Steinerberg: Forest Path, Views and Flow Trail

Steinerberg is one of the mid-height mountains that shape the landscape of Sankt Kanzian am Klopeiner See. At Kitzelberg, this connection to the landscape becomes tangible for visitors: the Kitzelberg Slow Trail leads through the forest to the 686 m-high mountain. A modern viewing platform opens up views of the lakes and valley landscape. The Slow Trail and Family Flow Trail add hiking and off-road cycling as different ideas for a day out. This lets you plan your stay around whether you would rather enjoy the views on foot or include a cycling activity.

On Foot to Kitzelberg

The Kitzelberg Slow Trail starts at the Steinerberg 16-6 car park in 9122 Steinerberg and leads through the forest to the 686 m-high Kitzelberg. From the modern viewing platform, you can see across Lake Klopein, Lake Turner and the entire Jauntal valley. The Slow Trail to Kitzelberg is considered an outing for the whole family. For planning your day, both the starting point and destination are clearly defined: the trail begins at the car park, and the destination is Kitzelberg and its views. If you want to spend the day on foot, the outing combines a forest section with a viewing platform.

Flow Trails and Refreshments

For off-road cycling, Steinerberg offers the Family Flow Trail. It provides an adventure option for families and groups of friends. The Steinerberg Flow Trail starts on Steinerberg, opposite the Grinzing Heuriger. At the start of the Flow Trail, the Heuriger offers a place to stop for Carinthian snacks and specialities. If you want to plan a stop there, check current opening hours and availability in advance. Conditions on the Family Flow Trail may change; check before setting off. The distinction is clear when choosing an activity for your group: the Slow Trail is considered a family outing, while the Family Flow Trail offers an adventure option for families and groups of friends.

Getting Your Bearings with SÜDmobil

In Steinerberg, the SÜDmobil stop SÜD 015 is assigned to the Kitzelberg forest-road car park; SÜD 016 is assigned to the Flow Trail and the Grinzing Heuriger. This information is from a 2023 map. Check it again before travelling if you are relying on it to plan your journey there or back.

Choose the Right Holiday Apartment

You can choose a holiday apartment in Steinerberg to suit your planned day out. If you mainly want to explore on foot, the Kitzelberg Slow Trail, with its forest path and viewing platform, is a specific destination. If you are planning to go off-road cycling, the Family Flow Trail and the start of the Steinerberg Flow Trail are relevant. That way, the holiday apartment’s specific location becomes part of your day’s plan, rather than just a place name.

Discover more destinations: Wasserhofen, Sittersdorf, Miklauzhof, Unterburg am Klopeiner See, Bleiburg, Bad Eisenkappel, Hart, Koprein Petzen.

See the overview of the wider travel area: Völkermarkt.