nockalmstrasse

The mystically beautiful NOCKALM ROAD in Carinthia/AustriaThe Nocky Mountains are the gentle side of the Alps and a geographical rarity. The wonderful rolling landscape features forests, pastures, small lakes reflecting the blue sky. Especially nice is the drive on the 35 kilometres winding road in autumn when the sky gets clearer, when the colours start changing into a splendid Indian Summer, the view as far as you can imagine, and far away you can see already snow covered mountain peaks. Every so often you can even hear the marmots whistle and you can watch birds of prey circling high up in the sky.Rustic lodges invite you to have a break and enjoy Carinthian’s culinary specialities.A number of exhibitions provide information on petrified fossils, the geology of the area, alpine farming and the flora and fauna. There is also a rustic spa, Karlbad, which is over 300 years old, where you can enjoy a bath in a wooden trough, filled with water from the near stream and warmed with heated up boulders from the very same stream. And don’t forget, we are talking about heights from 1,000 to 2,000 metres! It’s well worth visiting this special corner of Carinthia and witness nature in unimagined

Great Road with very nice curves, scenery is very beautiful! I was there on my motorcycle and had a very nice day. The beautiful mountains around this road are stunning

Over 36 kms of stunning scenery, no villages and an excellent road surface. Nockalmstraße runs through the heart of Nockalm National Park.This isn't a Race Track but is in my opinion one of the best biking roads in Europe. A mixture of hairpin curves, sweeping bends and long straights with variations in altitude on a surface put down with Bikers in mind. There are also free lockers at strategic scenic stops solely for Bikers to stow their gear.Cattle are free to roam on sections and can leave a mess on the roads just at the wrong point. Take particular care at the engining and end of the season when cattle are driven to their winter locations as the problem is magnified. There are quite a few cattle grids, some not in an ideal location for a motorcycle but they are well sign posted. This is a Toll Road and a day ticket in 2013 was €9,- allowing you to come and go as much as you would like. There is a price reduction for afternoons. There are also 5 or 6 nice food and drink stops along the route. Make sure you have plenty of fuel as there is none available within the park itself and especially on the north side it is many ams before you will find some.I do this road many times and it is never busy. You need to watch out for slow moving and manoeuvring cars at marked parking areas and coaches do use the road but it has never been an inconvenience for me. Like most popular Alpine Roads, you do need to watch out for other bikers and car drivers who's enthusiasm far exceeds there capabilities.Nockalmstraße usually opens on May 1st and until the end of October. Snowfall at any time of year can cause temporary closures.

This is a very nice road for driver or rider enthusiast, but not so extreme as Grossglocknerstrasse, the road is more fluid and with nice natural alpine surrounding and with a lot of thematic stops that invte you to take a break and see and learn about alpine biotic diversity. Sometimes it feels like you are somewhere else on the planet ...

This is long road through a national park offering nature trails, challenging hikes (optional), flora/fauna and stunning views. There are about 15 stops along the road where various attractions are shown. There is a toll of EUR15 per car (or free entry with a "Kartner card"). Highly recommend a visit here to experience some pure nature and fresh air.

Io la faccio ogni anno gratis con la Karten card, 50 tornanti paesaggi e percorsi natura, rifugi , strutture atrezzate locali dove cibarsi di piatti locali tipici consiglio la emozione della zuppa di aglio e di un dolce che e fatto da un gnocco di pane sommerso nella crema alla vaniglia calda. Sono un motociclista e vorrei farla in moto,mi sono sempre goduto gli harleyxti del nord nei locali con moto caratteristiche e che vanno a birra come fosse acqua. Arrivati alla fine rientri se vuoi e la fai in senso contrario.Troivi a pascolare mucche e bufale che ti bloccano a volte la strada.

fatta in auto certamente non è bello come in moto ma i 35 km di questa strada volano piacevolmente.. un oretta o due possono bastare se non ci andate per fare passeggiate - gratis con la Karten Card

kostenfrei die Panoramastraßen genießen ...durch 52 Kehren und über 35 Kilometer geht die berauschende Fahrt mitten durch die Hochgebirgslandschaft des Nationalparks; für Naturliebhaber auf Wanderwegen und Fahrbegeisterte ein Bonbon

Von der Nockalmstraße hinunter nach Leoben - Genuss pur für Mountainbiker und Crossradler. Nahe dem Talausgang steht links ein historischer Kalkofen - ist einen Stopp wert :-)

Stupenda strada alpina Austriaca. Con i suoi 50 tornanti vi conduce a 2000 mt di quota tra verdi pascoli e montagne incantate. Strada a pagamento. Bellissima da fare in modo

Abbiamo percorso in moto questa strada a pedaggio da sud (Ebene Reichenau) verso nord (Innerkrems). Un paesaggio bellissimo ed una strada in eccellenti condizioni che coi suoi tornanti ampi e comodi accompagna il viaggiatore oltre il limite del bosco fin sui pascoli alpini di questo affascinante angolo di Carinzia. Consigliata a chi ama la natura incontaminata.

Stupenda strada panoramica. Attrezzatissima ed organizzata a stazioni. Ogni fermata è provvista di parcheggio e servizi, percorsi nella natura, laghetti e ruscelli. E' una strada a pagamento di circa 35 Km. Ottimo anche il servizio di ristorazione nei rifugi.

Die Nockalmstrasse war die längste von uns befahrenen Hochalmmautstrasse in Kärnten (34 km). Das Panorama ist beeindruckend und die Landschaft wunderschön. Was soll man sagen: hinfahren, selbst sehen. Besonders bei Motoradfahrern sehr beliebt. Es gibt auch Extra Safes für Biker.

Schon vor der offiziellen Eröffnung - im Jahr 1981 - bin ich auf dieser Straße erstmals gefahren.Sie führt durch Europas einzigen Nationalpark im sanften Hochgebirge mit dem größten Fichten- und Zirbenbestand der Ostalpen - durch die "Nockberge". Einzigartig im Alpenraum zählt das Erscheinungsbild der "runden Nocken" zu den erdgeschichtlichen Raritäten.Mit zahlreichen sanften Kehren erschließt die 35 km lange Nockalmstraße dieses ausgedehnte Wandergebiet des Nationalparks, einem Gebiet von besonderem landschaftlichem Reiz. Für jeden Naturliebhaber ist die Fahrt auf dieser Straße ein bleibendes Erlebnis! Bei dieser ersten Fahrt entdeckte ich auch den damals wohl "größten Omnibus Europas", der mit einem Bruch der Ölwanne auf der Strecke liegen blieb. Aber auch das "kleinste Thermalbad" - das "KARL-BAD" - ist an dieser Straße zu finden. Oben eine urige Gaststätte, im Keller darunter stehen einige Bottiche, die mit klarem mineralisiertem Bergwasser gefüllt werden, das vom Felsen herunter läuft. Eine Art offener Backofen steht vor dem Haus, in dem große Steine angeheizt werden. Diese kommen dann in die Bottiche im Keller, damit das Bergwasser für die Badegäste aufgeheizt wird.

Bellissima escursione da effettuare in una giornata intera. La strada è lunga 35 Km immersa in un parco naturale d'alta montagna. Ci sono numerose stazioni in cui è possibile fermarsi peraccedere a percorsi escursionistici, campi giochi o locali in cui gustare le specialità carinziane. In una di queste, il Rifugio Glocken a 2000 metri, non mancare di suonare la campana che esaudisce i desideri. Altra fermata d'obbligo è il parcheggio sull’Eisentalhöhe, il punto più alto che raggiunge la strada, in cui si trova una piattaforma panoramica che offre una vista stupenda.