MILLSTÄTTER ALPE LANGALMTAL WITH 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.