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High Tauern

The best mountain hikes in the High Tauern

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Want to explore more of the mountains? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes in the High Tauern to bring you the top routes in the region. To see which Tour is right for you, browse real photos and tips uploaded by other mountain hikers, see detail-rich breakdowns at the click of a button—and find your perfect route for your next mountain hike in the High Tauern.

Last updated: December 16, 2025

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1. Glocknerhaus Mountain Lodge – Pfandlsee loop from Winkl

8.97km

04:18

830m

820m

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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4.5

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2. Glocknerhaus Mountain Lodge – Spielmann Summit loop from Winkl

9.41km

04:38

920m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Großer Hafner Summit Ridge – Kattowitzer Hut loop from Kree

17.1km

08:29

1,480m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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4.8

(28)

141

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4. Krimml Waterfalls, Third Tier – Krimml Waterfalls Trail loop from Krimml

8.45km

02:56

450m

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

(13)

185

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5. View of Großglockner – Lucknerhütte loop from Glor-Berg

11.4km

05:14

870m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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5.0

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6. Rojacher Hut – Naturfreundehaus Neubau loop from Böckstein

15.1km

07:25

1,130m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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4.7

(23)

122

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7. Salzbodensee – Auge Gottes Pond loop from Außergschlöß

18.6km

06:40

810m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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4.9

(7)

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8. Blockgletscherweg Trail – Dösenerhütte loop from Lassach Schattseite

13.0km

05:35

810m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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100

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9. Umbal Waterfalls – Clarahütte loop from Hinterbichl

14.3km

05:36

670m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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4.9

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109

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10. Lienzer Hütte – Glödis Summit (3,206 m) loop from Prappernitze

16.0km

08:53

1,400m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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The best mountain hikes in the High Tauern

1. Glocknerhaus Mountain Lodge – Pfandlsee loop from Winkl

2. Glocknerhaus Mountain Lodge – Spielmann Summit loop from Winkl

3. Großer Hafner Summit Ridge – Kattowitzer Hut loop from Kree

4. Krimml Waterfalls, Third Tier – Krimml Waterfalls Trail loop from Krimml

5. View of Großglockner – Lucknerhütte loop from Glor-Berg

6. Rojacher Hut – Naturfreundehaus Neubau loop from Böckstein

7. Salzbodensee – Auge Gottes Pond loop from Außergschlöß

8. Blockgletscherweg Trail – Dösenerhütte loop from Lassach Schattseite

9. Umbal Waterfalls – Clarahütte loop from Hinterbichl

10. Lienzer Hütte – Glödis Summit (3,206 m) loop from Prappernitze

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