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The Millstätter Alpe stretches from the Tschiernock all the way to the Rosen- Millstätter Hütte (1.876 m) kofel. Thanks to the ruby-red garnet stones that may be found along its hiking ROSENNOCK Fam. Widmann, T: +43 (0) 664 73633439, trails, it is also referred to as the “Kingdom of the Fiery Stone of Love”, culmi- nating at the point where the “Trail of Love. Sentiero dell’Amore”, the Millstät- www.millstaetterhuette.at, opening times: May until October The Langalmtal takes visitors straight to the Nockberge Biosphere Park via the ter See Höhensteig and the Alpe-Adria-Trail meet: the Granattor. The unique, „Via Paradiso“ and the Alpe-Adria-Trail, presenting them with insights into Alpine Petodnighütte (1.458 m) scenery shaped by mountain farming over the centuries. Many huts and pastures ruby-red garnets may be dug out of the rock at the Granatium in Radenthein, Schwaigerhütte (1.625 m) Langalmtal 6, before it is expertly cut to bring out its sparkle. At the end of your hike on invite hikers to try homemade regional delights. A popular hiking destination in the Wallner Bernhard, T: +43 (0) 660 1470970 T: +43 (0) 699 10322801, www.langalmtal.at, Millstätter Alpe, enjoy some excellent regional cuisine using produce from the Langalmtal is the highest peak in the southern section of the Nockberge Bioshpere opening times: upon request opening times: May until October owners’ farm on one of the panorama terraces outside the many mountain Park – the Rosennock (2,440 metres). The Langalmtal is also home to the largest huts dotted along the way. spruce, larch, and stone pine forest in the Eastern Alps. Alexanderalm (1.786 m) Aichholzerhütte (1.320 m) Tip: Take a seat at the festively set table at the Granattor as part of the “Culi- Fam. Glabischnig, T: +43 (0) 664 6454920 Langalmtal, Fam. Auer, T: +43 (0) 676 3971260, nary Landscapes. Autumn Dining around Lake Millstätter See”. Tip: Experience the wonderful fragrance and soothing effect of the “Gold of the www.alexanderalm.at, opening times: May until October www.langalmtal.at, opening times: Mid-May – mid-October Nockberge” – the roots of the Speik plant with harmonising Valerian oil. Most stunning route: From Alexander Alm to the Granattor gate via the „Trail of Love. Sentiero dell‘Amore“. Lammersdorfer Hütte (1.644 m) Veidlhütte (1.400 m) Fam. Klammer, T: +43 (0) 664 1608123, www.lammersdorferhuette.at Most stunning route: My 1st Nockberge summit Langalmtal 18, Fam. Stinig, T: +43 (0) 699 10976993, Opening times: May until October www.langalmtal.at, opening times: June until October Pichlhütte (1.336 m) Fam. Moser, T: +43 (0) 676 7297000 oder +43 (0) 676 6268590 Hoisbauerhütte (1.650 m) Erlacher-Haus (1.655 m) Winklerhütte (1.652 m) Fam. Oberzaucher, T: +43 (0) 650 3669333, www.pichlhuette.at, opening times: May until October Langalmtal 5, Fam. Erlacher Langalmtal Scharte, Fam. Wilpernig, T: +43 (0) 699 12563123, opening times: Opening times: May until October LAKE MILLSTÄTTER SEE T: +43 (0) 676 4210545, www.erlacherhaus.at June until September and during ski lift operation in winter healing, regenerating, and gathering strength. In this natural setting, we encounter Gasthof Hansbauerhütte (1.680 m) opening times: May until October the four elementary forces of life: earth, crystal-clear spring water, pure and highly GMEINECK Am Tschiernock 52, Fam. Unterlerchner Bio-Bergbauernhof Hasentrattner (1.300 m) - Buschenschank ionised air, and sunlight. The Gmeineck really is the gateway to the world of the three-thousanders, WORLD OF MOUNTAIN Kohlmaierhütte (1.550 m) T: +43 (0) 4762 81823, opening times: May until October Erlacher-Bockhütte (1.960 m) Nockweg 11, 9545 Kaning, T: +43 (0) 660 4814219, www.hasentrattner.at bordering as it does on the Hohe Tauern National Park. With the round-sha- Fam. Kohlmaier, T: +43 (0) 4762 38 38 or T: +43 (0) 676 7297003, Langalmtal, Fam. Erlacher, T: +43 (0) 699 11975944, opening times: Sundays from July - October, year round upon request PASTURES Tip: The healing power of the mountain pastures – a day for the soul: Experience ped hillocks of the Grasberge around Lake Millstätter See in the background, TIP the unique effect of mountain pastures for body, mind, and soul. Embark on a jour- it opens up views of wide glaciers, steep hillsides, green mountain lakes and Opening times: June until October Alpengasthof Sommereggerhütte (1.698 m) www.langalmtal.at, opening times: May until October Slow-food picnic on ney for all the senses, with the elements, chakras, meditations, and your personal majestic waterfalls on the other side. The world of three-thousanders with Am Tschiernock 35, Fam. Erlacher the Trail of Love. Spending time in the stimulating climate of the Alps has a beneficial effect on time-out for slow, mindful enjoyment. 