Sommerurlaub Geheimtipp Österreich für Familien Picknick mit der Familie auf der Alm in den Nockbergen
Rote Burg auf der Brunnach in Bad Kleinkirchheim
Familie mit Kleinkind und Hund beim Wandern auf der Brunnach in Bad Kleinkirchheim, Kärnten

Enjoy time as a family in the Nockberge mountains

Hiking vacation with children in Bad Kleinkirchheim, Carinthia

Sommerurlaub Geheimtipp Österreich für Familien Picknick mit der Familie auf der Alm in den Nockbergen
Rote Burg auf der Brunnach in Bad Kleinkirchheim
Familie mit Kleinkind und Hund beim Wandern auf der Brunnach in Bad Kleinkirchheim, Kärnten

Hiking vacation with children in Bad Kleinkirchheim, Carinthia

Family hiking vacation in Kirchleitn:
an impressive nature experience

Experience the special features of the fauna and flora of the Carinthian Nockberge mountains up close together.

Sublime, mighty and unique – the UNESCO Biosphere Park Nockberge is an alpine jewel with rare animal and plant species as well as extraordinary natural treasures. People have been living here in harmony with nature for centuries.

On a family hike through the impressive mountain landscape, everyday life can be quickly forgotten. Once you reach the summit, a breathtaking panoramic view over the surrounding Carinthian mountains awaits.

Young and old become summit conquerors together

Hiking with the whole family is easily possible in the hiking region around Bad Kleinkirchheim.

The range of hikes ranges from challenging to easy trails. Rest areas invite you to pause for a moment, take a breath and enjoy the unique nature experience, far away from the noise of the city and the worries of everyday life.

Now you have time for yourself and your family – moments of sunshine for heart and soul, for young and old.

Wanderurlaub mit Kindern in Bad Kleinkirchheim, Kärnten, Papa und Kleinkind auf der Brunnach

Pleasure hiking in the heart of Carinthia

Hut stop with a view and taste

To round off your vacation and your eventful hikes, a fortifying stop at a mountain hut in the Carinthian mountains is a must. Around 30 alpine huts in the region offer local delicacies and true culinary delights.

In addition to the tasty food, be inspired by the rustic atmosphere of the huts, some of which have been farmed for over 400 years. After the break, it’s time to move on – the mountains are waiting to be explored by you, and the peaks are waiting to be climbed by you.

After an active day in nature, you can relax in our cozy apartments in Carinthia and review the impressions you have experienced.

Junge Familie beim Wanderurlaub mit Kindern in Bad Kleinkirchheim, Kärnten

Aussi muas i, auffi muas i

High up with the Bad Kleinkirchheim cable cars

Your mountain adventure begins right outside the door of our comfortable apartments in Kirchleitn.

Take the gondola comfortably to the peaks of Bad Kleinkirchheim – the Biosphärenparkbahn Brunnach and the Kaiserburgbahn take you to over 2,000 meters above sea level in a relaxed manner.

From here you can start your hiking adventure together with the children.

If you don’t want to set off on your own, find out about guided tours from the region or local hiking schools in good time.

Kärnten Card included –
experience more on your hiking vacation in Bad Kleinkirchheim

With the Kärnten Card, which is included in your stay at the Slow Travel Resort Kirchleitn, you can discover over 100 excursion destinations free of charge or at a reduced price.

Particularly practical:
You can ride the Kaiserburgbahn or the Biosphärenparkbahn Brunnach once a day free of charge. Perfect for your unforgettable hiking day with the family.

Kärnten Card included – experience more on your hiking vacation in Bad Kleinkirchheim

With the Kärnten Card, which is included in your stay at the Slow Travel Resort Kirchleitn, you can discover over 100 excursion destinations free of charge or at a reduced price.

Particularly practical:
You can ride the Kaiserburgbahn or the Biosphärenparkbahn Brunnach once a day free of charge. Perfect for your unforgettable hiking day with the family.

Hiking fun for the whole family – all year round

Every season offers new adventures in the Nockberge mountains.

In spring, nature awakens in the Nockberge mountains: alpine meadows bloom and the streams carry crystal-clear meltwater.

The summer attracts with long sunny days and refreshing cooling in the shady forests. In autumn, golden yellow larch forests transform the mountains into a breathtaking sea of colors.

Even during a winter vacation, families looking for a change from skiing on the slopes around St. Oswald and Bad Kleinkirchheim can discover the quiet, snow-covered mountain world together on cleared winter hiking trails or during snowshoe hikes. It’s hard to say when hiking in the Nockberge mountains is most beautiful – every season has its own magic.

Winter vacation with the family while snowshoeing through the snowy winter landscape in the Nockberge Biosphere Park – a shared nature experience during a winter vacation in Carinthia.

Questions & Answers

Hiking with children works wonderfully if the trails are child-friendly, exciting and not too long. In the Nockberge mountains there are many family-friendly routes that are even easily accessible with a stroller – perfect for shared nature experiences with the whole family.

As a beginner with children, hikes of 3 to 6 kilometers are suitable, depending on age and fitness level. An varied trail with rest areas and play opportunities like in the Nockberge mountains around Bad Kleinkirchheim is important.

A hiking vacation with children should include: weatherproof clothing, sun and rain protection, enough water, small snacks, plasters, spare clothes, binoculars and a small backpack for the child. Hiking maps or apps and a picnic for on the way are also practical.

A hiking vacation with children is more than just exercise in the fresh air – it strengthens the family. While discovering nature together in the Nockberge Biosphere Park, children learn mindfulness and learn to consciously perceive the moment. Adults benefit from relaxation, deceleration and real digital detox, far away from everyday stress, appointments and screens.

Yes, the Nockberge mountains are ideal for a vacation with a dog and family. The trails are dog-friendly and easy to walk. Make sure there is enough water, shade and free-roaming animals such as cows on the alpine pastures.

There are many family-friendly hiking regions in Austria. The Nockberge Biosphere Park in Carinthia is particularly suitable. Families can expect gentle climbs, well-marked trails, exciting nature experiences and cozy alpine huts here – perfect for young and old explorers.

One of the most beautiful hiking regions in Austria is the UNESCO Nockberge Biosphere Park in Carinthia. The gentle hills, wide alpine landscapes and well-developed trails make it ideal for hikes with the family – including panoramic views and rustic places to stop for refreshments.

In spring, blooming alpine meadows attract, in summer shady forests refresh, in autumn the golden yellow larches shine, and in winter the snow-covered mountain world enchants. Whether a summer vacation with the family, a autumn getaway with children or winter hiking in Carinthia – every season has its own magic.