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Day Hikes

Mallnitz mountain tours and hiking excursions

The specified hiking times correspond to an average hiking speed and should be considered reference values only.

In case of doubt, please obtain information about the weather and trail conditions (mountain rescue – local Mallnitz office or visitor information in Mallnitz), before starting the tour.

The refuge cabins of the Alpine Association collect a small cabin maintenance fee from day hikers. Please do not forget to leave the (smaller) maintenance fee (do not forget to bring change) at the unstaffed cabins. Please keep the non-staffed cabins clean and do not forget to bring any packaging materials and waste back to the valley with you.

For more information about closures of the destinations and operating hours of the mountain railways and bus travel times as well as train connections, please contact the visitor information in Mallnitz at info@mallnitz.at and check the homepage at www.mallnitz.at. Information by phone is available at: 0049 4784 290 – Mondays through Fridays 8:30 am – 05:30 pm – Saturdays from 03:00 pm to 06:00 pm – and Sundays from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.

Seebachtal (north-east of the centre)

Rainer Alm – easy hike across mountain pastures, approx. 1 h from the village square

Alpenrose – easy hike across mountain pastures, approx. 1 1/4 h from the village square

Schwussnerhütte (Schwussner cabin) – easy hike across mountain pastures, approx. 2 ½ from the village square or approx. 1 ½ from the Ankogel cable car parking lot

Hochalmblick Inn – summit hike – approx. 3 h from the village square or approx. 2 h from the Ankogel cable car parking lot

Hannoverhaus – advanced summit hike – approx. 5 hours from the village square or approx. 4 h from the Ankogel cable car parking lot – approx. 20 minutes from the Ankogel cable car mountain station

Long-distance hiking tip: From Seebach Valley to Dösen Valley

To the Wolligger cabin (1,576 m) – from the Ankogel cable car valley station via Lubitzalm to Auernigboden cabin – Auernig (2,130 m) to Wolligger cabin and back to Mallnitz via Dösen Valley (estimated total duration 6 h from the valley square)

Dösen Valley (south-east of the centre)

Siegelbrunn Inn – easy hike – approx. 3/4 hour from the valley square

Schöne Aussicht (Beautiful view ) – hike across mountain pastures, approx. 1 h from the village square

Wolligger cabin – hike across mountain pastures, approx. 2 h from the village square or 1/4 h. from the Wolligger cabin parking lot

Arthur von Schmidhaus – advanced summit hike – approx. 4 h from the village square or approx. 2 1/2 h from the Dösen valley parking lot

Long-distance hiking tip: To Säuleck (3,086 m)

To Arthur von Schmidhaus (2,281 m) on the left of Lake Dösen to the Säuleck peak (surefootedness, good shoes and mountain climbing equipment) – back on the right side of Lake Dösen (estimated total duration 9 – 11 h from the valley square)

Tauern Valley (west of the centre)

Gutenbrunn – hike on flat terrain, approx. ½ h from the village square

Jamnigalm – easy hike across mountain pastures, approx. 2 1/2 h from the village square

Hagen cabin – advanced summit hike – approx. 5 h from the village square or approx. 2 1/2 h from the Jamnigalm parking lot

Long-distance hiking tip: Across the Tauern

To Hagen cabin (2,448 m) across Mallnitz Tauern to Sportgastein – (surefootedness, good shoes and mountain climbing equipment) – return trip by bus from Sportgastein to the train station in Bad Gastein (estimated total duration 7 – 8 h from the village square)

Summit hikes from the Ankogel cable car.

Starting point for multi-day hikes via Tauern summit trail toward Mölltal Glacier, Großglockner mountain or Malta Valley (multi-day tours include overnight accommodation in cabins)

Day tours

Hike from the mountain station to Celler cabin (not staffed).

Summit hike on relatively flat terrain – 2,600 m above seal level, trail no. 519. Estimated duration: 2.5 hours (one way), surefootedness, good shoes, food and adequate attire are required

Hike from the mid-station along the Roman trail to Korntauern.

Summit hike. 1,950 m above sea level – approximate difference in altitude: 500 m, estimated duration: 2.5 hours (one way). Surefootedness, good shoes, food and suitable attire are required.

Hike from the mountain station to Mindener cabin (not staffed).

Summit hike on relatively flat terrain – 2,600 m above sea level, trail no. 519, estimated duration: 3.5 hours (one way).

Surefootedness, good shoes, food and suitable attire are required.

Hike from the mountain station to Ankogel summit (3,246 m).

Summit hike. Estimated duration: 3.5 hours (one way). Experience with alpine terrain and mountain climbing equipment is required – not suitable for non-experienced climbers!!

Long-distance hiking tip: Via Korntauern to Böckstein

From the mid- or mountain station via Korntauern (2,459 m) to the Böckstein train station (surefootedness, good shoes and mountain climbing equipment) and back by train (passenger wagon in the motorail shuttle). (estimated total duration 7 h)

Lonza (south-west of the centre)

Margaretenpavillon (lookout point) – short hike, approx. 1/2 h from the village square

Häusleralm – hike across mountain pastures, approx. 2 1/4 h from the village square (caution – currently not staffed!)

