Zwergsee route Millstatt

The Zwergsee route Millstatt leads from the Kalvarienberg car park through the village of Kleindombra. Over an almost flat forest path, the hiker reaches the "Forest Stage on Luschan Height," a viewing platform with views of Lake Millstatt. The circular route continues to the Zwergsee, located in the middle of the forest, where benches invite you to linger. Up to this point, the path is stroller-friendly.

After the walk around Zwergsee, the hike returns the same way to the Kalvarienberg car park, from where it started.

Important prerequisites for a successful mountain route are, in addition to the exact study of guides and maps, optimal equipment. Basic equipment includes:

Proper behavior in the mountains

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

140 Alpine Emergency

144 Rescue Emergency

112 European emergency number (available from all networks. Turn off the mobile phone and after turning it on select number “112” instead of the PIN)

Along Lake Millstatt via the Kleindombra state road (towards Obermillstatt) to the Kalvarienberg car park/cemetery in Kleindombra.

Directly at the starting point of the hike is the bus stop "Millstatt Kalvarienberg"

Nockmobil

As a feeder to public transport, Nockmobil offers a green alternative to the car as an on-demand call taxi and allows us to flexibly get from stop to stop. Let’s use Nockmobil to be taken to and from the starting point of our hike (from stop number NM 608).

For booking a ride with Nockmobil, it is recommended to call about an hour in advance (the day before in the summer months). Our ride can be booked by phone at +43 123 500 444 24, via the app or the ISTmobil website.

Carinthia Train Station Shuttle

Comfortably and directly from the train station to your accommodation with the Carinthia train station shuttle: https://www.bahnhofshuttlekaernten.at/

The starting point of the hike is the car park at Kalvarienberg/cemetery  in Kleindombra in Millstatt am See. Please be sure to use the public car parks. Driving further into the village or parking on private property is not allowed.

 Car park - Kalvarienberg Attention parking meter!!

The parking meter at the Kalvarienberg car park is active again!!

Don't forget:

- the first hour is free of charge (use a parking clock, note the arrival time - clearly visible behind the windshield)

- €1.00 for each started hour

- daily fee €6.00

(payment methods: cash, ATM card, credit card, EasyPark)

- the fee applies daily, including Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, from 08:00 to 20:00

Alternative access options with free parking:

More 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 Carinthian Nockberge is an alpine gem with unique natural treasures, a diverse cultural landscape, and rare animal and plant species. For centuries, people have lived here in harmony with nature. Gently hilly with peaks over 2400 meters and picturesque alpine meadows – the Biosphere Park Carinthian Nockberge is a rare nature idyll amidst the Austrian Alps and covers an area of around 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. Life here is in harmony with nature, respecting and valuing the rare animal and plant world.

Regional products, processed according to old traditions, testify to careful work following handed-down recipes. Trained biosphere park rangers promise unforgettable tours for families, and in several educational programs, this knowledge is passed on to pupils. No matter what time of year a visit is made, the biosphere park always offers a treasure chest full of experiences.

More information about the UNESCO Biosphere Park Carinthian Nockberge is available at: www.biosphaerenparknockberge.at

Forest bathing, the conscious lingering in the forest, uses the healing power of the trees and promotes physical and mental well-being.