Nordic Walking in Austria

In addition to being a popular sport, Nordic Walking is now seen as an essential part of the wellness industry. More and more fitness centers, health resorts and hotels are offering Nordic Walking as part of their programme, and there could be no better backdrop for this beneficial activity than Austria. So why not make it part of your next holiday?

Nordic Walking Mieminger Plateau © Innsbruck Tourismus

CARINTHIA

Carinthia's Natural Arena
Carinthia's Natural Arena has received public recognition as being a unique natural jewel. The region Weissensee won the EU Prize for Tourism and Environment, and the valley Lesachtal has been awarded the titles "Europe's Most Untouched Holiday Valley" and "Alpine Landscape of the Year".
www.naturarena.com

Bad Kleinkirchheim
Three different "Nordic Walking Routes" into the Nock Mountains National Park at an altitude of between 1,750 and 2,000 meters above sea level are offered at the top terminal of the Brunnach National Park Ropeway in Bad Kleinkirchheim. The routes offer different distances and are clearly marked and easy to follow. In addition to the walking distance indications, there are checkpoint signs along each route, where runners can compare their own values with the values predetermined for the respective point.
www.badkleinkirchheim.at

Faaker See
Explore the varied flora and fauna of the Faaker See region as you pass by on a Nordic walking or running trail.
www.carinthia.at

LOWER AUSTRIA

Mostviertel
Delightfully unhurried or challengingly strenuous? Gentle hill country or wild, romantic mountains? The choice is yours in the Mostviertel, and wherever you are there's sure to be a wine tavern, inn or rustic mountain lodge very close by.
www.mostviertel.info

Wienerwald
„Where you can hike, you can also walk." This credo of the walkers and runners also applies for the Wienerwald. Increasingly more people explore the Wienerwald region on the hiking routes or on the special running and walking routes of the region.
www.lower-austria.info

UPPER AUSTRIA

Hausruck Vitalwelt
Hausruck Vitalwelt offers everything you need for first-class health and wellness holidays! The Hausruck's gently rolling hills, pristine landscape and the luxurious Hausruck Forest combine to create an atmosphere that is conducive to peaceful relaxation and helps your inner balance. Vitalwelt is also a wonderful destination for families and has a fantastic range of resorts that offer Nordic Walking.
www.vitalwelt.at

SALZBURGERLAND

Tennengau
In the Tennengau Holiday Region there are numerous clearly posted Nordic Walking trails. It's a wonderful way to enjoy nature and there's never been an easier way to get in some exercise.
www.salzburgerland.com

Krimml
In the Nordic.Walking.Fitness.Park Krimml / Wald visitors can not only expect perfectly sign-posted paths, but also qualified trainers (national association instructors), who provide a specific and varied programme for beginners and the advanced.
www.krimml.at

TIROL

Kufstein
The holiday region Kufstein is the biggest running- and nordic walking destination in Tirol! 335 km for running and walking in breathtaking nature.
www.kufstein.com

Wildschönau
Austria's first Nordic Fitness Sports Park in the Wildschönau offers a varied choice of trails ranging from easy to advanced. The Wildschönau region was among the first to recognise the advantages of Nordic Walking and is consequently well equipped to offer various packages including courses and accommodation.
www.wildschoenau.com
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