8 Stanziwurten CARINTHIA Thanks to the recent opening of the track on the Mittner mountain pastures it is now possible to reach

the fantastic Stanziwurten (2.707m) panoramic peak on a pleasant all-day hike. The ascent begins at the mountain village Mitten (accessible either from Heiligenblut or from Dllach) on a pleasant, well prepared road up to the new parking area Mittner Almen. From here the hike continues on a wonderful path through an impressive landscape with panoramic view to the Groglockner and the Schober group towards the small Trger mountain pastures. The last stretch of the path becomes a bit steeper up the first small peak dominated by a big cross, then in a few minutes you reach the main peak. The descent through the Sdkamm is more direct. Starting Point: Mittner Almen parking area Approach: from Mitten along the Mittner Almen track Walking time: 5 hours (ascent and descent)
CARINTHIA Starting from the idyllic mountain hamlet of Ranach you first wander along a pasture trail, then you keep on walking upwards on a path along the Moosgraben crossing the Gartl stream until you finally reach the Gartl pastures (1.763 m). From the area called Fleckmoos take the mule track until you get to the Wetterkreuz peak (2.120 m). Once here, experienced mountain hikers should not miss a prolongation of the route to the Gartlkopf peak (2,458 m; 1 hour). You then continue upwards crossing the Schober pastures (1,740 m) and finally walk back to Ranach. Starting point: Ranach (1,353 m) Access: Dllach (Grokirchheim) hamlet Kra road to Ranach Walking time: approx. 4,5 hours (ascent and descent)

Auernig CARINTHIA Thanks to its central location, the rocky Auernig summit (2,130 m) with its large Gipfelkreuz dominates the National Park borough of Mallnitz. At first glance jagged and off-putting, the Auernig is surprisingly easy to climb. The route that goes directly from the town centre into Mallnitz first leads through a steeply sloping mountain forest and is a little strenuous. For this, however, the hiker is rewarded by an extensive panoramic view of the summit lake of the eastern Hohen Tauern and a fascinating insight into Mallnitz! The descent is over soft pastures to the Wolligger Htte, open to the public, and back to Mallnitz. (National Park hike bus) Starting Point: Town centre of Mallnitz (1,191 m) Approach: Main road to Mallnitz Walking Time: Up to Auernig and back via the Wolligger Htte: 5 hours 15 Kaponigtal - Moosboden CARINTHIA In 2005 the wonderful wildly romantic Kaponig valley became part of the National Park area. While climbers are fascinated by the numerous, not very much climbed rock peaks, the paths in the valley bottom to the Moosboden offer hikers unforgettable impressions. From the parking area Kaponigtal, which has been recently restructured, the trail leads past the pleasant, very cosy mountin resting place Gatternightte to the typical glacier-formed end of the valley. The destination of thie hike is the picturesque swamp area called Moosboden. On the way back you really deserve a break at the Gatternightte! Starting point: Kaponigtal parking area Approach: from Obervellach through the Pfaffenberg track Walking time: 3 hours (there and back) 16
CARINTHIA The Malteiner waterfalls nature trail path leads to the impressive ravines and waterfalls of the valley. At several panoramic points scattered along the trail you can enjoy a great view on the Blue basin which has been forged and washed down in the rocks by the water in thousands of years. Along the eighteen stations of the nature trail path you can learn a lot about the history of the Malta valley and the importance of the water for this valley. In proximity of the nature trail path Malteiner Waterfalls you can admire the impressive highest waterfalls in Carinthia - the Fallbach, with a fall height of 200 metres. (National Park hike bus) Starting point: Malta, toll gate of the Alpine road Malta-Hochalmstrae at the lodge Gasthof Falleralm Walking time: approx. 4 hours - Hint: National Park hiking bus available!

Seebachsee - Obersulzbachtal SALZBURG Distinct cirque lake below the border ridge between Obersulzbachtal and Krimmler Achental. During the vegetation periods, the protected flora on the bank zones is especially varied. Starting Point: Parking area at Hopffeld area Approach: From the National Park district of Neukirchen around 1.5 km in a westerly direction to the Sulzbachtler turn-off, over the Salzach into the Obersulzbachtal until the parking area at the Hopffeldboden. From the Hopffeld area into the valley on the road way (marking no. 914) Walking Time: until shortly before the Gstreifbrcke Obersulzbachache (taxi service from Neukirchen at particular times of day, time saved from Hopffeldboden approx. one hour). Turn sharply right branching onto the initially rather steep route No.41 past the Seebach pasture to the lake (2.083 m), approx. 3 hours.

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SALZBURG The family-friendly alpine hiking trails lead over the preceeding areas to the ice tongues of the two glaciers. As well as various alpine flora, the mountain wanderer can observe Ice-Age formations. Starting Point: Rudolfshtte alpine centre Approach: 18 km from the National Park district with one's own vehicle or by regular bus to the end of Stubachtalstrae to Enzingerboden. Parking: Enzingerboden parking areas Walking Time: from Enzinger Boden (1,479 m) with the cablecar to Rudolfshtte (2,315 m). From there to the edges of the glaciers around 1 hour in each case.

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The Unterer Schwarze See is among the deepest alpine lakes, with a depth of 57 m. The Obere Schwarze See, which has been declared a natural monument, lies in the middle of an unspoilt mountain landscape. Particularly noteworthy is the large number of different protected alpine flowers in the banking area. Starting Point: Muritzen parking area From the National Park district Muhr, about 8.5 km into the valley. Approach: Walking Time: Around 45 minutes to the Sticklerhtte (1.752 m) taxi at certain times of day). From here, on path No. 711 through the Schmalzgrube and over the Schmalzscharte (2,444 m) to the lower (2.221 m) and/or upper Schwarze See (2.339 m) around 4 to 4.5 hours. Warning: From the Schmalzscharte, this tour is only allowed for experienced and non-dizzy mountain hikers.

