MTB Single Trail at lake Weissensee

With the chair lifts direct to the MTB Trail

This summer a special bike adventure awaits you in the heart of the Gailtal valley Alps:

root trails
Switchbacks
steep turns
wooden bridges
and much more

The MTB single track lake Weissensee features about a 3.3 km downhill trail (covering 370 metres of difference in altitude) and a stunning mountain panorama. Challenging and easy trails are the perfect mix for beginners and experienced riders.

The ascent to the start is possible by bike taking Route 5 or by Weissensee cable car - bike transportation according to tariff list!

After the breath-taking downhill ride you can clean wash your bike in one of the appropriate bike washes.

Fares summer 2016, bike transport included:

	Ascent ride	Descent ride	Dayticket	Seasonal ticket
Adults	EUR 15.00	EUR 15.00	EUR 30.00	EUR 210.00
Youth / Seniors	EUR 15.00	EUR 15.00	EUR 30.00	EUR 210.00
Children	EUR 10.00	EUR 10.00	EUR 20.00	EUR 140.00
Only Mountainbike	EUR 6.00	EUR 6.00

Winter prices Summer prices Ski school Ski rental Non-skiers MTB-Trail

„My favourite trail is the "Naggler Alm Runde". If you are lucky you can even see a chamois swimming through the lake in the morning.“

Wolfgang Wernitznig

Mountainbike guide

Upcoming events in the region

Events & Leisure Activities at Lake Weissensee

Lake Weissensee weekly market

craftworks and agricultural products. At the car park behind Weissensee-Haus in Techendorf, 9 am - 12 noon. The wearing of mouth and nose protection is mandatory.

Crayfish meets species protection

Crayfish meets species protection. Start: 11 a.m. / duration about 5 hrs. Price: € 29,-/adult and € 18,-/child (with tasting of lake Weissensee fish specialties) Limited to max. 5 persons! Meeting point: Fischhaus in Neusach 106. Registration: Mag. Martin Müller | phone: +43(0) 676 501 36 74 |

Pleasure tour at Nature Park lake Weissensee

Pleasure Tour in the Nature Park Lake Weissensee. A silent a prudent hike with the wildlife ethologist over the soft, moss-covered forest floor. He will take you on a walk following the traces in Nature Park lake Weissensee. Experience nature very closely and enjoy the famous fish from lake Weissensee on the raft. Starting point: Neusach, reversement, village square Beginning / Duration: 9am – 1pm / 4 hours Price / Service: Adults € 59,- children (up to 14) € 29,- Booking: please always by Wednesday4 pm at Weissensee Information, phone +43(0)4713/22 20

Following the Tracks of Forest Glass

On Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nature park ranger Robert Röbl is available at the archaeological site Tscherniheim (near Hermagorer Bodenalm). At this archaeological excavation of an old glass kiln you learn more about origin and life around the forest glass. The nature park ranger will answer your questions about 255 years of history, a relic from a period of rise and decline of glass production of highest quality. The nature park ranger informs also about flora and fauna of the nature park, the habitats and the measures to protect the landscape. Dates: on Thursdays from July 01 to September 23, 2021 and upon agreement. You may have a rest in one of the regional alpine taverns along the route. The participation is free for holders ofWeissensee guest cards.

Back to the Roots – (Out)living in the Nature Park Weissensee

(Out)living in the Nature Park Weissensee. Meet at 9 am at Weissensee Information, duration 9 am -2.30 p.m. Costs adults € 25,- children (9-14 J.) € 15,-. Registration: by the previous day 4 p.m. at Weissensee Information: +43 (0)4713 2220. At least 4 participants.

Alpine Church Anniversary on mountain pasture Bodenalm near

Alpine Church Anniversary at Hermagorer Bodenalm. Church service: 11.30 a.m. at Tscherniheim church, then music entertainment and alpine culinary delicacies at Hermagorer Bodenalm.

