There are different types of activities to choose from during a stay in Techendorf: a wetland meadow hike with named start and end points, a mountain railway ride with access to hikes afterwards, cycling routes, and a guided exploration of the lake. They differ in terms of planning: for a route, the start and destination matter; for the mountain railway, journey time and seasonal operation; and for the lake tour, the guide, watercraft and date. This lets you shape your travel plans around the type of activity you want to enjoy.
Techendorf as a point of reference
Techendorf is the centre of Lake Weissensee. Visitors can enjoy boat trips, lidos, cuisine and a wide range of leisure activities there. If you are looking for a hotel in Techendorf, these local offerings may factor into your decision. Which ones you include in your itinerary depends on what you would like to do while you are there. Check the latest details in advance for a specific boat trip, lido or dining option, as individual facilities and services may change.
Hiking with named start and end points
The “Water and Land” wetland meadow hike is located in Techendorf. It begins in Techendorf-Süd in the bridge area on the southern promenade and ends in Praditz at the car park opposite the petrol station. This means its start and destination can be identified using specific local landmarks. If you include this hike in your travel plans, keep both points in mind: they give the tour its own geographical context, beyond simply mentioning Techendorf.
Mountain railway and hiking destinations
The Weissensee mountain railway takes visitors on a modern four-person chairlift from the valley station on the lake’s southwest shore, at an altitude of 956 metres, to the mountain station at 1,324 metres in twelve minutes. From there, the mountain station provides access to hikes towards Naggler Alm and Kohlröslhütte. For planning purposes, you can treat the ride up and the hike that follows as separate sections: the ride takes twelve minutes, while the named hiking destinations indicate possible onward routes on foot. The railway operates seasonally. Check the current operating dates before your visit.
Guided exploration on the lake
The seasonal “Taster Tour across the Lake” lets you explore the lake with a guide by kayak, Hobie or stand-up paddleboard. The meeting point is the Waterpoint at the bridge in Techendorf. When deciding whether to join, you can take into account both the guided format and the three different watercraft options. If you want to include the tour in your plans, check the current dates beforehand, as the programme is seasonal.
Two cycling routes, different points of reference
The RW_W12 Techendorf – Franz Josefs Höhe loop is 8.5 kilometres long and takes 2.3 hours. The W1 – Franz Josefs Höhe mountain bike loop starts at the Weissensee Haus in Techendorf. The two routes offer different points of reference to help you choose: for RW_W12, you can factor the distance and duration into your schedule; for W1, the mountain biking character and starting point at the Weissensee Haus are its defining features. This lets you base your choice on which of these details is most relevant to your planned stay.
Discover more destinations: Mallnitz, Tschierweg, KremsbrĂĽcke, Gatschach, MĂĽhldorf, Aschbach, Trebesing, Weissensee
Go to the overview of the wider region: Spittal An Der Drau.
