Nationalpark Hohe Tauern

Theme paths & hotspots

 

The theme trails and hotspots in the Hohe Tauern National Park invite you to independently discover the natural and cultural treasures of this unique landscape. Along the paths you will find information on site at different stations.


Glockner traces – mountain philosophy

12 stations with interactive features can be found along this loop that takes an estimated 60 minutes to walk.

Hintersee in Felbertal

Picturesque mountain lake at the foot of the main Tauern ridge

Roman road cultural trail

Only in rare instances have these early historic monuments been kept above surface. These include the two Roman roads over the Mallnitzer and Korn Tauern passes.

Themed Trail "Auf der Alm"

Experiencing Cultural Landscapes

Ecological Footprint Hollersbach

Information Stations on Various Climate Protection Topics

Schödertal in Hüttschlag

Autochthonous Hohe Tauern valley

Käfertal Themed Trail

Over 300 species of beetles, nearly 200 species of butterflies, and many species of wildlife

Educational Trail "Kings of the Skies"

Facts about the majestic birds: Golden Eagle, Bearded Vulture, and Griffon Vulture.

Emerald path in Habachtal Bramberg

Wild mountain stream and minerals

Innergschlöss – Schlaten Kees glacier trail

The Innergschlöss glacier trail takes visitors right into the centre of the "eternal ice" in the core zone of the Hohe Tauern National Park…

Seebachtal nature trail

This nature trail takes you through the home of the Alpine swift and the crag martin, just two species of the rich Seebachtal (Seebach valley) bird realm.

Kalser Dorfertal

Original Alpine valley

APC Peace Trail

A historical crossing of Austria via the Krimml Tauern to South Tyrol.

Krimmler Wasserfälle

The fifth highest in the world

Geotrail from Heiligenblut

Variety in geology with peak panorama

Debanttal nature and culture trail

Hiking in a varied Alpine landscape surrounded by imposing mountain backdrop.

Postalm energy educational trail

Several stations around Postalm deal with the subject of climate protection. The energy saving concept of the refuge shows how climate protection can be actively integrated into everyday life.

Themed Trail Nassfeld

A Cultural Landscape Shaped by Humans for Centuries

Dorfertal history trail

The Dorfertal (Dorfer valley) history trail is not a conventional themed path but actually a listening path.

Astner Moos nature trail

This nature trail takes you through the scenic Astener Hochtal (Asten high Alpine valley).

Stream Educational Trail Hollersbachtal

Hike into a Water-Rich Valley of Alpine Meadows

Umbalfälle force of nature trail

The Umbalfälle (Umbal falls) force of nature trail at the head of the Virgental (Virgen valley) takes you close to the source of the Isel river, and unlike almost any other valley in the Hohe Tauern, the Umbaltal (Umbal valley) demonstrates…

 

Oberseite Alpine flower trail

The Oberseite Alpine flower and panorama trail in St. Jakob im Defereggental (Defereggen valley) provides a good insight into the colourful diversity…

"A look in the Tauern Window" geo nature trail

Discover everything about the formation of the Hohe Tauern.

Kals children's nature trail

Animal figures and information boards along the scenic trail invite our younger visitors to play, discover and busy themselves creatively.

Thematic Trail Seebachsee

Hike to a Picturesque Cirque Lake

Panorama trail Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe

Even after just a few steps, you will encounter the first multilingual panels, which start with the telling of the tale about the Pasterze glacier and the mountain names in the area.

Ködnitztal

Rising up out of a fabulous sea of peaks, the Grossglockner stands proud with its 3,798 metres, the highest mountain in Austria.

Oberhaus stone pine forest nature and culture trail

The Oberhaus stone pine forest to the rear of the Defereggental (Defereggen valley) represents the largest continuous stone pine population in the Eastern Alps with over 170 ha…

Malteiner Wasserspiele waterfall nature trail

The "Malteiner Wasserspiele" waterfall nature trail runs into the impressive gorge and waterfall landscape at the rear of Maltatal (Malta valley).

Jungfernsprung water wonder trail

The Jungfernsprung waterfall is one of the most beautiful in the Hohe Tauern National Park…

Gößnitzfall - Kachlmoor nature trail

The "Natura Mystica" hike involves hiking with the so-called "Hollaleitisch". They will tell visitors about bygone days and the specifics of the surroundings.

Obersulzbachtal glacier trail

Retreat points of the glacier since 1850, striking moraines and glacial striations, pioneer plants and much more shown against the backdrop of the Obersulzbach Kees glacier.