Leisure in South Carinthia

Active, Excursions and Surroundings

From a bike ride to a full day out.

Out and active

Cycling and hiking from the doorstep

The Petzen and its trails begin practically at the door: gentle lakeside bike loops, flow trails in the bike park and hikes with far-reaching views.

Cyclist on the Seenschleife by Lake Klopein in South Carinthia

Cycling & e-bike

From the easy lakeside loop to the Flow Country Trail on the Petzen. E-bikes and tour tips are available right here.

Petzen cable car with views over South Carinthia

Hiking & Petzen

Up by cable car and back across alpine pastures, from the family trail to the summit. Our local mountain with its own geopark.

Active holiday ideas

Excursion destinations

Destinations for a full day

Waterfalls, dripstone caves and cultural sights in the region, just a small selection here. You will find all the tips with directions and opening hours on our excursions page.

Wildenstein Waterfall

One of the highest waterfalls in Carinthia, easily reached via a short forest path.

Obir Dripstone Caves

A guided tour through an impressive world of dripstones deep inside the mountain, ideal on hot or rainy days too.

Hemmaberg

An ancient place of pilgrimage with an archaeological trail and wide views over the Jauntal.

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Surroundings

Around the house

The finest neighbours: our village of Bleiburg, the warm Lake Klopein and the whole South Carinthia region, all just a few minutes by car.

Bleiburg / Pliberk

Our bilingual little town with art, a weekly market and cosy inns.

Town of Bleiburg

Lake Klopein

One of the warmest bathing lakes in Europe, just a few minutes away and ideal for a day of swimming.

Lake Klopein tourism

South Carinthia region

Lakes, alpine pastures and good food between the Petzen and the Koschuta, from a slow-trail hike to a traditional wine tavern.

Southern Carinthia tourism

All eleven bathing lakes compared

Overview

Every leisure topic at a glance

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Ponies and a big playground

Ponies to pet, go-karts, a trampoline and plenty of room to run.

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Hiking, cycling and climbing

Every sport in the region on one page, from the family loop to the via ferrata.

Cyclists on the Drau cycle path in Carinthia

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Cycling and e-bikes

A Bett+Bike host with a bike room, tools and routes from the door.

Mountain biker in the MTB Zone bike park on the Petzen

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Petzen and the bike park

Cable car, Flow Country Trail and panorama trails, about 6 km away.

Slow Trail at the Kitzelberg in southern Carinthia

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Places for a whole day out

Waterfalls, dripstone caves and cultural sites, with directions and opening hours.

View across Lake Klopein in southern Carinthia

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Aktiv Card Südkärnten

Cable cars, pools and museums free or reduced, included with us in summer.

Train with a bicycle carriage in Carinthia

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A holiday without a car

By train to Bleiburg, then bikes, buses and walking trails from the door.

Ferienhaus Huber with a view of the Petzen

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An apartment for bikers

Lockable bike room, drying room, sauna and the view of the Petzen.

Questions about your holiday?

We are happy to share personal tips on tours, excursions and the best time for your visit.

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