Summer in Grossarltal

Mountain Huts

Awaiting you in Grossarltal are some 40 mountain huts that welcome guests. Each hut is unique in its own way and definitely well worth a visit.

Hut overnights

In the Valley of Mountain Huts, you can spend the night at many of the huts and enjoy an authentic evening up in the mountains.

By hiking taxi to a mountain hut

The hiking taxi will take you to many trailheads for your hikes as well as numerous mountain huts in Grossarltal.

Drive to the hut in your car

You can also reach a number of huts by driving up in your own car.

Pram-friendly mountain paths

Several huts can also be reached even when you are pushing a stroller.

Ride up to the hut by gondola

You are also just a short lift ride from a number of mountain huts in Grossarltal.

Alpine Summits

For all hikers in the mood for summit conquests, Grossarltal boasts various alpine tours to the high peaks.

Hiking maps

Our hiking map shows all hiking paths, mountain huts, mountains, valley crossings, cycling and mountain biking routes as well as ski tours in Grossarltal.

Hiking Professionals

Some businesses in Grossarltal have specialized in offering hiking-related services. Our region's "Hiking Professionals" are indicated by a hiking boot.

Behaving correctly

When you are hiking in the mountains, there are a few rules you'll need to pay attention to, for your own safety and the good of the environment.

IVV Hiking Paths

Grossarltal is also home to 3 permanent IVV-certified hiking paths.

Hiking Villages

Grossarl and Hüttschlag are proud members of the "Austrian Hiking Villages". These two local communities were the first region in Salzburg province and the second in all of Austria to be awarded the Austrian Hiking Seal of Quality.

Hiking holidays in Austria

A magical Austrian hiking holiday awaits you in Grossarltal, the Valley of Mountain Huts. With beautiful hiking routes in the Alps, fantastic hiker-friendly hotels, top hiking professionals and so much more, there is so much here for you to discover.

Tips for hiking tours

Due to the countless alpine pastures, high peaks and mountain tarns in Grossarltal, there is so much for you to explore. You can find many different hiking tours in our touring tips.

Mountain lifts

The mountain lifts in Grossarltal also run in the summertime.

Mountain lakes

Any hiking holiday in Grossarltal simply has to include a hike to one of our mountain lakes.

Hiking taxi

The Hiking taxi will take you to numerous trailheads for your hikes and mountaineering adventures in Grossarltal.

Guided hikes

So that you don't necessarily have to explore the alpine pastures and mountains of Grossarltal completely on your own, weekly guided hikes are offered in summer. Also for children, we offer our exciting "Fairytale Hikes".

Themed paths

You will encounter a variety of themed pathways here in the Valley of Mountain Huts. These include the Chapel Walk, the Path of the Cross, the Pathway of the Senses, various educational walks, and lots more.

Collect stamps & earn hiking pins

We believe that diligent hikers deserve a reward for all their "hard work". During your hikes in Grossarltal, you can collect valuable points in the form of stamps collected in a passbook. When you have collected enough stamps, you can use them to redeem a hiking pin.

BERG-GESUND

BERG-GESUND offers weekly guided via ferrata climbs, tandem paragliding, along with a wide selection of hikes and mountaineering tours.

Tour portal

You will find numerous tour suggestions in our tour portal.

Car-free summer holiday

During your summer holiday in Grossarltal you can reach many starting points for hikes, excursion destinations and leisure activities without a car.

Mountain Huts

Awaiting you in Grossarltal are some 40 mountain huts that welcome guests. Each hut is unique in its own way and definitely well worth a visit.

Hiking destinations for bad weather days

There are many mountain huts in Grossarltal that are easily accessible even when it rains.

Stay safe in the mountains

Whether hiking, climbing, or biking: if you want to stay safe in the mountains of Grossarltal, you will find the most important information here on planning, equipment, behaviour, and emergency measures.

Mountain Bike Professionals

A number of businesses in Grossarltal are mountain-biking specialists. Our Mountain Bike Professionals are indicated by a mountain bike.

Tips for MTB Tours

In our touring tips, we have put together for you the most beautiful mountain-biking tours in Grossarltal.

Mountain biking to mountain huts

Many huts in Grossarltal are reachable by mountain bike, promising unforgettable biking experiences.

Guided tours

In summer, guided MTB tours to mountain huts in Grossarltal are also offered.

Rentals & service

Our rental partners in the region provide valuable advice and support for your biking adventures. Whether hourly, daily or a full weekend – here, you will find top offers on all rental bikes. The teams at Intersport Lackner, Schuh-Sport Kendlbacher - Sport 2000 and Bike Sport Panorama offer expert tips, latest equipment, and outstanding repair service.