300 peaks also comprises the Großglockner, at almost 3,800 metres Austria’s Gasthaus Kolmwirt T: +43 (0) 664 75021638 or Sentiero dell’Amore. St. Oswalder Bockhütte (1.900 m) body and soul. In this natural setting, you can find your way back to yourself, to Contact & bookings: [email protected] highest mountain. The “Three-Valley View”, a vantage point opening up over Fam. Grutschnig, Hühnersberg 16, T: +43 (0) 4762 3218 T: +43 (0) 43 664 20 65 524, Langalmtal, Fam. Schneeweiß, T: +43 (0) 664 4023231 your own pace, experiencing nature with all your senses at the same time. The three valleys from the Höhensteig at Lake Millstätter See, presents visitors www.sommereggeralm.at www.friesengestuet.at/st.oswalder-bockhuette round-shaped Grasberge mountains around Lake Millstätter See thus become the Please note that the opening times of the mountain huts may vary from season to with unforgettable views. Three wooden telescopes that give the impression perfect destination for re-awakening the soul. In this beautiful mountain setting, season and are subject to weather conditions! All information is subject to change! of being movable direct your gaze to special highlights: Lake Millstätter See Bergfriedhütte (1.750 m) Opening times: May until October opening times: from June in accordance with the operating hours of the Brun- recharging your emotional and mental batteries for the daily routine comes easy, and the historic town of Millstatt, the Mirnock, “peak of strength” and inter- 9852 Trebesing, Fam. Neuschitzer, T: +43 (0) T: +43 660 22 80 833 | nach Biosshpere Park cable car. Closed in case of bad weather. not to forget the many health benefits of outdoor exercise. Forest bathing is beco- section point of two geomantic lines, and the Drau river with its wide valley. www.bergfriedhuette.at, opening times: June until early October ming increasingly popular and harnesses the healing power of the forest as therapy for body and soul. For humankind, the mountains have always been a space for ... Overnight accommodation available Tip: In winter, the Gmeineck is also a great ski touring destination. Berggasthof Karlbauer Fam. Kohlmaier, Hühnersberg 5, T: +43 (0) 664 2414 359 Most stunning route: A sunrise hike up the Gmeineck. MOUNTAIN ENCOUNTERS® WORLD OF MOUNTAIN PASTURES AROUND LAKE MILLSTÄTTER SEE TIME-OUT WITH A VIEW. WELTENBERG GMEINECKGMEINECK Lake Millstätter See is nestled between the world of three-thousanders in the west, DID YOU KNOW... a ridge studded with beech, oak, and alder trees that stretches along its southern 2.592m2.592m MIRNOCK shore, and a back country characterised by gentle, grassy hillocks. Some opt for The Weltenberg Mirnock offers a special kind of mountain encounter. At the sum- leisurely hikes around the lake at an altitude of 600 metres and on the plateau, the • During the Middle Ages, agriculture was faced with the challenge of having to GMEINECK mit of this “gentle giant”, two energy lines meet, making it a particularly energising sun terrace on the northern lakeshore at an altitude of 900 metres, taking breaks feed a rapidly growing urban population. More agricultural land was needed, power spot that supports the recovery and healing process. The Weltenberg Mir- on the benches dotted around the lake and enjoying the breathtaking views, while 2.592m and farmers began to use grazing areas at higher altitudes, while reserving the nock also harbours other attractions, for instance the Kneipp panorama round trail others head for the mountain pastures around the lake at altitudes ranging from flat country outside the cities for crops and hay. The Alpine pastures were used with the “Stana-Moorbad” and the „Via Paradiso“ and the „Sternenbalkon” vantage 1,700 to 2,100 metres. as grazing land for animals during the summer months. point. The farms of the Mirnockbauern are deeply rooted in the mountain and Rosennock TschiernockTschiernock Rosennock dotted across its gentle slopes, amidst lush green meadows. They are synonymous The area around Lake Millstätter See comes with numerous long-distance routes 2.440m 2.088m2.088m MILLSTÄTTERMILLSTÄTTER ALPE ALPE 2.440m with a harmonious interplay of agriculture and nature. and summit trails that open up splendid views: – the Trail of Love. Sentiero • Usage of the Alpine grazing lands was strictly regulated even during the Middle dell´Amore, the Alpe-Adria-Trail, the “Via Paradiso“, Tschiernock, Sportberg Ages. The rules were drawn up by monasteries and landed gentry and deter- KamplnockKamplnock Tip: A picnic basket filled with homemade specialties from the Mirnockbauern Goldeck, and the Weltenberg Mirnock. Trails that gently guide you towards the mined all aspects of land usage, e.g. the maximum number of animals allowed, 2.101m2.101m Tschiernock turns the sunset on the “Sternenbalkon” into an unforgettable experience. Rosennock summit, the huts, the mountain pastures, and to the very heart of the Nockberge the levies to be paid for using the grazing lands, and also the type of hunting Steinerner Steinerner 2.088m MILLSTÄTTERArkerkopfArkerkopf ALPE 2.440m Biosphere Park, a region where gentle, grass-covered hillocks await, their flanks Tisch Tisch that was permitted in the vicinity. Today, a harmonious interplay of agricultural 1.970m1.970m Most stunning route: „Via Paradiso“ | stage 4 covered by the largest larch and stone pine forest in the Eastern Alps. use, protection of the environment and of nature, and recreational use remain Kamplnock just as important. Mutual respect and compliance with a few basic rules are 2.101m Granattor The name refers to the gentle shape of these mounds with altitudes of up to essential cornerstones for sharing this space in a way that suits everyone. Granattor Steinerner Arkerkopf 2.063m 2.063m Tisch 2,000 metres that characterise the landscape around Lake Millstätter See, which 1.970m is reminiscent of the delicious Austrian „Nockerln“, or „gnocchi“ in Italian. This is Salzburg, Salzburg, DeutschlandDeutschlandBurg Burg a region that invites you to take a closer look, and where it pays off