EXPERIENCING NATURE. The emerald eye of the Alps

EXPERIENCING NATURE. THE EMERALD EYE OF THE ALPS AT NATURE PARK WEISSENSEE. Meet at 9.30 a.m. at Weissensee Information. Registration by the previous day 4 p.m. calling +43(0)4713 2220. Costs: adults € 14,- children up to 14 € 8,- with all Weissensee guest cards. There and back by the gently mobile nature park bus possible.

Duo-concert

Duo-concert at the Protestant church with trumpet (Robert Koizar) and recorder (Siegfried J. Koch). Beginning 8.30 p.m. Fee € 18,--, reduction with Weissensee guest cards.

Fossils – Feeling very close to the ancient oceans

The nature park lake Weissensee - a geologic variety amidst the Gailtal valley Alps. With our experienced nature park ranger Robert, you follow the traces of ancient rocks proving the presence of living beings in long gone seas. On your way to Alm hinterm Brunn you'll encounter impressive rock faces with puzzle stones of dinosaur bones and fossilized shells marking the eventful geological history. Details: These moments are possible thanks to our ranger. You'll start with our nature park ranger from Weißensee Information and hike to Alm hinterm Brunn (rest). Enjoy nature's beauty and stunning views to lake Weissensee and the surrounding mountain scenery. (round hike - way back is steep) Time: 10.30 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. Meeting point: Weissensee Information Duration: about 4 hrs, 340 m difference in altitude Equipment: mountain boots, weather-proof clothes and provisions Costs: adults 14,-- €, children € 8,-- (9-14 years) Weissensee guest card and Adventure Pass mobile+. Number of participants: at least 4, max. 15 pers. Registration: by Tuesday 4 p.m. at Weissensee Information phone +43(0)4713/2220.

Concert of the Traditional Band Weissensee

Concert by Traditional Band Weissensee. Beginning 8.30 p.m. in front of Weissensee Haus Techendorf/Süd.

Concert of the Traditional Band Weissensee

Concert by Traditional Band Weissensee. Beginning 8.30 p.m. in front of Weissensee Haus Techendorf/Süd.

Slow Fish at Lake Weissensee

Wild fish fishing and preparation from nose to tail for hobby chefs instructed by Toque chef Hannes Müller Wild fish in the shoals of Lake Weissensee are not so easy to catch. Wild fish fishing is special in every respect: limited, sustainable and of outstanding quality. This also explains the surprise that Toque chef Hannes Müller from the gourmet hotel "Die Forelle" has in store for you at his Slow Fish Workshop. Even if the probability of getting a real Weissensee wild fish like the whitefishes into the net is high, the fish can also come from the near-natural fish farm to the kitchen. There, the chef will show you the most diverse ways of preparing (wild) fish. Skin-fried, slow-cooked, poached or marinated raw – all parts of the fish are always processed in the best possible way without leaving any waste. The hobby chefs can enjoy a finger food sample of all the cooking methods in the kitchen. What is included: Cooking tips and tricks for preparing fish Finger food sample from the cooking workshop Natural juices Start: 01 pm | Duration: 2 hours | Maximum: 10 participations

Adventure Trekking Tour with animals (horses, ponies, dogs)

With nature park ranger Robert Röbl you will take care of the animals and prepare a hike across the nature park. The hike focuses on the farm animal husbandry at lake Weissensee. Who nibbled on the fir cone? During our hike across the landscape we will discover some interesting traces of wild animals. Time: 09 a.m. – noon Meeting point: car park Praditz Duration: about 3 hours Equipment: weather-proof clothes and provisions Costs: adults 14,-- €, children € 8,-- for holders of Weissensee guest cards Number of participants: at least 4 people, max. 15 Registration: by the previous day 4 p.m. at Weissensee Information: +43 (0)4713 2220

Concert

Midsummerfeeling. Live concert by the Carinthian Lake Boys. Camping Müller, start 8 pm.

