Prägraten am Großvenediger

Where the mountains give you happiness!

The idyllic mountain hiking village Prägraten am Großvenediger at the end of  the valley Virgental impresses in particular with its peaceful location. You'll be searching for through traffic in this community at the head of the valley in vain. Well sheltered at the foot of the "aeon Majesty", the Grossvenediger (3,657 metres), the village nestles up to the pristine landscape of the valley Virgental, framed by more than 50 impressive 3,000 m peaks.

 

Here at the end of this beautiful valley, you can marvel at the splendid alpine world and peaceful nature – summit crosses, pilgrimages and mountain masses are as par for the course as are cheerful East Tiroleans, tasty tea breaks and a traditional Pregler (fruit spirit). With every tour you embark on, you'll start a new adventure in Prägraten am Großvenediger.

 

Prägraten am Großvenediger is a real insider tip for mountain bikers and e-bikers alike. A variety of mountain bike routes and a good charging structure make the place an ideal base camp for cycling fans.

 

Especially for mountain enthusiasts and alpinists, the mountaineering village of Prägraten am Großvenediger offers a wide range of climbing opportunities.

 

Moreover, Prägraten am Großvenediger has a special advantage. The accommodations are so ideally situated that a mountain tour can be started right outside the front door. Whether in a hotel, a apartment, in a farmhouse or in an alpine hut - you are sure to hear the mountain calling!

 

 

Prägraten am Großvenediger in summer

Despite its remote location, Prägraten has no shortage of leisure options, seeing that extensive parts of the municipal area are located in the Hohe Tauern National Park. The rushing torrents of the Umbal Falls provide unforgettable encounters with the element of water, where the Isel River unleashes its wild powers. The water theatre at the last free-flowing glacial river in the Alps has been captivating visitors and locals alike for many years.

 

The mountain hiking village in National Park Hohe Tauern owes its byname to its countless hiking trails. Walking on one of the many hiking trails opens up the senses against the backdrop of the wonderful mountains, such as on the high alpine pilgrimage trail – the "highest way of the cross in the Alps", which offers two versions of varying difficulty to hikers. But impressive, high alpine hikes can also be found on the Venediger high route through the natural wonder of the Venediger Group as well as the Lasörling high route – always past juicy alpine meadows, fragrant forests and summits in a myriad of shapes. Furthermore, here in the Hohe Tauern National Park you can also hike on the trail of the King of the Skies on the Eagle's Trail. Those who want to embark on the search for myth-enshrouded fables, will strike gold on the Virgentaler Sonnseitenweg trail. For bikers, Prägraten am Großvenediger offers a variety of mountain bike routes in all difficulty levels.

 

Unique impressions are also in abundance on a horse riding tour in nature with horses from the Prägraten equestrian farm. But above all, Prägraten is also a true paradise for mountain bike fans, who can find countless and varied routes here.

Long-distance hiking trails - hike further, experience more!

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Eagle Walk Osttirol
Eagle Walk Osttirol
Bird-free on a foray through the mountain groups Venediger- und Glocknergruppe!
 Venediger altitude trail
Venediger altitude trail
With the Großvenediger as its centrepiece, this long-distance hiking trail is literally worth living!
 Lasörling altitude trail
Lasörling altitude trail
Thundering mountain streams, clear mountain lakes, old larches and lofty mountain peaks - welcome to the mountain group Lasörlinggruppe!
Iseltrail
Iseltrail
Calm and moving. Mysterious and profound. Changeable and alive. Discover the many facets of the Iseltrail.
Hoch Tirol Trail
Hoch Tirol Trail
A connection that gets under your skin - the Hoch Tirol Trail between Osttirol and South Tyrol!
 Trail Virgentaler Sonnseitenweg
Trail Virgentaler Sonnseitenweg
Kissed by the sun - the Virgentaler Sonnseitenweg is suitable for small and large sun worshippers!
Alpine pilgrim trail
Alpine pilgrim trail
Grasp God's wonderful creation with all your senses!

