Latschach: Culture and Activities

The history of the parish and the tradition of Georgijagen / Šentjurja jagat shape the cultural perspective on Latschach. When choosing a hotel, it helps to organize your planned stay around specific interests: the following sections cover parish history, a pilgrimage route, a hike starting in Latschach, a climbing tour and nature education on the Fuchsfährte near Oberaichwald.

Parish History and Georgijagen

Latschach was elevated to parish status in 1752. Another cultural tradition is Georgijagen, also known as Šentjurja jagat. At the initiative of the Latschach village community, all local forms of this tradition in Carinthia were brought together. The village community is also the point of contact for Georgijagen / Šentjurja jagat; in 2025, the tradition was recorded in a UNESCO register entry. The two years refer to different events: 1752 to the elevation to parish status, and 2025 to the register entry. Parish history and the collection of regional forms of the tradition thus stand alongside one another as different perspectives on the cultural theme.

The Annual 10-Church Pilgrimage Route

Another connection to parish history is the annual 10-church pilgrimage route, which includes the parishes of St. Stefan and Latschach. Its recurring nature makes it a distinct focus alongside the history of the individual parish. If you would like to include the pilgrimage route in your travel plans, check the dates in advance and plan accordingly.

Hike Starting in Latschach

A report published in 2024 about the Latschach–Untergreuth–Outschena–Baumgartnerhof–Kanzianiberg–Finkenstein hike names the car park by the parish church in Latschach as the starting point. The route name takes you past the other named stops to Finkenstein, providing a specific reference for planning the hike. As trail conditions can change, check them before setting off.

Climbing in the Rotschitza Gorge

The stated duration for the climbing tour in the Rotschitza Gorge is a little over one hour of actual climbing time. The route follows boulders and suspension bridges to a height of 6 metres; steel cables are used along the way. The entrance to the climbing area is near the Baumgartnerhof restaurant in Altfinkenstein and directly beside the Rotschitza waterfalls. The Baumgartnerhof restaurant is located at Altfinkenstein 6, 9582 Latschach. This gives you concrete details for planning the time required, the layout of the climbing tour and its starting point. Conditions and access requirements may vary; check them before setting out.

Nature Topics on the Fuchsfährte

The Fuchsfährte in Oberaichwald, near Lake Faak, offers many adventure stations for families. The Fuchsfährte also provides information about various nature topics in the languages of the Alps-Adriatic region. Nature education and multilingualism give this attraction a distinct focus alongside the cultural themes and the climbing tour. For families who would like to include nature topics in their travel plans, the Fuchsfährte combines adventure stations with this multilingual content.

Finkenstein Castle Ruins

The Finkenstein Castle ruins date back to the 12th century and are located above Lake Faak. The surviving remains of the ruins include an arena for around 1,000 people. Its approximate capacity places the arena as an event venue, while the historic ruins remain the central cultural landmark. The castle ruins are therefore notable both for their date and surviving remains, and for the arena and its approximate size.

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