Rare plants and 500 million years of geologic history – Carinthia’s Natural Arena is one of Europe’s most fascinating hiking landscapes, with everything you need for a good hike: high mountains, gentle alpine meadows, impressive canyons, broad valleys and fabulous plateaus with breathtaking views over the mountain world of the Carnian and Gailtal Alps.

In the Gailtal Alps, you will find over 1,000 km of well-marked hiking trails – many of them cross-border trails to Italy – from 600 to 2,800 metres above sea level. The 26 thematic hiking trails (with the chance to learn about the history of local mills, herbs and more), as well as the many long-distance trails such as the Karnische Höhenweg high-alpine trail, also promise 100% pure hiking pleasure.
For a more comfortable ascent, take the Millennium-Express cable lift or the Gartnerkofel chair lift, both of which are also open in the summer.

• over 1,000 km of signposted hiking trails from 600 to 2,800 m
• 26 thematic or long-distance hiking trails
• unique: Wulfenia carinthiaca bloom in June / July – this plant is endemic to the Nassfeld area!
• perfectly secured via ferrate & climbing paradise
• Bergwasser aqua trail: 1.5 km family thematic trail with water fountains, trampolines, thematic water stations
• Winkelturm via ferrata: panoramic via ferrata up to Rosskofel summit along the Austrian-Italian border (only for experienced climbers with via ferrata gear).
• large number of mountain inns and alpine dairies offering typical Gailtal culinary fare
• guided hiking tours with trained guides for groups (from easy to challenging)

Nordic walking paradise:

• 17 Nordic walking trails (total 145.4 km) & 9 running trails (63.4 km)
• Nordic Fitness Sports Park Pressegger Lake (3 Nordic walking trails in line with INWA & NWA standards incl. professional guidance and sign system)
• Nordic walking pole rental & guided running and walking tours
• The most beautiful hiking and Nordic walking tours

TIP: STEEP FACE ABSEILING
Steep face abseiling is pure excitement and extreme fun. Abseil from a height of 18 metres at the Oselitzen Dam directly next to the Tröpolach waterfall (approx. 1.5 km from CUBE). Abseiling is all about fun, overcoming your fears, challenging yourself & enjoying the group experience. And with a high standard of safety & our certified guides, abseiling is safe fun for everyone. CUBE Tip: combine your abseiling experience with an open-air party, BBQ and camp fire directly next to the waterfall.