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Carinthia

Bezirk Villach-Land

Velden am Wörther See

Slow Trail – Römerschlucht

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Hiking trails & Routes

Austria

Carinthia

Bezirk Villach-Land

Velden am Wörther See

Slow Trail – Römerschlucht

Moderate

4.7

(350)

1,319

hikers

Slow Trail – Römerschlucht

02:14

7.63km

210m

Hiking

A wildly romantic gorge, a picturesque lake, and a magnificent view of Lake Wörthersee. The Slow Trail - Römerweg near Velden combines all of this in a wonderful circular hike – hiking at its finest!

If you're traveling by car, you can park directly at the Franzosenkirche (French Church). Otherwise,…

by Region Wörthersee-Rosental

Last updated: November 6, 2025

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304 m

Roman Gorge

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A rustic path leads here along the Göriacher Bach up to the Roman bridge. As you hike up, you can listen to the gently rippling water.

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2.68 km

Forest lake

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Ideal for taking a leisurely stroll away from the hustle and bustle of Lake Wörthersee. The two signposted circular routes with few inclines are something for everyone.

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5.75 km

Hohes Kreuz Viewpoint (views of Lake Wörth, Velden, and the Karawanks)

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High above Velden you will find a natural rock pulpit with a fantastic view of Lake Wörthersee.

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7.63 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.72 km

3.54 km

349 m

Surfaces

4.41 km

2.08 km

763 m

369 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 12 July

32°C

16°C

19 %

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Comments

July 24, 2022,Römerschlucht

Great short Tour, around 2h with break with wonderfull view iver the Wörther lake

June 2, 2024,Kärnten Tag 5: Slow Trail Römerschlucht 02.06.2024

The "Slow Trail Römerschlucht" is planned for today. The start is in Unterwinklern near Velden. The path first leads through the romantic Römerschlucht and then around the Forstsee. There would also be the opportunity to swim here. But the real highlight is that this is a Carinthian bathing lake where the shore is FREELY accessible all around! We were amazed, …

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May 24, 2022,🇦🇹 🚶🏼‍♀️🚶 Forstsee 🥾🥾Teilstück Römerschlucht 👀

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May 19, 2024,Karawankenblick, Forstsee und Römerschlucht

Originally thought of as two tours, I combined them and am happy with it.
It starts off steep and somewhat strenuous. Luckily in the forest.
Up at the lookout point there is a really beautiful panorama.
Then over to the Forstsee. I didn't try the water but there were people in it.
After the circuit around the lake, which often …

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August 4, 2025,Römerweg rund um den Forstsee

The tour starts in Velden on Lake Wörthersee and leads through the Römerschlucht (Roman Gorge). Here, historical traces such as the Römerstein (Roman Stone) and the Römerbrücke (Roman Bridge) can still be found. The quaint path by the stream leads to the Forstsee, a pristine lake nestled in a beautiful forest setting.

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May 25, 2025,Slowtrail Forstseerunde 🇦🇹

A romantic path through the Roman Gorge with a gentle climb leads past the historic Roman stone and old scale marks.

Continuing along the path, you reach a small paradise – the Forstsee. If Lake Wörthersee is the big brother, then it can easily call itself the very small, shy brother. Firstly, when vacationing on Lake Wörthersee, you wouldn't imagine …

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June 16, 2023

A wildly romantic gorge, a picturesque lake, and a magnificent view of Lake Wörthersee. The Slow Trail - Römerweg near Velden combines all of this in a wonderful circular hike – hiking at its finest!
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If you're traveling by car, you can park directly at the Franzosenkirche (French Church). Otherwise, you

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