Hiking in the Nockberge Mountains

The Nockberge Biosphere Reserve was created in 2012 following the concept of UNESCO from the Nockberge National Park and today, together with the Lungau Biosphere Reserve, includes 184 km². Here, between the mountain and lake, countless animals and plants have found their valuable, protected habitat, whereby the Nockberge Mountains protect a unique diversity.  Marmots, various species of bird, butterflies or Alpine Salamander hand out here between the Swiss stone pine and the “Speik”, a wonderfully fragrant alpine herb, which only grows here. The Biosphere Reserve shows how nature and people can live in harmony with each other, in a beautiful way. A valuable natural and cultural landscape, that you can discover on your hikes and cycling tours .

Countless hiking trails in different difficulty levels wind their way gently through the Nockberge Biosphere Reserve and invite you to discover an impressive and diverse nature. Behind every corner, something new awaits: Mountain goats, deer, marmots and even a wood grouse can be spotted by watchful eyes. At several places, there are information boards and nature trails, so you can learn even more about the exciting and species-rich animal and plant world at the Lake Millstatt. Continue on to glistening lakes, through cool forests and up to traditional alpine inns, where some  cosy refreshments invite you to take a well-earned rest.

The Familiengut Burgstaller is located in a beautiful, peaceful, yet central location in the middle of the hiking network on the Lake Millstätter See. Here, you can enjoy the diversity of nature, not only in our 30,000 m² estate area, but also in the Nockberge Mountains and by the lake, which are right on our doorstep. We are delighted to help with your hike choice, as we personally love being on the go in the mountains and will certainly have many an insider tip for you. Once a week, Adi Burgstaller will even take you personally into the mountains!

At the Familiengut Burgstaller in Döbriach, we provide you and your family with several benefits for your hiking holiday in Carinthia - starting with the peaceful and central location in the middle of the Hiking Network at the Lake Millstätter See. Once a week, you can take part in the free, guided hikes with trained mountain and hiking guides. In addition to this, we rent out free hiking rucksacks and walking poles as well as hiking maps. At the Gut, a hiking library and a drying room for hiking boots await you.