“Watching the starry sky”

The starry sky has always exercised great fascination on the man. In the nature park Weissensee the landscape is not illuminated by electric light. Hikes in powerful full moon nights and mystic new moon nights with trained nature park rangers will fascinate you. With nature park ranger Robert Röbl you start from the car park in Praditz towards Mühlbichl. The ranger will give you basic information about the correct behaviour in the woods at night-time, the nature park and finally you will enjoy the starry sky and the stunning panoramic views. Meeting point: 8 p.m., car park Praditz Duration: about 3-4 hours Equipment: weather-proof clothes, sturdy shoes, headlamp Costs: adults 14,--€, children € 8,- with all Weissensee guest cards Number of participants: at least 4 people max. 15 tration: by 4 p.m. the previous day at Weissensee Information: +43 (0)4713 2220.

Help the reed – together for a healthy lakeshore

Meeting point: 9.40 a.m. at Konditorei Holzer – nature park bus stop. Registration by the previous day 4 p.m. required, phone +43(0) 4713-2220. Costs: free. Get a Carinthian snack for every support.

Fish watching for kids

Family Fish Watching. Meet at 8.30 am at Weissensee Information. Registration by Tuesday 4 pm calling +43 (0)4713 2220. Costs: adults 14,-- €, children up to 14 € 8,-- with all Weissensee guest cards.

Batnight – night of bats at the nature park Weissensee

Explore the fascinating world of bats together with a bat expert of Arge NATURSCHUTZ and our nature park rangers. Join us in this discovery trip and learn interesting facts about the nature park Weissensee and its very special inhabitants. With torches and bat – detectors, which make the ultrasonic sounds of the bats audible for humans, we go on excursion. Participants get insights into the scientific work with bats too. The batnight intends to call attention to the endangerment of bats and should help us to overcome fears of contacts. Meeting point: Weissensee Information Time: 8 p.m. Duration: 2-3 hours Equipment: sturdy shoes, weatherproof clothes, snack and drinks Costs: € 14 for adults, € 8 for children with all Weissensee guest cards Number of participants: at least 4, max. 15 Registration: by Tuesday 4 p.m. at Weissensee Info, phone +43(0)4713/2220 Does not take place in case of bad weather!

Back to the Roots – (Out)living in the Nature Park Weissensee

(Out)living in the Nature Park Weissensee. Meet at 9 am at Weissensee Information, duration 9 am -2.30 p.m. Costs adults € 25,- children (9-14 J.) € 15,-. Registration: by the previous day 4 p.m. at Weissensee Information: +43 (0)4713 2220. At least 4 participants.

Raft concert of Traditional Band Weissensee.

Raft concert by Traditional Band Weissensee. From Neusach (Seefriede) to Techendorf. Beginning8 a.m.

Duo-concert

Duo-concert at the Protestant church with trumpet (Robert Koizar) and recorder (Helga Jantscher). Beginning 8.30 p.m. Fee € 18,--, reduction with Weissensee guest cards.

EXPERIENCING NATURE. The emerald eye of the Alps

EXPERIENCING NATURE. THE EMERALD EYE OF THE ALPS AT NATURE PARK WEISSENSEE. Meet at 9.30 a.m. at Weissensee Information. Registration by the previous day 4 p.m. calling +43(0)4713 2220. Costs: adults € 14,- children up to 14 € 8,- with all Weissensee guest cards. There and back by the gently mobile nature park bus possible.

