Patergassen: Hiking, Cycling and Excursions

Excursions to suit your interests

You can plan a trip to Patergassen around specific excursion interests. Options include a drive along the Nockalm Road, a valley circuit hike, a trekking tour towards Reichenau and the Heidi-Alm Falkert children’s adventure park. Bad Kleinkirchheim also has two thermal baths, which are quickly accessible from Patergassen. The destinations differ in type and focus: some take you along a route, while others offer a distinct excursion experience. If you are looking for a hotel in Patergassen, you can first consider which of these options you would like to shape your trip the most.

Nockalm Road: route and transport

The Nockalm Road runs between Innerkrems and Ebene Reichenau and can be experienced by car, motorcycle or bus. Your planning therefore depends on both the route and the means of transport. In the wider Reichenau/Patergassen area, Ebene Reichenau is a starting point for excursions along the Nockalm Road. The route and starting point are different reference points: the road runs between the places mentioned, while Ebene Reichenau serves as a starting point for excursions in the wider area. If you are considering travelling by bus, check the timetable for your travel day.

Thermal baths in Bad Kleinkirchheim

For a different kind of excursion, consider the Römerbad and the Kathreintherme. Both thermal baths are located in Bad Kleinkirchheim and are quickly accessible from Patergassen. This adds a visit to a thermal bath to your options, rather than planning your trip exclusively around a drive or tour. The two names give you specific destinations for this part of your planning; their quick accessibility from Patergassen connects them to your destination without assuming a specific travel time.

Children’s adventure park and valley circuit hike

The Heidi-Alm Falkert children’s adventure park is located at an altitude of 1,875 m in Falkert/Patergassen. Its name clearly indicates its focus on children and sets it apart from the routes that focus on the landscape. The Patergassen–Preißlkreuz valley circuit hike is another option for families: it is specifically suitable for families and offers panoramic views across the Gurktal and the Nockberge as far as the southern foothills of the Karawanken. The circuit thus combines a clear indication of suitability with sweeping landscape views. If you are comparing hikes, you can take both aspects into account.

Cycling route and cultural landmark

The Holzstraße | nock/bike 07 trekking tour follows the R2C Turracher cycle path from Patergassen towards Reichenau. It is a cycling option that clearly differs from the valley circuit hike on foot and the drive along the Nockalm Road. The means of transport is a practical point of comparison when choosing between these activities: hiking the valley circuit, cycling the Holzstraße tour, or taking the Nockalm Road by car, motorcycle or bus offer different ways to plan your trip.

The Patergassen Bäckerkreuz adds a cultural landmark to the routes. It is a wayside shrine at an altitude of 1,017 m. This means that, alongside the paths and drives, you also have a named monument and its precise elevation to help you find your way. If you are interested in culture and local landmarks, you can consider the Bäckerkreuz separately when planning your trip.

For an overview of the wider area: Reichenau.