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High Tauern

High Tauern

The best running trails in the High Tauern

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Running in the High Tauern is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in the High Tauern—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 18, 2025

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1. Bridge Over the Isel River loop from Matrei in Osttirol

9.03km

00:59

60m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Schotterfluren Kalser Bach loop from Großdorf

7.67km

00:50

120m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Kalser Tauernhaus loop from Großdorf

14.8km

01:42

330m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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4. Sparkassensteg Wooden Bridge – Isel Bridge loop from Matrei in Osttirol

7.77km

00:50

70m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Glorerhütte loop from Kals am Großglockner

21.9km

03:21

1,320m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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6. Running loop from Heiligenblut

6.27km

00:40

90m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Isel Bridge – Bridge Over the Isel loop from Hinterburg

15.2km

01:38

120m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Grünsee loop from Niedernsill

9.73km

01:49

580m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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9. Grünsee – Hinterer Schafbichl loop from Niedernsill

12.2km

02:22

850m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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10. Ober Seebach Chapel loop from St. Magdalena - Santa Maddalena in Casies

18.5km

02:09

420m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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The best running trails in the High Tauern

1. Bridge Over the Isel River loop from Matrei in Osttirol

2. Schotterfluren Kalser Bach loop from Großdorf

3. Kalser Tauernhaus loop from Großdorf

4. Sparkassensteg Wooden Bridge – Isel Bridge loop from Matrei in Osttirol

5. Glorerhütte loop from Kals am Großglockner

6. Running loop from Heiligenblut

7. Isel Bridge – Bridge Over the Isel loop from Hinterburg

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9. Grünsee – Hinterer Schafbichl loop from Niedernsill

10. Ober Seebach Chapel loop from St. Magdalena - Santa Maddalena in Casies

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