Going-Within-Yourself-Path Sirnitz

The parking lot at the Albeck municipal office offers a perfect parking opportunity as well as an ideal starting point for the journey. From the municipal office, walk past the wayside shrine about 50 meters to the turning to Platzerweg on the right side. From the turning, go straight ahead to Platzergraben and thus also to the first station. On the right side, there is a small bridge to reach the stations. At the "Waterpower" station, cross the stream again and continue on the forest path until you reach the connection to the next stations. The last station is the Water Portal, which can be reached by a staircase on the right side of the path. The return route runs along the forest path.

Important prerequisites for the success of a mountain route are, in addition to the careful study of guides and maps, optimal equipment.

The basic equipment includes:

solid, well-fitting mountain or hiking boots with a grippy sole

water- and wind-repellent mountain clothing in layers, hiking poles

sunglasses, sun protection

mobile phone and hiking map

a first aid kit 

as well as enough to drink and a snack

Proper behavior in the mountains

Careful route planning based on descriptions and hiking maps is indispensable for the success of a mountain hike.

It is equally important to correctly assess the mountain experience, fitness, surefootedness, freedom from dizziness and resilience of all participants. 

Never leave marked hiking trails and avoid shortcuts.

Inform yourself about the weather conditions before the hike and return to the valley in case of worsening weather.

The mountains are for everyone. Helping to maintain and keep them clean is the duty of every hiker. Take your rubbish down to the valley and protect the animal and plant world.

Always keep dogs under control and on a short leash. If an attack by a grazing animal is to be expected, immediately unleash the dog.

Austrian farmers make an important contribution to preserving our alpine landscape. Visitors are asked to adapt respectfully to this beautiful landscape.

Show respect to the people working here, nature and the animals.

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

140 Alpine Emergency

144 Emergency rescue

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

Feldkirchen - Sirnitz

Ebene Reichenau - Hochrindl - Sirnitz

Althofen - Straßburg - Gurk - Weitensfeld - Sirnitz

By bus 5208 from the bus station in Feldkirchen to the Sirnitz Mitte stop

Parking lot at the Albeck municipal office

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

Region Millstätter See - Bad Kleinkirchheim - Nockberge

+43 (0) 4246-37444

info@mbn-tourismus.at

www.seeundberg.at/wandern

The UNESCO Biosphere Park Nockberge

Imposing, mighty and unique – the UNESCO Biosphere Park Kärntner Nockberge is an alpine jewel with unique natural treasures, a diverse cultural landscape as well as rare animal and plant species. For centuries, people have lived here in harmony with nature. Gently rolling with peaks over 2400 meters and picturesque alpine meadows – the Biosphere Park Kärntner Nockberge is a rare natural idyll in the midst of the Austrian Alps and covers an area of about 500 square kilometers.

In 2012 it was designated a biosphere park by UNESCO. The park is based on the three pillars of sustainability: ecological balance, economic security, and social justice. Here, people live in harmony with nature and respect and cherish the rare animal and plant world.

Regional products, processed according to old traditions, testify to careful work following traditional recipes. Trained biosphere park rangers promise unforgettable tours for families, and in several educational programs, this knowledge is also passed on to pupils. Regardless of the season, the biosphere park always offers a treasure chest of experiences.

Further information about the UNESCO Biosphere Park Kärntner Nockberge is available at: www.biosphärenparknockberge.at

Taking a minute for yourself and enjoying the peace is inevitable.