The installations by Werner Hofmeister in the sculpture park of the Museum of Spring Culture appear cryptic and ambiguous. This is also home to the Valley Museum, which presents historical finds from the region.
Hofmeister translates these finds into art and places them in new contexts. A detailed portrait of the museum can also be found on the website of the Spring Museum .
In any case, this picturesque and impressive place is a perfect starting point for this short hike in the footsteps of art!
Creative power plant
Behind the museum, the path leads south along the meditative babbling of the Görtschitz to the lift road, which finally leads to the Klinzerhof, Erwin Klinzer’s creative place. Visitors with an interest in technology will also find a show power station in operation here.
Blue trees, a sand cone with a gold cap and enigmatic art on the “Path of Harmony” section inspire visitors as they pass by.
At the “nature window” on the Görtschitz, first cross the main road, then the tracks and uphill via the Römerweg to rejoin the main road and finally the lift road. This is where the trail comes to an end, while the inspiration lingers on for a long time.
Guided hikes along the artists’ trail
If you would like to find out more, you can do so on a guided hike along the Görtschitz. The starting point is a short tour in the Quellenkulturpark at the “Museum für Quellenkultur”. The “frame” on the bridge over the Görtschitz forms the start of the hike along the eight art stations. The path then continues to the so-called “Long Turning Point” by Hofmeister at the Klinzerhof and finally to the landscape garden, where you can admire the works of Erwin C. Klinzer, Wolfgang Walkensteiner, Karl-Heinz Simonitsch, Manfred Bockelmann and Pepo Pichler. Through meadows and woods, you return to the village of
Dates & costs
April 11, May 23, July 11, September 19, October 10, 2024 (from 9 to 11 a.m.)
Meeting point at the Museum of Spring Culture (Museumsweg1, 9373 Klein St. Paul).
Price for a guided tour of the artists’ trail: adults € 10 per person, children free
Free with the Wörthersee PlusCard for guests of the Central Carinthia region (every guest staying in the region receives the free Wörthersee PlusCard directly from the landlord).
Registration
Registration by 2 p.m. the day before on 04212/ 45608 or at info@mittelkaernten.at.
Guided tours for 8 or more people are possible at any time by prior arrangement (at least 1 week before the desired date).