to search for • In the late Middle Ages, the spatial separation of crop farming and pasture SommereggSommeregg hidden treasures that may not be apparent at first sight. HeimatmuseumHeimatmuseum Granattor farming was emphasised as a result of globalised trading relations. The cheese TrefflingTreffling ObermillstattObermillstatt 2.063m and dried meat from our pastures were exported to the cities of Northern Italy Bonsai Bonsai Alpengasthof Bergfried Museum MuseumTangernTangern Salzburg, THE GARNET STONE in great quantities. LANGALMTALLANGALMTAL Gschriet 19, Fam. Gösseringer, T: +43 (0) 4246 7317, Deutschland Burg The Millstätter Alpe has been known for its garnet stones since ancient times. Ober- Ober- LammersLammers- - Sommeregg www.bergfried.net, opening times: year round Explorers and travellers used to carry one of these ruby-red stones with them as millstattmillstatt dorf dorf Heimatmuseum Treffling KaningKaning Obermillstatt a good-luck charm that would protect them from harm and strengthen the silken • Working on a mountain pasture is still synonymous with living in harmony and Bonsai MatzelsMatzels- - Museum ties of love. In the 19th century, garnet stones were worn by the most illustrious Tangern Buschenschenke „Stanahof“ (1.000 m) LANGALMTALAlpengasthof Walder (1.300 m) according to the rhythms of nature. Just like centuries ago, the life of an Alpine Lieserhofen dorf dorf royal personages in Europe and also known as “Bohemian garnet”. Innumerable dairy farmer remains characterised by hard work. In the olden days, things Lieserhofen WaldbühneWaldbühne Ober- Lammers- Mooswald 20, Fam. Baumgartner, T: +43 (0) 4245 4713 Amberg 4, Fam. Walder, T: +43 (0) 4245 2718, SeebodenSeeboden millstatt garnet stones are still dotted along the trails that lead up to the Granattor, which were even more basic. As a rule, the huts only had one room for cheese-ma- Sappl Sappl dorf www.stanahof.at, opening times: from Easter until late September www.alpengasthof-walder.at, opening times: year round am M.am S. M. S. Zwergsee Zwergsee Kaning thrones on the ridge of the Millstätter Alpe. The powerful gate whose see-through king, with the shepherds sleeping on a type of raised floor. Storage areas and MillstattMillstatt Matzels- pillars are filled with garnet stones reminds visitors of the treasure harboured barns were added later. The cows spent the night outside and were milked on Lieser- am Seeam See Gingerhütte (1.700 m) dorf Hochalmhütte Heiligenblut, Großglockner, Lienz Lieser- Lieserhofen inside the mountain – the greatest garnet stone deposit in Europe. the pasture. Heiligenblut, Großglockner, Lienz Seeboden Waldbühne brückebrücke MooswaldSappl 16, Fam. Moser, T: +43 (0) 676 3501630, Fam. Kohlweiß, T: +43 (0) 664 4590505, Bad Kleinkirchheim Lendorf E S REÄ TS LM I E S REÄ TS LM I am M. S. Zwergsee Bad Kleinkirchheim Lendorf Stift MillstattStift Millstatt Millstatt opening times: June to September opening times: June to October • Mountain pastures are interesting examples of landscapes shaped by human Dinner forDinner 2 for 2 Lieser- am See activity. Over centuries, hunting, forestry management, pasture farming and Fratres Heiligenblut, Großglockner, Lienz Museum Museum Fratres Kärnten Teurnia Kärnten PesentheinPesenthein brücke tourism have shaped this natural setting. Even during the early days of the Teurnia 719m 719m BadehausBadehaus VIA PARADISO. Drau Drau Lendorf E S REÄ TS LM I Bad Kleinkirchheim usage of Alpine lands, forest was cut down and wetlands were drained to Länge: 12 km Stift Millstatt create more grazing lands, creating a characteristic landscape. Länge: 12 km Dinner for 2 THE MAGIC OF HIKING. Baldramsdorf Südufer DellachDellach Baldramsdorf Südufer Fratres 1. Kärntner1. Hand Kärntner- Hand- WolfsbergWolfsberg Museum Kärnten Pesenthein werksmuseumwerksmuseum Teurnia 719m Granatium 804m 804m Drau Granatium Badehaus CULINARY TIP: • Pastures are of great importance for maintaining biodiversity. They are home Mottenstein Spittal/Drau When the warm light of the south casts its spell over the gentle hilltops, the forest Mottenstein Spittal/Drau RadentheinRadenthein Länge: 12 km and the lake, it immediately becomes obvious why this trail is called „Via Paradiso“. to a great many species, and their agricultural use contributes massively to the SoArt SoArt Kaslab‘n Nockberge Drautal- Drautal- Baldramsdorf Südufer Dellach This 55 km-long hiking trail around Lake Millstätter See consists of four stages and biodiversity found in our mountains. Ortenburg Ortenburg perle perle 1. Kärntner Hand- Wolfsberg SchaukäsereiSchaukäserei show dairy Kaslab‘n HOCHGOSCHHOCHGOSCH werksmuseum Kaslab‘n THE BEST DAYTRIP Granatium Mirnockstraße 19 has a wonderfully soothing, uplifting effect. SPORTBERG 804m NockbergeNockberge SPORTBERG NaturjuwelMottensteinNaturjuwel R2B R2B Spittal/Drau WELTENBERG T: +43 (0) 4246 37500 876m 876m WELTENBERG Radenthein • Today, locally produced culinary highlights are served in the huts. Drop in for Egelsee Egelsee SoArt www.kaslabn.at GOLDECKGOLDECK Drautal-