Single track

Lots of fun and action on the single track in Grossarltal.

Panorama Bike Park

The Panorama Bike Park promises lots of fun on different lines. This is a great place to improve your biking technique.

Bike & Hike

First ride your bike up to the mountain hut, then continue on foot to the top of a scenic summit in Grossarltal.

Hohe Tauern Bike Trail

The Hohe Tauern Bike Trail combines impressive national park valleys, sporting challenges and unforgettable biking experiences. In Grossarltal, Stage 1 offers a special introduction to the trail, while the Bike Basecamp Hüttschlag lets you enjoy a comfortable bike holiday from one single base.

Rock climbing

The “rock jocks” amongst you will discover a number of fixed-cable climbs and rock-climbing routes in Grossarltal.

Trail running

Higher - farther - faster – the trails of Grossarltal are sure to get the hearts of trail runners pounding.

Angling

You can cast your line in search of local fish in the flowing waters of the Grossarler Ache as well as Ötzlsee lake.

Golf

You can also play a round or two of golf close to Grossarltal.

Shops & rentals

You can buy or rent the gear you need for hiking, mountain biking or climbing at our sporting goods stores in Grossarltal.

Book experiences

Here you can book bike tours and technique coaching, guided hikes, rafting, canyoning and many other experiences for your vacation in Grossarltal. Or simply purchase your cross-country ski tickets online.

Adventure Mountain

Outdoor action and nature experiences for the whole family here on Adventure Mountain. Mountain go-carts, e-trails, swings, Path of the Senses and much more, just waiting for you to discover.

Sports & Recreation Center

At the Sports & Recreation Center in Grossarl, you will find an outdoor pool, minigolf course, tennis court, street-soccer area, skate park, and a lot more.

Adventure

Numerous opportunities for outdoor sports and recreation await you in, and close to Grossarltal, guaranteeing nonstop fun and adventure during your holiday.

Swimming & Wellness

In Grossarltal, you can go swimming and participate in wellness activities in every season.

BERG-GESUND

BERG-GESUND offers weekly guided via ferrata climbs, tandem paragliding, along with a wide selection of hikes and mountaineering tours.

Model aviation

You can fly your imposing model gliders at a number of airfields for RC aircraft located in Grossarltal.

Guest Mobility Ticket

One public transport ticket for all guests in SalzburgerLand - use all public transport as a guest with the Guest Mobility Ticket from your arrival in SalzburgerLand.

Bad weather programme

Even in bad weather, there is plenty to discover in Grossarltal and the surrounding area – from indoor experiences to exciting excursion destinations for the whole family.

Alpaca: Hiking & Yoga

Pure enjoyment whilst hiking and doing yoga with the fluffy alpacas.

Rucki-Zucki´s Gaudi Alm

Here, we brought a mountain hut down into the valley for the kids. Gigantic adventure playground with fun and action for the whole family.

Family Trekking

“Family Trekking” is a weekly package including 5 nights in the valley highlighting a 3-day, unguided tour from hut to hut along with 2 nights at mountain huts.

Sticker Book - Visit Mountain Huts

Hike – Collect Stickers
Collect stickers at mountain huts in Grossarltal and, with the help of your sticker book, learn fascinating facts about life on a hill farm.

Sports & Recreation Center

At the Sports & Recreation Center in Grossarl, you will find an outdoor pool, minigolf course, tennis court, street-soccer area, skate park, and a lot more.

Stroller-Friendly Hikes

Grossarltal boasts a number of stroller-friendly hikes that also give the tiny tots a chance to visit mountain huts in the area. Here you can find complete information about hiking with strollers, including which huts are easiest to reach.

SalzburgerLand Card

With the SalzburgerLand Card, you will get to enjoy 6 or 12 days visiting around 180 attractions throughout the province and Salzburg City for free.

Excursion destinations

There are all kinds of excursion destinations in and around Grossarltal for the whole family to discover.

Hiking with children

Numerous family hiking paths await you in the Valley of Mountain Huts. Lots fun and variety guaranteed.

Collect stamps & earn hiking pins

We believe that diligent hikers deserve a reward for all their "hard work". During your hikes in Grossarltal, you can collect valuable points in the form of stamps collected in a passbook. When you have collected enough stamps, you can use them to redeem a hiking pin.

Fairytale hikes

Listen to fairytales as you are led into a magical natural realm. Together with your children, playfully learn about nature.

Family professionals

Some businesses in Grossarltal have specialised in the topic of "families". They are labelled with the "Rucki Zucki".

Guest Mobility Ticket

One public transport ticket for all guests in SalzburgerLand - use all public transport as a guest with the Guest Mobility Ticket from your arrival in SalzburgerLand.

