도브라취‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪9‬개의 산 정상

At the summit of Mount Dobratsch are two churches, both dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. The Windische Kirche (Slovenian Church) was built in 1690 by a noblewoman following an apparition of the Virgin Mary, but due to disagreements with the landowners, it was built a little lower down from the site of the apparition. But the faithful did not give up, and in 1692 a second church, the German Chapel, was consecrated on the exact same site.

Located below the summit cross and not immediately visible from afar ... very impressive and inside there are candles that you can light for a small donation to the upkeep of the church

...a very beautiful "local mountain of Villach" with wonderful views 🥾👀

...a very beautiful "local mountain of Villach" with wonderful views 🥾👀

...a very beautiful "local mountain of Villach" with wonderful views 🥾👀

...a very beautiful "local mountain of Villach" with wonderful views 🥾👀

The route to the summit of the Dobratsch, starting point at the Rosstratte car park, can be done in several ways. The easiest, however, is to follow the "normal" route. This should also be possible for inexperienced and not particularly well-equipped people. Good footwear is a must, however, as the path is partly made of coarse gravel and can be slippery, especially when going downhill. It is around 4.5 km with an elevation difference of around 450 m. The effort is definitely worth it, the view from the summit cross is fantastic.

In the northern corner of the choir there is a small tower with a shingle-covered pyramid roof. The altar marked "1690" and "1855" was restored in 1992. (https://www.kath-kirche-kaernten.at/pfarren/kirche/C3238/wallfahrtskirche-maria-am-stein)