Carinthian lake landscape wins TravelBook Award for best hiking vacation

A cheers in Carinthia! On Wednesday evening, October 9, 2024, the Travelbook Award was awarded in Berlin, and what does Carinthia do? The crown gets! The Carinthian lake landscape is officially the ** Best region for a hiking vacation ** in the roof room and thus trumps well-known competitors such as the Swiss Vierwaldstättersee region and the picturesque Moselle valley in Germany.

in a glamorous ceremony, which was based on the election by a top -class jury and an enthusiastic audience voting, triumphed the breathtaking lake region with proud ** 164 points **. No wonder that the jury, led by Angelika Pickardt, praised the impressive infrastructure, the initiatives of sustainability efforts and the landscape diversity: "The Carinthian lake region is the trend travel destination par excellence when it comes to hiking." Wow!

a hiking paradise of extra class

Carinthia has established itself as the ultimate hiking paradise. Tourists no longer came here because of the refreshing lakes and the shimmering water! More and more guests are active hikes. According to a current T-Mona guest survey, 39% of visitors referred to their vacation as a hiking vacation, while the number of hiking enthusiasts in 2023 achieved a remarkable maximum-that is 3% more than in 2019!

The beauty of the Carinthian Lake Landscape plays a significant role. No hike is the same! The ** Wörthersee circular hiking trail ** extends over 58.5 km and with its 1,500 meters of altitude offers both a challenge and breathtaking views of Lake Wörthersee and the majestic caravan. And after a day full of adventure? Simply sail back by ship! What a pleasure!

Here the fascination does not stop: the ** via Paradiso ** extends over 55 km and leads hikers from Döbriach to Millstatt and back, while the untouched nature of the Weissensee offers over 200 km marked hiking trails. For the adventurous, there is the spectacular ** Alpe-Adria Trail **, which leads through three countries on 750 km and is known for its incomparable water worlds.

on to Carinthia!

If you prefer it calmer, you can not switch to more than 20 ** slow trails ** that are less than 10 km long and offer picturesque resting places with magnificent views. In recent years, Carinthia has not only become a favorite destination for swimmers, but also a hot spot for hiking friends. The award by Travelbook is not only a success in the tourism industry, but also a clear proof that Carinthia has conquered the hearts of the hikers!

And so the next hiking holiday in Carinthia could not only enjoy the eyes, but also a party for the body! Stay on the ball, Carinthia has much more to offer!