Nockhöhensteig

Proper behavior in the mountains

Careful route planning based on descriptions and hiking maps is indispensable for the success of a mountain route. Equally important is correctly assessing the mountain experience, fitness, sure-footedness, freedom from dizziness, and resilience of all participants. Never leave marked hiking trails and avoid shortcuts. Inform yourself about the weather conditions before hiking and return to the valley in case of worsening weather. The mountains are for everyone. Helping to preserve and keep them clean is the duty of every hiker. Take your waste down into the valley; the animal and plant life should be protected. Always keep dogs under control and on a short leash. If an attack by a grazing animal is foreseeable, the dog must be immediately unleashed. Austria's farmers make an important contribution to preserving our alpine landscape. We ask you as a visitor to adapt respectfully to this beautiful landscape. Meet the people working here, nature, and animals with respect. 

Most important emergency numbers in case of accident in Austria

140 Alpine emergency call 144 Rescue emergency call 112 European emergency call (possible from all networks. Turn off the mobile phone and dial “112” instead of the PIN after switching it back on)

The Schwaigerhütte is accessible from Tschierweg in the market town of Millstatt am See via the 8 km long toll Millstätter Almstraße, a wide and well-maintained gravel road. The ascent should take about 30 minutes. To maintain the Almstraße and as an infrastructure contribution for the care of the alpine pastures, a toll of € 8 per car is charged (the ride is free with the Millstätter See Inclusive Card). The toll can be paid in cash (including change) or by card when going up or coming down.

As a feeder to public transport, Nockmobil is a demand-oriented dial-a-ride taxi, a green alternative to the car, and takes you flexibly from stop to stop. 

Let Nockmobil take you to and from the starting point of your hike at the Schwaigerhütte (stop number 9123). 

For booking a ride with Nockmobil, we recommend a lead time of about one hour. You can book your dial-a-ride taxi by phone at +43 123 500 444 24, via the app, or on the ISTmobil website.