View of Burg Finkenstein – Rotschitza Waterfall loop from Faak am See

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Austria

Carinthia

Bezirk Villach-Land

Finkenstein am Faaker See

View of Burg Finkenstein – Rotschitza Waterfall loop from Faak am See

Moderate

4.7

(32)

102

hikers

View of Burg Finkenstein – Rotschitza Waterfall loop from Faak am See

04:43

13.9km

560m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.16 km

View of Burg Finkenstein

Highlight • Castle

The ruin is located on a steeply sloping south rock at the foot of the Karawanken and above Lake Faak.

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5.23 km

Finkenstein Castle Ruins and Amphitheatre

Highlight • Castle

The castle ruins Finkenstein is located south of Villach and was built in the 12th century as the seat of the Finkenstein family. After conquests of recent centuries, the castle has fallen into ruin. In the 1980s, an amphitheater was opened in ruins by regular performances take place. From the spectator stands one has a wide view of the valley. On the upper floor there is also a cozy café with a fantastic panoramic terrace. A trip is highly recommended!

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6.93 km

Rotschitzabach Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful wooden bridge over the Rotschitzabach in the middle of an idyllic forest setting.

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7.60 km

Bench Near the Waterfall

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice rest area on the way to the waterfall

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7.72 km

Rotschitza Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Very beautiful landscape, short walking time Ideal hike with children.

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7.74 km

Waterfall and Via Ferrata Entrance

Highlight • Waterfall

The view of the waterfall is worth the climb

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8.93 km

Dennen Path and Chapel on Baumgartner Höhe

Highlight • Religious Site

8.97 km

Baumgartnerhof

Highlight • Restaurant

The rooms are spacious and comfortable, value for money really okay. The meal was excellent. But the most outstanding thing was the incredible friendliness and warmth of the entire team. The boss also provided us with valuable tips and contacts for our further tour.

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13.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.17 km

3.33 km

2.92 km

1.79 km

1.66 km

Surfaces

4.63 km

3.24 km

2.78 km

1.34 km

951 m

537 m

385 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 5 October

15°C

2°C

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

August 8, 2023,Urlaub Tag 4: Rotschitza Wasserfall - Baumgartnerhof - Burgruine Finkenstein - Runde von Latschach

After we used the 3rd day of vacation for shopping in Villach, we went to the Rotschitza waterfall today and on the way back to the Baumgartnerhof to the Finkenstein castle ruins, which are used for concerts in the castle arena during the summer months. Hikers have to be careful along the route that they don't turn onto the many …

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