MIRNOCK Villach Schloss Porcia MIRNOCK Villach refreshments and have a taste of what this region is all about. Don’t hesitate 2.142m2.142m Schloss Porcia Ortenburg perle Schaukäserei „The trail that brings 2.110m DESTINATIONS Kaslab‘n to ask how these premium products are made – your hosts will be happy to SagamundoHOCHGOSCHSagamundo 2.110m – Haus des Nockberge Lug ins Lug ins – Haus des you a little closer tell you more! AmlachAmlach SPORTBERG Bank Bank Erzählens Erzählens Naturjuwel R2B MolzbichlMolzbichl Land Land im See 876m WELTENBERG GOLDECK im See DöbriachDöbriach Egelsee SOMMEREGG CASTLE ARTISTS’ TOWN OF GMÜND to paradise.“ Museum Mirnock Mirnock Museum Schloss Porcia MIRNOCK Villach Carantana 2.142m am M.am S. M. S. From April until October, Central Europe’s largest torture museums opens its ga- Explore one of Austria’s most charming towns! Carantana 2.110m Kneipp Mirnock tes. In August, the castle turns in to a medieval microcosm,Sagamundo with medieval games For 30 years, Gmünd in Carinthia has been all about art and culture, thus providing LugPanorama ins Rundweg – Haus des Multi-stage trail | 4 daily stages Amlach Bank and the lovingly prepared medieval market, where tradesErzählens that you might have its beautifully kept medieval Old Town with a new lease of life. Gmünd is not just one Molzbichl Land im See Longest stage | No. 4, 16 km Sternen- Sternen- thought had died out are givenDöbriach a new lease of life. For more information, visit: of the most popular culture destinations in Austria’s South, but was also awarded MartennockMartennock RothenthurnRothenthurn Museumbalkon balkon Mirnock Hiking season | April - early November 2.039m2.039m Carantana www.sommeregg.at am M. S. the EDEN certificate for sustainable tourism. Galleries, museums, workshops and Length | 55 km R1 R1 studios invite visitors to take a stroll through the streets and renovated buildings. Most difficult stage | No. 4, 741 vertical metres Glanz Glanz There are also lots of excellent choices for sampling local delicacies along the way. Goldeck Goldeck BONSAI MUSEUM Sternen- Panorama StraßePanorama Straße Martennock Rothenthurn balkon 2.039m The Bonsai museum in Seeboden is the largest of its kind in Europe. It comprises Official „Via Paradiso“ information and booking centre incl. trail hotline, mobility R1 some truly unique bonsai trees, some of which are more than 100 years old. Don’t millstART - service such as luggage transportation etc. miss the ZEN gardens,Glanz inspired by classic Japanese designs and spanning an area ... formerly KUNSTradln. For four years, the millstART association has been Goldeck of more than 10,000 m2 , which is used as a garden and exhibition space. Panorama Straße presenting contemporary art in historic buildings and showcasing art in settings The „Via Paradiso“ is your chance to link your wish for something truly special and FerndorfFerndorf www.bonsaimuseum.at such as the abbey and around the lake. Events such as open studios, animations for individual freedom with service, comfort, and safety - whether you choose WINTER TIP: Lake Millstätter See FresachFresach and animated cartoons, performances and talks (conversations about art) complete carefully compiled hiking packages (for hiking without luggage, for instance), or boating fleet the offer. Dates and events will be presented on thewww.millstART.at homepage. Denkraum Denkraum CARANTANA – ERLEBNIS FRÜHMITTELALTER tailor-made hiking holidays that you design yourself with the online travel planner. Free SKIING Fresach Fresach in the ski carousel www.millstaettersee Ferndorf Get up close and personal with the early Christians, admire the craft of the sto- schifffahrt.at The magic of hiking is reflected in every fork in the road, and every hike around around Lake nemasons of the period, learn about death and funeral rites, explore the fear of RUINE ORTENBURG Alpe-Adria-Trail Fresach Lake Millstätter See offers new discoveries. A taste of paradise! Millstätter See Alpe-Adria-Trail revenants and the way people lived, farmed, and reigned. Immerse yourself in the Today, the former seat of the counts of Ortenburger in Baldramsdorf is just a world of the early Middle Ages! Denkraum Nockberge-TrailNockberge-Trail mightyFresach ruin – but all around, traces of the miners remain T: +43 (0) 4782 93093, E-Mail: [email protected] millstaettersee.at/winter www.carantana.at who once went looking for gold with their pickaxes deep in the mountain. Drau Drau www.millstaettersee.com/viaparadiso AUTUMN TIP: Weg der Liebe.Weg der Sentiero Liebe. dell‘ Sentiero Amore dell‘ Amore Their quest also gave the mountain its name: Goldeck. Alpe-Adria-Trail Via ParadisoVia Paradiso www.oberkaernten.info/drautal/baldramsdorf/ruine-ortenburg Culinary landscapes. drautalperle: THE SPORT AND ADVENTURE POOL IN SPITTAL AN DER DRAU Nockberge-Trail Autumn Dining around R2B MillstätterR2B Millstätter See Radweg/R1 See Radweg/R1 Drauradweg Drauradweg The Drautalperle pool has something for everyone: While the little ones can let off Drau Lake Millstätter See. Weg der Liebe. Sentiero dell‘ Amore steam in the children‘s pool and on the water slide, you are free to swim laps in the PORCIA CASTLE Slow Trail Slow(Zwergsee, Trail (Zwergsee, Mirnock, Südufer) Mirnock, Südufer) sports pool or enjoy a sauna session. On an area of 7,000 m2, this complex offers The award-winning Museum for Folk Culture is located on the second floor of millstaettersee.at/tafeln Via Paradiso Biwak unterBiwak den unter Sternen. den Sternen. plenty of opportunities for relaxation, fun, and exercise. Porcia Castle, built in the Renaissance. In the Salamanca Keller, the only public Rifugio sottoRifugio le stelle. sotto le stelle. R2B Millstätter See Radweg/R1 Drauradweg www.drautalperle.at gallery in Upper Carinthia welcomes visitors interested in art. Porcia Castle hosts