With two signposted winter hiking trails, three cross-country ski trails and the largest artificial ice climbing park in Austria with 70 routes, Matrei in Osttirol relies entirely on the Matreier Tauernhaus as the hub of a winter park. There is a varied range of winter hiking, cross-country skiing and ice climbing in different lengths and levels of difficulty. Furthermore, the Tauerntal around the Matreier Tauernhaus offers two ideal starting points for a variety ofski tours.
This family hike starts at the Matreier Tauernhaus and first leads in a south-easterly direction - past the Riepleralm - to the Daberbach. From there you hike directly along the Tauernbach. Under thick ice, you can hear the gurgling and gentle rushing of the stream. At lunchtime, the gentle winter sun makes this area glisten. After 1.6 km you reach the starting point again.
Crunching snow by the sparkling Tauernbach stream. The 2.7 km long winter hiking trail starts shortly after the Matreier Tauernhaus. After the small bridge over the Taunerbach stream, follow the groomed path on the dam crest to the bridge at the Wohlgemuths Almen. The crunching underfoot and the gentle murmur of the Tauernbach stream beneath the thick ice floes will bring you to absolute peace. After the bridge, you have a good view of the idyllic Wohlgemuths Almen. The way back to the starting point is via the other side of the stream.
The starting point of the 2.2 km long trail is located directly at the parking lot of the Matreier Tauernhaus. This easily manageable trail is very sunny and is particularly suitable for children and beginners!
The trail runs from the Matreier Tauernhaus along the Taunerbach stream to the gates of the picturesque Gschlösstal valley and back again on the other side of the stream without any significant incline.
The varied 4.1 km Moosrunde starts at the Matreier Tauernhaus and heads out of the valley. It runs over several bridges, past romantic barns and along the Tauernbach stream. If you wish, you can tackle an ascent into the Löppwald forest or take a shortcut on the flat field.
The Eispark Osttirol, the largest artificial ice park in Austria, was created in fall 2015 by the Kals mountain guides Vittorio Messini and Matthias Wurzer. The shady location enables very early icing and the wide, sloping to steep wall next to the Tauernbach stream offers optimal protection from the foehn and sun in the winter months. The over 70 routes offer beginners and pros the perfect training ground. Please read the rules of conduct, information on opening times and more at www.eispark-osttirol.at before you arrive! Please also check the avalanche report before climbing and bring avalanche transceiver equipment!
Ski tourers will find two ideal starting points for varied tours in the surrounding high mountain landscape at the Matreier Tauernhaus winter park. From leisurely ascents such as the one to the Grünseehütte to more challenging routes along the Hoch Tirol ski route, the offer ranges for experienced and ambitious winter sports enthusiasts. All ski tours around the Matreier Tauernhaus winter park are clearly shown on our interactive map and provide helpful orientation for tour planning.
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