IVV Hiking Trails
Permanent IVV Hiking Trails in the Hohe Tauern National Park Region
Are you a member of a recreational sports club? Then you’ve come to the right place! There are nine permanent IVV hiking trails available in the region. Hike at your own pace and, once you’ve completed the route, get a stamp for the kilometers you’ve covered.
General Information
- A separate starting card is required for each permanent hiking trail.
- Start cards (€2.00 each) are available during the opening hours of the stamping stations = distribution points.
- The validation stamps can be picked up at the locations listed.
- Here you'll find all 9 permanent IVV hiking trails at a glance.
Natura Mystica Nature Trail
The Natura Mystica Nature Trail invites visitors of all ages to linger and explore at its various stations. Highlights of the trail include the Kachlmoor—a habitat for thousands of amphibians, nestled in the heart of a mysterious, enchanted landslide forest—and a lovingly restored mill with its intricately crafted water supply system.
- Difficulty: easy (approx. 120 m elevation gain)
- Duration: approx. 1.5 hours
- Length: approx. 3 km
- Stamp location: Heiligenblut Information & Booking Center
- Parking: "Retschitzbrücke" parking lot or "Gößnitztal" parking lot
Kleines Fleißtal - Alter Pocher
A family-friendly hike through the Fleißtal valley—surrounded by the steep, rugged, and imposing mountains of the Goldberg Group—to the Alten Pocher and the charming gold-mining village, where you can try your hand at panning for gold in the Fleißbach stream.
- Difficulty: moderate (approx. 240 m elevation gain)
- Duration: approx. 1.5 hours
- Length: approx. 3 km
- Stamp location: Heiligenblut Information & Booking Center
- Parking: Fleißtal turnoff
- Place to stop for a bite to eat: Gasthof Alter Pocher
Glocknerblick-Asten Panorama Trail
A leisurely hike through unspoiled nature with breathtaking panoramic views in the beautiful Astental valley. The trail winds along the slopes of the Mohar, almost entirely on flat ground, to the Glocknerblick Inn and the Antonius Chapel.
- Difficulty: easy (approx. 200 m elevation gain)
- Duration: approx. 2.5 hours
- Length: approx. 7 km
- Stamp location: Glocknerblick Inn
- Parking: Sadnighaus
- Places to stop for a bite to eat: Gasthof Glocknerblick, Sadnighaus
Groppenstein Gorge
The gorge is a breathtaking natural gem and a unique natural spectacle in the Mölltal valley, nestled within the Hohe Tauern National Park. Here, hikers traverse spectacular climbing paths and bridges, passing rapids and waterfalls. A view of Groppenstein Castle rounds out this hike.
- Difficulty: moderate (approx. 220 m elevation gain)
- Duration: approx. 1.5 hours
- Length: approx. 3 km
- Stamp location: Ticket office/entrance to Groppenstein Gorge
- Parking: right next to the gorge
Seebachtal Nature Trail
The easy-to-hike nature trail in the Seebachtal valley is characterized by unique natural features: a nearly flat valley floor, roaring waterfalls, the lovely Seebach stream, and a rugged valley head dominated by the towering Hochalmspitze all contribute to its charm. The Seebachtal valley, home to the natural gem Stappitzer See, is one of the most beautiful high-mountain valleys in the Hohe Tauern.
- Difficulty: easy (approx. 150 m elevation gain)
- Duration: approx. 2.5 hours
- Length: approx. 8 km
- Stamp location: Wolligger Sports
- Parking: Ankogelbahn parking lot
- Place to stop for refreshments: Schwussnerhütte
Hagener Hut from Jamnigalm
An easy hike along the main Tauern ridge, following routes that are partly historic and were once used by the Celts, Romans, and muleteers, who crossed this pass with their horses. The Hagener Hut is located at an altitude of nearly 2,500 meters and offers a superb view of the Mallnitz Tauern Valley and the neighboring Gastein Nassfeld, as well as the surrounding mountains.
- Difficulty: moderate (approx. 770 m elevation gain)
- Duration: approx. 4 hours
- Length: approx. 11 km
- Stamp location: Wolligger Sports
- Parking: Jamnigalm parking lot or Stockerhütte parking lot
- Places to stop for refreshments: Hagener Hütte, Jamnighütte, Stockerhütte
Knappensee - Leppner Alm
This beautiful hiking trail in the Drau Valley, high above Irschen, winds through the alpine pastures and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains. A lovely panoramic rest area invites you to stop and take in the scenery.
- Difficulty: easy (approx. 300 m elevation gain)
- Duration: approx. 2.5 hours
- Length: approx. 6 km
- Stamp location: Kräuterhaus Pfarrstadel Irschen
- Parking: Leppner Alm parking lot
- Place to stop for a bite to eat: Ochsneralmhütte
Nassfeld Bar
The Naßfeldriegel, 500 meters above the Emberger Alm, is the perfect destination for a short and enjoyable hike. At the summit, hikers are treated to a sweeping panoramic view. Take a moment to pause and simply enjoy the view!
- Difficulty: moderate (approx. 500 m elevation gain)
- Duration: approx. 2.5 hours
- Length: approx. 5 km
- Stamp location: Sattlegger’s Alpenhof, Emberger Alm
- Parking: Emberger Alm parking lot
- Places to stop for a bite to eat: Sattlegger’s Alpenhof, Almhotel Fichtenheim
Greifenburg Water Trail
The hike to the Gnoppnitzklamm Gorge is an adventure for all ages. The many interactive stations show visitors the role water has always played in the lives of the local people: water as a habitat, water as a source of energy, but also as a source of danger.
- Difficulty: moderate (approx. 500 m elevation gain)
- Duration: approx. 3 hours
- Length: approx. 7 km
- Stamp Office: Greifenburg Municipal Office
- Parking: Greifenburg Town Hall parking lot
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