Bezirk Spittal an der Drau district, Carinthia, Austria

Places to visit near Oberlienz

Oberlienz is a town in Bezirk Spittal an der Drau district, Carinthia, Austria, home to about 889 people. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit — 106 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage, 6 churches and 1 waterfalls. The must-see places are Schloss Bruck (3 km), Tristacher See (8 km) and Aguntum (9 km).

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Oberlienz, Carinthia
Oberlienz, Bezirk Spittal an der Drau district, Carinthia, Austria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Oberlienz at a glance

Location
Bezirk Spittal an der Drau district, Carinthia, Austria
Population
about 889
Coordinates
46.8472° N, 12.7314° E
Places within 50 km
129 (129 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Oberlienz

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Oberlienz: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Oberlienz, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Oberlienz

216 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Oberlienz. The closest is Prijakt (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Prijakt · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Spitzkofel · viewpoint · Bezirk Hermagor · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Iselsberg Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Große Sandspitze · viewpoint · Bezirk Hermagor · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Hoher Perschitzkopf · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Petzeck · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~16 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Oberlienz

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Oberlienz. The closest is Schloss Bruck (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Oberlienz

18 churches within 100 km of Oberlienz. The closest is Wallfahrtsbasilika Maria Luggau (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Oberlienz

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Oberlienz. The closest is Raggaschlucht (40 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Oberlienz

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Oberlienz. The closest is Tristacher See (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Tristacher See · lake · Bezirk Hermagor · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Gritzer See · lake · Salzburg · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Kölnbrein Dam · lake · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~66 km · Must-see
  • Zeller See · lake · Bezirk Zell am See · ~66 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Oberlienz

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Oberlienz. The closest is High Tauern National Park (31 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Oberlienz

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Oberlienz
  2. 3 km Schloss Bruck · heritage site, Bezirk Spittal an der Drau
  3. 8 km Spitzkofel · viewpoint, Bezirk Hermagor
  4. 7 km Tristacher See · lake, Bezirk Hermagor
  5. 4 km Aguntum · heritage site, Bezirk Spittal an der Drau
  6. 16 km Prijakt · viewpoint, Bezirk Spittal an der Drau
  7. 10 km Back to Oberlienz

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From travellers near Oberlienz

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How to reach Oberlienz

    All places near Oberlienz by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Burgruine Flaschberg · fort · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Lesachtal · viewpoint · Bezirk Hermagor · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Gamskofel · viewpoint · Bezirk Hermagor · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Mölltal · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Aichhorner Kapelle · church · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Gössnitztal · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Sadnig · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Fleißtal · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Gailbergsattel · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Hochpustertal - Alta Pusteria · viewpoint · Friuli – Venezia Giulia · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Bricciuskapelle · church · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~29 km · Must-see
    • High Tauern National Park · sanctuary · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Heinfels Castle · fort · Salzburg · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Guttal · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Monte Chiadenis · viewpoint · Udine · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Hofmannskees · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Porze / Cima Palombino · viewpoint · Friuli – Venezia Giulia · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Rosskopf · viewpoint · Salzburg · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Pittersberg · fort · Bezirk Hermagor · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Plenge · viewpoint · Bezirk Hermagor · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Kleinglockner · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Großglockner · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Stein · fort · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Glocknerhorn · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Sandkopf · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Pasterze · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Hochkreuz · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Schareck · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Racherin · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Gamskofel · viewpoint · Friuli – Venezia Giulia · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Romariswandköpfe · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Spielmann · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Schartenkopf · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Weiße Spitze · viewpoint · Salzburg · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Fuscher-Kar-Kees · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Gritzer See · lake · Salzburg · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Brennkogel · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Eiskögele · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Hoher Sonnblick · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Fragant · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~36 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Oberlienz by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints106216Prijakt (10 km)
    Forts & heritage1241Schloss Bruck (3 km)
    Churches618Wallfahrtsbasilika Maria Luggau (20 km)
    Waterfalls17Raggaschlucht (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Tristacher See (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24High Tauern National Park (31 km)
    Museums04Gustav Mahler Composing Hut (53 km)
    Caves01Entrische Kirche (69 km)

    Oberlienz: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Oberlienz?

    Schloss Bruck (heritage site, about 3 km), Tristacher See (lake, about 8 km), Aguntum (heritage site, about 9 km), Prijakt (viewpoint, about 10 km), Spitzkofel (viewpoint, about 10 km), Iselsberg Pass (viewpoint, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Oberlienz?

    129 places on Spotwander: 106 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 1 waterfall, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Oberlienz?

    Prijakt, about 10 km by road; Spitzkofel (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Oberlienz?

    Schloss Bruck, about 3 km by road; Aguntum (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Oberlienz?

    Wallfahrtsbasilika Maria Luggau, about 20 km by road; Pfarrkirche Rangersdorf (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Oberlienz?

    Start in Oberlienz, visit Schloss Bruck, then Spitzkofel, then Tristacher See, then Aguntum, then Prijakt, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Oberlienz?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Oberlienz

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Oberlienz’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Oberlienz on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.