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The most beautiful panoramic roads in Carinthia Scenic routes around Lake Millstatt and the Nockberge Mountains

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The most beautiful panoramic roads in Carinthia lead through the Millstätter See – Bad Kleinkirchheim – Nockberge region. The Nockalmstraße, Goldeck Panoramastraße and several alpine roads around the Millstätter Alpe offer sweeping views of lakes, the Nockberge mountains and alpine landscapes. Many of these roads are also the starting point for hikes to huts and peaks.

The most important panoramic roads around Lake Millstatt and the Nockberge Mountains

Several panoramic roads lead through the Millstätter See – Bad Kleinkirchheim – Nockberge region. The following overview shows the length, tolls and special viewpoints of the most important routes.

Scenic routes around Lake Millstatt and the Nockberge Mountains

Panoramic road
Millstätter Almstraße

Length | Toll | Starting point
4,2 km | 9€ | Tschierweg

Highlights
3-hut tour & alpine meadows, alpine dairy

Panoramic road
Lammersdorfer Almstraße

Length | Toll | Starting point
4 km | 9€ | Grantsch

Highlights
Granattor, Alpine dairy

Panoramic road
Tschiernock Panoramastraße

Length | Toll | Starting point
7,4 km | 9€ | Treffling

Highlights
Panorama over Lake Millstatt

Panoramic road
Goldeck Panoramastraße

Length | Toll | Starting point
14,5 km | 17€ | Zlan

Highlights
Genussalm, view over the Drau Valley (Goldeck)

Panoramic road
Nockalmstraße

Length | Toll | Starting point
35 km | 25€ | Reichenau

Highlights
Swiss stone pine forests & Nockberge mountains

Panoramic road
Langalmtalstraße

Length | Toll | Starting point
5 km | 5€ | Kaning

Highlights
Huts & mountain restaurants

Nockalmstraße
Millstätter Almstraße
Lammersdorfer Almstraße
Tschiernock Panoramastraße
Maustraße ins Langalmtal
Goldeck Panoramastraße

Nockalmstraße

Nockalmstrasse © Heinz Mayer_Biosphärenpark Nockberge

The Nockalm Road is considered the most impressive of Carinthia's panoramic roads. It runs for around 35 kilometres from Ebene Reichenau to Innerkrems through the UNESCO Carinthian Nock Mountains Biosphere Park.

The road winds its way over 52 hairpin bends through Schiestlscharte (2,024 m) and Eisentalhöhe (2,042 m), passing through Swiss stone pine forests and vast alpine pastures. Viewpoints such as Windebensee lake and Silva Magica make the Nockalm Road one of Carinthia's most beautiful destinations.

Ein Mann hilft seinem Kind die herabhängenden Hölzer im Naturbegegnungspark Silva Magica zu entdecken

Length: 35 km
Starting point: Ebene Reichenau
End point: Innerkrems
Toll: Car: €25.00 I Electric car: €20.00 I Motorcycle: €18.50 I Electric motorcycle: €17.50 I Free with the Carinthia Card. (Prices as of 2026)
Altitude: up to 2,042 m
Hairpin bends: 52
Highlights along the Nockalm Road:
Windebensee – one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the Nockberge Mountains
Silva Magica – mystical Swiss stone pine forest adventure trail
Eisentalhöhe – panoramic view of the Nockberge Mountains
Schiestlscharte – highest point on the road

The Nockalm Road is one of the most beautiful Alpine roads in Austria and is the centrepiece of the panoramic roads in the UNESCO Carinthian Nock Mountains Biosphere Park.

Panoramic roads on the Millstätter Alpe

Several alpine and panoramic roads lead from Millstatt and Seeboden to the Millstätter Alpe, offering impressive views of Lake Millstatt.

Eine Gruppe von Wanderern auf dem Weg zum Granattor, mit Granatsteinen entlang des Pfades © Franz Gerdl_MBN Tourismus

Millstätter Almstraße

The Millstätter Almstraße is a 4.2-kilometre toll road that leads from Tschierweg in Millstatt am See to the Millstätter Alpe. It ends at the Schwaigerhütte car park, the starting point for hikes to the Millstätter Hütte and Alexanderhütte with AlmBad, both of which can be reached in around 30 minutes. A circular trail of about 1.5 hours – also easily accessible with prams – connects the three huts. In between are species-rich alpine meadows and the starting point of the "Way of Love. Sentiero dell'amore.", which leads on to the Garnet Gate.

