Winter Hiking & Snowshoeing
Unique hiking trails in Bad Kleinkirchheim
Hiking map (PDF | 1 MB)
Virgin slopes, idyllic valleys, snow covered hills that shimmer in the sunlight – this can all be yours to experience without even having to put on a pair of skis or a snowboard. Bad Kleinkirchheim in winter invites you to discover the beauty of Carinthia’s Nockberge mountains on foot - picturesque, peaceful and pure. The region’s 60 km of hiking trails offer an excellent alternative to the fast life on the slopes.
Strike out on your own and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Alps, and rediscover your inner balance as you stroll along safe, well-marked trails. Bad Kleinkirchheim’s network of winter hiking trails offers visitors that something extra: Hiking in the crisp alpine air promises to boost your health and enhance wellbeing.
A number of groomed trails will guide you through an idyllic winter wonderland, while offering stunning views and vistas. There are also several alpine cafes and guesthouses along the route, where you can relax and enjoy a hearty Carinthian meal, as a reward for your efforts. The gentle foothills and mountains around Bad Kleinkirchheim - Nockberge National Park – offer the perfect terrain for leisurely walks.
Snowshoeing
Ramble across a powdery winter landscape, uphill over gentle virgin slopes, as you make your way to the summit. Enjoy breathtaking views. Back-country snowshoeing is one of the most beautiful ways to discover winter at its purest. And the Nockberge mountains is the perfect place to experience nature its best.
The gentle foothills and mountains around Bad Kleinkirchheim – Nockberge National Park – offer the perfect terrain for leisurely walks. You can strike it out on your own by hiring snowshoeing equipment and a map - traditional sporting equipment, which not so long ago was the alpine farmer’s only means to get across his snow-covered fields. Today, snowshoeing is enjoying a revival as a popular winter sport. Those planning to take a guided tour will receive instructions from a professional mountain guide (from the local ski school) on how to handle and use the snowshoes. Then it’s off to Bad Kleinkirchheimer back-country, where you will discover how easy it is to walk on snow. Tour duration: ca. 2 hours. Prices start at €30.00 per person.
