- 3-6 nights in a trendy designer room
- Vital breakfast buffet with over 70 items
- Use of the Sport Spa with sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, fitness room, and relaxation area
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
- Explorer Bike/Ski Area: Explorer Wall for planning your day & workbench for getting your equipment ready
- The KärntenCard with free services such as cable car rides, boat trips, swimming pools, animal experiences, and much more is included from May 29th to July 27th and from August 31st to November 1st, 2025.
Kitzbühel
At the Bikepark & Bergbahn St. Johann • only 20 minutes to Kitzbühel • Hiking and climbing at the Wilder Kaiser • SuperSki Card ski pass with 2,750 km of slopes
At the Bikepark & Bergbahn St. Johann • only 20 minutes to Kitzbühel • Hiking and climbing at the Wilder Kaiser • SuperSki Card ski pass with 2,750 km of slopes
Zillertal
1,300 km of bike tours • Top bike destination in the Alps • Hiking & climbing • 179 lifts / 508 km of slopes • Only 600 m to the Hochzillertal ski area • 10 min to the Zillertal Arena
1,300 km of bike tours • Top bike destination in the Alps • Hiking & climbing • 179 lifts / 508 km of slopes • Only 600 m to the Hochzillertal ski area • 10 min to the Zillertal Arena
Bad Kleinkirchheim / Carinthia
In town: St. Kathrein Thermal Spa & Römerbad • 15 minutes from the most beautiful bathing lakes in Carinthia • incl. Sunshine Card • September & October including Carinthia Card with free cable car & more
In town: St. Kathrein Thermal Spa & Römerbad • 15 minutes from the most beautiful bathing lakes in Carinthia • incl. Sunshine Card • September & October including Carinthia Card with free cable car & more
Garmisch
Great location in the Kuhflucht nature and recreation park with views of the Zugspitze and Alpspitze • 5km to Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Eibsee • Partnachklamm • Near the hotel: heated outdoor pool, sports center
Great location in the Kuhflucht nature and recreation park with views of the Zugspitze and Alpspitze • 5km to Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Eibsee • Partnachklamm • Near the hotel: heated outdoor pool, sports center
Stubai Valley / NEW: now open
Open since November 15, 2024 • Skiing at over 3,000 m • Austria's largest glacier • 4 ski areas • Alpine pastures and mountain lakes • Stubai High Trail • Schlick 2000 Bike Park
Open since November 15, 2024 • Skiing at over 3,000 m • Austria's largest glacier • 4 ski areas • Alpine pastures and mountain lakes • Stubai High Trail • Schlick 2000 Bike Park
Oberstdorf
Germany's southernmost holiday resort • perfect starting point for mountain hikes and bike tours • 200 km of hiking trails at all altitudes • Germany's largest and highest ski area
Germany's southernmost holiday resort • perfect starting point for mountain hikes and bike tours • 200 km of hiking trails at all altitudes • Germany's largest and highest ski area
Montafon
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon with 300km of ski slopes • Silvretta High Alpine Road • directly at the Mountain Beach, 270km of bike trails
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon with 300km of ski slopes • Silvretta High Alpine Road • directly at the Mountain Beach, 270km of bike trails
Hinterstoder
Ideal location at the valley station of the Hinterstoder cable car • Just a few steps from the village center • Active Card: 40 free and 20 bonus services daily
Ideal location at the valley station of the Hinterstoder cable car • Just a few steps from the village center • Active Card: 40 free and 20 bonus services daily
Neuschwanstein
At the Alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang with summer tobogganing & Alpspitzkick • only 20 minutes to the royal castles • slopes, ski school, children's ski area & daily night skiing directly at the hotel
At the Alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang with summer tobogganing & Alpspitzkick • only 20 minutes to the royal castles • slopes, ski school, children's ski area & daily night skiing directly at the hotel
Berchtesgaden
A few minutes from the famous Königssee • Berchtesgaden National Park • Watzmann • Kehlsteinhaus • Berchtesgaden Salt Mine • Outdoor pool only 200 m away • NEW: Jenner cable car
A few minutes from the famous Königssee • Berchtesgaden National Park • Watzmann • Kehlsteinhaus • Berchtesgaden Salt Mine • Outdoor pool only 200 m away • NEW: Jenner cable car
Ötztal
AREA 47 • 1,600 km of hiking trails • 870 km of mountain bike routes • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Village • Umhausen Birds of Prey Park • Stuibenfall
AREA 47 • 1,600 km of hiking trails • 870 km of mountain bike routes • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Village • Umhausen Birds of Prey Park • Stuibenfall
Trail running in the Nockberg region of Bad Kleinkirchheim
The best trail running trails in the Nock Mountains
Leave the roads behind and discover exciting trails in Austria's Carinthian Alps. Start directly from the Explorer Hotel Bad Kleinkirchheim and rejuvenate afterwards in the Sport Spa.
