Hiking at Nassfeld The most beautiful hikes around the Hotel Garni Zerza
Starting point for numerous hikes
Nassfeld is the starting point for over 1,000 km of well-marked hiking trails for every mountaineer and hiker—young and old alike. Whether you want to climb a peak or enjoy a leisurely hike through alpine pastures and valleys, Hotel Garni Zerza has hiking maps for every occasion.
The Gailtal Alps, with their gentle slopes, and the Carnic Alps, with their rugged peaks and more challenging hikes, offer a variety of trails to suit every taste.
You can also hike on trails that cross the border from Austria into neighboring Italy. Its central location between high mountains and lakes makes the Nassfeld–Pressegger See region the ideal destination for your hiking vacation.
The region’s beaches and lakes are the perfect place to cool off after a hike. With the +CARD holiday, you’ll receive free or discounted admission.
3 reasons why hiking pays off here
1. hiking tours for everyone
In Nassfeld, you’ll find 25 trails with different themes, including two long-distance hiking trails and two pilgrimage routes for the more athletic hikers. Geotrails and other specialized routes offer an interactive way to explore the nature and history of this region in southeastern Austria.
Tip for all ages: The Rock Labyrinth is a great destination for the whole family. Explore the via ferrata routes, the high ropes course, and the Flying Fox. Don’t miss out on adventure trails like the Aqua Trail or the “In the Realm of the Wild Mountains” adventure mile.
The Nassfeld–Pressegger See region offers an interactive tour guide to help you plan your hiking trips, as well as a wide variety of hiking routes on the Bergfex partner portal.
2. guided tours
On guided hikes, you’ll have the opportunity to get to know the region, its nature, and its people. Leave all the planning of your tour in the capable hands of your hiking guide. State-certified mountain guides are distinguished by their years of experience and in-depth knowledge of the mountains. With the right guide, you can safely tackle the mountain’s elevation gain — the risk of getting lost or misjudging the weather is eliminated.
Local guides will take you to the most beautiful spots. Hike across the border into Italy and then stop for a speck tasting at one of the quaint lodges. Prefer an easy hike for the whole family? Then you’ll enjoy a guided tour through the herb-filled landscape of Nassfeld. The hiking guides will surely have a recommendation for a perfect stop for refreshments during your tour.
3. from the hotel room directly onto the hiking trail
From Hotel Garni Zerza, it’s just a 10-minute walk to the Millenium-Express—a cable car in the summer that takes you up the mountain to the starting point of many hiking trails, and one of Europe’s longest ski lifts in the winter. With the +CARD holiday, the ride on the cable car is free.
+CARD holiday – Your advantage during summer vacation
As a partner company, we offer our guests the +CARD holiday free of charge.
With this guest card, you can enjoy numerous benefits:
- free use of many mountain railways
- free bus connections in the region
- Children's programs and family offers
- discounted admission to leisure attractions
- Free or discounted offers also available in Italy
This is a particularly comfortable and varied way to discover the Nassfeld region.
Hiking tips from the Zerza family
- Hike on the Malurch in Italy: This hike is suitable for everyone and takes about 2.5 hours each way. A little thrill awaits you just before the summit.
- Hiking across the Watschiger Alm to the local mountain: the Gartnerkofel
- Impressive pleasure hike between mountains to Lake Wolayersee: you should take a day for this panoramic tour.
- It doesn't always have to be a mountain peak. The Wayside Crosses & Wayside Shrines Hike is for guests who prefer a more peaceful experience, who want to be alone, or who simply want to take some time for themselves. Discover charming little spots around Tröpolach and enjoy pure relaxation.
The hikes in the area around Hotel Garni Zerza in Tröpolach are always worth the adventure. Whether you head to the "Schimanberger Alm," the "Abandoned Villages in Italy," or up to the "Malurch in Italy"—an exciting outing is guaranteed.
More information about the hikes is available at the Hotel Garni Zerza.
Hotel Garni Zerza
Zerza family
9631 Tröpolach 93a
Phone: +43 4285 556
Email: office (at) hotel-garni-nassfeld. at
