Hiking at over 2,325 metres. Experience the positive effects of the clear mountain air and the healthy climate of East Tyrol. Here you are guaranteed to find the peace and space you need to relax in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. East Tyrol presents you with countless hours of sunshine and turns your holiday into an experience.
In the calm, powerful movement of walking, you can find yourself more easily, feel your own rhythm and enjoy the paradisiacal landscape.
The carefully protected natural environment is gently touched only by well-marked routes and hiking trails ranging from leisurely to challenging. No matter how you move, you are accompanied by a boundless feeling of freedom.
Hiking in MATREI IN OSTTIROL
Whether you're a hiker, climber or walker - there's an adventure for everyone in the Hohe Tauern! Discover the flora on easy hikes, go on guided climbing tours or experience exciting themed trails in Matrei in East Tyrol.
HIKING IN KALS AM GROSSGLOCKNER
Kals a. G. attracts visitors with 250 km of walking and hiking trails as well as numerous alpine summit tours. Discover the valleys and the unique combination of nature and culture. 11 serviced mountain huts offer cosy refreshments and are perfect starting points for unforgettable mountain adventures.
PANORAMA & HIKING SUGGESTIONS
The Europa Panoramaweg is an ideal family hiking trail between the Goldried mountain station (2,190 m) in Matrei in East Tyrol and the Blauspitz mountain station (2,305 m) in Kals am Großglockner.
Duration: approx. 2.5 hours
Blauspitze (2,575 m)
Duration: approx. 2.5 hours
Kendlspitze (3,085 m)
Duration: approx. 5 hours
Goldried mountain station - Kals-Matreier Törl - Rotenkogel (2,762 m) - Cimaross left into Goldried - Goldriedsee - Europa Panoramaweg - Goldried mountain station.
Duration: approx. 4 hours
Goldried mountain station - Kals-Matreier Törl - Kalser Höhe - Hochtor - Kals-Matreier Törl - Europa Panoramaweg - mountain station. The Großglockner is close enough to touch and the view of the Tauern and Virgen valleys is unique!
Duration: approx. 5 hours
Blauspitz mountain station, Kals: direct access to the via ferrata on the Blauspitze, circular hike around the Blauspitze, educational trail "Life in snow and ice", panoramic trail to the Kals-Matreier Törl and return via the Kalser Höhe.
Duration: approx. 2.5 hours
THE ADLERWEG IN EAST TYROL
The Adlerweg in East Tyrol offers pure hiking enjoyment on 20 stages: from gentle valley hikes to alpine tours near the Großglockner and Großvenediger. Challenging peaks, cosy huts and cultural highlights make each stage unique - perfect for hikers and mountaineers!
OUR HIKING TIPS
- Only fit in the mountains and not just "fit through the mountains".
- No mountain hike without careful tour planning.
- Take the right equipment for the planned tour and nothing unnecessary.
- Suitable footwear is essential! Only go off-road with mountain boots!
- Obtain information about the tour and the weather conditions.
- Take a ten-minute break every two hours.
- Drink and eat plenty during the tour.
- Never leave the marked trail.
- Abort the tour in good time in the event of danger or deteriorating weather conditions.
- Emergency equipment (first aid kit, mobile phone and torch) belongs in every rucksack.
You can do a lot for safety on a hike or mountain tour even before you set off: good planning is the be-all and end-all. The choice of route must always be based on the fitness and mountain experience of the weakest member of the group. For mountain tours, it is therefore essential to find out about the level of difficulty and nature of the route! If you want to be on the safe side, it is best to join a guided hiking group. In addition to the added safety, this has the advantage that the mountain guides know a lot about the country and its people. What's more, hiking with a group of like-minded people is often even more fun.
The equipment must always be adapted to the conditions. A map as well as sun and rain protection belong in every rucksack. The weather in the mountains can often change quickly and cause unpleasant surprises. Good shoes are a prerequisite anyway, and telescopic poles protect the knee joints when walking. Even on easy hikes, don't be reckless and always take enough to eat and drink, especially if you have children with you. Don't forget: Exercise in the fresh mountain air makes you thirsty and whets your appetite!
