Autumn hiking with pleasure: hut season until the end of October
Golden time. Open huts.
When the days get shorter and the larches turn golden yellow, one of the most beautiful hiking seasons of the year begins in the Hohe Tauern National Park. September and October beckon with clear air, quiet paths and impressive views - and no one has to miss out on the culinary experience either. Because some of our huts keep their doors open for longer and invite you to extend the mountain summer.
Fall time is hut time
While many mountain huts close their doors at the end of September, some huts in the Hohe Tauern National Park region still invite you to linger in October - usually four days a week. This gives mountain lovers more space to enjoy the golden season on the high-altitude trails. Whether near Mallnitz, Heiligenblut, Winklern or in one of the rustic huts in the Drau Valley: cozy parlors, regional delicacies and hosts who keep mountain culture alive with passion and warmth await you everywhere.
Open huts:
- Griebitschalm
- Zandlacher hut
- Winklerner hut
- Stocker hut
- Gasthof Hochalmblick
- Unteralm hut
- Raineralm snack station
- Mountain home
- Wallner`s Bodenhütte
- Dünhofen hut
- Fleißkuchl
- Polinik hut
- Edenhütte snack station
Your path in the mountains SOLO GUIDED WITH RANGERS
Guided tours for special experiences
If you want to experience the nature of the national park even more intensively, you can take part in guided hikes. Together with certified mountain and hiking guides or national park rangers, you can gain exciting insights into the flora and fauna, the history of the region and hidden places off the beaten track. Many of these tours lead directly to the huts - the perfect combination of exercise, nature experience and enjoyable refreshments.
Insider tips for young and old explorers
Autumn shows many faces in the Hohe Tauern National Park - and the routes to the huts are just as varied. There is a suitable route depending on your mood, fitness level and company:
For families with children: A leisurely trail to the Zandlacher Hütte in the Reißeck area - ideal for little hikers, with short stages, lots of nature experiences and space to play around the hut.
For dog owners: the route to Winklerner Hütte. A relaxed hike awaits two- and four-legged friends with plenty of space for breaks and wide alpine pastures.
For mountain bikers: a sporty excursion to the Polinikhütte above Obervellach. Accessible via the forest path, it offers fantastic views as far as Lake Millstatt.
For summit and altitude lovers: a more challenging tour to the Kaiser Franz-Josef-Haus on the Grossglockner - at 2,369 meters you are rewarded with a panorama of the three-thousand-metre peaks and a view of the glacier.
A culinary delight
A stop at a mountain hut is an essential part of a successful autumn hike. And what would Carinthia be without its culinary classics? Be sure to try a portion of Carinthian Kasnudeln, homemade spaetzle with spicy mountain cheese or a sweet Kaiserschmarrn - just the thing after a fresh autumn tour.
Conclusion: enjoy the fall to the fullest
Whether with family, dog, bike or mountain boots - the open huts in the Hohe Tauern National Park region not only extend the hiking season, but also make autumn a particularly charming time in the mountains. Between golden larches, clear mountain air and warm hospitality, you will experience unforgettable days.
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