TYROL The Eichsttt section of the German Alpine Association owns the Glorerhtte (2,642 m) and has published an interesting brochure on the geology of the area and of the Hohe Tauern as a whole. Individual stations are marked in the landscape so that geology can be experienced close up with the guide. But the hike is also especially interesting. The geological situation permits an extraordinary variety of alpine flora. It is also worth making a half-hour detour to the Medl Sattel, where one has a fantastic view of the nearby Groglockner. (National Park hiking bus) Starting Point: Lucknerhaus parking area, (1,918 m) From the Kdnitz district in Kals a. G. via the Kalser GlocknerApproach: strae (toll payable) in Kdnitztal Walking Time: 6 hours there and back

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TYROL From the Johannishtte, one first heads north. The Zettalunitz stream is crossed via a natural bridge, and then one walks moderately ascending winding paths up to the Trmljoch - a crossing at a height of 2,845 m with a fantastic view of many famous sights of the Hohe Tauern and the broad, glistening glaciers. The descent to the Essener-Rostockerhtte (2,208 m) has many bends, but is embedded in a dreamlike alpine landscape. The final stretch out of the Maurertal to Strden and Hinterbichl is relaxing and beautiful. Starting Point: To the Johannishtte (2,116 m) by taxi, parking area in Hinterbichl Approach: From Prgraten to Hinterbichl, from there onwards by taxi Walking Time: 7 hours.

Johannishtte - Trmljoch Essener-Rostockerhtte

Loop hiking route Ranach - Gartltal

Hiking destinations Carinthia

CARINTHIA Unique panoramic route that is reached from the Kaiser Franz Josef peak through the so-called treasure tunnel (exhibition on the subject of water, gold and crystal). Without any steep slopes, the path leads above the largest glacier in the Eastern Alps, the Pasterze, giving a magnificent view of the Groglockner to the Gamsgrube. There is an ecologically sensitive drifting sand areas with vegetation that resembles that in central Asia or the Arctic (it is forbidden to leave the path!). After one has passed the splendid resting place at the waterfall spot, the path ends immediately at the glacier edge of the waterfall Winkelkees. (National Park hike bus) Starting Point: Car park Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Hhe (2.369 m) Approach: Via the Groglockner High Alpine Road (toll road) Walking Time: 2 hours to the Winkelkees waterfall

Glacial Fields - Kapruner Tal SALZBURG Several strikingly shaped glaciers flow between the Wiesbachhorn and the Kapruner Trl in the direction of Mooserboden. The hiker can observe ice-breaks, glacial arches and many varied traces of glacier activity from close up. Starting Point: Heidnische Kirche bus stop Approach: From the National Park district of Kaprun through the Kapruner Tal to the Kesselfall parking area. Travelling further by public bus to Mooserboden. Parking at the Kesselfall parking area Walking Time: Over the Moosersperre and Drossensperre (2,045 m) dams and on the Austriaweg No. 717 on the eastern bank of the reservoir Mooserboden along to its southern end in 1 to 2 hours. 30 31 Fuschertal Valley Game Park and Red Moss

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Nature Trail Gamsgrube

10 Winklerner Alm - Strasskopf CARINTHIA The Winklerner Alm is a gentle pastoral landscape just above the forest limit. From here the Strasskopf (2,401 m), the southernmost peak in the National Park, can be easily climbed via the Viehalm pasture. Here the easy route leads above the idyllic Winklerner lakes up to the marvellously spectacular views from the peak, where you can admire a magnificent panorama of the mountain world of the National Park, but also as far as the Dolomites. Starting point: Winklerner Alm parking area (1.905 m) Approach: Exit from the Iselsberg main road, directly to the border and on the mountain road via the Penzelberg hamlet to the Winlklerner Alm Walking time: Strasskopf to the Winklerner lakes: 4 hours ascent and descent

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Malteiner waterfalls

CARINTHIA Starting from the Glocknerhaus Alpine Centre, the glacier trail leads to the ecologically very interesting area before the Pasterze glacier, the largest glacier in the eastern Alps. Here, there are all the shapes left behind by the freezing, such as round stools, moraines and slabs of rock ground smooth by the glacier. After passing past a goldvein, one finally reaches the still impressive glacier tongue of the Pasterze! WARNING: the glacier should only be entered in the area approved for this purpose, danger of falling into a hidden split in the ice! (National Park hike bus) Starting Point: Parking area of the Glocknerhaus Alpine Centre (2.131 m) Approach: Via the Groglockner High Alpine Road (toll road) Walking Time: 3 hours from the Glocknerhaus to Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Hhe

Pasterze Glacier Trail

CARINTHIA Although a very good condition is required for the route over the so-called Zwischenelendscharte (2.692 m), which connects the Kleinelendtal with the Groelendtal, this round hike has developed into a true classic. After all, you receive ample reward for your efforts: the fantastic alpine environment in the Kleinelendtal and the almost unbelievably spectacular view from the Zwischenelendscharte over the two Schwarzhorn lakes onto the Queen of the Tauern, the Hochalmspitze, are only two of the numerous highlights. And one has a superb base, the Osnabrcker Htte! (National Park hike bus) Starting Point: Parking area at the Klnbreinsperre reservoir (1,951m) at the end of Malta Hochalmstrae Approach: From the village of Malta to the Malta Hochalmstrae (toll payable) Walking Time: For the entire round trip: 7 - 8 hours

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Nature Trail Elendtler

SALZBURG This nature trail shows the hiker finding out more about nature and glaciers an impressive part of the Obersulzbachkees in the approach to the glacier and gives an insight into its development from the Ice Age to the present. Starting Point, Hopffeldboden parking area Walking Time: From Hopffeldboden into the valley on the road way past the restaurants Berndlalm and Postalm to the Obersulzbachhtte (1,742 m), around 3 hours. (Taxi service up to here from Neukirchen at particular times of day). The nature trail begins here, and requires 2 to 3 hours of walking.

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Obersulzbachtal Glacier Trail

SALZBURG The Fuschertal offers a whole range of rewarding hiking destinations. The Ferleiten game park is located directly next to the Glocknerstrae toll point. There are also large parking spaces here. The Rotmoos, a limestone swamp, is among the largest and most important swamps in the central Hohe Tauern. Among the many plants to be seen here, the broad-leaved anacamptis is particularly noteworthy. This splendid orchid species blooms in early summer in a thousand varieties and gives the lower swamp a marvelous red colouring. Especially striking are the deposits of boulders for marking out pastures (so-called stone hage), which are still present here in large numbers. Starting Point: Ferleiten toll point of the Groglockner high alpine road (1,150 m) Approach: From the National Park district Fusch in a southern direction to the toll point. Parking at the Ferleiten toll point (toll payable). Walking Time: West from the parking area via the Fuscher Ache, then south on a goods route to the Rotmoos in about 1 hour.

