Summer activities

✅ Walking:

The area is a true paradise for hikers thanks to its unspoilt surroundings and the absence of large tourist crowds. From relaxing walks through green alpine meadows with the family to challenging mountain hikes with panoramic views; there is something for everyone:

From Berghaus Weissbriach you can walk straight into the forests/mountains; discover the beautiful views and cozy mountain huts in the Gitschtal
walk with a view of the Weissensee
discover the Nassfeld region with the possibility to walk into Italy.
Visit the Nassfeld Aquatrail with children; a 1.5 km long hiking trail along water games near the mountain station of the Millenium Express.
discover gorges with impressive rock formations, waterfalls and lush nature such as the Weissenbachklamm in the Gitschtal, the Garnitzenklamm near Hermagor or the Mauthernklamm near Kötschach-Mauthen
take (part of) long-distance hikes or multi-day tours, e.g. the Alpe Adria Traill or Gailtaler Höhenweg .

✅ Cycling / mountain biking:

Would you like to enjoy a relaxing bike ride with the whole family through the valley or take on the challenge of rugged trails in the mountains on a mountain bike? In Weißbriach you can also rent a mountain bike or bicycle (also E-bike). Our region offers extensive opportunities for cycling and mountain bike enthusiasts. The area has a network of approximately 730 km of cycling/mountain bike routes, varying in length and difficulty.

More information can be found at, for example: Outdooractive , Bike World Weissensee or Bike World Nassfeld

✅ Swimming / water sports

Carinthia is the land of many mountains and lakes and there is also plenty of water sports to enjoy in the area around Weißbriach:

From Berghaus Weissbriach it is less than a 5-minute walk to a heated outdoor pool with a sunny lawn, a 40-metre long slide and a delicious pizzeria .
Pressegger See , enclosed between the mountains near Hermagor, can reach a water temperature of up to 28°C in the summer. Here you can enjoy swimming as well as all kinds of other water sports and there is an adventure park for children.
In addition to several beaches, the Weissensee also offers many water sports such as SUP, canoeing, water skiing, surfing, sailing, diving or fishing.
Canyoning and rafting are also possible

✅ Children

In addition to the above-mentioned possibilities and activities in/around Berghaus Weissbriach, there is much more adventure and fun for children to experience in the area, such as:

In addition to the small playground in the village, discover other playgrounds in the area such as the Kärnten Erlebnispark , “In the Realm of the Lake Witch” adjacent to the public beach of Lake Pressegger See or "Im Reich der Wilden Bande” at the Madritschenlift in Nassfeld
Go climbing, ziplining or archery at the NTC Outdoor Park Nassfeld , Carinthia's largest outdoor adventure park
descend the mountain on Carinthia's longest summer toboggan run
take a Segway tour around the Weissensee

✅ Wellness

Health and wellness resort Weißbriach : Just a 3-minute walk from Berghaus Weissbriach is a small health resort with indoor and outdoor pool, sauna, steam bath and infrared cabin.
KärntenTherme Villach : This luxurious, modern wellness complex combines thermal baths, saunas, spa treatments and a spectacular water park, making it perfect for families, sports enthusiasts and those looking to relax.

✅ Cities and day trips

Hermagor: small town 10 minutes drive with a small but cozy center with shops and restaurants. Here are also some larger supermarkets and on Saturdays the farmers market.
Villach: the second largest city in Carinthia has a pleasant historical centre. In the vicinity of Villach you can also visit the Ossiacher See, the ruins of Schloss Landskron with a bird show or the Dobratsch nature park
Klagenfurt is the capital and largest city of Carinthia and has a charming and compact city center full of historical buildings and cozy squares. It is located directly on the Wörthersee. In the area, also visit the Pyramidenkogel, a 100m high lookout tower with a view over the Wörthersee or Hochosterwitz Castle, a fairytale castle on a high rock
Lienz: the capital of East Tyrol, is a charming town with a Mediterranean flair, surrounded by the imposing Lienz Dolomites; a combination of historic architecture, atmospheric squares and beautiful mountain surroundings.
Over the border: Carinthia borders the Italian and Slovenian borders. Take a day trip to Italy, (e.g. Tarvisio) or Slovenia, (e.g. Kranjska Gora, or Ljubljana)
Alpine Roads: Perfect place to explore the famous Alpine Roads (Alpine roads), which wind through beautiful mountain landscapes. From Weißbriach there are many to discover, for example: Villach Alpenstraße , Malta Hochalmstraße , Großglockner Hochalpenstrasse , Nockalmstraße

✅ Food/drink

You can enjoy culinary delights in the many restaurants. From a top Asian restaurant in Hermagor to a classic Austrian restaurant around the corner
A number of restaurants in the area offer meat from their own farm, the cattle that graze on the beautiful alpine pastures. The trout on the menu comes from the lakes and streams in the area
Michis Badstüberl's pizzeria. How delicious are these famous pizzas from the region within walking distance of Berghaus Weissbriach
the many alpine huts in the area, for example Berggeisthütte , Eggeralm , Naggler Alm , Erlebnishof Tschabitscher

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