At 1,763 metres the Turracher Höhe sits between three mountain lakes and the stone pine forest. We let two places here: the detached Chalet Haus Murmeltier with a tiled stove and the Almzeit chalet apartment with its own sauna – both close to the slopes, ski school and lakes.
Chalet Haus Murmeltier: Turracherhöhe 17, 8864 Turracherhöhe
Chalet-Apartment Almzeit: Maierbruggersiedlung 212, 8864 Turrach / Stadl-Predlitz
A holiday house with a tiled stove or a chalet apartment with its own sauna: both are at 1,763 m, close to the slopes, ski school and Lake Turrach – ideal for ski holidays, family holidays, holidays with a dog and groups of up to 15.
105 m² · up to 7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms · Turracherhöhe 17
77 m² · up to 8 guests · two bedrooms, each with a double bed and a bunk bed · Maierbruggersiedlung 212
Chalet Haus Murmeltier (up to 7 guests) or the Almzeit chalet apartment (up to 8 guests) – or both together for up to 15. See dates and prices straight away in the booking calendar.
A holiday at Turracher Höhe means skiing and cross-country skiing in winter, hiking, mountain biking and three mountain lakes in summer – and your own sauna in the Almzeit chalet apartment in the evening. If you are looking for a holiday apartment at Turracher Höhe for a family holiday, a ski trip with friends or a break for two, you stay just minutes from the slopes, ski school and lakes.
The four seasons differ markedly here. Choose when you are coming.
43 kilometres of piste of every grade, with full snowmaking.
Ski schools and childcare in the village.
The alpine coaster runs in the snow as well.
Trails around the lakes and across the high plateau.
Ascents into the Nockberge, some with a mountain guide.
Toboggan run and hire in the village itself.
Cleared paths around the lakes and across the high plateau, plus marked snowshoe routes.
The ski area has its own snow park – part of the 43 kilometres of fully snow-covered piste.
Thermal baths and a second ski area on the far side of the Nockberge – the usual plan for bad weather.
At 1,763 metres the snow lingers. In heavy years there is still some on the north-facing slopes in early May.
The season usually runs into April. Long days, soft afternoon snow and hardly any queues at the lifts.
The Turracher See sometimes stays frozen into May. The sound of the ice breaking up is one you do not forget.
Neither the Panoramabahn nor the Nocky Flitzer runs from mid-April to early June. Come in that window and you should enjoy walking.
The pine forest smells strongest in spring, just after rain. Hard to describe, easy to verify.
Late April or early May ends seven months of hibernation. You spot them first on the slopes above the lakes.
The panoramic road is closed in winter. When it opens depends on the snow – usually some time in spring.
In the village below the pass, the museum recalls the iron-smelting era. A plan for cool days; check opening times first.
While snow still lies up here, spring has arrived at the lake. Barely an hour by car separates the two seasons.
From the lake loop to the Nockberge summits above 2,400 m.
1,600 metres of alpine coaster, running all year.
An adventure loop with seven stations at the top station.
The six-kilometre Kornock Flowtrail, a jump line and e-bike tours.
Turracher See, Schwarzsee and Grünsee – swimming for the hardy.
Guided early tours with breakfast on the mountain.
The step-free gondola takes a few minutes to the high plateau. Walks, trails and the Nockberge Trail all start up there.
On the Three Lakes Trail opposite the Nocky Flitzer: over 500 square metres of gemstones from around the world.
A 34-kilometre panoramic road with 52 hairpins between Innerkrems and Ebene Reichenau – a classic day out by car or motorbike.
In September the slopes turn red and bilberries hang between the dwarf shrubs. It becomes hard to make progress on a walk.
About 400 metres of ascent, an hour and a half from the village. Set off early and you will usually have it to yourself.
The stone pines stay green, the larches turn. In October the forest looks unlike any other time of year.
The stages across the rounded ridges walk best in autumn: cool air, long views, no crowding in the huts.
Summer lift operation usually ends on the first weekend of November. By then the first snow has often arrived.
September and October bring celebrations in the villages below the pass. Dates are listed by the tourism board.
52 hairpins in clear air. With the first heavy snow the road shuts for the winter.
Turracher See, Schwarzsee and Grünsee in one afternoon – in autumn without crowds and with reflections in still water.
The Turracher Höhe sits on the edge of the UNESCO Nockberge Biosphere Reserve. Ranger tours and alpine walks run into the autumn.
Ski holiday, hiking holiday, family holiday or a short break with friends: Chalet Haus Murmeltier with its tiled stove and the Almzeit chalet apartment with its own sauna are the base for everything above. Pick your dates and book direct.
Sights, attractions and experiences – sorted by distance, from the doorstep to a full day out.
The largest of the three mountain lakes lies right on the pass – 18.3 hectares, up to 33 metres deep, with a flat path around the shore.
Show on mapThe Schwarzsee lies at 1,841 m between raised bogs, the Grünsee slightly below. An easy circular walk links them both.
Show on mapThe alpine coaster runs all year: around 1,600 metres, three spirals, two jumps, fifteen waves and a bridge – from the Panoramabahn top station down to Turracher Höhe.
