Out into nature by moonlight, away from the stress of everyday life and the hustle and bustle of our fast-paced times. Feel the snow under your feet and breathe in the clear mountain air.
Experience the winter wonderland in the Karawanken Geopark with all its magic in the moonlight. With a magnificent view of the impressive mountain world of the Steineralps and the sea of lights in the valley, this snowshoe hike in the light of the full moon is an unforgettable experience.
INFORMATIONS:
As we hike in the moonlight, it is necessary to bring a headlamp.
Snowshoes, poles and avalanche transceiver are provided.
A short avalanche transceiver briefing is included in the tour!
REGISTRATION & INFO:
(Two days in advance, by 1:00 p.m)
Karawanken UNESCO Global Geopark
Hauptplatz 7, A-9135 Bad Eisenkappel
P: +43 (0) 4238 8239-15
E: office@geopark-karawanken.at
W: www.geopark-karawanken.at
Geopark hiking hotline
P: +43 (0) 4238 8239 15 | E: wandern@geopark-karawanken.at
Tourism region Klopeiner See - Südkärnten - Lavanttal
P: +43 (0) 4239 2222 | E: info@suedkaernten.at
Alpine inn Riepl-Tschemer
Koprein-Petzen 6, 9135 Bad Eisenkappel
Do you have questions or need any information? We are there for you by phone or e-mail.
+43/04238-8239-15
There are many reasons why you should join a guided hike rather than go it alone:
Overall, guided hikes offer many benefits and can be a great way to experience nature and relax.
Online registration allows you to make a reservation at any time from anywhere, without having to adhere to specific opening hours. Online registration is also usually faster than registering by phone. You can process your reservation in a few minutes instead of having to wait for a long time. In addition, you can see all the details of your reservation at a glance and check if everything is in order at any time. And also for us it offers the advantage that we can automate many processes, saving time and resources.
You can call us anytime at the phone number provided to make your reservation. We will then discuss all the necessary details with you and confirm that your spot is reserved. We are looking forward to your call!
It happens from time to time that seats become available due to cancellations. If you are unable to make a reservation online because this function is blocked, but would still like to attend one of our events, you are welcome to call us. We will then be happy to review the current list of participants and let you know if there may be any remaining spaces available.
If the demand is particularly high, it is sometimes possible that we increase the number of participants to go in several groups. We look forward to hearing from you!
We offer several payment options so you can pay with us in the way that suits you best. Before we start the hike, you will be asked to pay the Geopark guide on site. You can do this in several ways:
We hope that one of these payment options is suitable for you and would be happy to welcome you soon on one of our guided hikes.
The difficulty level is represented with mountain boots and means as follows:
Hikes that lead along well-kept forest, field and meadow paths or small side roads. For the most part, they are flat, with no major elevation changes.
- Pure walking time without breaks/stops between 3-4 hours.
- Distances up to approx. 15 km
- Differences in altitude up to approx. 400 meters
The stages generally make low demands on physical fitness, a certain basic level of fitness is an advantage. The terrain may be somewhat uneven or hilly with a few climbs and descents. These tours are excellent if you have some hiking experience.
- Pure walking time without breaks/stops between 4-5 hours.
- Distances up to approx. 20 km
- Differences in altitude up to approx. 600 meters
Good physical condition and some hiking experience. As a rule, the stages lead along classic hiking trails with a low mountain character. The trail conditions are a bit rougher, steeper ascents and descents are possible. In the mountains, these are narrower hiking trails that run at medium altitudes. You should be sure-footed, free from vertigo and have no problem with heights.
- Pure walking time without breaks/stops between 5-7 hours.
- Distances up to approx. 25 km
- Differences in altitude up to approx. 800 meters
The routes of a often include long hiking days for which you need a very good physical condition. Changing ground conditions in partly uneven, mountainous terrain as well as long ascents and descents on partly steep slopes make these tours ideal for experienced hikers with mountain experience. At higher elevations, the trails are mostly narrow and sometimes exposed. You should be absolutely sure-footed and free from vertigo in rocky and mountainous terrain.
- Pure walking time without breaks/stops between 6-8 hours.
- Daily distances up to approx. 25 km
- Differences in altitude between 1000-1500 meters
Challenging hikes on paths and climbs in high alpine, rocky and very exposed terrain, partly rope-secured with climbing aids. Sometimes very long and steep ascents and descents. You are partly in remote areas without network coverage on the way. You must be absolutely sure-footed and free from vertigo in mountainous terrain, e.g. on demanding ridge and summit crossings. You may have to cross old snow fields. These hiking tours are suitable for very experienced hikers with alpine knowledge and excellent physical condition.
- Pure walking time without breaks/stops between 6-8 hours.
- Daily distances up to approx. 25 km
- Differences in altitude between 1500-2000 meters
Most of our guided hikes take us into the beautiful nature, which unfortunately is sometimes affected by bad weather. In cases where the weather is announced very bad, we unfortunately have to cancel our hike or after consultation also adjust. Do not worry, we have your contact information (email address and phone number) due to your reservation and will of course inform you.
Surefootedness is an important skill to have on any hike. It means being able to walk safely and confidently over uneven terrain without tripping or falling. Here are some important points to consider when it comes to surefootedness: