From the Weissensee to the Tschabitscher viewpoint: take this mountain walk

The Weissensee already offers fine scenes, and the Tschabitscher is the cherry on the cake. This idyllic spot has a glorious viewpoint over the valley. Time for a good mountain walk.

Weissensee

As recreational skating enthusiasts we are mad about the Weissensee. This mountain lake, 12 kilometres long, lies at about 930 metres and freezes over every winter. Which promises skating on thick ice en Kaiserwetter.

The skating on natural ice has a considerable pull on the thousands of Europeans who come here every year. Happily it is still fairly quiet, thanks to the sheer size of the ice.

Tschabitscher

Anyone who really wants to unwind heads into the mountains. And that can be done without too much climbing. With the Tschabitscher at almost 1,100 metres, a mountain walk is perfectly manageable. Plus: you are rewarded.

The reward lies in the viewpoint. From there you have a remarkable view over the Drautal. And it comes with an organic farm where you can eat beautifully. The home-made dishes taste excellent.

‘Erlebnishof’, an adventurous farm in the mountains

This mountain hut breathes calm and space, surrounded by rare open ground in otherwise wooded country. A peaceful meeting point in unspoilt nature, with a view you would sign up for. An ‘erlebnishof’.

Note: as at the Alm hinterm Brunn hut there is one rest day during the week. Where that is Tuesday at the first, here Wednesday is usually the rest day. So pick another day.

Parking at Oberdorf Weissensee for the Tschabitscher walk

• From the Weissensee drive to Oberdorf. Park just before the end of the built-up area of Oberdorf; watch for the place-name sign.
• Leave your car by the pizzeria, Morgenfurt of Sulzerhof. From there walk back a short way, past the green sign Kürzone.
• Turn left and walk up. You see yellow signs right at the start, with the Tschabitscher named on them. From now on follow those yellow signs.

Not in the mood for a mountain walk before or after skating? But still keen on the food and the view? You can also get there by car, via a different route.