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Hiking holidays in Austria - for strong mountain enthusiasts and leisurely alpine hikers

In southern Upper Austria, in the middle of Austria so to speak, lies the holiday region of Pyhrn-Priel on the edge of the Kalkalpen National Park. The geographically unique area of wide valleys and high 2000m peaks around the well-known towns of Hinterstoder and Windischgarsten offers countless opportunities for your hiking holiday in Austria.

The power of the untamed Alps

Rather hike unusual: from the most beautiful place in Austria (2018) the Schiederweiher, where the majestic Spitzmauer is reflected, over the deep beech forests of the Kalkalpen National Park, which were chosen as Austria's first natural world heritage site, to crystal-clear mountain streams and lakes with drinking water quality - you decide for which destination you today?

In the holiday region Pyhrn-Priel you can go to your personal tree line - but you don't have to. Well-marked hiking trails in all levels of difficulty lure with picturesque, managed alpine pastures and surprise with breathtaking views. Whether it's an insured trail, a multi-day tour, a leisurely hike or a walk around the lake - everyone will find the right experience of nature here.

So close to the summit

The Hutterer Höss and Wurzeralm hiking areas can be easily reached by cable car or funicular. There you are a good deal closer to the impressive peaks. Simply enjoy the magical panorama or continue hiking as far as your legs can carry you.

Expedition Freedom

In addition to the mountain railways and public transport (train, bus), the individual hiking taxi supports you in your adventures in summer. With the Pyhrn-Priel AktivCard these are free or heavily discounted.

On the move on new paths in the holiday region Pyhrn-Priel - This is your perfect hiking holiday in Austria.

Eine Person wandert einen Wanderweg auf der Höss entlang.

hiking trails

Almost 600 kilometers of marked hiking trails of all levels of difficulty, from walks to demanding, insured climbs will bring you to your tree line.

hiking trails

Zwei Personen sitzten zusammen bei einer Hütte und genießen eine schmackhafte Brettljause.

pastures and huts

Original alpine pastures and huts, nestled between rugged rocks in green meadows, lure as hiking destinations, havens of peace and vantage points. Freshly made delicacies make you quickly forget the efforts you have made here.

pastures and huts

A picture and a section of the Pyhrn-Priel hiking map.

hiking maps

There is a free hiking map on a scale of 1:50,000 including some great hiking suggestions and information about the Pyhrn-Priel holiday region in southern Upper Austria.

hiking maps

A couple stands hand in hand in front of the taxi that brought them to their accommodation and laughs at each other.

hiking taxi

Leave your car

The hiking and cycling taxi in the Pyhrn-Priel holiday region is the flexible mobility service for your holiday. With the hiking and cycling taxi you can get to the starting point of your tour or back from your destination individually and inexpensively.

hiking taxi