Experience nature

You can truly experience nature in this Valley of Mountain Huts. Discover crystal-clear mountain tarns, alpine meadows, forests, wild animals, and so much more.

Tuba Days

Every year, the Tuba Days take place in Grossarltal. Awaiting musicians is a wide range of musical offerings along with a team of music professionals, creating an atmosphere conducive to learning.

Alpine Flowers

Grossarltal is home to a wide variety of alpine flowers. In springtime or late autumn, the flowers are captivatingly radiant.

Liechtenstein gorge

Liechtensteinklamm lies at the entrance to Grossarltal and is one of the longest gorges in the Alps.

Excursion destinations in Grossarltal

There is so much to discover in Grossarltal, such as the "Kösslerhäusl" – an old miners’ home – the Kunstroas, the Alte Wacht, various scouting memorials, and a lot more.

Excursion destinations in SalzburgerLand

Close to Grossarltal, in Salzburger Land, a fascinating array of excursion destinations await.

Harvest Festival

During Harvest Festival, all of SalzburgerLand celebrates a bountiful growing season. During this, the so-called “5th season”, you can sample delicious regional specialties, farmhouse products, along with vibrant regional heritage and folk traditions.

Hohe Tauern National Park

Hüttschlag has enjoyed the protections of Hohe Tauern National Park since 1991. The flora, fauna, and nature there are truly unique.

Hüttschlag Valley Museum

The unique Valley Museum was built in the “National Park Village” of Hüttschlag. The exhibition there is focused on the cultural heritage, alpine pastures and forests inside the National Park.

Themed paths

You will encounter a variety of themed pathways here in the Valley of Mountain Huts. These include the Chapel Walk, the Path of the Cross, the Pathway of the Senses, various educational walks, and lots more.

SalzburgerLand Card

With the SalzburgerLand Card, you will get to enjoy 6 or 12 days visiting around 180 attractions throughout the province and Salzburg City for free.

Guest Mobility Ticket

One public transport ticket for all guests in SalzburgerLand - use all public transport as a guest with the Guest Mobility Ticket from your arrival in SalzburgerLand.

Family Trekking

“Family Trekking” is a weekly package including 5 nights in the valley highlighting a 3-day, unguided tour from hut to hut along with 2 nights at mountain huts.

Hut Adventures

Enjoy the fascination of Salzburg’s alpine pastures and mountains. Take leisurely hikes across the pastures, ridges and summits, and enjoy mouthwatering delicacies at mountain huts. The highlight of this package is a 3-day hike from hut to hut.

Rhododendron Weeks

Experience the reawakening of Mother Nature in the Valley of Mountain Huts. Whilst summer already dominates the valley, up in the mountains you will find gentle harbingers of springtime surrounding the remaining patches of snow.

Alpine Summer Weeks

Enjoy summer in the “Valley of Mountain Huts” and allow yourself to be enchanted by the unique nature at the entrance to Hohe Tauern National Park. No other valley in Salzburg province boasts the same high concentration of mountain huts as Grossarl Valley.

BERG-GESUND summer package

Experience the mountains with all 5 of your senses. Do something good for body and soul. The BERG-GESUND offer encompasses reenergizing hikes, challenging high-alpine tours and even tandem paragliding.

Harvest Festival

Harvest Festival is probably one of the most beautiful times of year to go hiking. The clear mountain air invites you to gaze in awe at the unique alpine vistas of the Hohe Tauern range. Harvest Festival is also the occasion for special events such as the Sheep Drive and country fairs.

Cycling & Mountain Biking

Around 160 km of cycle paths and mountain bike trails await you in Grossarltal. Bike up to a hut from where you can enjoy unobstructed views of the Hohe Tauern panorama.

Hiking Weekend

The ideal offer for your short hiking getaway. Hike across the alpine pastures of Grossarltal, recharging your batteries for your eventual return to daily life.

Active Holiday incl. Arrival

Enjoy the tranquility and nature of Grossarltal. Travel in total comfort to the Valley of Mountain Huts by bus or train. Hiking taxis and hiking buses will then take you to the best starting points for idyllic hikes.

Star-shaped hiking holiday

The star-shaped hiking holiday in Grossarltal offers varied day hikes set in the midst of an impressive mountain landscape. Each day, you start directly from your accommodation and return again in the evening – with no need to change accommodation.

Hohe Tauern Bike Trail

The Hohe Tauern Bike Trail combines impressive national park valleys, sporting challenges and unforgettable biking experiences. In Grossarltal, Stage 1 offers a special introduction to the trail, while the Bike Basecamp Hüttschlag lets you enjoy a comfortable bike holiday from one single base.