numerous high-ranking cultural events every year. For the latest information on SehenswertesSehenswertes Ausflugsziel Ausflugsziel Slow Trail (Zwergsee, Mirnock, Südufer) private viewings, concerts and readings, visit: MillstätterMillstätter See Schifffahrt See Schifffahrt Biwak unter den Sternen. ENSEMBLE:PORCIA www.spittal-drau.at/kultur Illustration: Wolfgang Daborer, www.erlebnis-map.at Illustration: Wolfgang Daborer, www.erlebnis-map.at Rifugio sotto le stelle. Throughout the summer, 6 comedies a day are performed at Porcia Castle, from Villach, Italien,Villach, Slowenien Italien, Slowenien Villach Villach classic to contemporary and children’s productions, much to the delight of the Sehenswertes Ausflugsziel audience. For information and tickets, visit: www.ensemble-porcia.at MILLSTATT ABBEY & MUSEUM Millstätter See Schifffahrt Millstatt Abbey (Stift Millstatt) is one of Europe’s most stunning examples of

Illustration: Wolfgang Daborer, www.erlebnis-map.at Romanesque architecture. There is lots to discover in and around the abbey: the HOW TO GET THERE & OTHER PROTESTANT CULTURAL CENTRE FRESACHVillach, Italien, Slowenien cloisters, theVillach Lenten cloth, the abbey museum, the KlostergARTen. Concerts, art and The centre of the village of Fresach is characterised by an intact historic ensemble cultural events take place at the abbey all your round. The Stiftsmuseum Millstatt with the Protestant church, the “Toleranzbethaus” meeting hall and the pastor’s provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Millstatt and documents the USEFUL INFORMATION Mosthütte am Sportberg Goldeck (1.893 m) GOLDECK SPORTS house. The museum of the diocese serves as a space for exhibitions and events cultural heritage that comes from this place. Fam. Innerwinkler organised by the Protestant Diocese of Carinthia/East Tyrol. For more information, www.stiftsmuseum.at MOUTAIN T: +43 (0) 664 2022432 visit: www.evangelischeskulturzentrum.at Opening times: closed in summer, in winter only open during ski lift operation SAGAMUNDO – HAUS DES ERZÄHLENS The name “Goldeck” refers to the gold deposits that were found and mined in FREIZEITPARK FRESACH The Sagamundo House of Legends is located in the idyllic Carinthian hiking village the Goldeck group from the 16th until the 19th century. With its 25 kilometres Looking for action-packed fun? Then head for the Fresach leisure park, where you of Döbriach at Lake Millstätter See. 30 Carinthian legends, stories and myths linked Landgasthof und Jausenstation Marhube (700 m) of pistes, Goldeck sports mountain also offers unique possibilities for skiing, try go-karting, motocross, paint-balling and lots more. More information: to the region are charmingly presented together with their mythical protagonists. snowshoe hiking and ski touring during the winter months. Unterhaus 22, T: +43 (0) 680 4436399 www.gokart.at From the Lindwurm of Klagenfurt to the nymph of Lake Millstätter See and the VW ENCOUNTERS WITH www.marhube.at, October Sat/Sun and when ski lifts are in operation on Beetle of local historian Matthias Maierbrugger, there is plenty to discover. Expect ® Tip: In winter, Goldeck is the perfect ski resort for the ski stars of tomorrow. Up to the northern downhill run surprising effects, films, and listening stations. A free audio guide app is available MOUNTAINS AND LAKES the age of 14, children swish down the slopes of Goldeck mountain free of charge. GRANATIUM in English and German. www.sagamundo.at The garnet stone once used in the crown jewels that adorned the heads of the around Lake Millstätter See Most stunning route: 2-summit round trail via Goldeck and Martennock Wieserhütte im Seetal (1.886 m) European sovereigns were mined at Millstätter Alpe and cut in Bohemia. Today, Fam. Innerwinkler, T: +43 (0) 664 2022432, an exclusive exhibition tells visitors all about this beautiful stone. You can also dig KASLAB´N NOCKBERGE SHOW DAIRY Opening times: Beginning of May until your own stones from the rock and have them cut by the experts on site. The dairy is the perfect destination not just for cheese enthusiasts, but also a great www.granatium.at end of October, 15 December until Easter hub for regional farm produce. A production and storage room made of glass pro- Alpengasthof Krendlmar (1.652 m) vides one-of-a-kind insights into cheese-making. The adjacent shop sells not just Goldeck (Mittelstation), Fam. Sattlegger cheese made on the premises, but also other products from the region. Kapelleralm im Seetal (1.854 m) HEIMATMUSEUM OBERMILLSTATT T: +43 (0) 0664 1778570 www.kaslabn.at Opening times: June until September, December until March T: +43 (0) 664 6465232 Local history museum. Once an inn, later a primary school, the prominently loca- ted building in Obermillstat is today home to a piece of history. At reception in Opening times: May until October Tip: Time for Two. Moments of closeness and discovery. Explore the lake with the anteroom, guests are reminded of the very first days of tourism in the region. Panoramaalm am Sportberg Goldeck (2.100 m) TEURNIA UNSPOILT a rowing boat and a picnic basket from the Greißlerei Millstatt and turn your More than 500 exhibits, pictures and documents tell us more about everyday life St. Peter in Holz: During Roman times, this is where the city of Teurnia was located. Fam. Haider, T: +43 (0) 699 10753947 Gusenhütte im Seetal (1.740 m) time together at the lake into unforgettable moments of discovery. in