Summer in Grossarltal

experience Variety in the Valley of Mountain Huts

Set out on scenic hikes through alpine pastures and high mountains. Ride on your mountain bike up to the huts and enjoy a tasty snack. Cool off in the outdoor pool or visit the Valley Museum. Summer in Grossarltal is more diverse and colorful than you could possibly imagine. Here you will find complete information and the best tips for your summer holiday in this Valley of Mountain Huts.

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Mountain Huts

Almhütte umgeben von grünen Wiesen und Bergen, ideal für Wanderer im Großarltal. Im Hintergrund sind die Alpen sichtbar.

Mountain huts

Which mountain hut is right for you? Discover around 40 serviced mountain huts in Grossarltal and quickly find the perfect destination – for hiking, a family outing or a mountain bike or e-bike tour. Information on walking times, starting points, accessibility and current opening times will help you plan your visit.

Manfred Huber auf der Filzmoosalm im Großarltal.

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.

Taxis stehen auf einem Parkplatz vor einer Unterkunft in einer bergigen Landschaft mit Bäumen und Hügeln im Hintergrund.

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.

Almhütte im Großarltal umgeben von grünen Wiesen und Bergen, ideal für Wandern im Sommer. Klarer blauer Himmel.

Drive to the hut in your car

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

Familie mit Kinderwagen unterwegs auf einem Wanderweg in den Alpen, umgeben von grünen Wiesen und Bergen im Großarltal.

Pram-friendly mountain paths

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

Wanderer und Familien mit Kinderwagen gehen auf einem Schotterweg in den Alpen, umgeben von Wiesen und Kühen, während eine Gondelbahn im Hintergrund verläuft.

Ride up to the hut by gondola

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

Hiking in Grossarltal

Wanderer erklimmen einen Gipfel im Großarltal, umgeben von hohen Bergen der Alpen und einem Kreuz auf dem höchsten Punkt.

Summit tours

For hikers who want to venture higher, Grossarltal offers numerous summit and mountain tours.

Eine Person zeigt mit dem Finger auf eine Wanderkarte der Alpen, um sich im Großarltal zu orientieren.

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.

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.

Wanderer stehen auf einem Berggrat mit Blick auf die Alpenlandschaft.

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.

Wanderer mit Rucksack auf einem Gebirgspfad, umgeben von steilen Alpen, im Großarltal. Helle Wiesen und Felsen sind im Vordergrund sichtbar.

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.

Seilbahn fährt über grüne Wiesen mit bunten Blumen; im Hintergrund Berge und Wolkenlandschaft.

Mountain lifts

The mountain lifts in Grossarltal also run in the summertime.

Blick auf einen klaren Bergsee im Großarltal, umgeben von grünen Wäldern und majestätischen Alpen. Ideal für Wanderer und Naturliebhaber.

Mountain lakes

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

Mehrere Wanderer steigen aus dem Wandertaxi Großarltal aus um ihre Wanderung im Tal der Almen zu starten.

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".

Holzkreuze mit Figuren am Wegesrand in den Alpen, umgeben von grünen Wiesen und Wald, unter blauem Himmel mit Bergkulisse.

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.

Zwei Personen halten eine Broschüre und stempeln ein Heft auf einer Holzbank im Freien.

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.

Sonnenaufgang über den Bergen im Großarltal, mit schattigen Berggipfeln und einer felsigen Landschaft im Vordergrund.

BERG-GESUND

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

Zwei Wanderer blicken von einem Aussichtspunkt über die Berge im Großarltal, umgeben von herbstlicher Landschaft und klarer Bergluft.

Tour portal

You will find numerous tour suggestions in our tour portal.

Bänke stehen auf einer Wiese mit Blick auf die Alpen und das Großarltal, umgeben von Bergen und einem klaren blauen Himmel.

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

Zwei Wanderer gehen einen schmalen Weg durch eine grüne, bewaldete Landschaft im Großarltal, mit einer Almhütte im Hintergrund.

