National Park Ranger tours in winter

Through the Hohe Tauern National Park with a ranger

Regarded as an insider tip, the region of East Tyrol stands out thanks to its natural features. It is genuine, original and authentic. On guided tours with rangers there are so many options to re-energise and enjoy renewed vigour, far removed from the stresses of the daily grind. National Park rangers provide inspiration with their special expertise in natural science and thanks to their many years of experience and knowledge in this sector, know all the special features in the Alpine National Park.

The rangers have been trained to perform the ranger tours according to the COVID-19 regulations in a specific seminar. The excursions in theNational Park are carried out contactlessly, in compliance with the required minimum distance and the respective valid guidelines of the Federal Government.

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Winter highlights

An excerpt from the programme

Sunrise hike in snow-shoes with a National Park Ranger

Hohe Tauern National Park lights up in the evening sunshine, while the sun sinks behind the deep snow-covered summits in Iseltal. The yellow, orange hues of the sunset immerse the unique panorama of the Schober group and the Lienz Dolomites in a magical atmosphere. Before the bright starry sky emerges, a ranger tells you exciting stories about the survival strategies that chamois, foxes and snow hares use to survive the snowy depths of winter. Discover the animal tracks together and find out which Alpine inhabitant they belong to.

Sonnenuntergangswanderung am Zettersfeld

Ascend in a mono-cable gondola and in a chairlift to the "Steinermandl". Afterwards enjoy a sunset hike in snow-shoes, accompanied by a National Park ranger, heading along the mountain ridge to the "Naturfreundehütte".
After a leisurely refreshment stop, head down to the "Faschingalm" car park (taxi collection).

Dates:

Thursdays, 30.12.2021 - 24.02.2022
Meeting place: parkingground at the railway station "Zettersfeldbahn"
Time: 03.00 p.m.
Equipment: sturdy shoes, winterclothes, maybe drinks and ski sticks; Elevation: 700 metres of descent
Cost: € 35,00 per person including snowshoes and shuttle bus; People who have no skipass, have to buy a ticket for the ascend. In this case you get a special rate.

For administrative reasons registering is required!

The entrance to the Schober group

starting point:

Faschingalm car park

destination point:

Faschingalm car park

highest point:

2213 m

total walking time

2 h

distance

6.2 km

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altitude meters uphill

533 hm

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difficulty

average

Nature Watch Tour: WILD survival artists in Kals am Großglockner

Romantic winter hike including observing animals in their natural habitat in Kals am Großglockner. Does a marmot really sleep right through the winter? What do ibex and chamois eat when everything is covered in snow? Why do golden eagles and lammergeiers not head south? Together with a National Park ranger who has a spotting scope, the wild animals in the National Park can be observed up close in their natural habitat.

Dates:

Fridays, 31.12.2021 - 18.03.2022
Meeting point: 9.30 a.m. Glocknerwinkel car park (Lucknerhaus)
Equipment: good, sturdy footwear, winter clothing, snacks and drinks, ski poles

Cost: € 20.00 per person incl. snow shoes, children € 13.00

For organisational reasons please register for events!

Under the spell of the Großglockner

starting point:

Kals / Lucknerhaus

destination point:

Kals / Lucknerhaus

highest point:

2049 m

total walking time

1:30 h

distance

5.4 km

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altitude meters uphill

130 hm

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difficulty

average

Nature Watch Tour: Staller Sattel circuit

A National Park Ranger will accompany you on a 4-hour tour, divulging what they know about the valley, the little and large inhabitants of the National Park and the history of the oldest National Park in Austria. Be whisked off into a realm of seclusion and tranquillity in Defereggental.

Dates:

Tuesdays 21.12.2021 - 15.03.2022
Meeting point: 09.30 a.m. at the tourist information in St.Jakob i. Def.
Equipment: good, sturdy footwear, winter clothing, snacks and drinks, ski poles;

Cost: € 20.00 per person incl. snow shoes, children € 13.00

For organisational reasons please register for events!

Further dates for the Nature Watch tours can be found in the current winter programme.

Staller Sattel circuit

starting point:

Staller Sattel

destination point:

Staller Sattel

highest point:

2055 m

total walking time

2 h

distance

4.74 km

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altitude meters uphill

110 hm

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difficulty

easy

Mystical moonlight tour around Matreier Tauernhaus

Let the inspiring night-time tranquillity take effect on you during this adventure-packed hike through the wintery woodlands and the landscapes in the Hohe Tauern. Experience the magic and the power of the moon, and with us explore the hidden tracks in the natural surroundings in the Hohe Tauern National Park in Osttirol.

Dates

Matrei Region: Monday, 17.01.2022, Tuesday, 15.02.2022 & Thursday, 17.03.2022

Meeting point National Park House Matrei: 7.00 p.m.

Defereggental region: Monday, 17.01.2022, Tuesday, 15.02.2022 & Thursday 17.03.2022

Meeting point Tourist Office, St. Jakob im Defereggental: 7.00 p.m.

Kals region: Tuesday, 18.01.2022, Wednesday, 16.02.2022 & Friday 18.03.2022

Meeting point Taurerwirt car park, Kals am Großglockner: 7.00 p.m.

Equipment: good, sturdy footwear, winter clothing, snacks and drinks, ski poles

Cost: € 20,00 per person incl. snow shoes

For organisational reasons please register for events!

Further dates for the mystical moonlight tours can be found in the current winter program.

state: open

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difficulty

NEW: On mindful paths - feel the nature

The cold season lets us experience nature and its beauty in a completeley new way. Surrounded by an untouched winter landscape, we give body and mind strenghtening moments of silence and mindfulness.