Winter in Prägraten am Großvenediger

The peaceful and secluded location keeps out any major hustle and bustle and in Prägraten they know just all too well how to play this as an ace. Especially the optimally groomed winter hiking trails and snowshoe tours are unrivalled. The latter can be enjoyed with the guidance of Venediger mountain guides, who provide interesting details of the diverse Virgental nature and fauna in the process. Prägraten knows how to impress guests in winter especially with its multifaceted network of cross-country ski trails, which recently was awarded the Tirolean Cross-Country Ski Trail Seal of Quality. A total of five cross-country ski trails lead through the wild nature and divine winter scenery in and around Prägraten. The community at the head of Virgental Valley also has a small and fine ski area. At the Bichl lifts, especially those taking up skiing can hone their carving swings on a moderate incline before setting off for larger ski areas. Without needing state-of-the-art cable.

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Bichl lifts in Prägraten am Großvenediger
Bichl lifts in Prägraten am Großvenediger
Affordable family ski resort for beginners and medium skiers
Cross country slope Blusenrunde
Cross country slope Blusenrunde
illuminated night trail along the Isel river
Winter in Prägraten am Großvenediger
Winter in Prägraten am Großvenediger
like in a winter's fairy tale
Ski tours
Ski tours
from the valley to the highest mountains of Austria - endless deep snow descents guaranteed
Panorama slope Ströden
Panorama slope Ströden
Beginner's slope with fascinating views of the breathtaking peaks of the Hohe Tauern

Activities Prägraten am Großvenediger

Huts in Prägraten am Großvenediger

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Bergerseehütte 2.181m
St. Andrä 34
9974 Prägraten a.G.
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Defreggerhaus 2.964m
9974 Prägraten am Grossvenediger
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Eisseehütte 2.521m
Wallhorn 6
9974 Prägraten a.G.
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Essener-Rostocker Hütte 2.208m
Maurertal 1
9974 Prägraten am Grossvenediger
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Islitzer Alm 1.513m
9974 Prägraten am Grossvenediger
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Johannishütte 2.121m
Hinterbichl 19 b
9974 Prägraten a.G.
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Lasnitzenhütte 1.900m
St. Andrä 56
9974 Prägraten a.G.
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open today
Neue Sajathütte 2.600m
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Accommodations in Prägraten am Großvenediger

Weather and Webcam in Prägraten am Großvenediger

Forecast:

After the nice weather yesterday, the month of May is still in good spirits. The day will start bright with temperatures quickly rising to summer-like values, but we all know that stable, fine weather is uncharacteristic for Mai. During the day, cumulus clouds will form and may produce a few scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon.

Tendency:

From Thursday to Monday it will be a bit cloudy at times with occasional thunderstorms. Temperatures will remain warm.

Prägraten am Großvenediger
forecast for Tuesday, 30.05.2023
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morning

9°C/48°F
fair weather: 80%
frost line: 2900m
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afternoon

17°C/63°F
fair weather: 70%
frost line: 3300m
forecast for Wednesday, 31.05.2023
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19°C/66°F
fair weather: 70%
frost line: 3500m
forecast for Thursday, 01.06.2023
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18°C/64°F
fair weather: 60%
frost line: 3500m

Wo kann man schon in unmittelbarer Nähe von 50 Dreitausender urlauben? In Prägraten am Großvenediger ist das problemlos möglich. Das atemberaubende Panorama lockt fleißige Wanderer, mutige Kletterer und adrenalingeladene Skitourengeher gleichermaßen ins Tal. Durch die perfekte Lage der vielen Hotels, Ferienwohnungen und Hütten kannst du deine Touren direkt vor der Haustüre starten.



Contact and inquiries

Tourist information Prägraten
St. Andrä 35
9974 Prägraten a. Großvenediger
F. +43 50 212 530 2

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