Forest scent and mountain air

Hiking holiday in Grossarl

In the valley of alpine pastures

Boldly thriving in inaccessible, barren places. Fearlessly defying the wind and the weather – Das Edelweiss. There is a good reason why it symbolises bravery, purity and beauty. Are you brave enough to search for the exquisite alpine plant? The Grossarltal offers numerous opportunities to do so along idyllic, well-maintained hiking trails. And if you need a little refreshment in between, then stop off at one of the 40 traditional alpine huts. There is a good reason why the Grossarltal is known as ‘the Valley of Mountain huts'.

Grossarl in the Salzburger Land is the perfect location for a hiking holiday

Sensory path in the Grossarl Valley

The sensory path near the Gehwolfalm is built on the basis of the five elements wood, fire, earth, metal and water. Each station represents an element and is made playful experience for our guests. It is complemented by our great nature adventure playground for young and old. Visitors of all ages should be able to linger in the moment and consciously experience and feel the sensory path.

The trail can be reached from the valley by cable car. Then follows a short hike (about ½ hour) to the Gehwolfalm. The path is only 5 minutes away from the Gehwolfalm, is embedded in breath-taking landscape and leads past 700 year old trees.

Feel free to ask for advice about the sensory path at our reception.

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I’ll be on my way

More than 40 alpine huts

Own products and traditional craftsmanship

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Prime location

Take a gondola from right in front of the hotel

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Guided hiking tours

The Hettegger family reveal their favourite spots

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Salzburg Alpine Trail

Hike from hut to hut and stay overnight

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Your active-holiday hotel in Austria

Like pitch and sulphur: exercise and rest simply belong together.

Family

On a voyage of discovery

Family

On a voyage of discovery

Children see the world through different eyes. They are more curious, more open and more boisterous than adults. For them, the great outdoor is a large playground, which has to be explored. This makes hiking with children a grand voyage of discovery.

The Grossarltal has lots of well-developed hiking trails and offers families numerous opportunities to take a look through the environmental footprint. Take the leaf out of your little naturalists book and open your eyes to the natural wonders of the world.

Couple & Friends

Mastering the path together

Couple & Friends

Mastering the path together

Climbing a mountain with your nearest and dearest is the best? There’s no greater feeling of togetherness. As a couple or with friends – the effort only feels half as bad when you are with other people.

If you need a little break, then there are a lot of places on the mountain pastures to stop for refreshments in Grossarltal. Regain your strength and listen to the fascinating mountain world stories told by the hut landlords as you sample their regional specialities.

Spa

The calm after storming the summit

Spa

The calm after storming the summit

Feel motivated as you pack your backpack, apply plenty of sunscreen and head off with your hiking poles. The goal is so close to the sky – the Schuhflicker summit. Accompanied by the experienced Lorenz Hettegger, the summit tour becomes a true experience.

Sweaty and exhausted, head back to the Spa Hotel Edelweiss – Austria and take a shower. Being pampered after such a day in the fresh mountain air is a great feeling. Relax tense muscles with a vigorous massage.