Hiking destinations for bad weather days

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

Blick auf einen schroffen Berggipfel im Großarltal mit schneebedeckten Alpen im Hintergrund bei klarem Himmel.

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 Biking

Mountain Bike Professionals

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

Eine geschotterte Straße führt durch eine grüne Landschaft mit Bäumen und einem kleinen Fluss im Vordergrund. Zwei Mountainbiker fahren am Weg.

Tips for MTB Tours

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

Eine Gruppe Mountainbiker fährt das letzte Stück zur Unterwandalm im Großarltal.

Mountain biking and e-biking to mountain huts

Enjoyable mountain bike and e-bike tours lead to numerous mountain huts in Grossarltal. Choose a suitable route, compare the elevation gain and enjoy a relaxing stop at your destination.

Five mountain bikers ride uphill on a forest path

Guided tours

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

Fahrer auf einem Mountainbike mit sportlichen Schuhen, steht auf einem Schotterweg in einer bergigen Umgebung im Großarltal.

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.

Ein Mountainbiker fährt einen steilen, schmalen Pfad durch einen bewaldeten Hang mit Alpenblick im Hintergrund.

Single track

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

Parkour-Schild in den Alpen mit Mountainbiker, umgeben von einer grünen Landschaft und Bergen.

Panorama Bike Park

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

Mann mit Mountainbike sitzt auf einem Holzgeländer und blickt auf die Berge im Großarltal. Almwiesen und Wälder prägen die Umgebung.

Bike & Hike

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

Zwei Mountainbiker fahren auf einem Schotterweg, umgeben von hohen Bäumen und grüner Wiese im 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.

Sport & recreation

Kletterer an einer Felswand mit einem Blick auf die grüne Alpenlandschaft und Hüttschlag im Hintergrund.

Rock climbing

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

Läufer absolvieren einen Trailrun in den Bergen mit schneebedeckten Gipfeln im Hintergrund, umgeben von alpiner Vegetation.

Trail running

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

Flussforelle schwimmt im klaren Wasser eines Bergflusses im Großarltal.

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.

Hiking boots on shelves in the sports shop

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.

Illustrierte Panoramakarte mit Alpenhängen, Wegen, Hütten, Liftanlagen und Punkten im Großarltal

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.

Tennisplätze und eine Sportanlage in einer alpinen Umgebung mit Wohngebäuden und Bergen im Hintergrund im Großarltal.

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.

Gruppe von Personen, die in einem gelben Raft auf einem wildem Fluss raften, umgeben von Natur.

Adventure

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

Sun loungers are placed in front of the pool.

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.

Kahl gewordener Baum steht auf einer grünen Wiese im Großarltal, umgeben von hohen Bergen und dunklen Wolken.

Bad weather tips

Discover museums, indoor pools, thermal spas and nature experiences for rainy days in Grossarltal and the surrounding area – including tips for families.

Person with a colourful blanket sits on a mountain meadow in Grossarltal, looking at four alpacas. The impressive mountains of the region rise in the background.

Alpaca: Hiking & Yoga

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

Family vacation

Zwei Kinder stehen auf einem kleinen Floß im Wasser, umgeben von einer grünen Landschaft und Holzhütten.

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.

Familie wandert auf einem Schotterweg in den Alpen, umgeben von grünen Wiesen und Nadelbäumen.

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.

Familie betrachtet gemeinsam ein Heft im Freien, umgeben von einer Berglandschaft im Hintergrund.

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.

Blick auf die Altstadt von Salzburg mit historischen Gebäuden, dem Fluss Salzach und den umliegenden Bergen im Hintergrund.

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.

Mädchen mit einer großen Schmetterlingswand auf einem Steinfeld, das die Flügel seitlich ausbreitet. Hintergrund aus grauen Steinen.

Excursion destinations

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

Wandernde Frau zeigt auf die Berge im Hintergrund, während zwei Mädchen in pinken Jacken stehen und die Aussicht betrachten.

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

Eine Person erklärt Kindern etwas im Wald, umgeben von Bäumen und Moos.

