With its varied landscapes, almost Mediterranean climate and many sporting and leisure opportunities, the Bad Kleinkirchheim region in Austrian Carinthia is a popular holiday destination all year round. It is particularly beautiful in autumn, when the changing foliage, known as “larch gold”, gives the picturesque alpine landscape of the Nockberge a golden glow. Enjoy this breathtaking natural scenery on an autumn holiday in Bad Kleinkirchheim that makes everyday stress fade away in no time.
Autumn is the ideal season for relaxing, eventful days at Nockberge Lodge in the popular climatic health resort of Bad Kleinkirchheim. The mountain air is pleasant without being too warm, making it a real pleasure to explore the region’s beautiful countryside. Nature is especially lovely in autumn, when you can admire the unique larch gold of the Nockberge. The changing leaves make the landscape look as though it has been covered in a magical golden layer: a breathtaking sight. Hiking is a wonderful way to enjoy this natural spectacle. Well into autumn, the Bad Kleinkirchheim mountain lifts take you up to varied hiking routes with stunning panoramas and many different natural impressions. Alongside hiking, plenty of other leisure activities make an autumn holiday complete…
Bad Kleinkirchheim: a hiking paradise
Delight in the unique autumn colours of the Carinthian Nockberge. Countless trails for every taste and ability, from easy to ambitious, wind through a mountain landscape now dressed in fascinating golden colours. Walk independently or with a local biosphere-park ranger, who shares interesting facts about the plants and wildlife along the way, to the region’s most beautiful spots. Rustic mountain huts along the routes offer hearty regional delicacies such as Carinthian Kasnudeln. Refreshing mountain air and far-reaching views over alpine meadows and magnificent mountains complete the joy of autumn hiking in Bad Kleinkirchheim.
Autumn cycling fun
The more than 700 kilometres of cycle paths and mountain-bike trails through Bad Kleinkirchheim’s nock/bike region also offer plenty of autumn holiday fun. Tours by bicycle, e-bike, mountain bike or road bike let you enjoy the wonderful autumn landscape to the full. Particular highlights for cyclists are Europe’s longest Flow Country Trail, measuring around 15 kilometres, and the 34-kilometre Nockalmstraße with its breathtaking views. Both routes can be ridden well into October. Numerous rental stations mean you do not need to bring your own bicycle on an autumn holiday in Bad Kleinkirchheim.
Holiday fun on and beside the water
Autumn often still brings pleasantly warm days that you can spend beside the beautiful Brennsee in Bad Kleinkirchheim, one of Austria’s most lovely lakes. Its warm water makes it perfect for swimming and activities such as stand-up paddling, sailing or windsurfing. If the weather stops cooperating, Bad Kleinkirchheim still has the Thermal Römerbad and the St. Kathrein Family & Health Spa. Both facilities offer varied indoor and outdoor pools and extensive sauna areas for an enjoyable holiday day for young and old.
A high-quality 18-hole golf course and sights such as Landskron Castle and the Pyramidenkogel also await you around Bad Kleinkirchheim. If you wish, an autumn holiday here can also include a lovely day trip to destinations such as Klagenfurt, Salzburg or even Venice.
