Slow Trail South Shore - Hiking at Lake Millstatt with lake touches

Before we reach the root path by the water, the first views already impress on Seeboden, the plateau and the Millstätter Alpe to the north, the Gmeineck as a gateway to the world of the three-thousanders to the west, and the Nockberge to the east. During the descent along stairs directly to the lake, our everyday life begins to fade away, and the slower pace of life becomes tangible. At the end of the Slow Trail, we arrive at Wallreitereck, where we can decide to continue hiking to Döbriach or return to the parking lot.

Despite the southern flair, sturdy footwear is recommended. The path runs close to the water, so some wet spots are passed. The roots along the trail can be slippery when wet.

Important prerequisites for a successful hiking tour, besides carefully studying the hiking documents, are optimal equipment.

The basic equipment includes:

solid, well-fitting mountain or hiking boots with a grippy sole water- and wind-resistant mountain clothing in layers, hiking poles sunglasses, sun protection mobile phone and hiking map a first aid kit  as well as enough drinks and snacks

Proper behavior in the mountains

Careful route planning using descriptions and maps is indispensable for a successful mountain tour. It is equally important to correctly assess the mountain experience, fitness, sure-footedness, freedom from vertigo, and endurance of all participants.  Never leave marked hiking trails and avoid shortcuts. Inform yourself about the weather conditions before hiking and return to the valley in case of worsening weather. The mountains are for everyone. It is every hiker's duty to contribute to their preservation and cleanliness. Take your waste back down and protect the animal and plant life. Always keep dogs under control and on a short leash. If an attack by a grazing animal is foreseeable, immediately unleash the dog. Austrian farmers contribute importantly to preserving our alpine landscape. Visitors are asked to respectfully adapt to this beautiful landscape. Respect people working here, nature, and animals.

Here are the most important emergency numbers in Austria in case of an accident: 

140 Alpine emergency call

144 Rescue emergency call

112 European emergency number (possible from all networks. Turn off your mobile phone and after turning it on, dial "112" instead of the PIN)

By Nockmobil to stop number NM 322 "Seeboden - South Shore."

Nockmobil

Nockmobil is an on-demand call taxi and the green alternative to the car. It serves as a feeder to public transport and connects a dense network of stops in the region. The starting point for the "Slow Trail South Shore" tour is the South Shore parking lot (stop number NM 322). More information at www.nockmobil.at.

The starting point of the hike is the Slow Trail South Shore parking lot or the Steinerbucht parking lot in Seeboden on Lake Millstatt.

More information about the hiking area of the region is available at:

Region Millstatt Lake - Bad Kleinkirchheim - Nockberge

+43 (0) 4246-37444

info@mbn-tourismus.at, 

More inspiration: www.seeundberg.at/wandern 

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Active in and around the UNESCO Biosphere Park Carinthian Nockberge

Gentle peaks, blooming alpine meadows, and a unique animal and plant world – the UNESCO Biosphere Park Carinthian Nockberge is an alpine natural jewel that makes TIME experienceable anew. Here, centuries-old traditions merge with sustainable living in harmony with nature. Across about 500 square kilometers, the park offers space for decelerating moments and exciting discoveries.

Tip: If you set out with a trained ranger, hidden natural treasures, impressive panoramas, and rare insights into regional culture await you.

Tip: Combine the hike on the Slow Trail South Shore with a boat trip on Lake Millstatt. For this, park at the "Seeboden Steinerbucht" parking lot. Just a few meters away is the boat dock of the Millstatt Lake shipping. After about 35 minutes of travel time, you reach the dock "Großegg Schuster." First, it takes about 30 minutes back via the Millstatt Cycle Path towards Seeboden before the South Shore trail branches off. After about 10 minutes on the South Shore trail, we arrive at Wallreitereck, where the Slow Trail South Shore begins for hikers from Großegg.