8 Groes Zirknitztal KRNTEN The Groe Zirknitztal is the national park's latest addition and 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. 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
KRNTEN The deep blue Lake Wangenitz is the second largest mountain lake in the Hohe Tauern National Park with an area of almost 22 ha. Together with Cross Lake, which fully lives up to its name because of its cross-shaped shoreline, it forms an incomparably beautiful lake plateau at the end of the Wangenitz Valley. Above the lakes is the Wangenitzsee Htte (2.508 m), a stately shelter that invites you to take a well-deserved rest. Starting Point: Wangenitz Alm parking area (1,450 m) Approach: Exit from the Mlltal main road into Mrtschach and onto mountain road over the village of Pirkachberg into Wangenitz valley Walking Time: 6 hours to the Wangenitzsee Htte and back

Auernig KRNTEN 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. 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 Ggraben KRNTEN The Ggraben is famous for its alpine mixed foliage forest, a relic of a warm period that came to an end thousands of years ago. Because of the favourable local climate, there are elm, beech, maple, lime and other hardwood trees up to an altitude of 1,500 m! It is worth making a short stop with the car (at the Twin Waterfall), to take a closer look at this wonder of nature. The same applies to the actual hike up to the Gieener Htte (2,202 m). It is located, like a viewing point, on the southern slopes of the Queen of the Tauern, the Hochalmspitze(3,360 m). Starting Point: Parking area beneath the Gkarspeichers (1,707 m) Approach: Turn-off from the main road, into the village of Koschach and via the good mountain road to the parking area in Ggraben Walking Time: To the Gieener Htte and back: 3.5 hours 16 17
KRNTEN Although stamina 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! It is recommended that you purchase the little nature book (OeAV series nature guides) on the Elendtler! 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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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 _ hours. Warning: From the Schmalzscharte, this tour is only allowed for experienced and non-dizzy mountain hikers.

TIROL 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 Hohen 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. Starting Point: Lucknerhaus parking area, (1,918 m) Approach: From the Kdnitz district in Kals a. G. via the Kalser Glocknerstrae (toll payable) in Kdnitztal Walking Time: 6 hours there and back

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TIROL 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 Hohen 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.

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Hiking Destinations in the National Park Area of Krnten

KRNTEN Unique panoramic route that is reached from the Kaiser Franz Josef peak through the socalled 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. Then there is an ecologically sensitive area of drifting sand with vegetation that resembles those 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 at the glacier edge of the waterfall Winkelkees. Starting Point: Car park Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Hhe (2.369 m) Approach: Via the Groglockner Hochalpenstrasse (toll road) Walking Time: 2 hours to the Winkelkees waterfall KRNTEN 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. Passing a vein of gold, 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! It is recommended that you purchase the informative little book (OeAV series nature guides) on the glacier trail before embarking on this tremendously varied walk! Starting Point: Parking area of the Glocknerhaus Alpine Centre (2.131 m) Approach: Via the Groglockner Hochalpenstrasse (toll road) Walking Time: 3 hours from the Glocknerhaus to Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Hhe KRNTEN The Leitertal is distinguished by its flowery, steep flanks and lonely cirques. Starting from the Glocknerhaus alpine centre, the beautiful high mountain valley is best entered via the Stockerscharte (2,442 m), which offers a breathtaking view over Groglockner and the Pasterzen glacier. High above the thundering Leiterbach the high trail leads to the historic Salmhtte, from which the Groglockner was climbed for the first time. The trail leads on over beautiful Almbden down to the Trogalm, from where one can either descend to Heiligenblut or climb back up to Glocknerhaus again. Starting Point: Parking area of the Glocknerhaus Alpine Centre (2.131 m) Approach: Via the Groglockner Hochalpenstrae (toll road) Walking Time: 6 hours (Round trip Glocknerhaus)

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. 31 Fuschertal Valley - Game Park and Red Moss