TYROL The way up to Stdlhtte provides an easy hiking tour up into the mountains. Always accompanied by the jagged summit of Austria's highest mountain, the trail first goes along the Kdnitzbach into the valley and has beautiful areas as well as interesting information on the world of mountains. From the valley-end up on to a trail to the Lucknerhtte (2,241 m) and then further on winding paths to the Stdlhtte (2,802 m). The heaps of rock and debris in the area surrounding the modern high-alpine accomodation hide an abundance of interesting alpine plants. A rewarding descent leads over the Mrztaler path back into the valley. (National Park hiking bus) Starting Point: Lucknerhaus parking area, 1,918 m Approach: From the Kdnitz district in Kals a. G. via the Kalser Glocknerstrae (toll payable) into Kdnitztal Walking Time: 1 hour to the Lucknerhtte, 2 hours further to the Stdlhtte.

Erlebnisweg Glocknerspur Stdlhtte

Wetterkreuz - Zupalsee TYROL A particularly pleasant and easy family hike leads along the Lasrling Hhenweg from the Wetterkreuzhtte, ascending gently to the Zupalseehtte (2,346 m). A wealth of famous alpine plants such as edelweiss and types of gentian and many alpine orchids line the path. Views of the Glockner- und Venediger mountain group with many glittering glaciers and the steep walls of the sunny side of the Virgen valleys make this trip a special experience. Starting Point: Wetterkreuzhtte (2,106 m), parking in the area of Virgen Approach: from Matrei i. O. to Virgen, by lodge taxi to the Wetterkreuz Walking Time: 4 hours there and back. Arnitzalm - Zunigsee - Zunigalm TYROL The ascent to the Arnitzalm pasture along the Almfahrweg trail requires good physical condition and takes 1 hours. After a short break the hike continues along the Zunigalm pasture up to the Zunigsee lake (2.025m), where the Groglockner is reflected. This place is ideally suited to a peaceful day with the family to enjoy a fantastic panoramic view. A forest road leads back to the starting point. Starting point: Guggenberg parking area Approach: From Matrei westwards in the direction of Guggenberg Walking time: 5 hours 50 51 Ratzell - Glanz Alm TYROL Ratzell - like an eyrie, the little hamlet lies high above the hops garden in the Defereggental Valley. Until recently, the small settlement could only be reached by cablecar. Life up here looks archaic: Lively alpine farming culture, beautiful carpentered houses, the steepest mountain meadows, pastures cut by hand each year, technical aids developed with lots of inventive spirit to make work at least somewhat easier. The mountain meadows begin directly above the yards, and these look beautiful when their flowers bloom in summer. The trail takes you into the world of the original Tyrol mountains. The Glanz Alm (1.975 m) provides an impressive finish. Starting Point: Hopfgarten, parking area in Ratzell (1,490 m) Approach: From Hopfgarten, via mountain road to Ratzell Walking Time: 3 hours there and back.

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Hiking Destinations in Tyrol Glacier hiking trail TYROL One of the most beautiful hikes in the Venediger area leads into the heart of the National Park. From the Matreier Tauernhaus, one can at first go by foot, by alpine taxi or by horse-drawn carriage on an alpine path to the alpine villages of Auer- and Innergschl (mountain chapel). From there, one must then procede by foot to the valley-end and then steeply upwards over the shoulder of the slope to the famous Auge Gottes (2,240 m). The piece of trail that now follows, over the big moraine to the glacier Schliff and glacieredge of the Schlatenkees, is especially impressive. A detour to the Alte Prager Htte (2,489 m) takes 30 minutes. The way back into the valley leads over the mountain flank of the Kesselkopf. (National Park hiking bus) Starting Point: Matreier Tauernhaus (1,501 m) Approach: From Matrei i. O. via the Felbertauernstrae Parking: parking at the Matreier Tauernhaus (fee payable) Walking Time: 6 hours. 38 Fronitztal valley - Lbbentr Innergschl 37

Forest Nature Trail, Zedlacher Paradies TYROL Zedlacher Paradies is an age-old cultural landscape, developed by mining - a larch forest with centuries-old, gnarled and giant trees, which provide an impressive natural spectacle with the yellow colour of their needles, especially in late autumn. A round trip lined with natural history information and furnished with imaginative metal figures made by the ornamental locksmith Erich Trost leads to the most beautiful trees in the Zedlacher forest. Detours onto the Wodenalm (1 hr.) or to the Strumerhof (30 minutes) are very worthwhile. The Zedlacher Paradies is among the most beautiful larch forest areas in Austria. Starting Point: Matrei i. O., village of Zedlach (1,350 m) Approach: From Matrei in direction of Virgen, turn-off to Zedlach after 1km Parking: Just before Jsenhof, above Zedlach Walking Time: Round walk, 1.5 hours. 45 Trojeralmtal - Reichenberger Htte Umbaltal TYROL

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CARINTHIA Gnitz Falls is among the mightiest waterfalls in the whole national park and lies in the middle of an impressive ravine at the start of Gnitz valley. This grandiose spectacle of nature is revealed by following a nature trail to a panoramic viewpoint. The Kachlmoor is another of the highlights of this easy trail. This swamp, which was formed due to an avalanche after the receding of the late ice-age Pasterze, is now a very important habitat for amphibians (grass frogs, yellow-bellied toads) in the Hohe Tauern. (National Park hike bus) Starting point: Retschitzbrcke parking area (1,260 m) in Heiligenblut Approach: municipal road, some 100 metres from the town centre of Heiligenblut Walking time: 2 hours