the olden days. A burial ground was partially excavated around the church. The most precious find Opening times: June until September and during ski lift operation in winter Fam. Krainz, T: +43 (0) 664 9910355 www.millstatt.at/kultur-und-wirtschaft/museen-symposium SOUTHERN SHORE - so far, however, is the mosaic floor – one of the finest and best kept mosaics of the Most stunning route: Slow trail on the southern shore with a trip to Lake Opening times: June until October later Roman Empire. www.landesmuseum.ktn.gv.at Egelsee MORE INFORMATION: Seehütte Goldeck (1.766 m | Speichersee) HOCHGOSCH 1. KÄRNTNER HANDWERKSMUSEUM Millstätter See Tourismus GmbH T: +43 (0) +43 676 7914874 Mähderhütte along the panorama road Laggerhof Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Straße 49 The first Carinthian handicraft museum is located in a former monastery, at the foot THERMAL RÖMERBAD IN BAD KLEINKIRCHHEIM Opening times: May until September, in winter only during ski lift Sara and her team Fam. Kohlmaier, Großegg 2, 9701 Rothenthurn of the once-powerful Ortenburg Castle. More than 40 workshops, for instance, that 9872 Millstatt am See The unspoilt southern shore of Lake Millstätter See belongs to one of the The Thermal Römerbad in Bad Kleinkirchheim is synonymous with outstanding operation Opening times: www.goldeck-panoramastrasse.at/gp/de/goldeckstrasse/ T: +43 (0) 650 4359570, www.laggerhof.at of the blacksmith, wainwright, carpenter, saddler, shoemaker, tailor, merchant, and T: +43 (0) 4766/3700-0 youngest Natura 2000 areas in Carinthia. Part of what makes it so special wellness and one-of-a-king moments of relaxation. Leave the everyday grind far raftsman, provide fascinating insights in the trades of times long gone. [email protected] gastro1 lies below the water surface: The wavy water nymph is an aquatic plant behind, lean back and immerse yourself in a world filled with beauty and sensual “Mobil vor Ort – www.handwerksmuseum.info www.millstaettersee.com Goldeckhütte am Sportberg Goldeck (1.945 m) that grows fully submerged in water. Lake Egelsee is a natural gem that lies Lug ins Land delights, offering stimulation and relaxation in equal measures. NOCKMOBIL” embedded between the southern shore and the Lower Drau valley, at the www.badkleinkirchheim.com/thermal-roemerbad Kirsten Lau, T: +43 (0) 677 64090247 Fam. Lagger, Oberzmöln 1, T: +43 (0) 4767 8190, www.luginsland.at T. +43 (0) 123/50044424 Hochgosch. A bath in the 25-degree moor lake is said to be beneficial for the Opening times: June until September/October Goldeck Bergbahnen GmbH www.nockmobil.at KAISERBURG BOB – CARINTHIA‘S STATE-OF-THE-ART ALPINE ROLLERCOASTER Il lago Millstätter See. www.sportberg-goldeck.com skin and bones. Temperatures permitting, Lake Egelsee turns into a dark ice Das Domi Around the valley station of the Kaiserburgbahn, lots of adventures and discoveries THERME ST. KATHREIN – FAMILY AND HEALTH THERMAL SPA surface in winter, inviting skaters to take a few romantic turns in this snow-co- La perla della Carinzia. await, with something for every taste. Scoot down into the valley on the brand-new Dive into this wellness world that has the largest water surface of all Carinthian @millstaetterseekaernten vered winter landscape. Thomas Lagger, Grossegg 15a, 9701 Rothenthurn Kaiserburg Bob roller coaster, enjoying the thrilling ride as well as the wonderful thermal spas, with a wide range of pools and facilities that guarantee unlimited T: +43 (0) 664/4183293 @millstaettersee views of the Carinthian Nockberge. water fun both in summer and in winter. www.badkleinkirchheim.com/bergbahnen-sommer/aktivitaeten/kaiserburg-bob www.therme-kathrein.at TIME FOR TWO COVE HOPPING A DAY ON A MOUNTAIN PASTURE 8 PLACES Take the rowing boat to explore hidden bays along the untouched southern shore of Lake As early as 8 am, Gottlieb Strobl waits for “his” cove hoppers at the Schillerstrand beach. How much milk does a cow produce? What kind of animals live in the Almbach? LAKE ENCOUNTERS® In fairy tales and legends, in letters and songs, in images and paintings – and of Millstätter See. The boat gently rocks on the waves, and every stroke of the oars takes its Two at a time, they take to the water in wooden boats. During the 1.5-hour tour, the FAMILIES AT LAKE Dairy farmer Elisabeth Obweger is happy to answer all these questions and many course between two people who love each other. It is intrinsically linked to special further towards the centre of the lake. The boatbuilder who created it with his own hands trained boatbuilder tells his group all there is to know about the lake, its fish, and of course more during the “Almerlebnistag” on Lammersdorfer Alm. You will also try the tasty OF HOSPITALITY MOMENTS OF places that make the perfect backdrop for intense emotions and open the heart. made sure that every single one of his creations was perfectly attuned to the “run” of about the cormorants who come to the southern lakeshore to sleep. MILLSTÄTTER SEE cheese produced in the Alpine dairy before heading on a little hike (max. walking Lake Millstätter See. All that counts now is what your senses register. And once you have time 30 minutes), where young explorers search for healing plants, fragrant Alpine Lake Millstätter See is a lake of longing. Deep and clear, it dates back to the Ice Age, KÄRNTEN BADEHAUS reached the shore, you will have a bay just for the two of you. The perfect setting for a