Between alpine huts, mountain peaks, and varied trails

The Großarl Valley bears its name “Valley of Alpine Meadows” for a reason: around 40 managed huts invite you to enjoy regional delicacies and a cozy break during the alpine summer. The paths range from easy alpine hikes and family-friendly themed trails to mountain lake, summit, and high-altitude tours. Along the way, you are accompanied by waterfalls, cool forests, extensive alpine meadows, and impressive views of the Hohe Tauern mountains. For ambitious hikers, tours to the Gamskarkogel and into the Hohe Tauern National Park are also among the region’s special experiences.

Großarl and Hüttschlag belong to Austria’s hiking villages and have been awarded the Austrian Hiking Seal of Quality. The seal of quality stands for a high-quality range of hiking options, clear signage, and well-prepared information about tours and paths. In the digital tour portal, you can select hikes by length, difficulty, and altitude before your holiday. This way, you will find exactly the path that suits you, from a relaxed walk to a demanding summit tour.

Not every hike has to lead to the next summit. The Chapel Hiking Trail runs for around 17 kilometers from Großarl via Hüttschlag to the end of the valley and can also be discovered in individual stages. Numerous sections run on easy-to-walk paths and are therefore also suitable for families and leisurely holiday days. The offer is complemented by further themed trails, easy alpine hikes, and tours where the path itself becomes an experience.

From the leisurely valley cycle path to the sporty ascent to an alpine hut, the Großarl Valley offers varied opportunities for mountain bikers and e-bikers. The signposted tours lead via forest and alpine paths to rustic huts, beautiful viewpoints, and rewarding places to stop for refreshments. Depending on the route, between 300 and 1,500 meters of altitude await – so beginners find suitable routes just as much as fit bikers. Guided tours, technique training, as well as rental and service points directly in Großarl complete the offer.

With Bike & Hike, you combine two of the most beautiful ways to discover the Großarl mountains. With a mountain bike or e-bike, you first head up marked routes to an alpine hut. There you park your bike and continue hiking to mountain lakes, scenic peaks, or quiet spots above the tree line. This allows you to shorten longer approaches and still get high up – sportily or with pleasant support from the e-bike.

Those looking for more action on a mountain bike will find around ten kilometers of pure trail pleasure on the Großarltal Single Trail. The Panorama Railway takes you comfortably up to the starting point before the route leads through forests and across mountain meadows back into the valley. The trail consists of the approximately seven-kilometer-long Panorama Rausch and the approximately 3.3-kilometer-long Waldgeflüster. Different passages, natural obstacles, and flowy curves make the descent a special experience for experienced mountain bikers.

As a guest of Kathrin – pure alpine living, you can participate in numerous activities by BERG-GESUND free of charge. Depending on the date, the summer program includes guided hikes, more demanding mountain tours, climbing experiences, and other activities with experienced guides. The number of participants is limited, so safety, quality, and personal guidance are the focus. Costs for transfers, rental equipment, or refreshments are not included in the free participation.

Your own apartment offers you the freedom to design your active holiday day according to your own rhythm. In the morning you start with a breakfast box or fresh bread rolls, during the day you explore the mountains, and in the evening you relax in the indoor pool, in the sauna, or in the relaxation room. You can safely store bicycles and e-bikes in the lockable bike cellar. This is how Kathrin – pure alpine living combines a hiking or biking holiday in the Salzburger Land with wellness, flexible catering, and relaxed living right in the center of Großarl.