Theme paths & hotspots

Nature in Flow

A Cultural Landscape Shaped by Humans for Centuries

Variety in geology with peak panorama

Reading Landscapes

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

As early as 1967, the Krimml Waterfalls were awarded the European Diploma for Protected Areas –

a distinction that not only highlights their breathtaking beauty, but also their important role in nature conservation.

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

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

Go to where eagles fly!

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

Hiking and excursion paradise

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

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.

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.

Picturesque mountain lake at the foot of the main Tauern ridge

Mountains as far as the eye can see!

Autochthonous Hohe Tauern valley

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

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

Discover everything about the formation of the Hohe Tauern.

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…

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

Hike to a Picturesque Cirque Lake

Into the eternal ice

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

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

Original Alpine valley

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

Hike into a Water-Rich Valley of Alpine Meadows

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

Information Stations on Various Climate Protection Topics

Wild mountain stream and minerals

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.

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

Thundering water

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…

Art on the moor

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

Experiencing Cultural Landscapes

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.