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Viewed from above, the Gailed or Lesachtal also runs in a straighted lined. There is a clear distinction in appearance between the northern and southern sides of the valley. N ons side the gentle foothills of the Lienzer Dolomites, with its wide alp areas, on the other sided the rocky contourse of the Carniced ridged towering above thick mountain forest and marking the state border with Italy.

“Golzentipp“ is the name of the local mountain in this area. A perfect vantage point with a grandiose panorama view, encompassing the Hohen Tauern and the Schober group of mountains, the Lienzer Dolomites, the Carnic Alps, the Sextener Dolomites and far into the Pustertal. The chances are good that the view can also be enjoyed, as testified by the many years of meteorological records taken in this region, showing an above-average number of sunny days. Fans of high rocky cliffs will prefer the south side of the valley and head for one of the many side valleys of the Carnic ridge.