HOLIDAY PARADISE FOR NUMEROUS ACTIVITIES IN THE HEART OF THE KATSCHBERG LIESER-MALTATAL HOLIDAY REGION. HIGHLIGHTS:

TOP 10 MALTA HIGH ALPINE ROAD-KÖLNBREINSPERRE

SUMMER - CARINTHIA'S TOP 10 - PANORAMA - HIKING - NATIONAL PARK HOHE TAUERN - HIGH ALPINE TOURS (3000M) - CLIMBING - BUNGEE JUMPING

Journey time 30min. to toll station - 24km - toll

Carinthia's TOP 10 excursion destination: Austria's highest dam wall at an altitude of 1,933 metres with the beautiful Kölnbrein reservoir. The 14km long alpine road, driving pleasure in a class of its ownthrough natural stone tunnels and hairpin bends past waterfalls up to the Kölnbrein dam. Enjoy the unique view from the Airwalk viewing platform or let indulge in culinary delights in the Panorama-Restaurant-Hochalm. Ideal starting point for countless hikes.
Hike from here, for example, to the Hohe Tauern National Park - the largest national park in Central Europe with a unique ecosystem covering over 1,850km2 and home to around 15,000 different animal species. With its altitude levels from the valley to the Summit regions of the 3000 metres it offers a Extraordinary biodiversity in one of the most magnificent high mountain landscapes on earth.

Excursion destinations: Countless hiking routese.g. Osnarbrücker Hütte in the Hohe Tauern National Park, high alpine tours (3000m peaks: Schneewinkelspitze (3,016m), Großer Hafner (3,076m) and many more.

EXPERIENCE NOCKBERGE NATIONAL PARK

SUMMER & WINTER - PANORAMA
SUMMER - HIKING - MOUNTAIN BIKING - CULINARY DELIGHTS - TRADITION - ADVENTURE TRAILS

WINTER - SKI TOUR - SNOWSHOE HIKING

Journey time 23min. to toll station - 17km - toll

The Austria's largest UNESCO biosphere reserve honoured for a Sustainable development & particularly valuable habitat for people & nature! The Nock Mountains are geological raritiesgentle mountain peaks (up to 2440 metres) in the middle of the otherwise rugged Alps. The base is formed by crystalline rocks over 500 million years old.

Excursion destinations: countless hiking routes (Nockberge Trail, St. Oswald Water Adventure Trail, Zechneralm on the Königstuhl, circular hike Peitlernock/Hohe Pressing/Bärental), culinary delights, tradition, adventure trails and much more.

THE JEWEL OF CARINTHIA - LAKE MILLSTÄTTER LAKE

SUMMER & WINTER - BOAT TRIP - SWIMMING - WELLNESS - HIKING - ALPE-ADRIA-TRAIL (STAGE11) - CYCLE TOUR - CULINARY DELIGHTS - ROMANCE - PANORAMA
SUMMER - BOATING - LIDO - WATER SPORTS - KAYAK - SUP - WINDSURFING - SAILING - WATER SKIING - DIVING - GOLF
WINTER - ICE BATHING - SNOWSHOE HIKING - TOBOGGAN RUN - ICE SKATING - CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING - SKI TOUR

Journey time 26min. - 23km

Lake Millstatt is second only to Lake Wörthersee Carinthia's second largest lake - unique due to the mild climate and surrounded by the mountains of the Nockberge National Park & the Hohe Tauern National Park. The most water-rich lake in Carinthia is one of the warmest and most temperature-stable lakes in Carinthia. Water temperatures up to 26 degrees are not uncommon. Thanks to the exceptional climate, swimming in crystal-clear water is possible well into autumn.
11 lidos, 3 diving centres and numerous boat hire & water sports centresCanoeing, SUP, pedalo, rowing boat, water skiing, sailing, diving, parasailing or ringo and banana rides... in summer, Lake Millstatt is not just for swimming!

Excursion destinations: Boating, water ski schools & boat hire in all lake resorts, Numerous sights & excursion destinations

EXPERIENCE ARTIST TOWN GMÜND IN CARINTHIA

SUMMER & WINTER - ART & CULTURE - EVENTS - CULINARY DELIGHTS - OLD CASTLE - PORSCHE MUSEUM - PANKRATIUM HOUSE OF WONDER - LODRON RIDING SCHOOL - DIVIDED CHURCH - ALPE ADRIA TRAIL (STAGE 10&11)
SUMMER - HIKING - CYCLE TOUR - FAMILY CYCLE PATH R9B - OUTDOOR POOL - RUNNING - NORDIC WALKING
WINTER - ICE SKATING - CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING - AT STUBECK: SKI TOUR & TOBOGGANING

Journey time 14min. - 9km

At the gateway to the Hohe Tauern National Park & Nockberge Biosphere Reserve lies the medieval town Gmünd with a comprehensive cultural programme. Gmünd was founded around the 11th/12th centurywas granted a town charter in 1346 and is one of the oldest cities in Austria. With their excellently preserved medieval alleys and squares the city offers a Ambiencewhich is unique in a wide area.

Excursion destinations: Chagall 2024, art & culture, galleries & studios, events, restaurants & cafés, museums, tourist office, Shops for daily needs

INSIDER TIP NATURE PARK WEISSENSEE

SUMMER & WINTER - HIKING - SWIMMING - DIVING - FISHING - SPA - CULINARY DELIGHTS - PANORAMA
SUMMER - SURFING - SAILING - CLIFF JUMPING - WATER SKIING - BOATING - BIKING - HORSE RIDING - CARRIAGE RIDES - RUNNING - NORDIC WALKING
WINTER - ICE SKATING - CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING - ICE DIVING - ICE HOLE FISHING - SKIING - SKI TOUR - TORCHLIGHT HIKE - ICE HOCKEY - CURLING - SNOWSHOE HIKING

Journey time 56min. - 59km

Moments of happiness between bathing lake and gentle mountains in the healing climate at the foot of the Gailtal Alps! The region was honoured with the "European Award for Tourism & Environment". The 7640ha nature park is a particularly more natural Large area and strictly protected. Insider tip for Nature lovers: 2/3 unspoilt shore with lonely bays and crystal clear Water, nestled in a fjord-like landscape with an intact, expansive landscape. Flora & Fauna. The 4th largest lake in Carinthia is the cleanest lake Carinthia with up to 25 degrees warm Drinking water. Active summer with Swimming, hiking, biking, diving, cliff jumping, water skiing, wakeboarding, surfing, sailing, canoeing, fishing. Winter highlight: with 6,5qkm largest prepared natural ice surface in Europe. Surrounded by the wintry mountain panorama, ice skaters will find a 25km long circular track in an extraordinary natural landscape.

Excursion destinations: Europe's largest natural ice rinkalternative Dutch 11-city tour, SPAPlaces of power, Cultural events: From arts and crafts markets to classical music festivals, Long-distance hiking trail Carnic Milky Way, regional Slow food cuisine

EXPERIENCE KATSCHBERG

SUMMER & WINTER - HIKING - PANORAMA
SUMMER - MOUNTAIN BIKING - NORDIC WALKING - RUNNING TRAILS - ARCHERY - SUMMER TOBOGGAN RUN - QUAD COURSE

WINTER - SKIING - SKI TOUR - SNOWSHOE HIKING - ICE SKATING - CURLING - HORSE-DRAWN SLEIGH RIDE - TOBOGGANING

Journey time 25min. - 19km

In the Summer you will find over 200km of Hiking trails, Nordic walking & running routes and Mountain bike routes of different levels with cosy Huts & Alpine pastures.
The Katschberghöhe is surrounded by the Top ski resort Katschberg70 kilometres of perfectly groomed pistes, 16 state-of-the-art lifts & cosy ski huts. The location (1,640-2,220m) and 100% snow-covered pistes guarantee Guaranteed snowpure skiing pleasure and dreamlike Slopes of all levels of difficulty. A special highlight in December is the famous Katschberg Advent Trail.

