Gaimberg

Altitude: 700 - 2,000 m a.s.l.

The municipality of Gaimberg includes the hamlets of Obergaimberg, Untergaimberg, Grafendorf, Postleite, Wartschensiedlung and Zettersfeld. According to some historical findings this area was inhabited already a long time ago. Thanks to its proximity to Lienz and the fantastic view of the Lienz Dolomites, this village based on fruit and wheat production has become a famous holiday destination.

The local mountain of Gaimberg is the Zettersfeld which extends at the foot of the municipality. This peak belongs to the Schobes group and offers a wide range of leisure activities. Gaimberg is situated in such a sunny position that it counts around 2,000 hours of sun every year. A true paradise!

The so-called Sonnenwege are paths running across the natural landscape of the sunniest municipalities of the area, including the "Dorfrunde Gaimberg" from Lienz to Gaimberg and the "Dolomitenblickweg" which offers wonderful views of the surrounding mountains. All of these paths have something in common: the constantly shining sun. Another path you shouldn't miss is the "Friedensweg" with its 10 installations, a reflection trail, the "Vogelerlebnisweg" and the "Vom Alten Leben" path. The latter two show how a walk can also be interesting and educative. Those who prefer discovering higher altitudes will definitely have fun in the Lienz Dolomites. Moreover, the thermal around Gaimberg is particularly favourable for practising different sports, including paragliding and hang gliding.

In winter, families can enjoy unforgettable days in the Zettersfeld skiing area. The valley floor of Lienz features numerous cross-country skiing tracks like the Almlacherrunde or the Lavantrunde with artificial illumination and snow.

Other attractions you shouldn't miss in the municipal area are the St. Bartholomew parish church which hosts a winged altarpiece by Karl Untergasser. Another sacral monument worth visiting is the cemetery chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows.