“What's the craziest thing you've ever done for love?” This question gives lovers and those in love pause at the Alexanderhütte, which towers high above Lake Millstätter See. The question points to the Way of Love. Sentiero dell'amore, which starts here.
When Dr. Alexander Pupovac, court lawyer in Vienna, fell in love with the young widow Rainer from Millstatt around 1900, he also acquired today's Alexanderalm when he later married her. At that time, couples had few opportunities to show their feelings for each other - and certainly not in public. A walk across the alpine pastures during a summer retreat by the lake lasting several weeks was the perfect opportunity.
When two people take a short break on the Way of Love. Sentiero dell'amore, couples who have just fallen in love as well as couples who have known each other for a long time review their relationship. How did you meet? At speed dating, at the bus stop, on an online platform? Or did you meet conventionally through your circle of friends? What gives your relationship strength? Humor, gratitude for each other, curiosity, joy, closeness ... or perhaps the small and big adventures of life together?
Couples and those who would like to become couples walk the Way of Love. Sentiero dell'amore.
On the Way of Love. Sentiero dell'amore. is all about enjoyment. Magnificent views, TIME together, and in between there are also four huts that invite you to take a break.
The most inspiring quotes and stories from hikers on the "Way of Love. Sentiero dell'amore." were curated by Swiss scenographer Roger Aeschbach, assigned to the six love styles commonly used in psychology according to John Alan Lee and compiled in two books. These books can be borrowed in the cloister of Stift Millstatt during the opening hours of the Stiftsmuseum. In addition, cushions are available for couples to sit comfortably in an alcove, in the cloister or on the lawn in the courtyard.
If you start at the Schwaigerhütte, you will reach the Alexanderhütte (1,786 m) and the “Wall of Love” after a good 30-minute hike. The large plaque is the starting point on the Way of Love. A total of seven squares and seven books guide hikers to the Granattor (2,066 m) in just over 3 hours. At the Granattor, you have the option of turning back or descending to the Lammersdorfer Alm/Lammersdorferhütte (1,640 m). The walking time from Granattor to Lammersdorferhütte is around 1 hour. The tour is classified as a moderate tour. There is a total ascent of around 250 meters. To the digital hiking tour.
The "Way of Love. Sentiero dell'amore." is around 6.4 kilometers long and leads from the Alexanderhütte over the ridge of the Millstätter Alpe to the Granattor. At seven stations along the way, couples can reflect on love and engage in conversation. The Alexanderalm can be reached via the Millstätter Almstraße by car or the Nockmobil from the valley (Lake Millstätter See).
No, the Way of Love., also known as Love Trail, runs from cabin to cabin. The starting and end points can be reached via toll roads (Lammersdorfer Almstraße & Millstätter Almstraße). Many hikers use the Nockmobil to get to the starting point and to be picked up again at the end point.