Gnitz Falls - Kachlmoor

4 Briccius Chapel CARINTHIA The Briccius Chapel (1,629 m) is a place steeped in history because the chapel, the first documentary evidence of which goes back to the year 1271, is regarded as the place where the Holy Briccius died. According to the saga, he is meant to have brought the blood of Christ to Heiligenblut. The chapel is the end-point of the Briccius healing water trail. This leads past the botanical gem of the Sattelalpe alpine flower slope and by a breathtaking viewing platform to the chapel and its healing spring, which is meant to ameliorate eye complaints among other things. (National Park hike bus) Starting Point: Kruterwandstberl parking area (1.421 m) in Heiligenblut Approach: Municipial road, approx. 3 km from Heiligenblut town centre Walking Time: 1.5 hours to the Briccius Chapel 5 Gnitztal - Langtalseen CARINTHIA With the Gnitz waterfall (see Tour 3) as an impressive guardian at the entrance to the valley, the Gnitz Valley is one of the most beautiful alpine valleys in Hohe Tauern. This long tour (it is recommended that you stay overnight in at the Elberfelder Htte) leads over the large, still-grazed alpine pastures to the Elberfelder Htte (2.346 m) where the valley ends in high mountains and glaciers. Then it's back into the heights, with plenty of views, on a trail that connects three alpine lakes, the Long Valley Lakes. At the Wirtsbauer pasture, one rejoins the main path leading down to Heiligenblut. (National Park hike bus) Starting Point: Retschitzbrcke parking area (1,260 m) in Heiligenblut Approach: Municipial road, a few 100 metres from Heiligenblut town centre Walking Time: 12 hours (overnight stay at the Eberfelder Htte is recommended!)
CARINTHIA Taking the local cableway you first reach the Schareck peak - here you start the ascent on a well prepared trail upwards to the Seppen pastures. The route continues still along a signposted trail up to Weienbach, then towards the valley up to a stream called Groer Fleibach . At the valley bottom you walk along the trail up to the end of the valley, past the Flei ski lifts until you reach the turn-off at the old rivers; here you must take the right, in the direction of the lodge Fleiwirt. Shortly before you reach this place, turn to the right again, cross the Flei hamlet and finally walk back to Heiligenblut. (National Park hike bus) Starting point: valley station of the Groglockner lifts in the centre of Heiligenblut Walking Time: approx. 3 hours CARINTHIA The Groe Zirknitztal was incorporated into the protected area in 2001. Quite rightly so, because one could hardly hope to see a more beautiful glacier-formed, U-shaped valley. For centuries, there was also gold mining in the valley. A splendid hiking trail includes the pine-covered valley up to the historic pay table (2,114 m), where the miners were once paid for their hard work underground! Then one walks up to the soft corner pastures, with a view of the Groglockner, to then return via the Frber Kaser to the starting point. (National Park hike bus) Starting Point: Groes Zirknitztal parking area (1,700 m) at the end of mountain road Approach: Exit from the Mlltal main road in Dllach and onto mountain road via the village of Zirknitz into Groe Zirknitztal Walking Time: 4 hours via Zahltisch and the Eckalmen

CARINTHIA The Mohar (2,604 m) is one of the most beautiful peaks with a commanding view in whole Carinthia. From its summit there is a truly unique view, reaching from the Felsburgen of the Schober group to the Groglockner and Sonnblick to far into the South, to the Dolomites! The summit is easy to climb from the mountain restaurant Glocknerblick and can be added to a round trip: via the Gritzer Trl, close to the Waschgang, where the traces from the goldmining period are unmistakable, one enters the secluded high-lying valley of the Asten. Here, the Sadnighaus invites you to take a well-earned rest. (National Park hike bus) Starting Point: Mountain restaurant Glocknerblick parking area (2,047 m) Exit from the Mlltal main road in Dllach and onto the mountain road via the Approach: village of Sagritz and the Allas hamlet to the Glocknerblick mountain restaurant Walking Time: Round trip: Mohar to Waschgang and Sadnighaus: 5 hours

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SALZBURG The natural monument Untersulzbach Waterfall lies at the entrance to the Untersulzbach Valley. The waterfall gorge, about 80 m deep, is accessed by a loop road with a viewing platform. The luminous lichens on the rock faces are especially remarkable. 1 hour on foot behind the Untersulzbach waterfall is the historic Hochfeld copper mine, which has been developed into one of the most interesting mining museums in Austria. A guided tour through the hard world of work of bygone times lasts approx. 1 hour. Starting Point: parking area at the Schtthof restaurant (849 m) Approach: From the National Park district of Neukirchen approx. 1.5 km to the west to the Sulzbachtler turn-off, after crossing the Salzach left at the Schtthof restaurant. Walking Time: Approx. 4 hours for the entire loop road with mining museum.

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Tauern Valley - Cultural Hiking Trails On Roman Roads Hiking Destinations Salzburg 19 Leitenkammerklamm, Wildgerlostal

Even back in the Roman Empire, the Alps were overcome by means of well-built roads. The Korntauern and the Mallnitzer Tauern were two of these crossings and the traces of the old Roman roads can still be discovered here. The route onto the Mallnitzer Tauern (2,446 m) is the easier of the two and also offers a welcome alpine support point in the form of the Hagener Htte, situated directly in the Schartenhhe. Shortly before the pass, one passes the Alten Tauernhaus, with its interesting exhibition on historic hem trading. (National Park hike bus) Starting Point: Parking area beneath the Jamnig pasture (1,700 m) at the end of the mountain road into the Tauern Valley Approach: Exit from the centre of Mallnitz into the Tauern Valley and on good mountain roads up to the parking area Walking Time: To the Hagener Htte and back: 3.5 hours

