Feld am See: Brennsee, cycling and hiking trails

Feld am See is located on Lake Brennsee, which is considered pleasantly warm, crystal clear and of drinking-water quality. The village combines a distinctive lakeside experience with a range of options for cyclists, hikers and runners. If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in Feld am See, these differences can help you decide what to focus on during your trip: time by the water, cycling activities or walking tours.

Lake Brennsee: Windsurfing and sailing

Lake Brennsee has a sheltered, easy-to-navigate windsurfing area. Suitable equipment and trained or certified windsurfing instructors are available for different skill levels. Windsurfing can therefore be a focus in its own right, whether you already have experience or are planning your first attempts.

Sailing is another option on the lake. Beginners and experienced recreational sailors can sail here, and lessons are also available from a trained team of sailing instructors. Windsurfing and sailing therefore appeal to different interests on the water. The offerings also differ in that windsurfing equipment and instructors are specified for every skill level, while sailing lessons are described as being provided by a trained team.

Cycling, from practice course to trails

The nock/bike practice course is located right in the village centre and offers four routes with different levels of difficulty. It is also suitable for first attempts. The four options give the course a clear role for practising on a bike; it is distinct from the Nock-Lake-Trails, which lead to Lake Brennsee in Feld am See.

Together with Bad Kleinkirchheim and Lake Millstatt, Feld am See is part of the NOCKBIKE region. Those comparing cycling and hiking options will find different ways to spend their stay here: the practice course offers four levels of difficulty, while the Nock-Lake-Trails are described as routes leading to Lake Brennsee. A dedicated place to take a break is Weingartlrast, located right on the R2B cycle path. It is a rest stop for cyclists, hikers, runners and Nordic walkers.

Hiking, running and Nordic walking

The 2-Lake Loop starts at the village fountain on the church square in Feld am See. Another tour described in detail is the Feldpannalm Loop: it is Route 2 of the nock/art hiking trails and takes approximately three hours and 40 minutes. This approximate duration can be used for planning; check the conditions before setting out. Feld am See also has twelve running and Nordic walking routes at different altitudes.

For an outing with a view, the Rieserhütte is a destination for hikers and mountain bikers. From there, you can look out over the heights, and a hearty snack is also available. This makes the hut a different kind of destination from the routes described by distance or duration: the focus here is on the views and refreshments, whereas an approximate duration is given for the Feldpannalm Loop.

Other places and sights

The Mirnock 73 natural toboggan run is right in Feld am See. The Alpine Wildlife Park has extensive walking paths suitable for strollers. These are two different options for planning: a natural toboggan run in the village and walking paths in the wildlife park. The paths can also be an activity in their own right if you are looking for stroller-friendly routes.

The village’s buildings include the Protestant church and the Catholic Church of St. Joseph. The Protestant church was built in 1787. St. Joseph’s was built in 1960 and is dedicated to Saint Joseph, the patron saint of workers. The dates indicate the difference in age between the two churches; St. Joseph’s also has its traditional dedication. A visit to the village can therefore include a brief look at its architectural history and religious heritage.

The activities described range from windsurfing and sailing to specific routes, rest stops and excursion destinations. Find a hotel to suit your destination and make use of the local options that matter for your plans.

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