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Sommer SimonhöhePhoto: Mittelkärnten
Simonhöhe is a popular winter and summer destination. Be sure to allow enough time to explore this region. St. Urban is a certified Austrian hiking village. Great family-friendly hiking trails await you.
St. Urban is a certified hiking village and bears the Austrian Hiking Seal of Quality. This means the village stands for certified hiking quality—from attractive trails and good signage to infrastructure tailored to the needs of hikers.
Author’s recommendation
Gasthof Jausenstation Stubinger.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Rest stops
Almgasthaus Einkehr SimonhöheGasthaus Jausenstation Stubinger Valentin und Victoria
Safety information
Check the weather and trail conditions before your hike.Plan your route based on your fitness level and experience.
Bring plenty of water and snacks.
Wear sturdy footwear suitable for the terrain.
Wear weather-appropriate clothing and sunscreen.
Stay on marked trails.
Let someone know where you’re going and when you’ll be back.
Tips and suggestions
Certified Hiking Quality: This tour takes you through one of the certified hiking villages in the Central Carinthia region. The Austrian Hiking Seal of Quality stands for high-quality hiking experiences featuring attractive trails, clear signage, and infrastructure tailored to hikers. As a member of “Austria’s Hiking Villages,” Central Carinthia is committed to certified quality and exceptional nature experiences.
https://regio.outdooractive.com/oar-mittelkaernten/de/
www.mittelkaernten.at/wandern/
Roadbook
The trail leads gently uphill along wide forest and alpine paths through open meadows.
After gaining the first few meters in elevation, beautiful panoramic views of the Glantal Valley and the surrounding Nockberge Mountains and Gurktal Alps open up.
The trail then continues through quiet wooded areas toward Buggl.
In the Buggl area, you’ll pass several farms.
After that, the loop leads back to Simonhöhe over gentle ridges.
Almhütte Adamshütte
Gasthaus Jausenstation Stubinger Valentin und Victoria
Public transport
Public transportation is only available via the Go-Mobil.Directions
From Klagenfurt to SimonhöheStart in Klagenfurt and take the S37 Klagenfurt Expressway toward St. Veit/Glan.
Follow the S37 for about 20 km to the St. Veit Nord / Simonhöhe exit.
Then turn onto the L61 (Simonhöhestraße) toward Simonhöhe.
The road winds uphill through the villages of Metschach and Sallach.
After about 15–20 minutes on the mountain road, you’ll reach Simonhöhe.
Travel time: approx. 40–50 minutes; Distance: approximately 35 km
From Sankt Veit an der Glan to Simonhöhe
From the center of St. Veit, take the L61 (Simonhöhestraße) toward Simonhöhe/Feldkirchen.
Follow the road through Metschach and continue uphill.
The route is well-signposted (“Simonhöhe”).
After about 15 km, you’ll reach Simonhöhe.
Travel time: approx. 20–25 minutes Distance: approx. 15 km
In winter, snow chains or winter tires are often necessary, as the road to Simonhöhe can be steep in places.
Parking
Parking is available at Simonhöhe.Please use the available parking spaces. Please park only in marked areas and not along the side of the road.
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Equipment
Sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. Be sure to bring plenty of drinking water and a fully charged cell phone.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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