Emerald hiking trail Habachtal SALZBURG This family-friendly hiking trail leads to the Moaralm pasture. In addition to the detailed information about the wonderful landscape very comprehensible mineralogy information about this particularly interesting Tauern valley is also provided. Starting point: Habachtal parking area (867m) Approach: approximately half-way between Bramberg and Neukirchen a turn-off southwards in the direction of the Habach valley leads from the Gerlos State road up to the parking area (approx. 2 Km). Walking time: approx. 2 hours up to the edge of the Moaralm area. (taxi services are available in certain hours) Hollersbachtal Stream Nature Trail SALZBURG The hiking trail set up in 1988 leads to the eastern bank of the stream and along to the Wirts-Alm. Information plates are set up at distinctive places, giving the hiker interested in nature detailed descriptions of the special features of the Hollersbachtal. Starting Point: parking area at the beginning of the Hollersbachtal valley Approach: Around 1 km on the Schattberg-Gterweg from the National Park district of Hollersbach until a short distance before the reservoir. Walking Time: from the reservoir to the end of the stream nature trail (Wirts pasture, 1,086 m) 1.5 hours. Hollersbachtal - Kratzenbergsee SALZBURG The Hohe Tauern National Park's largest mountain lake, roughly 24 ha, lies just below the Frther Htte at 2,162 metres above sea level. West of the Kratzenbergsee loom the Larmkogel (3,022 m) and the Kratzenberg (3,023 m), the glaciers of which, together with the firn fields of the Abretterkopf, form the main inflow of the lake. Starting Point: parking place at the beginning of the Hollersbachtal. Walking Time: From the parking area into the valley on the marked route No. 916 to Ross-Sedl (1,888 m) and on to the Frther Htte (2,201 m) 5 to 5.5 hours. Taxi from Hollersbach to the Ofnerboden at particular times of day. This saves 3 to 3.5 hours of walking time.
SALZBURG Picturesque lake in the rear part of the Felbertal. Splendid view of the misty waterfall with a drop of around 80 metres. South of the lake is the Tauernkogel (2,989 m), a well-known mountain vantage point. It is also worth visiting the Schsswendklamm and the forest nature trail directly behind the Hintersee. Starting Point: Hintersee parking area Approach: Felbertauernstrae from the National Park district of Mittersill southward to the premises of the company Wolfram, turn-off the street to the right at the Hintersee. Walking Time: 5 minutes to the lake from the parking area

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Rauriser Urwald SALZBURG The natural landslide forest with more than eighty swamp pools is acessed by an easily walked nature trail. A small forest museum provides information on the geological creation of the area and about the flora and fauna. Starting Point: Kolm parking area -Saigurn, Lenzanger parking area Approach: from the National Park district Rauris 17 km into the valley to the Lenzanger parking area (from Bodenhaus Mautstrae), during the summer season there are daily public buses. Walking Time: 20 minutes on the goods route to the Ammererhof restaurant, further on the Durchgangsalm goods route around 20 minutes to the turn-off of the nature 33 Rauris - Tauerngold Round Walk
A round walking trail leads from the Naturfreundehaus Neubau through an area that is extremely interesting from a cultural-historical perspective. It leads one to old tunnel entrances and partially ruined miner's houses. During the heyday of gold mining up to the middle of the 16th century, around 2,000 miners toiled here in search of the desirable precious metal. Starting Point: Kolm parking area - Saigurn, Lenzanger parking area Approach: 17 km into the valley from the National Park district of Rauris up to the Lenzanger parking place (from the Bodenhaus toll road), public bus service every day during the summer season. Walking Time: About 1hour from Kolm-Saigurn via the steep alpine footpath (marking No. 122) to the Naturfreundehaus building (2,175 m). The Tauerngold round walk begins here, and requires 1 to 1.5 hours of walking time.

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TYROL A particularly long, but also very rewarding tour leads from Gruben up over a steep trail past the Almdorf Katal to the Mitteldorfer and Zedlacher alps (1,842 m) and further to the Badener Htte (2,608 m). Three secured escarpments must be overcome on the path up to the Lbbentrl (2,770 m). At the Lbbentrl, there is one of the most beautiful views in the entire Hohe Tauern: the perpendicular wall of crystal, the Venetian roof with seven ice-covered peaks, cracked, broad glacier surfaces and hardy vegetation on the very edge of existence. The descent into Innergschl is especially steep and strenuous. From Innergschl to the Matreier Tauernhaus by taxi/carriage, and from here back to Gruben with the National Park hiking bus. Starting Point: Gruben bei Matrei i. O. (1,164 m) Approach: From Matrei i. O. via the Felbertauernstrae to the village of Gruben Parking: In Gruben Walking Time: Crossing total approx. 13 hours. TYROL The Dorfertal valley was once the symbol for the resistance of the women of Kals against the plans of a large E-economy power station.The Dorfertal offers an easy interesting hike stretching along the valley bottom which is ideal especially for families with small children Numerous interactive nature trail stations give information about the history of the valley. The Dorfersee lake at the end of the valley originated from an enormous rockfall. Starting point: Taurer parking area 1.521m) Approach: from Kals am Grgl. By car or Postbus up to the Taurer Walking time: from the Taurer to the Kalser Tauernhaus 1 hours and from here approximately 1 hour to the Dorfersee lake

The walk through the wildly romantic Trojeralmtal to the Reichenberger Htte is steeped in history. An alpine path ascends gently up to the Durfeldalm at 2,295 m. Here, it is worth making the 20-minute detour to the historic Blindis mining works - up to 1750, mostly copper ore was obtained here in gallery mining. The trail climbs gently further to the Reichenberger Htte (2,586 m). The descent through the Kleinbachtal valley finally leads down through a totally secluded alpine valley to the Umbalfllen (Pebell/Islitzeralm). It is then another 30 minutes to Strden (post office bus stop). Overnight accomodation at the Reichenberger Htte is recommended. Starting Point: St. Jakob i. D. parking at the entrance to the Trojeralmtal Approach: Area of St. Jakob (post bus) Walking Time: Crossing, approx. 8 hours.

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Virgertrl - Lasrlinghtte - Virgen TYROL Speikboden - a name that refers to the numerous patches of primula. It is the Ross-Speik and also the primrose, however, and not the true primula that here settle upon the damp mats of grass in their thousands, and delight walkers after the melting of the snow with their splendid violet blooms. From the Speikbodenhtte (2,001 m), one can walk to the wildly romantic Gritzer Lakes with splendid panoramic view in around 2-3 hrs. From the Virger Trl (2,616 m) and then down to the Lasrlinghtte (2,350 m) one requires an hour of walking time. The descent to Virgen/Niedermauern lasts 2-3 hours (post bus stop). Starting Point: Parking space at the Speikbodenhtte (2,001 m) Approach: From St. Veit via Almstrae by private car or taxi Walking Time: Crossing, total 6 hours Umbaltal - Clarahtte (2.036 m) TYROL The Isel falls with primal force down over the cascades on warm summer afternoons. The Umbal Falls became famous when it was planned to use them to produce energy and many people resisted this. The first water show trail in Europe was also created here. The walk leads from the parking area on an alpine path to the Islitzer and Pebel alps (1,513 m). The trail to the cascades of the Isel then follows. Mighty bog pools bear witness to the landscape shaping force of the water. Display boards give information on the plants and geology of the Umbal Valley. The Klarahtte is reached after 3 hours. A further hour of walking to the source of the Isel, the mighty Umbalkees in the valley end. Starting Point: Weiler Strden (1,403 m) - post van stop to the Strden parking area (charge payable) Approach: From Prgraten into the valley to Strden Walking Time: 6 hours there and back. 47

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Extremely interesting eroded shapes with several eluviations, well signposted and provided with viewing points. From above the gorge in the area of the Trissel Alm (1,584 m), there is a beautiful view into the Wildgerlostal. Starting Point: parking area at the Finkau restaurant (1,409 m) From the Gerlos pass 5 km to the east bank of the Durlassboden reservoir Approach: Walking Time: 25 minutes to the start of the gorge.

