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Carinthian Lakes 8-day Self-guided Walking Tour Level 1

  • 8days
  • Austria

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8 days panoramic walking tour in the sunny South of Austria

High peaks, countless sunny days a year and lakes wherever you look: the federal state of Carinthia has a lot to offer for an extensive hiking holiday. From Villach across the Alps, around the numerous lakes and back to the starting point after eight days: this is what the hike in the southernmost state has to offer. But not only the idyllic landscape is absolutely worth seeing. You should also experience the Carinthians with their relaxed philosophy of life and their sense of enjoyment. Radiate with the sun, which is reflected in the sparkling lakes!

Highlights:

  • Porcia Renaissance Castle: In the 16th century, the castle was built in the style of an Italian palazzo in Spittal. Today it is one of the most beautiful Renaissance buildings north of the Alps.
  • Star balcony in the hiking village of Döbriach: The circular hike in Döbriach not only offers you countless hiking trails and activities to choose from. One step on the balcony and you will be overwhelmed by the sights that greet you.

Tour character: Level 1

You walk along beautiful, diverse hiking paths and trails, forest roads and forest paths. Surefootedness is required for a few narrow short rocky sections. For the hiking tours with a maximum walking time of 5 hours a good basic fitness level is sufficient. Often you have a choice between an easy and a more challenging option.

Included in the Walking Tour:

  • 7 overnight stays in 4* and lovely 3* hotels and inns
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • 1 Transfer Feld am See - Annenheim
  • 1 “Kärnten Card” (Gerlitzen-ascent, boat rides on Lake Millstatt and Lake Ossiach, entrance fee for wildlife park, Porcia palace as well as reductions for boat trip on Lake Wörthersee, and many more)
  • 1 Cheese tasting "Nockberge"
  • Welcome briefing
  • Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book
  • Service hotline

Not included in the tour:

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Boat ride on Lake Wörthersee, approx. EUR 21 per person, alternatively bus ride approx. EUR 3
  • Fares for public transport, approx. EUR 15 per person

Arrival / Parking / Departure:

  • Klagenfurt airport, by shuttle bus to the train station and from there by train in approx. 40 minutes to Villach.
  • By train to Villach.
  • Parking: hotel car park approx 5-15 EUR per day or free public parking available or partly public covered car park, approx. EUR 45 per week. No reservation required

Notes:

  • Departures Saturdays - special dates on request
  • Extra Nights
    • Villach: From 89 EUR p.p (+55 EUR single person)
  • On this particular tour you have the option to bring your 'four legged friend'. When booking, simply let us know the breed and size of your dog. Possible additional costs are payable locally on site

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  • Day 1

    Arrival in Villach

    Explore the stunning historic centre of Villach, the bridge across the river Drau, the promenade and the Italian flair at the main square

  • Day 2

    Villach - Velden

    A short train ride takes you directly to Lake Wörthersee. During a leisurely loop tour via the peninsula you discover the noble villas along the Brahms-promenade, high up from the viewpoint „Hohe Gloriette“ you enjoy fabulous views onto the turquoise-green lake. Onward through green forests and vast fields all the way to Lake Forstsee. On its shores you get to enjoy a break and marvel at the surrounding mountain world. In the afternoon you walk past the magnificent casino and palace along the lakeside to Velden.

    Approx. 5 hours 15 km +400 m -350 m

  • Day 3

    Circular walk Velden

    Along diverse forest paths you ascend to the Teixelkreuz. Climb up the viewpoint tower Pyramidenkogel, from where you enjoy panoramic views as far as the Slovenian mountain world in good weather conditions. You descend in a spectacular fashion via Europe’s highest enclosed slide. In the afternoon you leisurely cross the lake by boat and from the water you get to marvel at the renowned peninsula and church of Maria Wörth.

    Approx. 4.5 hours 14 km +350 m -350 m

  • Day 4

    Velden - Döbriach

    In the morning by train through the Drautal-valley to Spittal. Stroll through the castle grounds to the famous Renaissance palace ‚Porcia‘. After that you walk through the spectacular gorge ‚Lieser Schlucht‘ and reach Seeboden on Lake Millstätter See. A fantastic lakeside trail leads you directly along the water, accompanied by stupendous views onto the deep-blue lake and the fancy holiday resorts opposite. Delightful boat ride to Döbriach, today’s target.

