Colorful nature in the „valley of alpine pastures” – hiking in the Grossarltal

The circular hike starts in the center of Grossarl. At first you follow the Sonnseitweg until you turn left into the forest. You can quickly reach the Hertas Rast viewpoint, from which you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Grossarltal. It continues uphill and the view becomes more and more impressive… read more

The hike starts in the largest side valley in Grossarltal, at the Grund car park in the Ellmautal. At the beginning you hike on a rustic alpine path through the forest and after a steep ascent you finally reach the Ellmaualm, where a wonderful view and a hearty alpine snack awaits you.

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You start at the parking lot in Hüttschlag (reachable with the Postbus line 540) and walk uphill through the forest. After about two kilometers you will come to a bridge that leads you over a mountain stream. Here you keep left and hike on forest paths to Kohlmaislacke, a small pond with a rest area… read more

The wonderful circular hike to the highest alpine pasture in Grossarltal starts at the parking lot at the Sonneggbrücke, which you can reach by car or hiking taxi. At first it goes to the popular Breitenebenalm. The cozy hut with a large playground is known for its delicious desserts.



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The three lakes hike starts at the Aualm. You can reach the Aualm from Großarl either by car or hiking taxi. The path leads you over open alpine pastures up to the shimmering Schuhflickersee, next to which the mighty limestone summit of the Schuhflickers rises. It is noteworthy that the lake has no inflow… read more

The starting point of the hike is at the Hallmoosalm (not managed), which you can reach by car or hiking taxi. At the beginning the path leads comfortably through a forest.



The closer you get to your destination, the Draugsteinalmen, the steeper the path becomes. Two alpine huts with regional delicacies… read more

This short but varied hike starts in the valley head of Hüttschlag at the parking lot in front of the National Park Museum "Auf der Alm - Between Heaven and Earth". Right next to it is the Gasthof Talwirt and the Hüttschlager Bauernladenstüberl - you can pay a visit to both now or at the end of your… read more

First of all: the Schödersee is the only periodic lake in Grossarltal that only fills up when the snowmelts or after heavy downpours. In summer it often dries out completely due to its underground drainage.



This tour starts at the head of the valley from Hüttschlag, at the Stockham car park. You follow… read more

This tour is an extension of the hike to the Schödersee and starts at the head of the valley of Hüttschlag at the Stockham car park. You hike over picturesque meadows and through idyllic floodplains to the crystal-clear Ötzlsee. The path, which can be slippery when wet and for which you need good footwear… read more