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TYROL A little Tibet in the heart of the Alps: this alpine village, built entirely out of stones, really conveys this impression. The Jagdhausalmen (2.009 m) are the oldest alpine pastures in Austria and are a must for every hiker in the National Park. The trail leads from the Patscheralm in the direction of Oberhaus and further to the Seebachalmen. Natural history boards give information on many of the valley's special features, including the largest pine forest in the eastern Alps. The trail runs largely on an alpine path that is also open for mountain bikes. Starting Point: Parking area at Patscher Alm (1,675 m) or Oberhausalm Approach: From St. Jakob in the direction of Stallersattel up to the turnoff of the toll payable path to Patscher Alm Walking Time: 5 hours there and back.

Nature and Culture Trail Oberhaus - Jagdhausalmen

Great Flei valley

CARINTHIA The long Seebachtal shows the hiker two entirely different faces: the front part of the valley is flat and easy to get around on a nature trail, whereas behind the open Schwuner Htte an imposing and trackless alpine wilderness begins. But hiking on the nature trail is rewarding enough in any case, because of such outstanding natural features as the Stappitzer See, a true paradise for birds of passage (nature information and birdwatching tower!), and the Praying Forest. (National Park hike bus) Starting Point: Parking area at the valley station of the Ankogel cable car (1,260 m), at the end of the road into the Seebachtal Approach: Turn-off from town centre in Mallnitz into the Seebachtal to the parking area Walking Time: On the nature trail to the Schwuner Htte and back: 2.5 hours

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Krimmler Waterfalls SALZBURG The Krimmler falls are among the most impressive and highest waterfalls in Europe, with the three steps of the falls adding up to a total height of 380 metres. A hiking trail equipped with viewing platforms makes this magnificent natural experience accessible. The Council of Europe has already awarded the Krimmler waterfalls the European Diploma for Protection of Nature in 1967, and this distinction was renewed in 1999. Starting Point: Krimml, waterfall parking area (1,076 m) Approach: Coming through the Salzachtal to the National Park district of Krimml or from Zillertal via the Gerlospass. Parking: Large parking areas in the vicinity of the toll point of the Gerlosstrae (toll payable) Walking Time: 1 hour to above the 3 steps of the falls. Krimmler Achental Valley End SALZBURG The rear part of the Achental is dominated by a magnificent backdrop and boasts a pronounced morain landscape. The Krimmler Kees - a characteristic, sloping glacier (around 5.5 km2) with many crevaces - reaches down 2,300 metres. Approaching the glacier, one can find age-old Swiss pines. Starting Point: Krimml, waterfall parking area (1,076 m) Approach: Coming through the Salzachtal to the National Park district of Krimml or from Zillertal over the Gerlospass. Parking: Large parking areas in the vicinity of the toll point of the Gerlosstrae (toll payable) Walking Time: From Krimml on the waterfall path and through the Achental to the edge of the glacier (vicinity of inner Keesalm, 1,806 m) around 5 hours. Taxi from Krimml to the Krimmler Tauernhaus at particular times of day. The walking time is then reduced to 2.5 hours. 21

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Ktschachtal - Bad Gastein SALZBURG A walk into the Ktschachtal Valley is among the most rewarding excursion destinations in the area surrounding Bad Gastein. It reveals wonderful views of the thundering Ktschach stream and the end of the valley at Hintere Prossau impresses with magnificent waterfalls, which fall down from the Tischlerkar and its glacier. Starting Point: Parking area at the hotel Grner Baum (1,100 m) Approach: From Bad Gastein to the hotel Grner Baum Walking Time: Around 2 hours from the starting point to the Prossau restaurant (1,279 m) and approx. 1 extra hour to the end of the valley. 35
SALZBURG The Schdertal valley, located at the Groarler valley-end, is a wild and romantic alpine valley in which the attentive hiker can, with a little luck, observe indiginous wild species. The hike ends at the Schdersee, a periodic lake, which mostly dries up during summer and is then filled with melt water again the following spring. Starting Point: Talwirt National Park Information Centre (1,045 m) Approach: On the road from Httschlag around 5 km into the valley Parking: Talwirt parking area Walking Time: On the marked walking path No. 512 through the Schdertal valley to the Schdersee (1.440 m) 1 bis 2 hours

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The Edelweiwiese lies high above Matrei and is home to fantastically blooming alpine flora, especially in July. On an easy hike, one reaches the uere Steiner Alm (1,914 m) after 1 hour. From there, one goes to the valley-end and then on steep, winding roads up to to the Sudetendeutsche Htte (2,656 m) and past the Gradtz Sattel (2,856 m) to the Muntanitz down to the Kalser Tauernhaus and further out from the valley to the Taurerwirt (mail van stop). The second part of the hike is characterised by loneliness and quiet, framed by a wonderful backdrop. Starting Point: Matrei i. O., village of Glanz (1,447 m) Mountain road from Matrei to the parking area of Glanzer Berg (taxi) Approach: Walking Time: valley crossing, total of 7 hours.

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Water Trail, St. Jakob TYROL An ideal half-day walk, even in rainy weather, is the water trail of the national park administration in the valley floor of St. Jakob. It passes by wonderfully beautiful wetlands, alluvial cones, waterfalls and sources. An original and very different children's playground is also helpful in passing the time. The round walk is well signposted and leads into the valley up to the area of Erlsbach. Starting Point: St. Jakob i. D. (1,300 m) Approach: Area of St. Jakob i. D. with parking Walking Time: round trip, approx. 2 hours.