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Nature Trail Gamsgrube

10 Winklerner Alm - Strasskopf KRNTEN The Winklerner Almis a gentle pastoral landscape just above the top limit of the forest, which is reached by the easy Winklerner Alm family hiking trail. Starting from the Winklerner Alm, the family hiking path can be nicely combined, from the Viehalm, with the climbing of the Strasskopf (2,401m), the southernmost peak in the National Park. Here, the easy route leads above the idyllic lakes Winklerner Almseen up to the marvellously spectacular views from the peak, where one is presented with a magnificent panoramic perspective of the mountain world of the national park, but also up to the Dolomites. Starting Point: Parking area Winklerner Alm (1.830 m) Approach: Exit from the Iselsberg main road, directly to the border and on mountain road via the Penzelberg hamlet to the Winlklerner Alm Walking Time: Strasskopf to the lakes Winklerner Almseen: 4 hours ascent and descent

Nature Trail Elendtler

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Leitertal - Stockerscharte

18 Arlhhe KRNTEN The ascent of the Arlhhe (2.326 m) is recommended to walkers who want to enjoy a view almost as beautiful as that from the Zwischenelendscharte (see Tour 17), but who do not want to walk so far! On this route, one leaves the broad path to the Osnabrcker Htte after just half an hour of walking and climbs to the Arlscharte (2,252 m). One then goes up to the already nearby Arlhhe, accompanied by an ever more extensive view. On the soft summit, there is a panoramic plate that tells the hiker the names of the countless peaks that are to be seen from here. Starting Point: Parking area at the Klnbreinsperre reservoir (1,951m) at the end of the Malta Hochalmstrae Approach: From the village of Malta to the Malta Hochalmstrae (toll road) Walking Time: To Arlhhe and back: 3.5 hours

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. A natural history guidebook published by the Alpine Association provides worthwhile information on the 20 points on the 3.5 km long nature trail. 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.

Obersulzbachtal Glacier Trail

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 Hohen 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.

TIROL 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. 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.

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Wetterkreuz - Zupalsee TIROL 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. 50 Arnitzalm - Zunigsee - Zunigalm TIROL The Zunig is the Matreier Hausberg. But it is not necessary to climb right up onto the summit to enjoy the splendid panoramic view. The path leads from the Arnitz alp over the Ganitzle into the neighbouring mountain valley to Lake Zunig. This is also a beautiful place to linger. An hour's descent to the Zunigalm, and then back to the Arnitzalm via the normal path. The trail is easy and pleasant and is ideally suited to a peaceful day in the mountains with the family. Starting Point: Arnitzalm (1,848 m) parking in the area of Matrei i.O. Approach: From Matrei i. O. by taxi to Arnitzalm Walking Time: Round walk, 3 hours. 51 Ratzell - Glanz Alm TIROL 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 the Tyrol National Park Area 37 Gletscherweg Innergschl TIROL 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 glacier-edge 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. 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
TIROL An especially 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 Hohen 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. One can get back to Gruben by post office 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.

Forest Nature Trail, Zedlacher Paradies TIROL 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 TIROL

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4 Gnitzfall - Kachlmoor KRNTEN 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. A nature trail includes this grandiose spectacle of nature, and features of an observation tower. The Kachlmoor is among the other highlights of this easily walked trail. This swamp, which has been formed due to an avalanche after the receding of the late-Ice-Age Pasterze, is now one of the most important habitats for amphibians (grass frogs, yellow-bellied toads) in the Hohen Tauern. Starting Point: Retschitzbrcke parking area (1,260 m) in Heiligenblut Gemeindestrae, a few 100 metres from the town centre of Heiligenblut Approach: Walking Time: 2 hours
KRNTEN 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. Starting Point: Kruterwandstberl parking area (1.421 m) in Heiligenblut Approach: Gemeindestrae, approx. 3 km from Heiligenblut town centre Walking Time: 1.5 hours to the Briccius Chapel

11 Mohar - Asten KRNTEN The Mohar (2,604 m) is one of the most beautiful peaks with a commanding view in the whole of Krnten. 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. 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 12 Tauern Valley - Cultural Hiking Trails On Roman Roads Hiking Destinations in National Park Area 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. It is reccomended that you purchase the informative little book (OeAV series nature guides) about the Roman roads! 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

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.

