Our best tips for unforgettable days in the Biosphärenpark Nockberge

Skiing – the most beautiful ski areas in the Biosphärenpark Nockberge

Hochrindl
On the Hochrindl you experience true winter happiness! With 20 kilometres of slopes between snow-covered Alm hillsides you will find wide beginner slopes, sunny pistes and an FIS course for pros. Five T-bar lifts, a connecting lift and a 4-seater chairlift bring you up. The Carinthian piste quality seal guarantees perfectly groomed runs. From the Pietschacher Almhütte you step right into the skiing fun – true ski-in/ski-out in the middle of the Nockberge. Forest runs and cosy places to stop in make it perfect for families and leisure skiers. Season: December to March, daily 9 am to 4 pm.

Turracher Höhe
On the Turracher Höhe, 43 kilometres of slopes await you between 1,400 and 2,205 metres. 15 modern lifts bring you to sunny family runs, sporty slopes and the snow park. The lakes circuit with 12 panoramic kilometres and extras such as a piste butler and sun terraces make the day here unique.

Bad Kleinkirchheim
Bad Kleinkirchheim offers over 100 kilometres of slopes and 24 lifts – wide hillsides, sporty runs, fun slopes and World Cup feeling. Rustic huts and two thermal spas right in the ski area invite you to take a break. Winter fun and recreation in the variety of the Nockberge.

Snowshoe hiking - nature & adventure right outside the hut door

With us on the Hochrindl you experience winter in its quietest and most magical form – away from pistes and cross-country trails, 20 kilometres of cleared winter hiking paths await you. Gently snow-covered slopes, glittering snowfields and deeply snowed-in forests let you discover the Nockberge step by step. Whether the nature panorama trail (13 km), the walk to the Anderle-Kreuz (3 km) or the hut trail to the Herzl Hütte, Hiasl Zirbenhütte and Wugganighütte – you can always stop in comfortably and enjoy regional Schmankalan (delicacies). With snowshoes the experience becomes even more intense: you can hire the equipment directly from the Hochrindl ski school, and guided tours are possible at any time. Please stay on the marked paths and think of our wild animals – your mindfulness helps nature.​                                                                                                                                                                                                             
On the Turracher Höhe sunny winter hiking paths await by the lake, across the high plateau and through snow-covered stone pine forests. If you like, strap on snowshoes and dive even deeper into the quiet Nockberge nature – including panoramas above 2,000 metres.​

Near Bad Kleinkirchheim there are more than 60 km of well-kept winter hiking paths offering views over valleys, forests and as far as the Hohe Tauern. Guided snowshoe tours lead to viewpoints at altitude; rustic huts and thermal relaxation await as a reward.

Winter magic and romance – the perfect end to your holiday in the Nockberge

After all the adventures, walks and joyful days around the Hochrindl, Bad Kleinkirchheim and the Turracher Höhe there is one more special highlight: a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the glittering winter world or a romantic carriage outing makes your heart beat faster – snuggled in warm blankets, the mountains all around in the evening light.

This is what you can experience:
Turracher Höhe: Josef Egger takes you comfortably through the landscape with his team, starting right from the north lakeshore (Hotel Kornock). Price, duration and meeting point are simply arranged with him personally – and on request you can also be picked up elsewhere. More information and reservations: ‪+43 664 98 19 154‬.​

Bad Kleinkirchheim: Various carriage rides start at the Hotel Trattlerhof – from a taster outing with Prosecco to the exclusive candle-light tour with campfire and dinner. For information and booking you are in the best hands with the hotel (tel. ‪+43 4240 8172‬).​

Here your winter holiday ends with a smile – and the feeling of true winter romance accompanies you part of the way home. Thumbs up for the Nockberge!

Frauenalpe (1,997 m)

Distance

The Frauenalpe is a popular destination for hikers and families. The ascent from the Murauer Hütte is easy to moderately difficult and leads through flowering Alm meadows. At the summit a wide view over the Mur valley and the Niedere Tauern awaits. The cosy huts invite you to stop in and offer regional specialities.

Cycling at the Muhrenteich – a leisure loop for nature lovers

Distance

Around the Muhrenteich near Murau a relaxed bike tour through the quiet, unspoilt landscape of the Mur valley awaits us. We cycle on mostly surfaced tracks, past green meadows and small ponds that are home to many bird species. The route is almost level and ideal for easy cycling with children, for watching, picnicking and simply switching off. Especially in spring and summer everything glows in rich green and the water mirrors the mountains all around – pure enjoyment of nature for young and old.

Mountain biking on the Grebenzen – trails and panorama in the nature park

The Grebenzen in the Naturpark Zirbitzkogel-Grebenzen is our tip for mountain bikers and adventurers. Varied MTB routes lead here, from gentle Alm-meadow flow to technically demanding enduro trails. With the panorama lift we take our bikes up comfortably, enjoy wonderful views and then roll back into the valley over exciting trails. In between, many sunny Alm huts, photo points and ever-new perspectives on the wide landscape await. The trails are left natural and are thus a real delight for all who seek adventure and originality.