Discover Falkertsee: Mountain Lake, Trails and Heidi-Alm

Falkertsee combines an impressive mountain lake with hiking trails, the Heidi-Alm and a variety of experiences for different kinds of holiday days. Falkertsee is situated at an altitude of 1,870 m and is up to 13 m deep. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in Falkertsee can easily align their interests with the available trails, excursion destinations and activities: A day by the water can be followed by a hike, while the Heidi-Alm offers further activities and opportunities to enjoy regional cuisine.

Mountain Lake, Hiking Trails and Summit Views

A walk to Schweinbichel begins at the Kärntnerhaus and follows hiking trail no. 1. For a longer tour, stage 16 of the Alpe-Adria-Trail is a good option; it reaches Falkertsee via the Hundsfeldscharte. This means the lake is also integrated into a long-distance hiking route, without requiring you to structure your stay exclusively around a single tour.

A particularly striking option for mountain hikers is the route from Falkertsee to Falkertspitz. It leads either steeply uphill or, via the Hundsfeldscharte, along a gentler route to the 2,308 m-high summit. The return route leads over the Falkertscharte and through the Sonntagstal valley to Falkertsee. These two ascent options can help with planning your day if you prefer either a more direct or a less steep route.

The Murmelsteig begins at the Heidi Alm at Falkertsee and is a moderately difficult via ferrata with rope bridges leading up Falkert. The destination is therefore interesting not only via classic hiking trails, but also for visitors who would like to experience a special type of route. Families travelling with children will find more than 100 figures along a circular trail in the Heidi-Alm children's adventure park. The circular trail provides its own special experience and complements the natural impressions around Falkertsee.

Heidi-Alm: Animals, Activities and Regional Cuisine

Guided fishing is offered at Heidi's fishpond as part of the Heidi-Alm weekly programme. Pony-riding lessons and trail rides can be arranged at Heidi's pony ranch. These activities can be considered separately from the hikes when planning your trip: While the via ferrata and the summit route define active days in the mountains, fishing or a trail ride offer other ways of experiencing the surroundings.

The Heidi-Alm is also one of the important places to visit around Falkertsee for culinary experiences. The Zirbenhütte snack station offers regional specialities and an alpine hut atmosphere. When choosing your accommodation, it may therefore be useful to consider in advance whether you want to focus on hiking, family experiences, alpine activities or a combination of these. Falkertsee is a particularly suitable search location if these specific experiences are to be the focus of your stay.

Falkertsee in Winter

The lake also has a special connection to winter: The Falkertsee cross-country ski trail is 500 metres long and runs across the frozen Falkertsee. Those interested in cross-country skiing can include this short trail as a separate part of their seasonal trip planning. The Nockmobil is one way to reach the Heidi-Alm.

Compare More Destinations

If you would like to compare other places for your trip planning in addition to Falkertsee, you can find additional destinations here: Himmelberg, Ossiach, Hinterkoflach, Gnesau, Poitschach, Sankt Urban, Stiegl, Liebetig.

For the overarching travel overview: Feldkirchen.