Length: 4.2 km
Starting point: Tschierweg (Millstatt am See)
Altitude: approx. 900 m – 1,600 m
Toll: cars € 9.00 I free with Millstätter See Inclusive Card
Parking: parking spaces at the Schwaigerhütte
Starting point for: Path of Love. Sentiero dell’amore, Sonnwiesenrundweg, hikes on the Millstätter Alpe, AlexanderAlm panorama swing
Summits: Kamplnock, Hochpalfennock
Huts: Schwaigerhütte, Millstätter Hütte, Alexanderhütte

Detailaufnahme eines funkelnden Granatsteins, gefunden am Granattor © Franz Gerdl_MBN Tourismus

Lammersdorfer Almstraße

Within sight, the toll road Lammersdorfer Almstraße leads uphill. It is around 4 kilometres long and connects Grantsch in the municipality of Millstatt am See with the Lammersdorfer Alm. The large car park is located directly below the Lammersdorfer Hütte. The extensive alpine pasture is the ideal starting point for a hike on the Enzian Granatsteig trail to the Granattor, with a stop for refreshments at the Hoisbauerhütte on the way back. For families, there is the Arnika Jufensteig trail to the Jufen or an eventful day on the alpine pasture, where farmer Elisabeth Obweger provides insights into alpine farming and serves delicious alpine cheese, which is produced directly on site.

Length: 4 km
Toll station: Grantsch (Millstatt am See)
Altitude: approx. 1,050 m – 1,640 m
Toll: cars €9.00 I free with Millstätter See Inclusive Card
Parking: large car park at the Lammersdorferhütte
Starting point for: Enzian-Granatsteig, Weg der Liebe (Path of Love), Sentiero dell’amore, hike to the Granattor
Summits: Jufenkreuz, Granattor
Huts: Lammersdorferhütte, Hoisbauerhütte

The Lammersdorf Alpine Road is one of the most popular Alpine roads around Lake Millstatt and is an ideal starting point for hikes on the Millstatt Alps.

Tschirnock Wanderung bei Sonnenuntergang © Gert Perauer_MBN Tourismus

Tschiernock Panoramastraße

The Tschiernock Panoramic Road, a well-maintained, toll road stretching 7.4 kilometres, leads from Treffling in Seeboden to the Millstätter Alpe. Spectacular views of the Carnic Alps and Hohe Tauern accompany the ascent. Parking is available at the Hansbauerhütte and Sommereggerhütte huts. Along the 1-kilometre-long "Jagasteig" trail, hikers can explore the natural surroundings between the two huts at the foot of the Tschiernock. Today, the former ski region attracts not only ambitious hikers, but also families and nature lovers who want to explore the Tschiernockalm nature trail.

Length: 7.4 km
Altitude: 884 m – approx. 1,640 m
Starting point: Treffling (Seeboden am M.S)
Toll: Cars €9.00 I free with Millstätter See Inclusive Card
Parking: Car parks at the Sommereggerhütte and Hansbauerhütte
Starting point for: Jagasteig, hike to the Tschiernock, Hochpalfennock circular tour
Summits: Tschiernock, Hochpalfennock
Huts: Sommereggerhütte, Hansbauerhütte

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To the alpine pasture with the Nockmobil

Many starting points for hikes and excursions along the panoramic roads are easily accessible with the Nockmobil. The flexible mobility network connects over 650 stops on alpine pastures and in the valley in the Millstätter See – Bad Kleinkirchheim – Nockberge region. Upon prior reservation, the Nockmobil takes guests to their tours and picks them up again afterwards.

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Familien hat Erfolgserlebnis bei Gipfelkreuz, da sie zusammen den 1. Gipfel in den Nockbergen bewältigt haben.

Langalmtal Mautstraße

The Valley of Delights, as the Langalm Valley is often called, can be reached via a toll road from Kaning. If you want to stop for a bite to eat in the Langalm Valley, there are six huts to choose from. All of them serve culinary specialities from the region, many of which are produced on site.
The Petodnig Hut, the Veidl Hut, the Aichholzer Hut, the Winkler Hut and the Erlacherhaus can be reached via the alpine road. From the Erlacherhaus, it is worth taking a hike along the family hiking trail "Mein 1. Gipfel" (My 1st Summit) to the Arkerkopf.

