Hiking Route 30 runs from Reisach via Forst and Dobran (mountain meadow) onward to Jochalm. This makes Forst part of a precisely defined route that begins in Reisach and extends to the alpine pasture. There are also trails with different starting and ending points, as well as a loop on an uphill road. When planning, it is therefore worth checking the specific route and mode of travel: hikes, connections between villages, and a cycling loop each have a different focus.

Hiking: Shade and Views

Hiking Route 30 is mostly shaded, except for the section near Jochalm. From there, the route offers views of the Carnic Alps. It therefore combines a mostly shaded trail with a clearly identified viewpoint; when planning, the exception near Jochalm is part of the trail’s character.

One hiking route follows a beautiful, shady forest path with gentle climbs. A route from Kirchbach leads via Unterforst or Oberforst to Reisach. These details offer different points of reference for choosing a hike: the described character of a forest path and the villages connected by a route.

Routes with Different Starting and Ending Points

Hiking Route 32 runs from the car park at Alpenferienpark Reisach in Schönboden to Oberforst. This route therefore has a car park in Schönboden as its named starting point and Oberforst as its destination. Route 30, by contrast, starts in Reisach and leads via Forst and Dobran (mountain meadow) to Jochalm. If you are choosing between the two hikes, you can first consider which of the named destinations better suits your plans.

The K2 Reisach–Jochalm loop follows an uphill road through Unterforst and Oberforst to Jochalm. This gives cyclists a hilly road route alongside the hiking trails. Its focus also differs from Route 30: that route is mostly shaded, while the uphill road and loop define the character of the K2.

Getting Around and Arrival

A two-kilometre path in the municipality of Kirchbach connects Reisach and Forst. Reisach has a bus and train stop for access to and from the agricultural or forest road leading from Reisach via Forst and Dobran (mountain meadow) to Jochalm. If you plan to use this access point, check the timetable in advance for your travel date.

The route descriptions can help you plan around a specific starting point or destination: Reisach, Forst, Oberforst, or Jochalm. Route 32 starts at the car park at Alpenferienpark Reisach in Schönboden; Route 30 runs from Reisach via Forst and Dobran to Jochalm. The K2 loop, meanwhile, follows an uphill road through Unterforst and Oberforst. This makes it possible to distinguish the routes by their actual itineraries, without combining them into a single tour.

Regional Products

Bauernhof Gori’s selection includes salami, dry sausages, bacon, Osso Collo, and liver spread in a jar. The selection may change over time. In the wider region around Forst, all the milk at Reisacher Joch Alm is made directly into Gailtal alpine cheese. Alongside the hiking trails, regional food is therefore another aspect to consider when planning your trip: the products offered by Bauernhof Gori and the cheesemaking at Reisacher Joch Alm.

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