Excursion destinations: countless hiking routes, Family hiking trails, Mountain bike trails of all levels of difficulty, Top ski area Katschberg, Katschberg Advent Trail

ADVENTURE SPORTS MOUNTAIN GOLDECK

SUMMER & WINTER - PANORAMA
SUMMER - HIKING - BIKING - PARAGLIDING - SUMMER TUBING - TRAIL RUNNING - NORDIC WALKING - GOLDECK-PANORAMA-ROAD - GOLDECK VALLEY RAILWAY
WINTER - SKIING - SKI TOURING - SNOWSHOE HIKING - SKI TOURING TRAIL

Journey time 30min. - 27km to Goldeckbahn

Fabulous mountain panorama over the Gailtal Alps, Carnic Alps, Reißeck Group, Nockgebirge and Lake Millstatt! The local mountain of Spittal an der Drau (2.142m) offers Wonderful hiking routes, viewpoints & energy spots and magnificent panoramic views. Leisurely hikes around the Reservoir with views of Spittal, Millstätter See, Lieser/Maltatal & Mölltal up to the sporty 5-summit tour (Goldeck, Martennock, Staff, Eckwand, Latschur). TOP4 Hikes: Goldeck summit, Speichersee circular trail (barrier-free, suitable for pushchairs), mushroom hiking trail, Martennock summit hike (2,130m). The hiking trails are also ideal for Nordic Walking & Trail Running. There are Numerous bike routes and a 130m long summer tubing track.
On the north-west slope is the sunny ski area with numerous ski slopes, modern lifts and the longest "black run" in the Alps.

Excursion destinations: Ski area, Goldeck valley railway (summer mountain railway, daily 1 free ascent & descent with KärntenCard), Reservoir with Goldeck lake hut, summer tubing park, nature trails, panoramic road, Ruperti long-distance hiking trail, sunrise on the Goldeck

MALTA VALLEY EXPERIENCE "VALLEY OF FALLING WATERS"

SUMMER & WINTER - HIKING - CYCLING - CLIMBING - BOULDERING
SUMMER - CANYONING - VIA FERRATA - ARCHERY - HERBAL HIKE - RUNNING - NORDIC WALKING - DONKEY PARK - WATER ADVENTURE PARK
WINTER - SKI TOURING - ICE CLIMBING - SNOWSHOE HIKING - ICE SKATING

Journey time 21min. - 16km

The Malta Valley is one of the most beautiful destinations throughout Carinthia: More versatile Water fun on lakes, rivers and crystal-clear mountain streams. One of the Carinthia's most beautiful cycle pathsCycle & leisure trail R9B (Gmünd to Malta toll station). One of the Austria's most beautiful hiking areas. The Fallbach, Carinthia's highest waterfall with a drop height of 200 metres.
The Fallbach water adventure park at the foot of the waterfall is one of the most attractive family excursion destinations: Nature playground for children, viewing platform & barefoot sensory trail. Göss Falls Malta Valley with a total of three waterfalls along the Water Trail of Thought (themed hiking trail with inspiring information boards). Malteiner water features - Beautiful hiking trail along the "Fallertümpfe", a series of waterfalls and spectacular pools carved out of the hard primary rock in the narrow gorge. Climbing sport: 4 climbing gardens, individual crags with climbing routes (5th - 10th level of difficulty), famous climbing garden Cross wall (routes up to 60 metres high). Highlight: Via ferrata at the Fallbach waterfall.

Excursion destinations: Fallbach Water Adventure Park, Göss Falls & Water trail of thoughtMalteiner water features, R9B cycle & leisure trail, themed hiking trails, Veil waterfall

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