DINNER FOR 2 ON LAKE MILLSTÄTTER SEE flowers and all kinds of animals, equipped with a bug-eye viewer. CLOSENESS. Lake Millstätter See and the surrounding area offer plenty of family-friendly when it dug its own basin and gently moulded the mountains around it. It is this Unwind, relax, do yourself and your health a favour: If your job and your family romantic picnic à deux! The moonlight is reflected on the water, the waves gently lap against the boards of your attractions just waiting to be discovered as well as adventure, fun, and indulgence gentleness that attracted human settlements even 4,000 years ago, first on the keep you busy, you are probably longing for just that while on holiday! raft. A butler serves you a 7-course gala dinner on the festively set table and anticipates MY FIRST CATCH Those who search for Romanticism, search for their soul. In art. In nature. In in equal parts. Enjoy having the time to do things together, embark on new sunny northern shore, later also closer to the shadier southern shore, covered in The Badehaus in Millstatt offers lakeside wellness at the highest level and lives your every wish. At sunset, you will head to the most exclusive restaurant on Lake A warm breeze blows from the direction of the Hohe Tauern when the boats gently what is in front of you. And those who find it will use it to spread their wings. adventures, and of course have lots of water-based fun! Adventures come in all forest and untouched to this day. The Romans came here; a thousand years later, up to state-of-the-art sustainability criteria with its Green Spa philosophy. All its THE BENCH IN LAKE MILLSTÄTTER SEE Millstätter See by boat: a timbered island right at the centre of the lake! rock towards the centre of the lake to the rhythm of the waves. Uli and Peter Meet kindred spirits and experience moments that will stay with you forever! Its shapes and sizes, and exciting challenges await in any weather, in and around the the Benedictines founded a monastery in the same place. Farmers and fishermen facilities are located directly on the shore of Lake Millstätter See, offering exclusive About two kilometres west of Döbriach stands the innovatively designed “Bench in the Sichrowsky take visitors out to the fishing grounds of the Hotel Post ... far out on “official” discovery dates back only 200 years – in literature, in music, in painting: lake, in forests and on meadows. Expect the kind of surprise that only nature can made use of the fertile hills, the many hours of sunshine, and the mild waters of lakeside views. Lake” in the shape of a shell that is open towards the lake and the mountains and also the lake, where the floating nets are carefully collected. The many stories featuring Romanticism. The passion for sensuality, imagination, the unconscious, the come up with. makes a comfy seat. From the cycling and hiking trail located above, it is just a few steps to the lake, its depths packed with nutrients and therefore teeming with fish. mysterious and the enchanting. But really, Romanticism has been a part of fishermen, the wonderful smell of the frying “Reinanke” that is then served in the a jetty made from rock, with the waves of the lake gently lapping against it. humankind from the very beginning, ever since history was written. Familienhotel Post... that’s a summer holiday at Lake Millstätter See!

DÖBRIACH/RADENTHEIN BALDRAMSDORF Many years ago, the Mirnock Giant lived on the shores of Lake Millstätter See. Baldramsdorf is located at the foot of Goldeck mountain with an altitude of 2,000 He had fallen in love with a fisherman’s daughter and stole her away to his cave. metres and is the ideal starting point for activities on the sports mountain. Whether Legends and myths surrounding the giant abound in the Sagamundo House of the mountain really derives its name from the gold prospectors who once lived there, Legends. This is also the perfect base for heading straight to the Nockberge or the as the legend has it? Another “golden” story – that of honey – may be discovered on lidos Lake Millstätter See. The “Nockstadt” of Radenthein and the Döbriach Market the bee educational trail on the way to the ruins of Ortenburg Castle. that takes place in the summer months invite visitors to stroll and shop. www.baldramsdorf.gv.at www.doebriach.net

LENDORF MILLSTATT AM SEE Lendorf stretches across parts of the Lurnfeld as well as the southern slopes of Millstatt is said to have been founded by the Slavic Count Domitian. Once he had Hühnersberg. High above the town centre, at the so-called 3-valley vantage point, converted to Christianity, legend has it that he had 1,000 heathen statues thrown beautiful views of Lake Millstätter See, Weltenberg Mirnock, and the Drau valley into the lake. A figure in the lake and the art project “mille statue” refer to this story. await. The peoples of the ancient world also liked it here, as shown by the The town of Millstatt is characterised by the old Habsburg villas, built between treasures of the Roman museum Teurnia. Quite possibly, the “miracle flower” of 1875 and 1910, and the Benedictine Abbey dating from the 11th century, most Lendorf, a botanical singularity, is also a relic of the “ancient” Lendorf that goes famous for its fresco of the Last Judgement, its Romanesque entrance portal, and back thousands of years. www.lendorf.at the pillared cloisters. www.millstatt.at