Length: 6.2 km
Toll station: Kaning
Toll: Cars €5.00 I (Langalmtal toll road with coin slot – no change given)
Parking: Car parks at Erlacherhaus
Starting point for: Family hike “My first summit, tour to the Großer Rosennock
Summit: Rosennock, Arkerkopf
Huts: Erlacherhaus, Erlacher Bockhütte, Veidlhütte, Petodnighütte, Aichholzerhütte, Winklerhütte

Wandern am Sportberg Goldeck bei Sonnenuntergang © Sam Strauss_Goldeck Bergbahnen

Goldeck Panoramastraße

The Goldeckstraße stretches over 14.5 km from Zlan to the "Seetal" car park at an altitude of 1,895 m. With ten hairpin bends and numerous car parks along the route, it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, Lake Millstatt, the Drau Valley and Villach. The peaks of the Julian and Carnic Alps can also be seen in the distance. The panoramic road to the Goldeck is one of Carinthia's top destinations due to its magnificent views. At the Seetal car park, hiking enthusiasts will find numerous hiking trails that offer the opportunity to explore nature. The Wieserhütte invites you to linger and enjoy Carinthian specialities.

Length: 14.5 km
Toll station: Zlan
Toll: Cars €17.00 I free with Carinthia Card
Parking: Car parks in Seetal / at Wieserhütte
Starting point for: Goldeck tour, Latschur
Summits: Goldeck, Latschur
Huts: Wieserhütte, Panoramahütte Goldeck, Goldalm

The most beautiful viewpoints along the panoramic roads

Pärchen sitzt in der Sonne am Ufer vom Windebensee auf der Nockalmstraße

WindebenseeNockalmstraße

Eine informative Wanderung entlang der barrierefreien Bergpromenade Brunnach in den Nockbergen © Michael Stabentheiner_Kärnten Werbung

Silva MagicaNockalmstraße

GranattorLammersdorfer Almstraße - Walking time approx. 3 hours

Panoramaschaukel am Weg zum Granattor mit Panoramablick auf den Millstätter See

Panoramic swing AlexanderAlmMillstätter Almstraße - Walking time approx. 1.5 hours

Familie mit Kindern bei einer Wanderung in den Nockbergen, die glücklich an einem Gipfelkreuz steht und die Aussicht genießt.

My first summit – family trip to the ArkerkopfLangalmtal

Tschiernock mit Millstätter See PanoramaTschiernock Panoramastraße

Fragen zu den Alm- und Panoramastraßen in den Nockbergen

Several alpine and panoramic roads in the Nockberge Mountains lead directly to popular hiking starting points. These include:

Feldpannalm between Bad Kleinkirchheim and Feld am See – accessible via the toll road Rauthstraße (toll for cars: €6.00)
Plagrast near Arriach (Laastadt) – starting point for tours to the Wöllaner Nock (toll for cars: €7.00)
Wieseralm near Afritz – starting point for the panoramic hike to the Mirnock (toll for cars: €5.00)
Pichlhütte – driveway near Tangern, starting point for hikes on the Tschiernock Alm (toll-free)

These alpine roads also provide easy access to hikes in the Nockberge Mountains and save you a few metres of altitude.

Prices as of 2025.

Yes. Most panoramic roads and alpine roads in the Nockberge Mountains can be used free of charge by mountain bikes. They are therefore well suited for road bike and mountain bike tours with panoramic views.

Most panoramic roads in the Nockberge Mountains are open between May and October. The exact opening times depend on the snow conditions in spring and possible early winter weather in autumn.

The Nockalm Road, the Goldeck Panoramic Road and the alpine roads around the Millstätter Alpe are among the most beautiful panoramic roads in Carinthia. The views of Lake Millstatt, the Nock Mountains and the Swiss stone pine forests along the Nockalm Road are particularly impressive.

The toll for panoramic roads and alpine roads in the Millstätter See – Bad Kleinkirchheim – Nockberge region ranges from around €5 to €25 per vehicle (car), depending on the road.

Examples:

Millstätter Almstraße: €9
Lammersdorfer Almstraße: €9
Langalmtalstraße: €5
Goldeck Panoramastraße: €17
Nockalmstraße: €25

With guest cards such as the Millstätter See Inclusive Card or the Kärnten Card, some roads can be used free of charge.

The most beautiful panoramic roads in Carinthia Scenic routes around Lake Millstatt and the Nockberge Mountains