Sonnenalpe Nassfeld: Trails, Nature and Mountain Adventures

If you’re looking for a hotel in Sonnenalpe Nassfeld, it’s worth first sorting out the excursions you have planned. The adventure trail towards the Italian border, trails with specific landscape features, and individual activities at Gartnerkofel each offer a different focus. Consider whether a particular route, a nature theme, or a leisure activity will shape your trip. This way, you can look for accommodation that matches the interests that matter during your stay.

Trails, destinations and getting your bearings

The “Im Reich der Wilden Bande” adventure trail runs from the valley station of the Madritschenbahn on Sonnenalpe Nassfeld towards the Italian border. Its exact route may change seasonally. If you’re planning to visit this trail, check the current route before you go.

The “Berg Wasser” Aqua Trail is a 1.5-kilometre adventure trail on the Madritsche. On the hike from Sonnenalpe Nassfeld to the Italian Winkelalm, the route passes Lake Nassfeld and runs through mountain forests. The two descriptions offer different ways to get your bearings: the Aqua Trail has a stated length, while the hike is defined by its lake, forests and destination. When choosing between the trails, you can use either a specific distance or the named landscape features as a guide. Check the current conditions for the Aqua Trail before setting off.

The Naßfeld Geotrail is Geotope 71 in the Carnic Alps Geopark. As access to the trail may change, check current maps before setting off.

Nature and seasonal blooms

Wulfenia carinthiaca grows only at Nassfeld. If you want to make this plant the focus of your nature experience, take seasonal conditions into account: flowering locations vary by season and are sensitive to conditions. You therefore can’t count on seeing it on every travel date. This nature theme differs from a route with clearly named waypoints; here, timing is especially important when planning your trip.

Activities at Gartnerkofel and on the Madritsche

The “Almrausch” mountain playground at Gartnerkofel is an adventure area for children with eight stations and a variety of challenging tasks. The Däumling via ferrata is also located in the Gartnerkofel massif at Sonnenalpe Nassfeld. These offer different activity options: an adventure area for children with multiple stations and a named via ferrata.

The Nassfeld Outdoor Park offers climbing, a Flying Fox zip line and 3D archery. It operates depending on the weather. If you’re planning these activities, keep this condition in mind when choosing your dates.

The Madritschenbahn provides access to the “Im Reich der Wilden Bande” family adventure trail and also serves as a lift to the new single trails. The single trails’ availability may vary by season. In summer, the Pendolino summer toboggan run is located at the mountain station of the Madritschenbahn; it, too, operates seasonally. The adventure trail, single trails and summer toboggan run are different reasons to include the Madritsche in your excursion plans.

Lifts and trip planning

The Millennium Express runs from Tröpolach to a mountain station located very close to the mountain station of the Madritschenbahn. The Millennium Express operates seasonally. If your plans depend on this connection, check the current timetable before setting off. This will help you take the journey from Tröpolach into account when choosing your travel dates.

Discover more destinations: Maria Luggau, Sankt Stefan An Der Gail, Vorderberg, Tröpolach, Kötschach-Mauthen, Podlanig Im Lesachtal, Sittmoos, Görtschach.

Go to the overarching travel overview: Hermagor.