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CARINTHIA The Dsen Valley is towered over by the Felstrapez of the Suleck (3,086 m) and leads past the Konradlacke to a periodically dry little lake and over two prominent escarpments to a splendid tarn, the Dsener See (2,270 m). The Arthur von Schmid Haus, a place rich in tradition, stands on its shores. From the Schutzhaus you can wander along the south bank to the mighty block glacier, a jewel of nature that is as hidden as it is interesting. (National Park hike bus) Starting point: Parking area in the Dsen Valley (1,448 m) Approach: Turn-off from the station in Mallnitz into the Dsen Valley and on the mountain road to the parking area Walking time: 6 hours (there and back)

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Httschlag - Schdertal

TYROL The journey with the Goldried mountain railway only lasts a few minutes but takes you up to 2,156 m. The Europa Panaoramaweg runs from the station to Kals-Matreier-Trl: over 60 three-thousand-metre mountains can be seen from here, including the famous Groglockner, Grovenediger and Hochgall peaks. The hike is easy and comfortable and is even suitable for smaller children. The descent to Kals/Grodorf lasts 2 hours (post office bus stop). Valley descent alternatively by cable car. Starting Point: Matrei i. O. (1.000 m) parking area at Goldried mountain railway station Approach: Edge of Matrei i. O. Walking Time: 3 hours.

Matrei-Goldried Kals-Matreier-Trl - Kals

Debanttal - Lienzerhtte TYROL At the foot of the mighty Hochschober and dominated by the bizarre peak of the Gldis, the Lienzerhtte stands at the end of the Debanttal valley. An easy walk exciting even for children - leads from the Seichenbrunn parking area and along the nature trail path over alpine meadows, past romantic alpine lodges (Museum bei der Hofalm) and through little woods to the Lienzerhtte. Marmots and domestic animals such as cows, goats and horses provide constant accompaniment. Starting point: Seichenbrunn (1,668 m), by taxi, parking area in Seichenbrunn Approach: By private car from Lienz via Debant into the Debanttal valley or by taxi Walking time: 3 hours there and back.

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Dear Visitor to the National Park

The Hohe Tauern National Park is one of the most splendid mountain landscapes on Earth. It is a Noah's Ark for thousands of species of animals and plants and entices one to make a journey of discovery through nature, which radiates majestic power here and yet at the same time gives visitors an impression of great calm. Carinthia, Salzburg and Tyrol share the 1,800 km2 protected area with countless mountains way above 3,000 m. Among them is the Groglockner, the highest mountain in Austria and possibly also the most varied in its shape. Broad glaciers, deep green mountain lakes and imposing waterfalls with thunderously flowing glacial streams are the jewels of nature that distinguish the Hohe Tauern. The cultural landscape surrounding the Tauern massif is also wonderfully beautiful. For centuries, the people dwelling here have formed and cultivated the natural environment from the valley locations up into the pasture region in harmony with nature. But it is not only the big sights that are fascinating - the small and unassuming one is also waiting to be discovered. Many things become all the more impressive, when one looks into them and knows more about them. Walking in Hohe Tauern National Park will bring you recuperation and also fun, and become an unforgettable experience. The walking destinations described are only a small selection of countless route options that the Hohe Tauern National Park offers visitors.

nach Innsbruck / Mnchen / Salzburg N O R D T I R O L

Rettenstein + 2366 Gaisstein + 2363 Hochkogel + 2249 Schmittenhhe + 1965

nach Salzburg / Linz / Wien

Weng Thumersbach
Zeller See
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St.Veit im Pongau Goldegg

zur Tauernautobahn nach Salzburg / Villach St.Johann Flachau im Pongau

Wagrain

Naturerleben

ZELL am See
Salzachgeier + 2469 Bramberg Mhlbach am Wildkogel

Pa Thurn
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Hikes/Trekking
Within the hiking programmes which take place in the winter and summer months the qualified park rangers show the visitors the variegated diversity of the landscape, fauna and flora of the Hohe Tauern. At the same time they inform visitors about the importance and mission of this national park, in order to develop an understanding of its specific conservation and protection idea. If a visit to the Hohe Tauern National Park takes place within a guided tour it becomes a special and unforgettable experience! (All up-dated offers are indicated at www.hohetauern.at/erlebnis or you can request our promotional material by phone calling +43 (0)4875 5112-0.)

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National Park Centre / Administr. State Border National Park Information National Border Parking Area for walks National Park Limits National Park training point Route / Bus Transfer Kleinarl Zauchensee Nature Trail Street Nature Location Motorway Cultural Location Federal Railway Obertauern Mining Museum Cablecar Zoo City / Village Museum National Park municipality Mosermandl Restaurant Draugstein Shelter / Mountain + 2680 m 10 km + 2358 m
Kartografie und Gestaltung: Grafik Design Gruber, Lienz Grundlagen: Bundesamt fr Eich- und Vermessungswesen, Wien

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Nature Trails
Plates, interactive stations and pocket guidebooks with orientation points on nature trail routes convey interesting details on the natural and cultural special features that remain hidden to the uninformed eye.
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National Park hiking bus and other means of transport

We take you to your hiking destinations! With the National Park hiking bus you reach the most enchanting walking and excursion destinations within the park area in a relaxed, comfortable and climate-friendly way. In cooperation with the BB Postbus GmbH and the SLB Pinzgauer local train company in the summer months we offer you an extraordinary transport network which takes you to the most beautiful hiking destinations. This way you can cross the entire national park without using your own car! Also numerous taxi services take you to the various park valleys. Some municipalities of the National Park area also offer E-Bike rental points! At the numerous information points visitors receive all relevant information and timetables.

Wansdorfer Htte

Rauchkofel + 3251

Krimmler Tauern

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Mountain hikers who do not wish to find themselves on pathless terrain can best find their bearings with hiking maps on the scale 1:50,000. The large-area map sheets of the sterreich Karte [Austrian Map] with printed routes in 1:50,000 scale, published by the Federal Office for Metrology and Surveying, are of very good quality. Also to be recommended are the hiking maps from the renowned map publishers Freytag&Bernd or Kompass-WK, who also offer brochures to accompany their regional maps, featuring valuable tips. The Hohe Tauern National Park also offers its own regional hiking maps. For mountaineers and climbers who prefer the high mountains and plan their tours right down to the smallest detail, the mountain-group maps of the Austrian Alpine Association are ideal. The 1:25,000 scale versions with excellent portrayal of terrain and 20-m contour lines fulfil every requirement. The sterreich-Karte and the Alpine Association maps are also available in digital form.