Fossils – Feeling very close to the ancient oceans

The nature park lake Weissensee - a geologic variety amidst the Gailtal valley Alps. With our experienced nature park ranger Robert, you follow the traces of ancient rocks proving the presence of living beings in long gone seas. On your way to Alm hinterm Brunn you'll encounter impressive rock faces with puzzle stones of dinosaur bones and fossilized shells marking the eventful geological history. Details: These moments are possible thanks to our ranger. You'll start with our nature park ranger from Weißensee Information and hike to Alm hinterm Brunn (rest). Enjoy nature's beauty and stunning views to lake Weissensee and the surrounding mountain scenery. (round hike - way back is steep) Time: 10.30 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. Meeting point: Weissensee Information Duration: about 4 hrs, 340 m difference in altitude Equipment: mountain boots, weather-proof clothes and provisions Costs: adults 14,-- €, children € 8,-- (9-14 years) Weissensee guest card and Adventure Pass mobile+. Number of participants: at least 4, max. 15 pers. Registration: by Tuesday 4 p.m. at Weissensee Information phone +43(0)4713/2220.

Batnight – night of bats at the nature park Weissensee

Explore the fascinating world of bats together with a bat expert of Arge NATURSCHUTZ and our nature park rangers. Join us in this discovery trip and learn interesting facts about the nature park Weissensee and its very special inhabitants. With torches and bat – detectors, which make the ultrasonic sounds of the bats audible for humans, we go on excursion. Participants get insights into the scientific work with bats too. The batnight intends to call attention to the endangerment of bats and should help us to overcome fears of contacts. Meeting point: Weissensee Information Time: 8 p.m. Duration: 2-3 hours Equipment: sturdy shoes, weatherproof clothes, snack and drinks Costs: € 14 for adults, € 8 for children with all Weissensee guest cards Number of participants: at least 4, max. 15 Registration: by Tuesday 4 p.m. at Weissensee Info, phone +43(0)4713/2220 Does not take place in case of bad weather!

Adventure Trekking Tour with animals (horses, ponies, dogs)

With nature park ranger Robert Röbl you will take care of the animals and prepare a hike across the nature park. The hike focuses on the farm animal husbandry at lake Weissensee. Who nibbled on the fir cone? During our hike across the landscape we will discover some interesting traces of wild animals. Time: 09 a.m. – noon Meeting point: car park Praditz Duration: about 3 hours Equipment: weather-proof clothes and provisions Costs: adults 14,-- €, children € 8,-- for holders of Weissensee guest cards Number of participants: at least 4 people, max. 15 Registration: by the previous day 4 p.m. at Weissensee Information: +43 (0)4713 2220

“Watching the starry sky”

The starry sky has always exercised great fascination on the man. In the nature park Weissensee the landscape is not illuminated by electric light. Hikes in powerful full moon nights and mystic new moon nights with trained nature park rangers will fascinate you. With nature park ranger Robert Röbl you start from the car park in Praditz towards Mühlbichl. The ranger will give you basic information about the correct behaviour in the woods at night-time, the nature park and finally you will enjoy the starry sky and the stunning panoramic views. Meeting point: 8 p.m., car park Praditz Duration: about 3-4 hours Equipment: weather-proof clothes, sturdy shoes, headlamp Costs: adults 14,--€, children € 8,- with all Weissensee guest cards Number of participants: at least 4 people max. 15 tration: by 4 p.m. the previous day at Weissensee Information: +43 (0)4713 2220.

Fish watching for kids

Family Fish Watching. Meet at 8.30 am at Weissensee Information. Registration by Tuesday 4 pm calling +43 (0)4713 2220. Costs: adults 14,-- €, children up to 14 € 8,-- with all Weissensee guest cards.

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Weissensee Info

Hours of operation

Monday to Friday (working days)
8.30 - 12.30 and 13.30 - 18.00 hrs

Saturday

9.00 - 12.30 and 16.00 - 18.00 hrs

Sunday

10.00 - 12.30 and 16.00 - 18.00 hrs
Upcoming Events

You will find an overview of upcoming events on our events page.
Weissensee Gastronomy

Regional and Alpe Adria Cuisine in Carinthia

Culinary delights are very important in the Weissensee Nature Park and there are numerous culinary highlights.
What's the weather like?

Friday

23°

Saturday

22°

Sunday

21°
Weissensee Webcam

Here you can see the cleanest lake of Carinthia and its unique surroundings. To the webcams
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