    Approx. 4 hrs 13 km +150m -100m

  • Day 5

    Circular walk Döbriach

    Today an entire day spent in the hiking village of Döbriach awaits, numerous activities and hiking paths to choose from. Ascend to the ‚Sternenbalkon‘ offering the best view across the entire length of the lake all the way into the Central Alps, you hike along the panorama path to Glanz and climb up the Hohe Wand-rockface. Alternatively you can simply embark on a loop tour in the village via dirt tracks and lakeside paths with wonderful opportunities for a swim in the bay ‚Döbriacher Bucht‘ – there are plenty of possibilities!

    Approx. 4 hours 10 km +550 m -550 m

  • Day 6

    Döbriach - Feld am See

    The Juwelenweg-path leads you to Radenthein situated in the Nock Mountains, where a cheese tasting in the dairy Kaslab'n awaits. After this rewarding break you continue along forest paths and trails across meadows to the wildlife park, where you get to marvel at all kinds of animals. In the afternoon you reach Feld on Lake Brennsee. Here we highly recommend you enjoy a swim in the cool water.

    Approx. 3.5 to 4 hours 10 km +200 m -50 m

  • Day 7

    From Feld am See to Villach

    A long the spectacular lake trail over hedge and ditch to the Finsterbach waterfalls and onward to the viewpoint pavilion at the rock face 'Peterlewand‘. Optionally you can also ascend by cable car to the Gerlitzen and embark on a loop tour on the alpine pastures to some wonderful mountain huts. In the afternoon you get to marvel at Lake Ossiacher See again, this time as part of a boat ride, before you return to your starting point after a short train ride: at the beautiful main square in Villach it is time to relax and with a glass of wine make a toast to your adventurous hiking week.

    Details: approx. 4 hours | 10 km | +350 m -350 m.

  • Day 8

    Departure or extension

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Tours marked with are special prices.

Start End Max. No. Guests Accommodation Price p.p.
Sep 27 2025 Oct 04 2025 12 Single rooms 1,288€
Double rooms 929€
Oct 04 2025 Oct 11 2025 12 Single rooms 1,288€
Double rooms 929€
Apr 25 2026 May 02 2026 12 Single rooms 1,338€
Double rooms 979€
May 02 2026 May 09 2026 12 Single rooms 1,338€
Double rooms 979€
May 09 2026 May 16 2026 12 Single rooms 1,338€
Double rooms 979€
May 16 2026 May 23 2026 12 Single rooms 1,338€
Double rooms 979€
May 23 2026 May 30 2026 12 Single rooms 1,448€
Double rooms 1,089€
May 30 2026 Jun 06 2026 12 Single rooms 1,448€
Double rooms 1,089€
Jun 06 2026 Jun 13 2026 12 Single rooms 1,448€
Double rooms 1,089€
Jun 13 2026 Jun 20 2026 12 Single rooms 1,448€
Double rooms 1,089€
Jun 20 2026 Jun 27 2026 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,189€
Jun 27 2026 Jul 04 2026 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,189€
Jul 04 2026 Jul 11 2026 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,189€
Jul 11 2026 Jul 18 2026 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,189€
Jul 18 2026 Jul 25 2026 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,189€
Jul 25 2026 Aug 01 2026 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,189€
Aug 01 2026 Aug 08 2026 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,189€
Aug 08 2026 Aug 15 2026 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,189€
Aug 15 2026 Aug 22 2026 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,189€
Aug 22 2026 Aug 29 2026 12 Single rooms 1,548€
Double rooms 1,189€
Aug 29 2026 Sep 05 2026 12 Single rooms 1,448€
Double rooms 1,089€
Sep 05 2026 Sep 12 2026 12 Single rooms 1,448€
Double rooms 1,089€
Sep 12 2026 Sep 19 2026 12 Single rooms 1,448€
Double rooms 1,089€
Sep 19 2026 Sep 26 2026 12 Single rooms 1,338€
Double rooms 979€
Sep 26 2026 Oct 03 2026 12 Single rooms 1,338€
Double rooms 979€
Oct 03 2026 Oct 10 2026 12 Single rooms 1,338€
Double rooms 979€

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