Hiking in Bad Kleinkirchheim Nockberge mountains, panorama & warm thermal water

Careful planning:
Distance, altitude and difficulty should be appropriate for your fitness level. Important: Be sure to plan the last gondola ride to ensure your return.

Keep an eye on the weather:
The weather in the Nockberge mountains can change quickly. An up-to-date weather check (to the Bad Kleinkirchheim webcam) before every hike protects you from unpleasant surprises. Thunderstorms in particular require increased caution.

Light but sensible equipment:
Concentrate on the essentials: sturdy footwear, sufficient water and provisions, protection from the sun, rain and cold as well as a small first aid kit belong in your rucksack. A cell phone with a ZEITpass and orientation aids such as a map or GPS complete the equipment.

Trail conditions and difficulty levels:

• Easy trails: mostly easy to walk on, sometimes narrow, gentle gradients - perfect for families and beginners
• Medium-difficulty trails: often narrower and steeper, with secured passages
• Difficult trails: require surefootedness and a head for heights, some climbing sections

Surefootedness & a head for heights:
Adjust your pace, take sufficient breaks - especially on the descent. This keeps your step safe and relaxed. On challenging trails, surefootedness and a head for heights are important.

Check the current trail conditions:
Wet passages or, especially in spring and early summer, old snow fields can also make the path more difficult. Check the current conditions before setting off.

Enjoyable and safe on the trail:
Hiking as TIME OUT in nature - experience the mountain world around Bad Kleinkirchheim with a deliberate step and an open mind and enjoy your own TIME.

Around Bad Kleinkirchheim there are ten striking peaks that shape the character of the high valley. These include:

• Mallnock (2.226 m)
• Klomnock (2.331 m)
• Großer Rosennock (2.440 m)
• Rosenock
• Plattnock
• Pfannnock
• Steinnock
• Falkertköpfl
• Falkert
• Rodresnock

On clear days, every tour rewards you with breathtaking views as far as the Hohe Tauern, Slovenia and the striking peaks on the border with Italy. The summit tours are varied - from moderate ascents, optionally with cable cars, to challenging mountain hikes.

The Brunnach mountain experience is barrier-free and particularly suitable for guests with limited mobility. The tour can also be undertaken in the company of a ranger. Bookable directly in the adventure store.

The hiking offer in Bad Kleinkirchheim is available all year round: from May to October for classic hiking tours, in winter for snowshoe and winter hikes.

The Kirchheimer Talrunde, the Brunnach mountain experience or the St. Oswald-Bach-Wasserweg offer child-friendly trails, adventure stations and short distances.

The Kärnten Card gives you free or discounted access to the Kaiserburgbahn and Brunnachbahn cable cars.

• In many accommodations in Bad Kleinkirchheim, the Kärnten Card is included with your stay.
• The Kärnten Card can also be purchased in the Kärnten Card Shop for your hiking vacation in Carinthia.

The Brunnach mountain experience offers barrier-free access, wide paths and platforms with a view - ideal for guests with limited mobility.

Yes, the biosphere park ranger team regularly offers guided tours with different thematic focuses. Some start directly in the village, such as the Kaiserburg Alpine pasture hike, the Pfannock summit hike, the exploration tour through Bad Kleinkirchheim or the autumn hike in the Nockberge mountains. The tours can be booked directly in the adventure store!

Many peaks can be hiked moderately - e.g. with the support of the mountain railroad. Those looking for more of a challenge will find it on routes such as a tour to the Rosennock - the highest peak in the Nockberge (2400 m) or on the Mallnock Alpine Tour (nock/art Route 6), which leads to the peaks of Mallnock (2226 m) and Klomnock (2331 m), among others.

Yes, the official hiking map of Bad Kleinkirchheim offers an ideal overview of all tours - from easy valley tours to panoramic summits. The map shows starting points, altitude profiles, refreshment stops and cable car access points.

Download the Bad Kleinkirchheim hiking map as a PDF now!