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Selected Literature

(only in German)

St.Veit in Defereggen

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Brunnalm

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E. Stber, N. Winding: Experiencing Hohe Tauern National Park. A guide for activity holidays, for preparation for hiking and excursions; 3 volumes: Carinthia, Salzburg and Tyrol H. Hartl, D. Peer: The Plants of Hohen Tauern. Practical guide with many pictures of almost all types of plants of the Hohen Tauern, 199 pages E. Stber, N. Winding: The Animals of Hohen Tauern. A documentation of the several kinds of vertebrates and their habitat, 203 pages

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Staller Sattel Naturpark R i e s e r f e r n e r- A h r n

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Steinermandl Panorama

Raneralmhtte

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K. Krainer: The Geology of Hohen Tauern. The creation of the Alps and the geological structure of the Hohen Tauern, with many pictures, 199 pages M.Jungmeier, J. Drapela: Alpine Pastures in Hohe Tauern National Park. Their creation and cultivation in the Hohen Tauern, 190 pages Further pocket guides about the park nature and culture hiking trails are available at
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Correct Behaviour
The Hohe Tauern National Park is not only dedicated to the protection of nature, but also to the well-being of people. The National Park administration trusts visitors to show respect for nature and to behave accordingly. You will not encounter prohibition notices in the protected areas. Good, sturdy footwear and weatherproof clothing are certainly necessary in the mountains. Pay attention to the weather report and the recommendations of the local people and do not overestimate your own abilities.

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Alpine Weather: OeAV/DAV personal advice: Tel. 0512 / 291 600 Answering machine: Ostalpen: Tel. 0450 / 199 000 018 Regional Alpine Weather: Tel. 0450 / 199 000 019 Alpine Emergency Hotline: Mountain Rescue Tel. 140, Emergency Doctor Helicopter Tel. 144

www.hohetauern.at
Note: updating 2011 (subject to modifications)

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National Park Information offices Carinthia

Nationalparkverwaltung Krnten 9843 Grokirchheim, Dllach 14 Tel. 04825 / 6161, Fax DW-16 e-mail nationalpark@ktn.gv.at Heiligenblut Information point Heiligenblut, Tel. 04824 / 2700 Wilhelm Swarovski Observation point, Tel. 04824 / 24625 Exhibitions Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Hhe, Tel. 04824 / 24612 BIOS Nationalparkzentrum Mallnitz Tel. 04784 / 701, Fax DW-21, e-mail bios@ktn.gv.at Tourist office Obervellach, National Park information point Tel. 04782 / 2510, Fax 2505, e-mail info@obervellach.at Information point Malta, Tel. 04733 / 220-15

National Park Information Offices Salzburg

Nationalparkverwaltung Salzburg 5730 Mittersill, Gerlos Strae 18, Tel. 06562 / 40849-0, Fax DW-40 e-mail nationalpark@salzburg.gv.at Krimml OeAV Information point Krimml waterfalls , Open air exhibition: waterfalls Exhibiton and information WasserWunderWelt National Park emerald and crystals exhibition Felberhaus birds of prey exhibition Klausnerhaus National Park workshop National Park Center Hohe Tauern, Open daily 9a.m. - 6p.m. Felberturmmuseum Exhibition "Tauern trails"

Fusch

"Alpine nature show" Obernafeld/Wilfried Haslauer Haus Nationalparkhaus/Tourist office Fusch exhibition "Swamps and wetlands" National Park pavilion Life under water Nationalparkhaus Kings of the air, adventure exhibition and information Hut Zimmererhtte Kolm Saigurn Information and exhibition Voglmairhaus town centre Rauris Information Talwirt exhibition Secrets of the mountain forests

National Park Information Offices in Tyrol

Matrei i. O. Nationalparkhaus, 9971 Matrei in Osttirol, Kirchplatz 2 Tel. 04875 / 5161-10, Fax DW-20 e-mail nationalparkservice.tirol@hohetauern.at Permanent exhibition Tauernwelten, Summer exhibitions Iselsberg Information Office, on-site, Tel. 04852 / 64117 Kals am Groglockner Information Office, Glocknerhaus Permanent exhibition Groglockner, Tel. 04876 / 8370 Virgen Information Office, on-site, Tel. 04874 / 5750 Handlhaus, St. Jakob in Defereggen, on-site Permanent exhibition Zirbe (Swiss pine)

Tourist Organisations in the Regions

Info: accommodation, lodge opening times, bus links, mountain railways National Park Region Hohe Tauern Carinthia 9843 Grokirchheim, Dllach 1 Tel. 04825 / 20049, Fax DW-4 e-mail tourismus@nationalpark-hohetauern.at Salzburger Land Holiday Region Hohe Tauern National Park GmbH 5730 Mittersill, Gerlos Strae 18 Tel.: +43(0)6562/40939-0, Fax 20 e-mail: ferienregion@nationalpark.at National Park Region Hohe Tauern East Tyrol 9971 Matrei in Osttirol, Rauterplatz 1 Tel. 050212 / 500, Fax DW-2 e-mail matrei@osttirol.com
Impressum: Finanziert mit Nationalparkmitteln des Bundesministeriums fr Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umweltund Wasserwirtschaft und den Lndern Krnten, Salzburg und Tirol, sowie der Europischen Union Alle Rechte: Nationalparkrat Hohe Tauern, Matrei in Osttirol, 2011 Fotos: Archiv NP-Verwaltungen, F. Rieder, G. Mussnig, L. Lammerhuber, W. Retter Gestaltung: Gruber Grafik Lienz - Druck: Samson Druck Ges.m.b.H.

Ferleiten Rauris

Iselsberg Kals a. G. Virgen

Mallnitz Obervellach Maltatal

Bramberg Hollersbach Mittersill

Httschlag Muhr

Information point Muhr, exhibition Wild life St.Jakob i. D.

Information huts at the valley accesses Staffed from mid July till mid September. National Park information Hohe Tauern Salzburg Tel. 06562/40849

Hopfgarten i. D. Hopfgarten Information Office, on-site, Tel. 04872 / 5356

National Park hike bus central: Tel. 0664 6202 325