In the west, the Gurktal Alps reach up to the Katschberg Pass and the Ankogel Group of the Hohe Tauern range.

To the east, the Neumarkt Pass in Upper Styria separates it from the adjacent Lavanttal Alps.

The Nationalpark Nockberge located along the scenic Nockalm Road in Carinthia has been a protected landscape area (IUCN V) since 1987.

The Nock Mountains also stretch down to major Carinthian lakes such as the Millstätter See and Ossiacher See.

[citation needed] The method of creating the baths (with spring water and hot rocks) has remained unchanged since the 17th century.