Discover Feld Am See: Brennsee, Trails and Water Sports

Feld Am See combines Lake Brennsee with varied trails, water sports and distinctive destinations in the village and surrounding mountains. The lake is considered pleasantly warm, crystal-clear and of drinking-water quality. This makes the village a special base for days on holiday when you can choose between activities on the water, enjoying the landscape and cultural discoveries.

Water Sports on Lake Brennsee

At Lake Brennsee, beginners and experienced recreational sailors alike will find suitable opportunities. A trained team of sailing instructors offers lessons. Windsurfing is also available: Lake Brennsee has a wind-reliable, manageable windsurfing area with suitable equipment and trained or certified windsurfing instructors for every skill level. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Feld Am See, you can therefore consciously focus your trip on days by the water and sporting variety.

Cyclists will also find specific points of interest in the village. The nock/bike practice course is located directly in the village centre and offers four routes for different levels of difficulty. It is also suitable for first attempts at cycling. The Nock-Lake-Trails lead to Lake Brennsee in Feld Am See, combining cycling and the lake in a shared tour concept without implying any specific distance or duration.

Hiking, Running and Excursion Destinations

Several different options are available for walks and hikes. The 2-Lakes Loop starts at the church square by the village fountain in Feld Am See. If you would like to plan a longer tour, the Feldpannalm Loop is Route 2 of the nock/art hiking trails; it takes approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes. In addition, Feld Am See offers 12 running and Nordic walking routes at different elevations.

Feldpannalm can be reached by car, bike or on foot via the toll road Rauthstraße. Another option is to take the Kaiserburgbahn cable car there via Bad Kleinkirchheim. The toll road costs €6.00. This choice is useful when planning your day, as it allows you to decide between different ways of getting there. Rieserhütte is an excursion destination for hikers and mountain bikers, offering views of the surrounding heights and a hearty snack.

Shorter or family-friendly stays can also be combined with a visit to the Alpine Wildlife Park. It has extensive walking paths suitable for pushchairs. The Mirnock 73 natural toboggan run is also located directly in the village. Weingartlrast is situated along the R2B cycle path and provides a resting place for cyclists, hikers, runners and Nordic walkers.

Local History and Regional Context

In addition to lake and mountain experiences, Feld Am See has its own cultural points of interest. The Evangelical Church of Feld am See was built in 1787. The Catholic Church of St. Joseph was built in 1960 and dedicated to Saint Joseph, the patron saint of workers. Both buildings represent different historical influences on the village and complement the scenic excursion destinations with a cultural aspect.

Together with Bad Kleinkirchheim and Lake Millstatt, Feld Am See belongs to the NOCKBIKE region. A holiday apartment in Feld Am See can provide you with your own base for planning your trip if you want to combine different interests and use the village as a base.

Discover More Places

For further orientation, you can also take a closer look at Fahrendorf, Köstenberg, Bad Bleiberg, Rosenbach, Laastadt, Kerschdorf, St. Egyden and Landskron.

For the overarching travel overview: Villach.