FERNDORF Located between Lake Millstätter See and the Mirnock, Ferndorf offers lots of SEEBODEN AM M. S. leisure opportunities. And at the region’s “power spots”, you can really feel them, the There are many stories that tell of the nymph of Lake Millstätter See, said to guard geomantic lines that lead from the lake to the mountain. The farmers on Mirnock sunken treasures from times long gone. Even today, some fishermen are adamant mountain have joined forces as the “Mirnockbauern” and are representative of that they have seen her sitting on a stone. A bronze statue of the nymph on a stone a harmonious interplay between agricultural use and the natural environment. at the outflow of the lake reminds visitors of the story. The town is the perfect www.ferndorf.gv.at gateway to Lake Millstätter See and comes with many picturesque parks such as the Rosenpark, the Klingerpark, the Klauber- or Blumenpark, inviting you to enjoy a stroll. www.seeboden.net FRESACH Fresach is the centre of Protestantism in the region. Following a visit to the exhibition building that is dedicated to this topic, the “Krebsenwandermeile” hiking trail invites you to discover this unique natural setting. If you prefer a more action- SPITTAL AN DER DRAU orientated approach, head for the motocross or go-kart track. In the natural moor A rich cultural offering and a southern ambience create an inimitable symbiosis of the Mooswald, you can try Kneipp treatments and wade in the healing mud. in Spittal an der Drau. Porcia Castle, which dates from Renaissance times, was not Hiking trails such as the “Book Trail”, where you can follow the secret routes of just home to the Countess of Salamanca, still said to haunt the castle today, but bible smugglers and Protestants who had to hide their faith from Fresach to Feld is also a cultural venue, where visitors enjoy modern-day interpretations by the am See, invite you to reflect and engage with nature, history, the present and the Ensemble:Porcia as well as private viewings and exhibitions. future. www.fresach.gv.at www.spittal-millstaettersee.at

BIVOUAC UNDER THE STARS. Unobstructed views of the lake and the mountains, surrounded by tranquil nature, RIFUGIO SOTTO LE STELLE. far from the daily routine. And above it all, a canopy of glittering stars, just outside the panorama windows. The perfect setting for engaging with your partner, with the mountains, with the lake. Built from larch and stone pine wood, the archi- “To see the ordinary as extraordinary, the mystery in the mundane”, is how Ger- tect ral design of the bivouacs is inspired by that most archaic of house shapes, man poet Novalis described the Romantic Movement. At Lake Millstätter See, the pitched roof. They have enough room for a bed, a table with chairs and soft exclusive places of refuge invite you to enjoy precious moments for two. Refuges sheepskin, and a washroom. that fulfil our quest for less and for being closer to nature. The seven “Bivouac un- der the Stars. Rifugio sotto le stelle.“ around Lake Millstätter See are such places. www.biwak.millstaettersee.com

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Legende Maßstab 1 : 50.000 1 cm in der Karte entspricht 500 m in der Natur TOURISTISCHE INFRASTRUKTUR und WICHTIGE PUNKTE  Krankenhaus Einkehrmöglichkeit Hütte bewirtscha€et / Tourismusinformation  0 250 500 1.000 2.000 3.000m  Hütte nicht bewirtscha€et CYCLING AND TOPOGRAFIE  Parkplatz Aussichtspunkt Schwimmbad / Frei-/ Seebad 900 Museum / Ausflugsziele  Encounters with Lakes and Mountains® are your chance to engage with nature at Wald, Forst Höhenlinien Badestelle INDULGENCE Lake Millstätter See. Culinary hot spots invite you to enjoy the delightful cuisine of Siedlungsfläche Gemeindegrenze WANDER- und BIKETOUREN Carinthia when you take a break. Enjoy freshly caught “Reinanken” from the lake Wanderwege Biketouren – Lake Millstätter See is the perfect destination for both. From leisurely cycling to directly at the fisherman’s, or tasty organic cheese made with milk from grass- TOPOGRAFISCHE EINZELZEICHEN Alpe Adria Trail Nummerierung der Touren athletic feats, from cycling trails along the lakeshore to tours along the Drauradweg, Millstätter See Höhensteig 19 fed cows right at the farm where it is produced. A full day starts with a relaxed Gipfel / mit Kreuz on mountain trails with panoramic views of the lake or during sprints up the  Wegkreuz / Bildstock breakfast on the lakeside terraces and draws to a close with an evening cocktail in STRASSEN und EISENBAHN Nockalmstraße: How far you want to go is up to you. Long or short distances, steep  trigon. Höhenpunkt / Höhenpunkt Kra€werk / Mühle the lakeside lounges. A10 Autobahn Fußweg inclines or flat stretches, comfortable or bumpy rides: Lake Millstätter See offers  Kirche / Kapelle  Sendemast tours for all preferences and tastes that take you to the most beautiful front-row B320 Bundesstraße  Eisenbahn / Bahnhof Tip: Bike rental & e-bike charging stations You didn’t bring your bike? No  Kloster  Denkmal seats and vantage points. Discover Lake Millstätter See, the jewel of Carinthia, on L738 Landesstraße Sesselli€ / Gondelbahn problem at all. There are lots of rental stations dotted around where you can rent Friedhof a cycling tour around the lake, the Ciclovia Alpe Adria trail, or the Große Kärnten   Schloss a bicycle, mountain bike or e-bike for your tour around Lake Millstätter See.  Gemeindestraße  Sesselli€ / Schleppli€ Seen Schleife tour. Ruine Hauptwirtscha€s- / Wirtscha€sweg