excursion to a special destination in the surrounding area.

Culture and history in Leisach

Leisach Parish Church is dedicated to Saint Michael. Another testimony to the area’s cultural history is the Michaels-Stöckl, which is protected as a listed monument by virtue of an ordinance. The Lienzer Klause also brings the history of the area to life. It is a half-hour walk from the village of Leisach. The valley narrowing there is recognised as a secular architectural monument and is considered a place of particular historical significance.

The historical perspective reaches back to Roman times: at that time, a road led from Aguntum via Leisach and Burgfrieden to Brixen. This connection is one of the facts that make Leisach interesting beyond its landscape alone. Families can combine different interests on an outing, for example historical orientation with a break for exercise or another destination along the way.

Mountain views and hiking destinations

At the southwestern edge of the municipality of Leisach rises the Spitzkofel, standing 2,717 metres high. One specific hiking destination is the Reiterkirchl on the Reiteralm. It was built in 1849 and is a popular hiking destination. The Reiterkirchl offers views of the Lienz Dolomites. Those who enjoy combining nature and culture when planning a trip will find a special highlight here: the destination represents architectural history, a hiking experience and a mountain panorama all at once.

In the immediate vicinity of Leisach, the Galitzen Gorge offers a family-friendly via ferrata. This allows the day’s activities to be chosen according to the desired experience. While the Reiterkirchl combines a historic site with a view, activity on the via ferrata is the focus in the Galitzen Gorge. The term family-friendly remains specifically associated with the particular offering.

Water and cycling as further options

Leisach’s forest swimming pool has separate areas for swimmers and non-swimmers. There is also a dedicated children’s pool. These different areas are a specific feature for families who would also like to include swimming and time by the water in their travel plans. The forest swimming pool thus complements the cultural and sporting destinations with another option for planning a holiday.

Leisach also offers a clear starting point for bicycle tours: you can join the Drau Cycle Path in Leisach. From there, the Drau Cycle Path continues downstream towards Lienz and Upper Carinthia. When choosing a holiday apartment, you can therefore consider whether cycling, hiking, culture or water should be the focus of your stay. Leisach is suitable as a travel destination for a variety of day plans, without all the experiences having to be of the same kind.

Choose Leisach as a base

The search for the right accommodation begins here with the question of which experiences should shape your holiday. Those interested in culture can focus on the parish church, Michaels-Stöckl and Lienzer Klause. For hikers, the Reiterkirchl and the view of the Lienz Dolomites are the main attractions. Cyclists can orient themselves towards the access point to the Drau Cycle Path, while families can also consider the forest swimming pool with its children’s pool or the family-friendly via ferrata in the Galitzen Gorge.

For further options, you can also view the pages on Matrei in East Tyrol, Amlach, Innervillgraten, Dölsach, Moos, Erlsbach, Obertilliach and Sillian.

For the higher-level travel overview: Lienz.