Discover Forst: Trails to Jochalm and Reisach

Forst can be explored along specific routes: hiking route 30 leads from Reisach via Forst and Dobran (mountain meadow) onward to Jochalm. The route offers views of the Carnic Alps. Other routes also connect the names Forst, Reisach and Oberforst, with different destinations and itineraries. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, these trail destinations can help you decide first what you would like to focus on during your holiday.

Hiking between the forest trail and Jochalm

Hiking route 30 is mostly shaded; the section near Jochalm is an exception. At the same time, the route links the stretch via Forst and Dobran to a clear destination: Jochalm and views of the Carnic Alps. If these views are particularly important to you when planning your trip, you can make them a focal point of your day’s itinerary.

Another hiking route follows a pleasant, shaded forest trail with gentle climbs. Route 30, by contrast, continues via Forst and Dobran to Jochalm, which offers views of the Carnic Alps.

Other routes and their destinations

Hiking route 32 leads from the car park of Alpenferienpark Reisach in Schönboden to Oberforst. Another hiking route runs from Kirchbach to Reisach via Unterforst or Oberforst. Together with the two-kilometre trail in the municipality of Kirchbach connecting Reisach and Forst, these routes provide a way to navigate several named places and trail destinations. They differ mainly in where they start and where they lead.

A separate route is also described for cyclists: the K2 Reisach–Jochalm circuit follows an uphill road through Unterforst and Oberforst to Jochalm. This gives you two different route options to Jochalm: hiking route 30 runs via Forst and Dobran, while the K2 is an uphill road circuit via Unterforst and Oberforst.

Getting here and local insights

At Reisach, you can join or leave the goods road/forest road from Reisach via Forst and Dobran to Jochalm by bus or train. If you are planning to use this connection, check the timetable for your travel date.

Local culinary products also offer a tangible insight: the Gori farm’s range includes salami, dried sausages, bacon, Osso Collo and liver spread in a jar. The selection may change, so if you are interested in a particular product, it is best to ask about it specifically. In the wider area around Forst, all the milk at Reisacher Joch Alm is processed directly into Gailtaler Almkäse. This insight complements the routes and landscape with a connection to local cheese-making.

When looking for a holiday apartment in Forst, you can first consider which of these routes you would like to shape your stay around: a hiking trail with views of Jochalm, a connection towards Reisach or Oberforst, or the K2 circuit. The named destinations and routes offer practical guidance, while the choice of accommodation is yours.

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