Relaxed hiking — discover the Slow Trails in Carinthia

The Mirnock is an isolated ridge on the east bank of Lake Millstatt. According to a legend, the mountain once had a round cliff on which a giant lived. He fell in love with the daughter of a fisherman who lived on the Afritzer See. One night the giant kidnapped the daughter, but the fisherman was able… read more

With a length of more than eleven kilometers and a width of almost two kilometers, Lake Millstatt is the second largest lake in Carinthia. To experience the lake in all its dimensions, it is worthwhile to climb a little on the surrounding slopes. Above the lake you will then get an impression of its… read more

The fantastic mountain panorama is reflected in the glittering water, hammocks on the shore invite you to relax and, to top it off, a boat trip: Your excursion to the southern shore of Lake Millstatt is the perfect day at the lake! Your tour starts at the Seeboden Steinerbucht ship station. There is… read more

On the Slow Trail Faaker See you explore the idyllic nature and landscape protection area on the edge of the Drobollacher Moors. You hike at the foot of the Karawanken with the Mittagskogel as the most striking and highest elevation in the Villach region and experience a lake that is wonderfully integrated… read more

The second variant of the Slow Trail Faaker See starts in Drobollach. From here you stroll through the Drobollacher Moor nature reserve and enjoy a wonderful view over the water and the mountains.



From Drobollach you first stroll to the lake shore and then along the edge of the Drobollacher Moors. Shortly… read more

At Afritzer See you can hike leisurely and relaxed - this leaves you enough time to carefully explore this beautiful, natural lake. The Afritzer See Slow Trail leads you through an idyllic and species-rich conservation area that lies between Mirnock and Wöllaner Nock. On your hike you will explore the… read more

Pure natural idyll - this is what awaits you on your hike on the Drauschleife near Villach. It starts at the parking lot of the Wernberg Monastery. Soon you will reach the two idyllic monastery ponds, which are managed by the Villach sports and breeding fishing association. Here you can stop for a moment… read more

The Ossiacher See is the third largest lake in all of Carinthia. The long, narrow lake is framed in the north by the steep slopes of the Gerlitzen Alpe and borders on the mountains of the Ossiacher Tauern in the south. While roads lead along the north and south banks, you can go on hikes in untouched… read more

The second variant of the Slow Trail Slowly Trail leads along the Ossiacher See in a wide loop. Particularly comfortable: You return from your destination with the excursion steamers of the Ossiacher See Schifffahrt.



This tour also starts at Günther Domenig's stone house and first leads you along the… read more

In its enormous extent, you can hardly see the Wörthersee in its entirety from its shore. Fortunately, there are various viewpoints around the lake that offer a much better perspective slightly above the shore. This slow trail takes you from Velden on the west bank of the lake to the Hohes Kreuz viewpoint… read more

Yoga and hiking? That goes together wonderfully, as you will see on this tour. Because in nature, yoga becomes a very special experience. The romantic Teufelsgraben near Velden is exactly the right place. Here you can move undisturbed in the open air and draw your attention inward. In the Teufelsgraben… read more

Holidays like Brahms? On the Slow Trail Brahmsweg you can get to know the history of the former fishing village of Pörtschach, where the composer Johannes Brahms preferred to spend his summer months. Today's tourist center on Lake Wörthersee is the venue for the annual international Brahms competition… read more

Let your mind and soul dangle, swing in hammocks, feel the lightness and feel the Wörthersee - the swing path on one of the most impressive lakes in Austria offers you all of this. This path offers you the best conditions to slow down. Just as it should be for a real slow trail.



On your hike you can not… read more

The Kitzelberg is a wooded ridge on the west bank of the Klopeiner See. At the top of the summit you will find a beautiful viewing platform - so you can enjoy a great view of Lake Klopein despite the tall trees. From St. Kanzian, a leisurely circular hike takes you up to the summit. The slow trail runs… read more

A fjord-like landscape, crystal-clear, turquoise-colored water and romantic bays: on the shore hike on the Weissensee you will hardly be able to see enough. The lake gets its name from its white gravel bank and lake bed. The calcareous rock gives the lake its Caribbean-like water color. The Weissensee… read more

On this hike you will not only enjoy the wonderful shoreline landscape around the Pressegger See, but also see the majestic mountains of the Gailtal and Carnic Alps that frame the lake on your way. You walk on narrow paths through the dense belt of reeds. With a little luck and a lot of rest, you will… read more