Untersulzbach Waterfall Hochfeld Mining Museum

Fronitztal valley - Lbbentr Innergschl

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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Briccius Chapel

Nature Trail Habachtal SALZBURG On the hike through this beautiful Tauern Valley, which after about 1 hour shows the visitor an especially strikingly pronounced U-shape created by Ice Age glaciers, lectern plates explain the geological features and the wealth of rocks to be found here. Starting Point: Habachtal parking area (867 m) Approach: Around half way between Bramberg and Neukirchen in the area of theWeyerturm ruins turn-off in a southerly direction into the Habachtal Valley and about 2 km to the parking area. Walking Time: 2 hours to the end of the nature trail in the area of Moaralm (taxi service at particular times of day). 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 26 27 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 sealevel. 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. 28 Felbertal - Hintersee 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.

Extremely interesting eroded shapes with several Kolken and 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.

Kalser Dorfertal - Dorfersee TIROL The Kalser Dorfertal starts with the impressive, deep Daba gorge and then opens up into a broad U-shaped alpine valley with beautiful meadows, little larch woods and small villages. The Dorfertal valley was once the symbol for the resistance of the women of Kals against a planned large power station, which was to have been built here, before the Hohe Tauern National Park was set up. The Dorfertal offers every element of a magnificent high mountain landscape in one easy hike: forests, broad alps and grassy landscapes, canyons and waterfalls, and lakes and glaciers. Starting Point: Taurer parking area (1,521 m) Approach: From the district of Kdnitz in Kals a. G. in the direction of Tauer Walking Time: 2 hours bis zum Kalser Tauernhaus (1,755 m), then from there 1 hour to the Dorfersee (1,935 m). 39 40 Edelweiwiese - Sudetendeutsche Htte Kalser Dorfertal TIROL

Virgertrl - Lasrlinghtte - Virgen TIROL 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, 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 - Klarahtte TIROL 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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6 Gnitztal - Langtalseen KRNTEN With the Gnitz waterfall (see Tour 4) as an impressive guardian at the entrance to the valley, the Gnitz Valley is one of the most beautiful alpine valleys in Hohen 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. Starting Point: Retschitzbrcke parking area (1,260 m) in Heiligenblut Approach: Gemeindestrae, a few 100 metres from Heiligenblut town centre Walking Time: 12 hours (overnight stay at the Eberfelder Htte is recommended!)) 7 Gradenseen - Gradenmoos KRNTEN A nature trail leads through the extremely wild and pristine Gradental up to the Adolf Noberger Htte (2,488 m), which is situated on the bank of the Groen Gradensee. The varied walk includes a splendid alpine wilderness, from which the Gradenmoos extends - a swamp into which several waterfalls pour - and a lake plateau with a total of 4 large mountain lakes. It is recommended that you purchase the informative little book (Serie OeAV Naturfhrer) on the Gradental! Starting Point: Gradenalm parking place (1.657 m) in Gradental Approach: Exit from the Mlltal main road at Putschall and via Fahrweg (600 metre height difference) to Gradenalm Walking Time: 5 hours to the Adolf Noberger Htte and back

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Seebachtal - Stappitzer See KRNTEN The longe 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. It is recommended that you purchase the little nature book (OeAV series nature guides) on the Seebachtal! 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 13
KRNTEN 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 cirque lake, the Dsener See (2,270 m). At this bank, there stands the Arthur von Schmid Haus, a place rich in tradition. From the Schutzhaus one can wander along the south bank to the mighty block glacier, a jewel of nature that is as hidden as it is interesting. It is recommended that you take the information folder with you! Starting Point: Parking area in the Dsen Valley (1,448 m) Approach: Turn-off from the railway in Mallnitz into the Dsen Valley and on the mountain road to the parking area Walking Time: to the Arthur von Schmid Haus and back: 6 hours

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 exerience 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 Waterfalls

TIROL 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) 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

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Dsental - Dsener See

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.

Krimmler Achental Valley End

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

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.

