Stockenboi: Winter Trails, Lake Weißensee and Goldeck

Stockenboi combines Lake Weißensee with a diverse mountain and cultural landscape. For a winter holiday, Goldeck is particularly important: there is a groomed trail for sledders, ski tourers, snowshoers and walkers. Other highlights include trails by the lake, views of mountains and valleys, historic architecture and events organised by local clubs.

Key facts at a glance

• Goldeck has a groomed trail for sledders, ski tourers, snowshoers and walkers.
• Around 70 km of hiking trails for families, experienced hikers and climbers run throughout the municipality.
• The municipality of Stockenboi is located on Lake Weißensee, the highest bathing lake in the Alps.
• The accessible nature trail around the lake leads from two specified starting points to the beach resort of the municipality of Stockenboi.
• The Goldeck Panoramic Road is 14.5 km long, reaches a maximum gradient of 10 percent and ends at the “Seetal” car park at an elevation of 1,900 m.
• The distinctive summit of Goldeck can be reached via a comfortable hiking trail.
• Stockenboi Parish Church, also known as Bichl Chapel, is a Baroque-style Gothic church dating from 1513.

Winter Trails on Goldeck

If you would like to combine different activities in winter, the groomed trail on Goldeck offers several clearly designated ways to use it. Sledders, ski tourers, snowshoers and walkers will each find a suitable starting point for their day there. This distinction is helpful when planning for mixed groups: not all travellers have to choose the same activity, and time spent together can focus on the mountain, the landscape or a subsequent break.

Goldeck also remains an important landmark outside winter. The summit can be reached via a comfortable hiking trail. The Goldeck Panoramic Road runs for 14.5 km to the “Seetal” end car park at an elevation of 1,900 m; its maximum gradient is 10 percent. The road offers views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. This information helps you assess an excursion by route length, gradient and destination altitude.

Lake Weißensee, the Nature Trail and the Nature Park

Lake Weißensee defines Stockenboi’s geographical setting. Anyone planning time by the water can include the accessible nature trail around the lake. It starts either at the car park on the eastern shore of Lake Weißensee or at the Dolomitenblick boat landing, runs along the lake outflow beside the Weissenbach stream and leads to the beach resort of the municipality of Stockenboi.

For a perspective from the water, the “Alpenperle” operates on Lake Weißensee. It is Austria’s first electric hybrid passenger ship and offers views of the Nature Park landscape. Nature park rangers also offer interested guests informative excursions in the nature park. Stockenboi also has cycle paths along the Drau, making the area worth exploring in many ways beyond winter travel planning.

Culture and Local Life

Stockenboi Parish Church, known as Bichl Chapel, is an important cultural sight. The building is a Baroque-style Gothic church dating from 1513. From 1752 to 1780, the parish church was a mission station of the Servites. This gives a stay in Stockenboi a historical dimension without losing sight of nature and winter experiences.

Events organised by local clubs take place throughout the municipality. These include traditional church festivals, singers’ festivals and theatre performances. Such dates may be of interest when planning your trip if, in addition to enjoying the landscape, you would like to get to know local club and cultural life.

Choose the Right Accommodation for Your Travel Plans

When looking for accommodation in Stockenboi, it is worth first deciding which destinations you would like to visit each day. Different information is relevant for a day on Goldeck than for a stay focused on Lake Weißensee, the nature trail or culture. Families can include the approximately 70 km of hiking trails as a broad framework for activities; experienced hikers and climbers are also explicitly mentioned in the description.

For a neutral comparison of locations, you can also take a look at Oberfederaun, Köstenberg, Hohenthurn, Wernberg, Nötsch Im Gailtal, Feld Am See, Fahrendorf and Äußere Einöde.

FAQ

What characterises Stockenboi geographically?

Stockenboi is located on Lake Weißensee, the highest bathing lake in the Alps. The landscape includes rocky and forested slopes as well as extensive areas of grassland and woodland.

What winter activity is available on Goldeck?

Goldeck has a groomed trail for sledders, ski tourers, snowshoers and walkers.

How long is the Goldeck Panoramic Road?

After 14.5 km, the Goldeck Panoramic Road reaches the “Seetal” end car park at an elevation of 1,900 m. The maximum gradient is 10 percent.

How many hiking trails are there in Stockenboi?

There are around 70 km of hiking trails throughout the municipality for families, experienced hikers and climbers.

What route does the nature trail around the lake follow?

The accessible nature trail around the lake leads from the car park on the eastern shore of Lake Weißensee or from the Dolomitenblick boat landing, along the lake outflow beside the Weissenbach stream, to the beach resort of the municipality of Stockenboi.

What is the “Alpenperle”?

The “Alpenperle” is Austria’s first electric hybrid passenger ship and operates on Lake Weißensee. From the water, it offers views of the Nature Park landscape.

Which cultural sights and events are there?

Stockenboi Parish Church, known as Bichl Chapel, is a Baroque-style Gothic church dating from 1513. Local church festivals, singers’ festivals and theatre performances also take place.

To the higher-level travel overview: Villach Region.