Hiking

The starting point is directly Hotel & Spa Sonne. Here, the Kitzelberg tour first takes you along the shore of Lake Kleinsee to the beginning of the forest road up the Kitzelberg mountain. With a slight ascent, you hike through the forest to the summit of the Kitzelberg at 686 metres above sea level.

Looking down from the new viewing platform, you can enjoy the view over the entire Lake Klopein- South Carinthia region. Afterwards, you can either hike down the same path or simply continue in the direction of Lake Turnersee and then return to the starting point via the Turnersee road.

This hiking route is also particularly suitable for children. Along the way, through the forest, there is always something to discover and explore.

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duration approx. 2:40 h / 245 altitude metres / 6.6 km

The circular path around Lake Klopein begins directly at the hotel entrance and is Carinthia's only "all-round lake promenade".
The hiking and walking trail leads along the north shore of the promenade with numerous opportunities to stop for a bite to eat. On the south shore, the path is quieter and more natural. A leisurely, family-friendly circular walk of 5.3 kilometres that is suitable for prams.

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duration approx. 1:15 h / 82 altitude metres / 5.3 km

A short hike to the Georgibergl with a magnificent view of Lake Klopein.
The starting point is the car park in Georgibergstraße, in Unterburg. From there you walk over a short stretch of road directly into the forest and uphill along the slightly ascending path. The last climb before the summit (approx. 300 m) is somewhat steeper. The reward is the unique panoramic view of Lake Klopein and the South Carinthia region.

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duration approx. 1h / 128 altitude metres / 1.7 km

A circular hike in the shady deciduous forest south of Lake Klopein. With a medium level of difficulty, this beautiful hike of just under 6 kilometres and only 183 metres in altitude leads around the Gracarca. It is also particularly suitable for families with children.

You start in Unterburg, Georgibergstraße - Fichtenhof and hike into the forest. Then, at the tour info point for the Gracarca tour, take the left path through the forest to Oberburg and Grabelsdorf around the Gracarca back south towards Lake Klopein.

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duration approx. 2:15 h / 117 altitude metres / 5.8 km

Deep incisions left by the water in the rock characterise this wildly romantic gorge landscape. It is an impressive natural monument that has been created here. The Trögerner Klamm is a hiker's and fisherman's paradise. Over a distance of approx. 3.5 km, you can hike through the gorge at ground level or explore it by bicycle. Because it is so unique, it has been declared a nature reserve and provides a habitat for rare plants and animals.

This hiking trail is suitable for prams. At the end of the gorge there is a snack bar with a playground.

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duration approx. 2:10 h / 99 altitude metres / 7 km

On the toll road, which is asphalted throughout, you can easily reach the "Eisenkappler Hütte" (1,555 m) on the Hochobir Alpine road. From there, take the safe and easy hiking trail that takes about 1.5 hours to reach the summit (2,139 m). Because of the rare alpine flora and the magnificent distant view, which on a clear day reaches as far as the Großglockner and the Tauern glaciers, it is always a worthwhile destination.

The opening hours of the Eisenkappler Hütte are Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from May. Access via the Hochobir Alpine road is possible at any time!

see Hochobir mountain tour

duration approx. 1:30 h / 540 altitude metres / 2.7 km

see Hochobir mountain tour with children

duraction approx. 2:55 h / 588 altitude metres / 7.7 km

The Petzen

From Siebenhütten, the Petzen mountain station, the trail leads through the sparse larch forest, past the St. Anna Chapel to the tree line. This is followed by the ascent to the Knieps saddle (2,010 m). The trail then first leads to the summit cross of the Hochpetzen / Feistritzer Spitze (2,113 m) and then continues via the Neubersch trail (P4) into the Krischa cirque, which there meets trail 603 coming from the valley next to the hunting lodge. After an easy climb of about 30 minutes, hiking on the Petzen takes you back to the mountain station cable car after the reservoir.

see more about Petzen circular hike

duration approx. 3:45 h / 628 altitude metres / approx. 7.2 km

see more about the great Petzen hike

duration approx. 8:30 h / 1.147 altitude metres / approx. 19.9 km

A cultural experience region in a class of its own. Designated as a UNESCO Global Geopark, this region combines the nature of 5 Slovenian and 9 Austrian municipalities. It offers not only mountain and water experiences, but also a pilgrimage destination and exciting and unique adventures and challenges on your bike. 

One of the goals of this park is to preserve the natural resources that nature offers us.

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