Hiking in the Valley of Huts

Casual hikers, alpinists and mountaineers are all welcome in Grossarltal. During your hikes and mountain tours, set against the imposing backdrop of the Hohe Tauern peaks, you will almost feel you can touch the sky. Aside from a wealth of hiking opportunities – from relaxed hikes between huts to high-alpine adventures – here in Grossarltal, you can always look forward to heartfelt hospitality and the traditional romance of mountain huts.

On around 400 km of marked hiking paths, leading all the way into Hohe Tauern National Park, you will walk past some 40 huts and hikers' refuges, all of which invite you to stop by to relax and enjoy delicious regional specialties.

Incidentally: Since 2010 it's official – Grossarltal now boasts the Austrian Hiking Seal of Quality. Clear proof of the Valley of Huts expertise in all hiking matters.

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Hiking opportunities

Prefer a laid-back experience? Or looking for a major challenge? In Grossarltal, you are certain to find what you are looking for. Here we offer

Easy hikes
Hut hikes
Family hikes
Hiking tours
Gondola hikes
Half-day tours
All-day hikes
Multi-day treks
Mountain tours
Tarn hikes
High-alpine expeditions
Rainy-day hikes
Hikes across to neighboring valleys

Hiking Tours

Guided Hikes

Every week we offer numerous guided tours and hikes. There are also many different hikes, ranging from easy to challenging, offered through BERG-GESUND. You will always be led by state-certified hiking and mountaineering guides.

Hiking Signs

The signs along the hiking paths in Grossarltal make your hike safer still. In order for hikers and mountainbikers to get their bearings even better, and for them to reach their destinations more easily and safely, signs were put in place along all of the trails in Grossarltal. In addition to the hiking destination and degree of difficulty, the yellow hiking signs and location boards also supply information about approximate hiking time and GPS data. Furthermore, at some of the trail heads info boards provide a comprehensive overview of the surrounding area. Out on the trails, you simply need to follow the red-white-red markings.