Show on mapA mountain adventure area at the Panoramabahn top station: a circular path with seven stations around Nocky the mountain hare, a playground and a hut.
Show on map43 kilometres of pistes of every grade, a snowpark, full snowmaking. Thanks to the altitude the winter lasts longer here than elsewhere in Carinthia.
Show on mapAround the pass stand some of the largest contiguous Swiss stone pine forests in Europe. In summer the scent is unmistakable.
Show on mapThe barrier-free combined lift takes guests to around 2,000 m – the starting point for hikes, the Nocky Flitzer and Nocky's AlmZeit.
Show on mapSix kilometres of flowing descent for mountain bikers, plus a jump line, e-bike tours and a dedicated practice area for children.
Show on mapKornock, Rinsennock, Schoberriegel – rounded, grass-covered summits of more than 2,400 m, most of them two to four hours away.
Show on mapThe multi-day long-distance hike through the biosphere reserve starts at Turracher Höhe. Individual stages work well as a day tour.
Show on mapAlongside the pistes there are cleared winter walking paths, snowshoe routes and cross-country trails around the lakes.
Show on mapIn the village of Turrach below the pass, the museum recalls the era of iron smelting and charcoal burning.
Show on mapTurracher Höhe sits on the edge of the UNESCO biosphere reserve. Ranger tours, alpine pasture hikes and the Nockalm Road all start here.
Show on mapThe panoramic road covers 34 kilometres and 52 hairpins, linking Innerkrems with Ebene Reichenau – one of Austria's finest alpine roads.
Show on mapThermal baths and a ski area on the other side of the Nockberge – the classic bad-weather and spa day.
Show on mapCarinthia's deepest lake, with lakeside promenades, slow trails and boat hire.
Show on mapOn the Styrian side the Mur valley begins – the Mur cycle path is one of Austria's most popular routes.
Show on mapOur two other locations – lake and viewpoint mountain combine well into a day trip.
Show on mapThe barrier-free combination lift takes you up to the high plateau in a few minutes. The AlmZeit circular trail and the summer toboggan run both start there.
Show on mapA barrier-free circular walk of about two hours with play stations built around the theme of time. Pushchair-friendly, which is rare at 2,000 metres.
Show on mapOn the Three Lakes trail, opposite the Nocky Flitzer: over 500 square metres of gemstones from around the world alongside finds from the Nock mountains.
Show on mapA guided walking programme run by the region: the Almbutler tells stories of life on the alpine pastures, and a culinary surprise waits along the way.
Show on mapAbout 400 metres of ascent, roughly an hour and a half from the village. Get up early and you will often have the summit almost to yourself.
Show on mapThe highest peak in the Gurktal Alps. Despite the altitude it needs no via ferrata – the Nock mountains are rounded rather than jagged.
Show on mapLifts, opening times, events and weather – straight from the mountain railways and tourist boards.
These places belong to the region – useful when you are planning or looking for an address.
Mountains or lake – all bookable directly with the host, no portal fees.
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At 1,763 metres, the question of a holiday house on the Turracher Höhe quickly becomes a question of what is inside it. The detached Chalet Haus Murmeltier offers 105 m² with a tiled stove and three bedrooms. Our Chalet Apartment Almzeit in the Maierbrugger settlement has its own sauna and two bedrooms, each with a double bed and a high bunk. That suits a family with children as readily as two couples.
A holiday on the Turrach has a quirk you only grasp on arrival: the village sits on a mountain pass, with the border between Carinthia and Styria running straight through it. Three mountain lakes are within walking distance, and behind them begins Austria’s largest continuous stone-pine forest. In winter, 43 kilometres of piste are fully covered by snowmaking, with a season usually running from late November into April.
In summer the altitude keeps things pleasant when the valley turns muggy – the difference to Lake Ossiach is over 1,200 metres. The Nock mountains are rounded rather than jagged; even the Eisenhut at 2,441 metres can be reached without climbing gear.
The Turracher Höhe is neither valley nor summit but a saddle between the two, with a provincial border running through the middle. That shapes the weather: it arrives from both sides, and the snow stays a long time.
Winter lasts longer here than almost anywhere else in Carinthia. The season usually starts in late November and runs into April; 43 kilometres of piste have full snowmaking, which is rarely needed. The Nocky Flitzer runs on snow too, unlike most summer toboggan runs.
Spring is an in-between time in the literal sense. The lifts stop in mid-April and summer operation only begins in early June. In the seven weeks between, the snow retreats, the lakes shed their ice and the marmots come out. If you travel then, know that little is open – and that this is precisely the appeal.
In summer it stays pleasant when the valley turns muggy. Three mountain lakes lie within walking distance, and behind them begins Austria’s largest continuous stone-pine forest. The Panoramabahn takes you to 2,000 metres, where the barrier-free AlmZeit trail starts. And the Nock mountains are rounded rather than jagged: even the Eisenhut at 2,441 metres needs no via ferrata.
In autumn the slopes turn red as the bilberry shrubs change, with the berries still hanging among them. The larches yellow while the stone pines stay green – a combination that lasts only a few weeks. Summer operation ends in early November, by which time the first snow has often fallen.
A detached timber chalet in the stone pine forest at 1,763 metres – 105 m², up to seven guests, dogs welcome
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