Discover Kleinsölk: Mountain Lake, Marble and Hiking Trails

Kleinsölk combines impressive nature experiences with regional architectural heritage and the history of Sölker marble. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home can choose the village as a starting point for a trip where a mountain lake, nature reserve, hiking trail and traditional craftsmanship bring together a variety of interests.

Nature around Schwarzensee

One particularly prominent attraction is Schwarzensee. It is the largest mountain lake in the Niedere Tauern and therefore offers a clear destination for anyone who wants to combine a trip into the mountain landscape with a special natural setting. From Breitlahnhütte, Schwarzensee can be reached via hiking trail 786 on an easy walk. This specific route makes planning straightforward: you can note the lake as a hiking idea in its own right while taking Breitlahnhütte into account as the starting point.

The Sölktäler Nature Park also shapes the range of holiday experiences available. It extends across the municipalities of Großsölk, Kleinsölk and St. Nikolai im Sölktal and is a nature conservation and recreational area. For your travel planning, this creates a nature-focused theme that goes beyond a single viewpoint. Those travelling with different interests can divide their stay between exploring the landscape, relaxation and further excursions in the Sölk valleys.

Hiking and regional highlights

The Strub hike begins in the Kleinsölk Valley and follows a trail to the gorge. It therefore complements the excursion to Schwarzensee with a different hiking idea. While a mountain lake is the main focus at Schwarzensee, the Strub hike directs attention to the trail leading to the gorge. Such different destinations help you plan your holiday days according to the preferences of your fellow travellers without basing all activities on the same impression of the landscape.

Kleinsölk also provides access to traditional regional craftsmanship. During the summer months, guided tours from the origins through to the processing of coloured crystal marble are offered at the Sölker Marble Works. Sölker marble features colour nuances ranging from white and rosé to green and grey. A guided tour can therefore be especially interesting if you want to experience nature not only as a landscape, but also as a regional material and as part of the local working world. For families with different age groups and varying interests, this provides a cultural addition to set alongside their hiking plans.

Architectural Heritage and Local History

The parish church of the Elevation of the Holy Cross is part of the village character and forms a building complex with the rectory. Those interested in regional architectural heritage will find another specific point of interest in Kleinsölk here. A distinctive piece of local history is connected with Zaunerhof: on 18 January 1963, the dairywomen from the Sölk alpine pastures and the cheesemaker from the Gröbming dairy met there to develop the production process for Ennstaler Steirerkas. This date points to a traditional connection between alpine farming, cheese production and regional heritage.

Accommodation and Travel Planning

When looking for accommodation in Kleinsölk, you can therefore first decide on your preferred travel rhythm. A trip focused on hiking puts Schwarzensee and the Strub hike at the centre, while a culture-oriented itinerary includes the Sölker Marble Works, the parish church and the history of Ennstaler Steirerkas. During the summer season, the Tälerbus runs daily according to the timetable from Stein/Enns to Kleinsölk/Breitlahnhütte. This connection is one of the practical details you can take into account when planning your excursions and choosing your holiday apartment.

Discover More Places

If you would like to plan your trip beyond Kleinsölk, also discover Bad Aussee, Gaishorn Am See, Rohrmoos-Untertal, Pruggern, Liezen, Großsölk, Altaussee and Palfau.

To the higher-level travel overview: Liezen.