Gnesau is a region in Austria's Carinthia, situated within the Gurktaler Alps and the Nockberge Mountains. This area features a landscape composed of forests, alpine meadows, and valleys, with Mirnock Mountain as a prominent peak and several lakes like Afritz, Ossiach, and Brennsee. The region is also part of the Nockberge Biosphere Park, offering diverse terrain suitable for several sports like road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, hiking, and more.
Gnesau offers more than 20…
95
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4.5
(174)
Average rating
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5
riders
17.4km
01:13
280m
270m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(4)
30
riders
61.9km
04:13
990m
990m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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(3)
20
riders
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.2
(5)
19
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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1
riders
34.8km
02:06
240m
990m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(1)
23
riders
38.4km
02:55
1,080m
1,080m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
riders
16.2km
01:53
770m
770m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14
riders
28.0km
01:53
500m
500m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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91
riders
55.1km
03:52
1,980m
1,980m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

53
riders
94.9km
05:29
2,280m
2,280m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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68
riders
24.9km
01:08
240m
240m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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37
riders
50.4km
02:30
630m
630m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.6
(18)
77
hikers
9.75km
02:55
300m
300m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19
hikers
4.42km
01:18
120m
120m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17
hikers
5.88km
01:43
170m
170m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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(3)
24
hikers
5.81km
01:46
180m
180m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
(7)
105
riders
44.5km
03:26
1,140m
1,140m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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57
riders
55.3km
04:44
1,970m
1,970m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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45
riders
29.2km
02:28
980m
980m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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(1)
38
riders
12.3km
00:47
140m
140m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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93
hikers
4.88km
02:49
390m
390m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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52
hikers
5.92km
03:19
490m
490m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

36
hikers
16.7km
05:46
910m
900m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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(4)
36
hikers
5.26km
02:24
400m
400m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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5.0
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12
runners
5.53km
00:39
180m
180m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8
runners
8.13km
00:55
210m
210m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
runners
9.14km
01:02
220m
220m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
runners
7.93km
01:25
600m
600m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Gnesau offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Hiking, Mountaineering, Gravel biking, and Jogging. The region features 27 routes with an average rating of 4.53 stars from over 196,000 visitors.
Gnesau offers scenic road cycling routes, including the Nockalmstraße, known for its alpine road with over 50 hairpin bends. Cyclists can find more information and routes in the Road Cycling Routes around Gnesau guide.
Gnesau provides an extensive network of mountain biking trails through alpine landscapes and quiet valleys. There are 13 mountain biking tours available. Detailed routes can be found in the MTB Trails around Gnesau guide.
Gnesau features a well-developed network of hiking trails, from leisurely walks to demanding mountain tours. Popular options include the "Waldwichtelweg" nature trail and ascents to Mirnock Mountain. The Hiking around Gnesau guide provides further details.
Gnesau is noted for its family-friendliness, offering child-friendly hiking trails such as the "Waldwichtelweg" nature trail. Family-friendly hikes are detailed in the Family-friendly hikes around Gnesau guide.
Gnesau is situated within the Gurktaler Alps and the Nockberge Mountains. Key natural highlights include Mirnock Mountain (2,110 meters), Lake Afritz, Lake Ossiach, and the Brennsee. The region is also part of the Nockberge Biosphere Park.
The Nockalmstraße is a scenic alpine road in the Gnesau region, known for its over 50 hairpin bends. It is a popular route for road cyclists, offering diverse terrain and views.
Gnesau is one of 19 municipalities along Carinthia's "Holzstraße" (Wood Road). The region features the first Carinthian wood culture trail, a 3-mile (5-kilometer) path with 20 display boards about indigenous wood species, farmhouses, and an arboretum.
There are 27 routes available on komoot for Gnesau, covering various sports. These routes have an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 stars from over 196,000 visitors.
Komoot offers several guides for Gnesau, including Road Cycling Routes around Gnesau, MTB Trails around Gnesau, and Hiking around Gnesau. Additional guides cover touring cycling, mountaineering, gravel biking, and jogging.
The official website for the municipality of Gnesau is www.gnesau.at. This site provides general information about the region.
The general phone number for the municipality of Gnesau is +43 4278 271-0. For tourism-specific inquiries, the number +43 4278 271 is also available.

