Peaks and mountains in Grossarltal
Mountain tours, summit destinations and scenic hikes
Those who want to venture higher while hiking in Grossarltal will find numerous summit and mountain tours of varying difficulty. The selection ranges from easily accessible grassy mountains to challenging high-alpine tours. Hikers, mountaineers and trail runners can therefore find suitable destinations in the Valley of Mountain Huts for their next outing, whether for a shorter hike or several hours in the mountains.
Grossarltal is characterised by gentle mountain-hut landscapes and grassy mountains reaching elevations of up to 2,424 metres. Well-known destinations include Frauenkogel, Kreuzkogel and Gründegg. There are also striking limestone massifs that are rather unusual for Grossarltal, such as Schuhflicker, Saukarkopf and Draugstein. The mountaineering village of Hüttschlag offers a particularly Alpine setting with its high-mountain landscape. It is home to Keeskogel, the highest mountain in Grossarltal and the valley’s only glacier. Keeskogel rises to an elevation of 2,884 metres.
Many mountain peaks in Grossarltal reward the climb with far-reaching views of the surrounding mountains and Alps. Depending on the location, the panorama extends towards the Hohe Tauern, Hochkönig, the Tennen Mountains and the Hagen Mountains. In some places, the view reaches as far as the Grossglockner. Anyone looking for a nearby mountain in Grossarltal and planning a suitable hike will find helpful information in the tour overview, including distance, duration, elevation gain, highest point and difficulty. This makes it easier for visitors to assess which tour best suits their fitness, experience and available time.
Guided mountain and high-alpine tours are available through BERG-GESUND.
Summit crosses on the mountains
Many of the prominent peaks in Grossarltal are marked by a summit cross. For many hikers and mountaineers, this is what makes the mountain feel like a true summit destination. Summit crosses have been erected on mountains above the tree line in the Alps since the 13th century. Originally, they served mainly as boundary markers and points of orientation.
From the 17th century onwards, summit crosses increasingly took on religious significance. So-called weather crosses were also erected on hills and mountain passes and, according to pagan beliefs, were intended to protect against storms. With the rise of alpinism in the 19th century and the surveying of the mountains, many more summit crosses were erected throughout the Alps.
In Grossarltal, many summit crosses were installed in the 1950s and 1960s. They often commemorate those who died in the Second World War or stand as a symbol of gratitude for a safe return from war and captivity. Most were simple wooden or metal crosses erected by local clubs, the mountain rescue service, families or groups of friends.
In recent years, many old crosses marked by wind and weather have been replaced with new summit crosses. Some are elaborately designed and carry special symbolism, for example on Filzmooshöhe or Kitzstein.
Many summits also have a box containing a summit book. These mountain diaries tell of moments of happiness, encounters and special experiences, but also of tragedy and fate.
Anyone looking for a nearby mountain in Grossarltal and planning a suitable hike will find helpful information in the tour overview, including distance, duration, elevation gain, highest point and difficulty.
Frequently asked questions about peaks and mountains in Grossarltal
Yes. Grossarltal offers summit and mountain tours of varying difficulty, ranging from easily accessible grassy mountains to challenging high-alpine tours. You will find a wide variety of suggested routes in the Grossarltal tour portal.
Many peaks in Grossarltal offer far-reaching views of the surrounding mountain landscape. Depending on the location, the panorama extends towards the Hohe Tauern, Hochkönig, the Tennen Mountains and the Hagen Mountains. In some places, the Grossglockner is also visible.
Yes. Many of the prominent peaks in Grossarltal are marked by a summit cross.
You can find a nearby mountain in the Grossarltal tour portal.
