South of Austria Lakes and Mountains

During the day make your way to Villach in the Carinthia region of Austria, it is situated on the Drava River surrounded by beautiful mountain landscapes. You must spend time to explore the main square which you will see is full of character. On the main square is the main church with the St Jakobs steeple.  Villach is situated on the border between Austria, Italy and Slovenia.

After breakfast you board a local train for a short ride to Lake Wörthersee. Here your walking tour for today starts on the Brahms-promenade, where initially you will be walking past several grand mansions before ascending to the viewpoint at Hohe Gloriette. Here you shall see some wonderful views of the beautiful lake below. Now you continue along some forest trails until reaching Lake Forstsee, this is an ideal place to relax with a coffee and cake and admire the mountain views. Now you continue to Veldon passing a palace and famous casino!

Today you head out on your loop walk on the south side of the Lake. Climbing to the Teixelkreuz and continue to the observation tower Pyramidenkogel. Here you can climb the tower to the observation deck and have magnificent views on the mountain landscape. After your visit continue down  lake and take a boat ride across it. Now look at across the lake to the fabulous view of the Maria Wörth church stuck out on the picturesque peninsular.

After breakfast you board a train to Spittal through the Drautal valley. Once you arrive in Spittal spend time to explore the grounds of Porcia castle, admire its renaissance architecture. After your visit you continue walking through the Lieser Schlucht gorge until you reach Seeboden situated on Lake Milllstatt. Now you follow a wonderful lakeside train eastwards to the far end the lake and your destination Döbriach.

Today you can explore the many trails around the town, you could either climb up to the Sternenbalkon where you shall see beautiful views across the central Alps and the lake below. If you fancy an easier walk today you can explore the paths and trail around the town with a chance of a swim in the nearby bay of the town  known as the Döbriacher Bucht.

Today you initially follow the walking trail Juwelenweg which leads you to Radenthein situated in the Nock Mountains. Here you have a chance for some cheese tasting in the dairy Kaslab´n. After this visit you continue along some forest paths and via meadow paths to a local wildlife park.  In the afternoon you will reach Feld on Lake Brennsee.

Today you will follow a wonderful lake trail passing the Finsterbach waterfalls. Along the trail there are plenty stunning photo opportunities with various viewpoints and landmarks. There is an opportunity to take the cable car higher and walk via alpine pastures instead towards Villach. The last part of the journey is a short train ride into Villach. Now maybe a nice glass of wine as rewards for your efforts during the weeks hiking tour .

Depart after breakfast.