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The natural bird paradise on the Drau

Vacation in Wernberg

The dreamy village of Wernberg is nestled in the Ossiacher Tauern mountains and impresses with its proximity to lake Ossiacher See, lake Wörthersee and lake Faaker See. Active visitors can explore the region on well-marked hiking and cycling trails, such as the Drau cycle path.

The Wernberg Erlebnisbad provides swimming fun for the whole family. In the popular local recreation area of the Wernberg Drauschleife, visitors can experience the protected habitat of around 130 bird species.

Do not miss

  • Wernberg Monastery: The former castle has been run by the Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood since the mid-1930s. Today, it houses an educational and cultural center with a wide range of activities.
  • Discover the Drau cycle path: The idyllic stage cycle path stretches an impressive 520 kilometers along the Drau. On the fourth section, the route takes you to Wernberg.
  • Slow Trail Wernberg Monastery: explore the highlights of the region on this gentle short hike - from the monastery to shady forests and birdwatching at the Drauschleife.
Slow Trail Kloster Wernberg

Easy

Slow Trail Monastery Wernberg

Hiking Trail

2,55 km

00:45 h

49 hm

118 hm

566 m

486 m

Accommodation nearby

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private rooms

Wernberg

from €32.00
per person
incl. breakfast
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holiday home

holiday apartment

Wernberg

from €55.00
per person
no meals
Kloster Wernberg
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5/5

farm, farmhouse

pension

Wernberg

from €29.00
per person
incl. breakfast

Discover nearby

Kloster Wernberg
Kloster Wernberg

churches/monasteries/convents

historical

sightseeing/guided tour

+3

Wernberg

Schloss Damtschach
Schloss Damtschach

churches/monasteries/convents

excursion

sightseeing/guided tour

+3

Wernberg

Kirche Sternberg
Kirche Sternberg

Kirchen

churches/monasteries/convents

Gothic

+4

Wernberg

Gasthaus Fruhmann
Gasthaus Fruhmann

regional cuisine

inn/tavern

Wernberg

Closed, opens at 11:00 AM o'clock
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Slow Trails

Carinthia’s slow trails - beautiful footpaths that encourage walkers to relax and slow down - are, in the main, short but spectacular. The 14 slow trails scattered around Austria’s southernmost province are all sources of inspiration and regeneration. And four of these slow trails can be found in the holiday region of Villach - Faaker See – Ossiacher See.

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Drau cycle path

From the world-famous Drei Zinnen at Toblach, you cycle along the Drau to the sunny town of Lienz, from the river jewel Obere Drau to the cultural town of Spittal. You continue from vibrant Villach to the landscape garden of Rosental and from the gunsmith town Ferlach to the dreamy Jauntal. From the border towns Lavamünd and Dravograd to the university town Maribor.