Hiking and biking in Carinthia

Discover the Naturel Dorf SCHÖNLEITN—your hiking hotel in Carinthia for a vacation in the mountains. Hiking, biking, and swimming in the turquoise-blue Faaker See lake await you.

Vacation in the "South Sea of Carinthia"

The Naturel Dorf SCHÖNLEITN is a very special place for your vacation in the mountains: a rustic hotel village where everything revolves around nature, adventure, and relaxation. This hiking hotel in Carinthia is a little world that delights families, couples, and nature lovers alike.

A highlight right from the start: the village is only a few hundred meters away from Lake Faaker See, known as the "South Sea of Carinthia." With its turquoise blue water, a dip in the lake feels like a mini vacation in the tropics—right in the middle of the Alps.

Between the mountains and the "South Seas" — © NPS Film

Paradise to suit your taste at the hiking hotel in Carinthia

What makes this hiking hotel in Carinthia so special is that it is actually a real village, a little world of its own where everyone feels at home. Children love to run around on the car-free paths, couples enjoy the sun on colorful balconies or relax in the wellness area. Everyone can find their own personal retreat here. The heart of the Naturel Dorf SCHÖNLEITN is the village square. It is nestled between the 25 farmhouses and the reception. This is where people meet, exchange tips about the coolest tours, secret discoveries, and the latest information. And as everyone knows, a conversation accompanied by good food is twice as enjoyable. That's why the village inn is located here on the village square, as befits a traditional village. After a delicious meal, everyone likes to retreat to their apartment in the farmhouse: cosiness, a crackling fireplace, fragrant beds and a quiet night under a glittering starry sky – that's how beautiful a holiday in the mountains can be.

View from above of the turquoise-blue Lake Faak during a hiking holiday at the Wanderhotel Schönleitn.

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Kayaking is great fun on holiday at Lake Faak.

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The Wanderhotel SCHÖNLEITN organizes hiking tours in Villach.

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Two boys play with a large wooden toy car during a hiking holiday in Carinthia.

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Two young guests with a dog in the garden terrace of Naturel Dorf SCHÖNLEITN during a holiday in the

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A couple at the blue outdoor pool of the Wanderhotel Schönleitn during a holiday in the Alps.

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Active vacation in Carinthia

Mountain bikers will find everything they could wish for here: the Naturel Dorf SCHÖNLEITN has been awarded the lake.bike basecamp label and offers e-bike rental, secure parking, cleaning, and a bike shop—perfect for an active vacation in the mountains. Whether you are traveling alone or as a couple, there are numerous hiking opportunities in the region for all levels of difficulty. Of course, the Naturel village SCHÖNLEITN also offers guided tours with a trained hiking guide. Children love to "hike" – as long as you don't call it "hiking." "Following the fox trail" sounds much more exciting! The family hiking trail starts right in the village and leads to the beautiful Aichwaldsee lake. With the special puzzle booklet from reception, time flies by and before you know it, the lake is sparkling in front of you.

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