Water Trail, St. Jakob TIROL 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. Those curious for knowledge can buy a nature guide in which 16 locations are described. 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. 53 Debanttal - Lienzerhtte TIROL At the foot of the mighty Hochschober and loomed over by the bizarre peak of the Gldis, the Lienzerhtte stands at the end of the Debanttal valley. An easy walk relaxing even for children - leads from the Seichenbrunn parking area and along the nature trail path over alpine meadows, past romantic alpine lodges and through little woods to the Lienzerhtte. Marmots, and domesticated animals such as cows, goats and horses provide constant accompaniment. A few minutes' walk outside Seichenbrunn, there is an impressive waterfall. 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. 54

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TIROL 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 KalsMatreier-Trl: over 60 three-thousand-metre mountains can be seen from here, including the famous Austrians Groglockner, Grovenediger and Hochgall. 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). 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

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. Krnten, Salzburg and Tyrol share the 1,800 km2 protected area, in which there are 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 Hohen 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 Alm region in harmony with nature. But it is not only the big sights that are fascinating - the small and unassuming 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

St.Veit im Pongau Goldegg

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

Wagrain

Naturerleben
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ZELL am See
Salzachgeier + 2469 Bramberg Mhlbach am Wildkogel

Pa Thurn
Stuhlfelden Mittersill
Salzach
S A L ZA C HTA L

Uttendorf

Piesendorf Schttdorf Niedernsill

Fuscher Ache Salzach

Taxenbach Lend

S a lz a c h

Schwarzach im Pongau

ins Zillertal / Inntal

Knigsleiten Gerlos
Speicher Durlaboden
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Wald im Pinzgau

Neukirchen am Grovenediger
Habach Sulzau
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Gleiwitzer Htte

Fusch an der Glocknerstrae

S C H E R TA L

Rauris

Dorfgastein Groarl
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Ghf. Schnangerl
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Ghf. Alpenrose

National park Centre / Administ State Border National park Information National Border Parkin Area For Walks National Park Limits Kleinarl National park Training Point Route / Bus Transfer Zauchensee Nature Trail Street Nature Laboratory Motorway Nature Location Federal Railway Cultural Obertauern Location Cablecar Mining Museum City / Village Zoo National park municipality Mosermandl Draugstein Shelter+/ 2680 m Restaurant Mountain 10 km + 2358 m
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Walking Destinations

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Tauernkogel + 2988
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H.Schwaiger-Htte Stausee Tauernmoos

Reichenspitze + 3303

Schwarzkopf Ferleiten G. Wiesbachhorn Tauerngasthof + 2765 31 + 3564

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Felbertauern

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Schwarzenberg Htte Trauneralm

Grovenediger + 3674
Groer Geiger + 3360 Defregger Htte

Granatspitze + 3086 Weisee

Matreier Tauernhaus
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Edlenkopf + 2923

Stockham
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Erzh.Johann Htte Stdlhtte

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Schareck

Special Programme and Guided Tours

Anyone wanting to take a closer look at nature can join a guided hike with National Park coaches or take advantage of the special nature experience options. You can obtain the programme brochures at the National Park information points.

Zedlacher Alm Bonn-Matreier Htte

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Bergeralm

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Nafeld Sportgastein

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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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S O N N B L I C K
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G R U P P E
Hagener Htte Jamnightte

Klamml Joch 2286 m

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Bergerseehtte Lanitzenalm

Isel

Matrei in Osttirol

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Hiking Maps
Mountain hikers who do not wish to find themselves on pathless terrain can best orientate themselves with hiking maps in the scale M 1:50,000. The large-area map sheets of the sterreich Karte [Austrian Map] with printed routes in M 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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Obersee Htte Obersee

St.Veit in Defereggen

Hochschoberhtte

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Selected Literature
E. Stber, N. Winding: Experiencing Hohe Tauern National Park. A guide for activity holidays, for preparation for hiking and excursions; 3 volumes: Krnten, Salzburg and Tyrol H. Hartl, D. Peer: The Plants of Hohen Tauern. Praktical guide with many pictures of almost all types of plants in Hohen Tauern, 173 pages E. Stber, N. Winding: The Animals of Hohen Tauern. A Dokumentation of the many kinds of vertebrates and their habitat, 183 pages K. Krainer: The Geology of Hohen Tauern. The creation of the Alps and the geological structure of Hohen Tauern, many pictures, 160 pages

Brunnalm Weie Spitze + 2962

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Hopfgarten in Defereggen

Oberleibnig Unterleibnig

Mrtschach
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R E I S S E C K Penk

G R U P P E Gmnd

Eisentratten
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Stall Tresdorf
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Polinik + 2784 Napplach