Fairytale hikes

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

Ein fröhlicher, cartoonartiger Rucksack mit einem Gesicht und Händen, der einen roten Hut trägt.

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.

Natur & culture

Idyllische Landschaft im Großarltal mit einem schmalen Gewässer, umgeben von Bäumen und Bergen unter einem blauen Himmel.

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.

Group photo of the participants of the music days

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.

Edelweiss-Pflanzen wachsen zwischen Felsen in den Alpen. Die Blüten sind weiß und haben grüne Blätter, typisch für alpine Regionen.

Alpine Flowers

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

Enge Schluchtmit fließendem Wasser und steilen Felswänden, umgeben von natürlicher Vegetation.

Liechtenstein gorge

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

Alte Küche im Museum mit Kupfergeschirr, Steinarbeitsplatte und antiken Utensilien. Wände aus Stein, rustikales Ambiente.

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.

Hohenwerfen Castle on a wooded hill, surrounded by high mountains under a clear sky.

Excursion destinations in SalzburgerLand

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

Schilder im Nationalpark Hohe Tauern kennzeichnen die Außenzone, um Besucher über den geschützten Bereich zu informieren.

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.

Museum im Großarltal, umgeben von grünen Wiesen und Bergen, mit einer blühenden Heckenpflanze im Vordergrund.

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

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.

Package in summer

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.

Almhütte in den Bergen des Großarltals mit Wald und Wanderwegen im Vordergrund, umgeben von alpiner Landschaft.

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.

Blühende Blumen im Vordergrund, im Hintergrund eine Almhütte umgeben von grünen Wiesen und Bergen im Großarltal bei klarem Himmel.

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.

Brett mit regionalen Köstlichkeiten, darunter Wurst, Käse und frisches Brot, auf einem Holztisch im Freien.

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.

Gruppe von Wanderern folgt einem schmalen Pfad durch eine grüne Berglandschaft mit Bäumen im Großarltal.

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.

Kleine Almhütte mit blühenden Pflanzen, Holzbank im Vordergrund und drei Figuren in traditioneller Kleidung vor einer grünen Wiese umgeben von Bäumen.

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.

Wanderer auf einem Pfad durch eine grüne Berglandschaft im Großarltal mit Blick auf die umliegenden Gipfel.

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.

Gruppe von Wanderern auf einem Gipfel im Großarltal, hebt die Arme vor einer dramatischen Wolkenlandschaft über den Alpen.

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

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Upcoming events in Grossarltal

A collage of various fitness activities, including yoga, Pilates, and strength training. The images show people in sports attire using equipment and yoga mats.

Hotel Nesslerhof, Großarl

Morning Social Run x Ryzon

11/09/2026, 07:30 o´clock

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A sporty group training in a modern gym. Various exercises with yoga mats and fitness equipment can be seen.

Hotel Nesslerhof , Großarl

Pilates with Anja

11/09/2026, 16:30 o´clock

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A woman is training at the gym while receiving support from a trainer. The equipment and the large window front create a modern ambiance.

Functional Fitness, Großarl

HYROX Training

11/09/2026, 09:30, 17:00, 18:00 o´clock

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A modern gym with various exercises.
People use mats and equipment for yoga and Pilates.

Hotel Nesslerhof, Großarl

Yoga with Vera

11/10/2026, 08:00 o´clock

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A modern gym with various yoga and Pilates exercises.
People are training on mats and equipment in a bright, welcoming space.

Hotel Nesslerhof, Großarl

MUSIC DRIVEN MOVEMENT

11/10/2026, 16:30 o´clock

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The image shows various fitness activities in a modern studio. People can be seen doing yoga and Pilates, using fitness equipment and exercise balls.

Hotel Nesslerhof, Großarl

Yoga with Nicole

11/11/2026, 14:15 o´clock

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Bad weather tips

Discover museums, indoor pools, thermal spas and nature experiences for rainy days in Grossarltal and the surrounding area – including tips for families.

Bad weather tips