National Park Guide
Nationalpark Hohe Tauern is a vast national park in Austria, encompassing a significant portion of the Eastern Alps. This region features a high-alpine landscape with numerous three-thousand-meter peaks, extensive glaciers, and diverse ecosystems ranging from alpine meadows to coniferous forests. These varied terrains provide a setting for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, and more. The park's geography includes dramatic elevation changes, from approximately 3,280 feet (1,000 meters) above sea level to the 12,460-foot (3,798-meter) summit…
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3.39km
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19.6km
09:39
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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26.2km
02:33
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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47.8km
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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142km
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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30.5km
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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12.8km
05:33
820m
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Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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12.9km
08:09
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Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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04:41
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Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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10.2km
04:14
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610m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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45.8km
05:11
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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99.8km
08:47
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33.0km
02:30
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880m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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14.7km
02:11
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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11.8km
01:24
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370m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Nationalpark Hohe Tauern offers a wide range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Mountaineering, Gravel biking, and Jogging. The park features more than 140 routes across these sports. These activities allow exploration of diverse landscapes from alpine meadows to high-alpine terrain.
Popular hiking trails include Obervellach's Groppenstein Gorge, a 2.1-mile (3.4-kilometer) easy route, and the Dösental Block Glacier Trail, a 12.2-mile (19.6-kilometer) difficult route. Many trails offer access to the park's natural beauty. For more options, explore Hiking around Nationalpark Hohe Tauern.
Yes, Nationalpark Hohe Tauern offers easy hiking trails suitable for families. An example is Obervellach's Groppenstein Gorge, which is rated as easy. A dedicated guide, Easy hikes around Nationalpark Hohe Tauern, provides further options.
The park offers various cycling routes, including the Seidlwinkltal MTB Trail, a 16.3-mile (26.2-kilometer) difficult touring cycling route. Other options include scenic loops with views of the Fuscher Törl. More routes can be found in the Cycling around Nationalpark Hohe Tauern guide.
Road cyclists can explore challenging routes like the Fuscherkarkopf – Grossglockner High Alpine Road loop, a 29.7-mile (47.8-kilometer) difficult route. The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is a notable highlight for road cycling. Discover more routes in Road Cycling Routes around Nationalpark Hohe Tauern.
Mountain biking enthusiasts can find trails such as the Hochtor Pass Summit loop from Ferleiten, a 42.9-mile (69.1-kilometer) difficult route. The park's terrain provides varied challenges for mountain bikers. For additional trails, refer to MTB Trails around Nationalpark Hohe Tauern.
Nationalpark Hohe Tauern is home to 266 three-thousand-meter peaks, including the Großglockner, and 342 glaciers like the Pasterzen Glacier. Notable water features include the Krimml Waterfalls and numerous mountain lakes. Explore these and other highlights with the Natural Monuments around Nationalpark Hohe Tauern guide.
The park offers trails across various difficulty levels, from easy walks through gorges to difficult mountaineering expeditions. Hikers can find routes suitable for leisurely strolls or challenging high-alpine ascents. This diversity caters to a wide range of outdoor skill levels.
Nationalpark Hohe Tauern is highly popular on komoot, with more than 15,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the park have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Komoot offers several guides for Nationalpark Hohe Tauern, covering various sports and interests. These include guides for Hiking, Cycling, MTB Trails, and Natural Monuments.
The highest peak in Nationalpark Hohe Tauern is the Großglockner, which stands at 12,460 feet (3,798 meters) above sea level. It is also Austria's highest mountain. The park features 266 three-thousand-meter peaks in total.
Yes, Nationalpark Hohe Tauern is home to impressive waterfalls, including the Krimml Waterfalls, which are Europe's highest. These natural features are a significant attraction within the park. The Waterfall hikes around Nationalpark Hohe Tauern guide provides specific routes.
The park is a refuge for over 10,000 alpine animals and approximately 1,800 plant species. This includes the 'Big-Five' of the Alps: chamois, ibex, golden eagle, griffon vulture, and bearded vulture. Diverse ecosystems support this rich biodiversity.

