At eye level with Austria's highest mountains
The Hohe Tauern Panorama Trail offers a long-distance hiking experience that's in a class of its own. The Hohe Tauern Panorama Trail takes you from the Krimml Waterfalls to Hüttschlag and affords stunning views of Austria's highest mountains. En route you will find stunning natural attractions, great exhibitions, picturesque national parks and attractive excursion destinations. The mountain railways and handy shuttle services at the stage destinations as well as optional luggage transfer offer maximum comfort.
Highlights
- Hiking with stunning panoramic views between 1,500 and 2,400 metres above sea level
- Breathtaking views of Austria's highest mountains
- Impressive start: Krimml Waterfalls
- Refreshing destination: Lake Zell
- Cosy alpine inns
- Stay the night high up on the alpine pastures or in the national park villages with all the creature comforts
- Interesting exhibitions and attractive excursion destinations at every stage of the route
Answers to frequently asked questions
Can I travel by public transport?
The Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region is very well connected to the public transport network. There are many cross-regional trains to Zell am See. From Zell am See the hourly Pinzgauer Lokalbahn train stops at all towns and villages in the valley between Zell am See and Krimml. There are also buses.
What level of fitness do I need for the Hohe Tauern Panorama Trail?
The Hohe Tauern Panorama Trail is more demanding in terms of fitness:
- Ascents average 870 metres in altitude difference
- Descents on average 823 metres in altitude
- Average trail length 16.2 km
- The walking times per stage range between 3:00 hours and 7:00 hours, please add breaks. For some stages it is possible to shorten the stage with a hiking taxi, public bus or mountain railway. Details can be found in the stage descriptions.
Tip: Always plan a rest day between the stages.
How do I find accommodation along the Hohe Tauern Panorama Trail?
Here you can find a list of accommodation along the Hohe Tauern Panorama Trail. Booking your hike at the official Panorama Trail Info & Booking Centre Trail Angels includes accommodation in three categories, shuttle services, luggage transport, tour documents, trail hotline and optional services such as guides, travel insurance and special experience packages.
Booking Centre & Info Hotline:
Trail Angels GmbH
phone: +43 4782 93093
mail: info@bookyourtrail.com
Which months are best suited for my long-distance hike along the Hohe Tauern Panorama Trail?
The best time of the year for your long-distance hike along the Hohe Tauern Panorama Trail is from June to the end of September. In July and August, on the other hand, the high-altitude Hohe Tauern Panorama Trail (between 1,200 m and 2,450 m above sea level) is ideal for escaping the hot temperatures of the valley.
Details on the current accessibility of the individual stages >>
Was ist das Guest Mobility Ticket?
The National Park Hohe Tauern holiday region is a partner of the Guest Mobility Ticket. From check-in at your accommodation in the National Park Hohe Tauern holiday region, you can use all public transport throughout SalzburgerLand free of charge – for the entire duration of your stay. You will receive the ticket electronically as a wallet or PDF directly at check-in or pre-check-in at your accommodation in the province of Salzburg. This allows you to travel comfortably, flexibly, and sustainably.
Top Offers
Be inspired by the TOP offers from the Official Hohe Tauern Panorama Trail Info & Booking Centre. Whether advanced, beginner or climate-friendly hiking with rail travel - with the support of the Official Hohe Tauern Panorama Trail Info & Booking Centre, you'll have unimagined possibilities for planning and booking your hiking trip on the Hohe Tauern Panorama Trail.
Order hiking infos for free to your home
The tour guide and the clear hiking map include elevation profiles, dining options, and many valuable details about all stages and alternative routes.
Best Time to travel
There are months that are ideal for long-distance hikes on the Hohe Tauern Panorama Trail. And there are stages that become unforgettable hiking experiences in the spring and autumn.
Holiday Region National Park Hohe Tauern
Holiday Region National Park Hohe Tauern
The mighty 3,798-metre high Großglockner - Austria's highest mountain - protectively flanks the Hohe Tauern National Park. The cool glacier wind blows from the Schmiedingerkees to Salzburg's highest viewing platform, the Krimml Waterfalls, the largest waterfalls in Europe, plunge hundreds of metres into the depths and the National Park Worlds exhibition presents visitors with ten different themes.
With 266 three-thousand-metre peaks and 342 glaciers, there is plenty of nature to explore around the 18 towns and villages and 13 valleys of the Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region. The largest nature reserve in Central Europe invites you to discover its treasures and secrets on beautiful hikes and to experience great adventures.
Wherever you cast your gaze as you hike through the Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region you will be delighted by the beauty of its scenery. The Hohe Tauern are also a real treasure trove from a historical perspective: They are an ancient Celtic settlement area; the mule tracks bear witness to the arduous trade across the Alps and for centuries miners dug for emeralds, gold and silver here.
"Green Spirit" Offer
The offer for particularly sustainable travel - includes a relaxed and climate-friendly journey by train in combination with hiking and the enjoyment of regional delicacies.