Alpen-Adria-Trail – hiking between mountains and sea
The Alps & the Adriatic.
Alpen Adria Trail – an experience through three countries.
Magical places & special stages.
IImagine: 750 kilometres of fascinating route that starts from Austria's highest peak, the Grossglockner, and leads all the way to the Adriatic coast. This is the Alpen-Adria-Trail – a unique long-distance hiking trail that runs through 43 stages and three countries – Austria, Slovenia and Italy. The special interplay of nature and contrasts makes this tour unforgettable: glaciers, dramatic rock formations, sun-drenched vineyards and, finally, the world of the Mediterranean coast.
A vacation that unites alpine charm & seaside bliss.
Magical places & special stages.
Every section of the Alpen-Adria-Trail Wandern has something to discover. The so-called "magical places" – alpine meadows with breathtaking panoramas, quiet forest lakes or traditional mountain villages – radiate a special energy.
Discover the diversity of Carinthia.
Relax at the Hotel OTP Birkenhof.
Hikers often consider the Carinthian section to be the most beautiful – and they have a good reason for that. This is exactly where the Birkenhof Hotel in Bad Kleinkirchheim is located, which is the ideal starting point for touring the various stages. During the day, varied hikes in the heart of the Nockberge, and in the evening, wellness, gastronomy and relaxation – what else could you wish for?
The 5 most beautiful stages in Carinthia.
Whether you want to cover the entire route or just one section at a time, hiking the Alpen-Adria Trail offers a lasting experience. The road from the Grossglockner to the Adriatic coast is a real journey between landscapes, cultures and lifestyles. And Hotel OTP Birkenhof is the ideal base for this adventure – family-oriented, affectionate in the heart of sunny Carinthia.
- Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe – Heiligenblut: starting at the foot of the Grossglockner with a grandiose Alpine panorama
- Mallnitz – Ankogel Region: high mountain world and deep valleys in the Hohe Tauern National Park
- Seeboden – Lake Millstätter: view of Carinthia's second largest lake and Mediterranean atmosphere
- Döbriach – Bad Kleinkirchheim: hike into the heart of the Nockberge with thermal and cultural experiences
- Bad Kleinkirchheim – Falkertsee: an easy hike through the gentle peaks of the Nockberge
