Alpes Tauern

Cordilheira · 🇦🇹 Áustria

Área 3.944 km²

Fuso horário Europe/Vienna

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Hohe Tauern Unmissables

The Hohe Tauern National Park centers around the Grossglockner, Austria’s highest peak at 3,798 metres. This alpine region features the 380-metre-high Krimml Waterfalls and the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, which reaches an elevation of 2,504 metres at the Hochtor Pass. Key sites include the Mooserboden and Kaprun high-altitude reservoirs, the 140-metre-long Stubnerkogel suspension bridge, and dramatic limestone ravines such as the Liechtenstein Gorge. The area also preserves historical sites like the 12th-century Burg Klammstein.

14 lugares

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Editor's Choice Destinations

The Gastein Valley within the Hohe Tauern region offers a blend of alpine engineering and natural landmarks. This selection includes the 140-meter Stubnerkogel Suspension Bridge and the Glocknerblick viewing platform, both situated at high altitudes. In Bad Gastein, the 341-meter waterfall remains a central geographic feature, complemented by the Gasteiner Museum's archives on thermal spring history. Adventure activities like the Flying Waters zip line provide aerial views of the town's Belle Époque architecture, while the 2,467-meter Gamskarkogel offers one of the region's most prominent hiking summits.

6 lugares

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Hidden Gem Discoveries

This collection highlights unique sites in the Hohe Tauern region, including the historic Burg Klammstein, a private castle with its own tavern. The Montanmuseum Altböckstein details the area’s gold mining history with original machinery, while a moderate hike leads to the stalactite-filled Entrische Kirche cave system. Local hospitality is represented by The Blonde Beans, known for specialty espresso and cocktails, and Betty’s Bar, which specializes in tapas and diverse vegetarian and vegan options.

5 lugares

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Alpine Huts and Shelters

This collection features high-altitude refuges and mountain inns across the Hohe Tauern National Park, spanning the Venediger, Glockner, and Ankogel groups. Ranging from basic emergency bivouacs like Gruberscharten-Biwak to fully serviced alpine huts like the Erzherzog-Johann-Hütte—Austria's highest at 3,454 meters—these locations serve as essential bases for mountaineering. Many provide regional cuisine, showers, and modern amenities, while historic sites like the Alte Prager Hütte offer a glimpse into the region's climbing heritage.

46 lugares

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Austrian Mountain Peaks

This collection highlights the most prominent summits of the Hohe Tauern range, including the Großglockner, Austria's highest peak at 3,798 meters. The list spans the Glockner, Venediger, and Goldberg groups, marking the main Alpine divide. Key destinations include the Hoher Sonnblick, featuring Europe’s highest permanent meteorological observatory, and the glaciated Kitzsteinhorn. These peaks offer a mix of technical climbing routes and accessible high-altitude viewpoints, such as the Edelweißspitze, providing significant insights into the glaciated landscape of the Eastern Alps.

20 lugares

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Historic Churches and Chapels

Explore the religious heritage of the Hohe Tauern region through this collection of historic churches and chapels. The list features architectural landmarks ranging from the 11th-century foundations of Rangersdorf to the unique 'Divided Church' at Kreuzbichl, where a road passes through the building. These sites, including the prominent pilgrimage church in Heiligenblut and various late-Baroque chapels, showcase centuries of Alpine spiritual tradition and regional craftsmanship across Salzburg, Tyrol, and Carinthia.

20 lugares

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Majestic Waterfalls and Cliffs

The Hohe Tauern National Park contains some of Central Europe’s most significant water features, including the 380-meter Krimml Waterfalls, the highest in Austria. This selection features the landmark Gasteiner Wasserfall in Bad Gastein, the glacial Umbalfälle in the Isel Valley, and the narrow Raggaschlucht gorge. Geologically distinct sites like the Danielsberg, inhabited since the Stone Age, offer vertical cliffs for climbing, while various alpine falls like the Fallbach and Gössnitzfall showcase the region's high-altitude drainage systems.

12 lugares

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Austrian Heritage Castles & Ruins

This collection spans the Salzburg, Carinthia, and Tyrol regions, featuring medieval fortifications and historic monuments across the Hohe Tauern area. Highlights include the 12th-century Burg Kaprun and the privately-owned Burg Klammstein, which offers guided tours and a tavern. The list also includes significant ruins like Rabenstein in East Tyrol and Feldsberg in Carinthia, alongside the 14th-century Schloss Goldegg. These sites showcase diverse architectural styles from medieval defensive structures to Renaissance-era estates, providing a comprehensive overview of the region’s historical landscape.

12 lugares

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Viewpoints and Glaciers

This collection highlights the dramatic topography of the Hohe Tauern National Park, featuring the Pasterze, Austria's longest glacier at 8.4 kilometers. The list includes the 200-meter-high Kölnbrein Dam, the country's tallest, and the Mooserboden reservoir near Kaprun. High-altitude vantage points include the Airwalk glass platform, the 3,106-meter Hoher Sonnblick summit with its meteorological observatory, and the Glocknerblick platform, which provides direct views of the Grossglockner, Austria's highest peak.

11 lugares