K R N T E N
Trebesing
NO NOISE WEATHER DANGER GOOD EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

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Zettersfeld
Naturfreunde Haus

M Raneralm Winklerner Winklern Htte

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Leisach Amlach
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M.Jungmeier, J. Drapela: Alpine Pastures in Hohe Tauern National Park. Their creation and cultivation in Hohen Tauern, 190 pages

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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

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Baldramsdorf
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www.hohetauern.at

Pustertal

I T A L I A nach Sillian / Bozen / Verona

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Spitzkofel + 2717

Sandspitze + 2770

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Kleblach

nach Spittal a.d.Drau

Lind im Drautal

SPITTAL an der Drau

nach Villach / Klagenfurt / Graz

Nationalpark Information Offices in Krnten

Grokirchheim Nationalparkhaus Alte Schmelz 9843 Grokirchheim, Dllach 14 Tel. 04825 / 6161, Fax DW-16 e-mail nationalpark@kntv.gv.at Exhibition Nationalpark Hohe Tauern Heiligenblut Heiligenblut Information Office, Tel. 04824 / 2700 Wilhelm-Swarovski Observation Point Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Hhe, Tel. 04824 / 24625 BIOS Erlebniswelt - Nationalparkzentrum Mallnitz Tel. 04784 / 20002, Fax DW-14 Malta Information Office, Tel. 04733 / 220-16

National Park Information Offices Salzburg

National Park Administration Salzburg 5741 Neukirchen am Grovenediger, Sportplatzstrae 306 Tel. 06565 / 6558-0, Fax DW-18 e-mail nationalpark@salzburg.gv.at Techno-Z Branch, 5700 Zell am See, Kaprunerstrae 7 Tel. 06542 / 55281-0, Fax DW-4 Krimml OeAV-Informationsstelle Krimmler Wasserflle, Tel. 06564/7212-0 Rauris Httschlag Muhr Mittersill Uttendorf Fusch Felberturm Information Office, Tel. 06562 / 4444 Information Office, Tel. 06563 / 8110 Natural environment Stubachtal, lectures, Celtic graves Alpine Spectacle of Nature Obernassfeld / Wilfried Haslauer Haus, Tel. 06545 / 7552 Nationalparkhaus/Tourism Office Fusch Exhibition Moore and Feuchtgebiete, Tel. 06546 / 666 Information Office Zimmererhtte, Kolm Saigurn Talwirt Information Office, Bergwald exhibition and museum village Httschlag, Tel. 06417 / 444 or 445 Muhr Information Office, Wildes Leben exhibition, Tel. 06479 / 335

National Park Information Offices in the 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 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], Tel. 04873 / 5550

Tourist Organisations in the Regions

Info: accommodation, lodge opening times, bus links, mountain railways National Park Region Hohe Tauern Krnten 9843 Grokirchheim, Dllach 1 Tel. 04825 / 20049, Fax DW-4 e-mail tourismus@nationalpark-hohetauern.at Salzburger Land Holiday Region Hohe Tauern National ParkGmbH 5672 Fusch / Glstr.100 Tel. 06546 / 40122 e-mail ferienregion@nationalpark.at National Park Region Hohe Tauern East Tyrol 9971 Matrei in Osttirol, Rauterplatz 1 Tel. 04875 / 6527, Fax DW-20 e-mail info@hohetauern-osttirol.at
Impressum: Financed with National Park resources of the Federal Ministry for Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Economy and the municipalities of Krnten, Salzburg and Tyrol - All rights: National Park Council Hohe Tauern, Matrei in East Tyrol, 2005 Photos: Archive NP Administration, F. Rieder, G. Mussnig, L. Lammerhuber, W. Retter Layout: Gruber Grafik Lienz - Printing: Sochor Group Zell am See

Iselsberg Kals a. G. Virgen St.Jakob i. D.

Mallnitz Maltatal

Neukirchen am Zukunftskollegium Nationalpark Hohe Tauern Grovenediger Samerhofstall, Tel. 06565 / 6819 Bramberg Hollersbach Felberhaus Information Office, Tel. 06566 / 7251, Beutegreifer, lectures Klausnerhaus Information Office, Tel. 06562 / 8105 (National Park Workshop)

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