Nationalpark Hohe Tauern

Geotrail from Heiligenblut


Varied geology with panoramic peaks




    Varied like nowhere else, the world of rocks in the Hohe Tauern is presented along the Tauern Window geo trail. A fantastic sea of peaks unfolds in front the eyes of the walkers. The panoramic view stretches from the majestic Grossglockner across more than 100 three-thousand-metre-high peaks in the national park. A variety of different rocks can be found around the geo trail and particularly the karst formations that are fully atypical for the Hohe Tauern region with their characteristic and rolling terrain shaping the landscape. Pronounced dolines, up to 14 m in depth and small caves provide fascinating insights.


    • Trail description:  

      Description starting from Schareck: An arrow points you in the right direction immediately at the cable car station to Schareck (2,604 m), where a display board provides an overview of the path of the geo trail. Steep descent in some parts to Hochtor. From there, you will go through an impressive karst area taking the trail leading onto the summit of Rossköpfl (2,588 m). After descending from Rossköpfl, you will follow the signposted path through the Rauwacken karst area until reaching Hochtor.

      Starting point:      

      Heiligenblut, ride up with the cable car (valley station in the town centre) or Grossglockner High Alpine Road, Hochtor

      Arriving by public transport:  

      Information at www.postbus.at

      Opening times:

      July–October

      Features:

      Particularly interesting in geological terms; panoramic view of the peaks

      Hike length / walking time / metres of climbing:

      5 km / 3 h / 200 m (there & back)

      Rest stops:

      Schareck summit restaurant

       

      Information:

      Hohe Tauern National Park, Carinthia

      Döllach 14, 9843 Großkirchheim

      Austria

      Tel. +43 / (0) 4825 6161

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