Hiking in the Austrian Alps
National Park Hohe Tauern
Explore nature´s secrets when hiking in the Austrian Alps: The National Park Hohe Tauern lies in the middle of the Austrian Alps and covers an area of over 1.800 sqm. It is home to about 10.000 species of animal and one third of all plant species found in Austria. The largest national park in Central Europe and the biggest nature reserve in Austria encompasses Alpine landscapes, such as glaciers, turf and rock faces, as well as mountain pasture landscapes which have been carefully cultivated by farmers for centuries.
Hiking Austrian Alps – Hiking in a National Park
Hiking in the Austrian Alps is a unique experience: The valley of Grossarl has been part of the National Park Hohe Tauern since 1991. Ever since that time, the former mining community of Hüttschlag, located a few kilometres away from Grossarl, has been named “municipality of the National Park”. A National Park information centre has been constructed, housing a variety of exhibitions and providing all kinds of information about the National Park.
Hiking Austrian Alps – Grossglockner
Hiking in the Austrian Alps means exploring the world of untouched nature, massive glaciers and wonderful national parks. The Grossglockner, towering to a height of 3.798 metres, is the highest mountain of Austria. Moreover, Austria´s biggest glacier, the Pasterze, lies at the Grossglockner's foot. Thanks to the construction of the scenic Grossglockner High Alpine Road, this area, previously difficult to access, can be reached easily. Before arriving at the point “Franz-Josefs-Höhe”, where you can enjoy a breathtaking view on the mountains Grossglockner and Kleinglockner, the glacier Pasterze and Johannesberg, you pass through a unique world of mountains with blossoming alpine meadows, massive cliffs and eternal ice.
Hiking Austrian Alps – Your Hike Hotel Gratz
Would you like to go hiking in the Austrian Alps and explore the beauty of the National Park Hohe Tauern? Then do not hesitate to contact the hiking specialists at the hotel Gratz. Maria and Sepp Gratz, both certified hiking guides, will accompany you on your hiking tour in the Austrian Alps. Look forward to unique hiking holidays in the province of Salzburg and get enchanted by massive cliffs, breathtaking panoramas and verdant green mountain pastures. Send a non binding inquiry online right away. The family Gratz is looking forward to welcome you!