Discover the most beautiful corners around Bad Kleinkirchheim in Carinthia
Discover the Nockberge Mountains on foot: The Explorer Hotel in Bad Kleinkirchheim is surrounded by the Nockberge Mountains and has a lot to offer runners of all abilities. Thanks to its location on the southern side of the Alps, the climate remains pleasantly mild well into autumn, making mountain running a great option here.
The best trail running routes in Bad Kleinkirchheim
Turracher See Trail
Looking for a more relaxed approach? This pleasant trail is perfect for beginners and advanced riders – it's also perfect for interval training! With an ideal elevation of almost 1,800 meters above sea level, you'll enjoy a breathtaking view of Lake Turracher See!
Length: 2.2 km
Elevation gain: 19 meters
Difficulty: Easy
Saureggen Round
This trail takes you through Austria's largest pine forest! It doesn't just sound exciting - it is! This trail takes you along the sunny side of the Turracher Höhe with panoramic views all the way to Slovenia's Triglav in the Julian Alps!
Length: 11.6 km
Elevation gain: 292 m
Difficulty: Moderate
Brunnach Trail
The green Brunnach mountain run presents the perfect challenge even for experienced runners. Starting at the Biosphere Park cable car, the route climbs to the Brunnach mountain station at 1,908 m. Wonderful natural scenery and panoramic views are guaranteed!
Length: 9.8 km
Elevation gain: 608 m
Difficulty: difficult
The best trails in the Carinthian Nock Mountains
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Active Deal
✔ 10% bonus
✔ for stays of 3 or more nights
✔ bookable in spring, summer, and fall
limited offer
Thermal baths included!
✔ Only in Bad Kleinkirchheim
✔ Free daily spa entry
✔ from 1 night
Included services:
- Overnight stay in a modern designer room
- Vital breakfast buffet
- Free use of the Sport Spa with sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, relaxation area, and fitness room
- Free Wi-Fi
- One day admission per person per night to the St. Kathrein Thermal Spa in Bad Kleinkirchheim (excluding sauna)
Explorer Week
✔ Stay 7 nights or more and save 15%.
✔ Arrival daily.
Arrival daily
- 7 nights in a trendy designer room
- Delicious breakfast buffet
- Sports spa with sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, fitness area, and relaxation room
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
- Explorer Bike and Ski Area: Bike washing area and workbench for getting your sports equipment in shape
- Free Sonnenschein Card or from May 29th - July 27th, 2025 & August 31st - November 1st, 2025 with the free Kärnten Card
Hike Deal
✔ Including cable car ticket
✔ Reduced rate
✔ for stays of 3 nights or more
Mountains are calling!
- 3-6 nights in a trendy designer room
- Vital breakfast buffet with over 70 items
- 1 cable car ticket (up and down) on the Brunnachbahn cable car
- Use of the Sport Spa with sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, fitness room, and relaxation area
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
- Explorer Bike and Ski Area: washing area and workbench for getting your sports equipment ready
- Free Sonnenschein Card or from May 29th - July 27th and August 31st - November 1st, 2025 with the free Kärnten Card
Overnight stay / Climate Rate
✔ 10% off
✔ only available when arriving by train or bicycle
✔ from 1 night
Only bookable when arriving by train or bicycle from your hometown • No deposit • 80% cancellation fee except for re-letting
- Overnight stay in a trendy designer room
- Rich breakfast buffet with DIY egg roasting station
- Sports spa with Finnish sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, and relaxation room
- Bike and ski area with workbench, washing area, sports lockers, and tour suggestions for a day of biking or skiing in the mountains
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Sonnenschein Card or, from August 31st to November 3rd, 2024, with a free Kärnten Card
Simply present your valid train ticket for the day of arrival upon check-in.
Happy Family Deal - 2 rooms
✔ Up to 4 children
✔ Children's room with up to 50% discount
✔ from 1 night
A private children's room with up to 50% discount for 1 to 3 children up to 17 years old
- Overnight stay in a trendy designer room (rooms with a connecting door or adjacent)
- Vital breakfast buffet
- Use of the Sport Spa with sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, fitness room, and relaxation area
- Explorer Bike and Ski Area: workbench for getting your sports equipment ready, ski and bike storage, tour suggestions, and sports lockers
- Free Sonnenschein Card or from May 29th - July 27th, 2025 and August 31st - November 1st, 2025 with the free Kärnten Card
Happy Family Deal - 1 Room
✔ 1 child up to 17 years free
✔ from 1 night
✔ limited offer
A private children's room with up to 50% discount for 1 to 3 children up to 17 years old
- Overnight stay in a trendy designer room (rooms with a connecting door or adjacent)
- Vital breakfast buffet
- Use of the Sport Spa with sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, fitness room, and relaxation area
- Explorer Bike and Ski Area: workbench for getting your sports equipment ready, ski and bike storage, tour suggestions, and sports lockers
- Free Sonnenschein Card or, between May 29th - July 27th, 2025 and August 31st - November 1st, 2025, 4 with the free Kärnten Card