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Klopeiner See

Active & adventure breaks for the whole family

Active & adventure breaks for the whole family

Europe’s warmest bathing lakes, impressive lake and mountain landscapes, plenty of cultural and culinary specialities and some really unique adventures await you in the holiday region of Klopeiner See – Südkärnten! Ideal for families and amateur athletes.

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Klopeiner See
Südkärnten
Lavanttal region

Lake Loop tour along Europe’s warming bathing lakes

The south of Carinthia invites you to enjoy unforgettable holiday moments in one of Austria’s sunniest holiday regions. Families and amateur athletes love the leisurely cycle routes around the lakes and along the famous Drau Cycle Path, and the slightly hilly themed trails and day tours are ideal for young bikers to explore. Südkärnten is known as a biker’s paradise with more than 1,250 km of bike and mountain bike trails, including one of Europe’s longest mountain bike flow country trails on the Petzen. A different kind of view, namely one of the remains of the former sea floor, can be enjoyed on a hike through Geopark Karawanken. The interactively designed park with its million-year-old rock is part of the UNESCO network and one of only three transnational Geoparks in Europe.

On this stage the Carinthian Lake Loop leads 28 km through a varied southern Carinthian landscape, circling three out of four lakes. Highlights of the tour are Eberndorf Abbey which dates back 900 years, the Gösselsdorfer See known for its healing properties and Europe’s warmest bathing lake of course, Lake Klopein. It’s worth taking a detour to Turnersee Bird Park if you are travelling with kids. The region’s second bike loop covers 22 km to the Drau river, beginning and ending in Seelach by Lake Klopein. You cycle along the Drau Cycle Path to the impressive bridge across Völkermarkt reservoir, Carinthia's third largest body of water which was created by damming the Drau, always accompanied by a view of the Karawanken.

Carinthian Lake Loop route details

Information on the individual stages and GPS data

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Things to see and do on this stage
of the Carinthian Lake Loop

Sablatnigmoor nature reserve

Those visiting the Klopeiner See – Südkärnten region can experience the diversity of nature at Sablatnigmoor nature reserve

Kitzelberg viewing platform

Fantastic view of Lake Klopein and southern Carinthia

Obir Stalactite Caves

A 200 million year old magical journey into the mountain

S. Eder Walderlebniswelt

20,000 m² natural playground

Above the treetops, underground and everything in between

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Turnersee Bird Park

300 different species of birds, mainly bred at the park

Carinthian Lake Loop: tour along the warmest bathing lakes in Europe

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Highlights of the Klopeiner See – Südkärnten – Lavanttal region

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Active Card Südkärnten

The Active Card Südkärnten is available to holidaymakers who spend the night in the region free of charge. Look forward to a summer holiday filled with happy moments and plenty of savings on activities and adventures, from guided hikes and bike tours to stand-up paddling, snorkeling, archery, golf taster sessions, yoga, Pilates, Zumba, night fishing, e-bike tours and much more.

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Fun and fitness at Lake Klopein

Boasting the warmest bathing lakes, you can experience water like hardly anywhere else in the Klopeiner See – Südkärnten region. From swimming to stand-up paddling, diving, surfing or even a workout on the Fitness Beach right by the lake – it’s a true voyage of discovery!

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Lavanttal culinary expedition

The Lavanttal can rightly be described as THE culinary region of Carinthia. It has been a proud Slow Food Travel Destination since October 2020 and is deeply committed to this title. Delicious specialities from local producers such as asparagus, garlic, wine, vinegar, cider, apple juice, brandies, fish, cheese, oils and much more can be sampled and purchased right at the farm shops. A real culinary expedition!

Culinary variety
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Your individual tour of the Carinthian Lake Loop in the Klopeiner See – Südkärnten – Lavanttal region

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Urlaubsregion Klopeiner See - Südkärnten - Lavanttal
Tourismusregion Klopeiner See -
Südkärnten - Lavanttal GmbH
Schulstrasse 10
9122 St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See
Tel.: +43 4239 2222
info@klopeinersee.at
www.klopeinersee.at