Long-distance hiking tip: To the Himmelbauer Inn

To Häusleralm (1,868 m) via Dolomitenblick and Staneralm to the Himmelbauer Inn (good shoes and suitable attire); back via Lassach. Estimated total duration 7 h from the village square)

Rabisch/Obervellach (south of the centre)

Rabisch Gorge to Restaurant Zur guten Quelle (closed Tuesdays): Hike via Rabisch Gorge to Lassach/Sonnseite via old Mallnitz road to Gute Quelle (Unterlassach) – return via Lassach/Schattseite and Dösen Valley – approx. 4 h from the village centre

Long-distance hiking tip: Three hikes through the gorge

From Rabisch Gorge via Groppenstein Gorge to Raufen (Obervellach) and Flattach to Ragga Gorge (good shoes and suitable attire) – return trip by bus (estimated total duration 7 h from the village square)

2 Nationalparkgemeinden-Weg (2 national park communities trail) (Mallnitz-Obervellach)

From Mallnitz village centre – along the river promenade – old Mallnitz road to the new „2 Nationalparkgemeinden-Weg“.

Short hike (hiking time: approx. 3 h): Continue to guest house Zur Guten Quelle and continue on foot to Obervellach via Groppenstein Gorge (or via Calvary mountain trail) – return by bus.

Long hike (hiking time: approx. 6 h): Continue to Himmelbauer Inn and return via Staner cabin – summit trail 140 – Häusleralm to Mallnitz.

Mountain hiking tips for Mallnitz

From the mid-station of Ankogel cable car

(a) via Hohentauern or Korntauern to Böckstein and back to Mallnitz by train. The approximate hiking time is 5.5 hours

(b) from Hohentauern or Korntauern via Minden cabin, descent via Stocker cabin to Mallnitz or on to the Hagen cabin.

(c) from there hikers have the option of hiking to Sportgastein (Salzburg county) or back to Mallnitz via Jamnig Alm. Well equipped and experienced hikers have the option

(d) via Tauern summit trail to Hagen cabin across Feldseescharte to Duisburg cabin and across Fraganter Scharte to Sonnblick (3,105 m); from there, the path leads to Heiligenblut.

Possibility to stop for a bite to eat:

Hochalmblick Inn

From the mountain station of Ankogel cable car

Starting point for hikes via Tauern summit trail toward Mölltal Glacier, Großglockner mountain or Malta Valley (multi-day tours include overnight accommodation in cabins)

(a) from the Hannoverhaus mountain station (approx. 20 min) ascent to Ankogel (3,250 m) via Goslaer Path (approx. 3 h) and back to the Ankogel cable car

(b) Summit trail from the mountain station or from Hannoverhaus across Großelendscharte to Osnabrück cabin (approx. 4 h) to Kölnbreinsperre in the Malta Valley. Take the bus to Spittal/Drau and the train back to Mallnitz.

Possibility to stop for a bite to eat:

DAV – fully staffed Hannoverhaus

For more information about possible closures of the destinations and operating times of the mountain railways as well as travel times of buses and train connections, please contact the visitor information in Mallnitz at info@mallnitz.at and refer to the Homepage under www.mallnitz.at.

Information by phone is available at: 0049 4784 290 – Open Mondays through

Fridays from 08:30 am – 05:30 pm – Saturdays from 03:00 pm to 06:00 pm – and Sundays from 09:00 am

to 11:00 am.

Rock glacier trail

Rock glaciers are hidden natural jewels of Hohe Tauern national park.

The “Dösen Valley rock glacier trail” uncovers one of the mightiest rock glaciers of the whole Hohe Tauern area at the head of Dösen Valley. Aside from the rock glacier, Lake Dösen fed from the glacier’s outflow is especially impressive, it is the second largest mountain lake of Carinthia. The highly informative accompanying folder is essential for this hike.

Location: Mallnitz

Hiking time: approx. 2.5 h (to the rock glacier) from the starting point of the theme trail in Dösen Valley

Trail description:

From the parking lot near the hiking trail (trail no. E10), past the lovingly restored Venetian sawmill along the flat valley floor to the picturesque Konradlacke (1,616 m). A distinctive escarpment starts here, leading to the magnificent Lackenboden in several turns to beyond the tree line. Following the thunderous Dösen brook, the next escarpment is soon reached; however, it can be conquered quicker than expected, providing a breathtaking view of a spectacular cirque: the rocky spur of Säuleck (3,086 m) and the outline of the unpleasant Arthur von Schmid house (2,275 m, 3 h away from the parking lot) are mirrored in the crystal clear waters of Lake Dösen (2,270 m). The destination of the tour, the Dösen rock glacier can only truly be seen at second sight. It can be reached in half an hour from the refuge cabin. The ice debris flow impressively rolls toward the valley releasing the coldest water nature has to offer! The descent follows the ascending route. Tip: Overnight stay at Arthur von Schmid house and ascent to Säuleck, one of the “Seven Summits” of Hohe Tauern.

Best time:

Beginning of July to mid-September

Requirements:

Easy hike in high alpine terrain.

Suitable equipment (especially solid shoes) is required.

Literature:

Free folder “Dösen Valley rock glacier trail” (available in the folder box at the exit from the Dösen Valley theme trail)

National park hiking

Mallnitz is located at 1200 m above sea level in a high valley to the south of the alpine crest, nestled in the impressive mountains of Hohe Tauern national park. Approximately 10,000 hectares of nature around Mallnitz were placed under the special protection of the national park. Guided nature hikes lead by specialists in the fields of botany, fauna, water, culture and geology provide a new understanding – “seeing with other eyes” so to speak.

The village and surrounding area are especially interesting for hikers.

Depending on the taste, hikes on flat valley floors and gentle mountain pastures are possible – overall, more than 200 km of hiking trails are available.

For anyone aiming higher: seven “3000 m peaks” are located around Mallnitz. Well marked trails lead to staffed refuge cabins where a hearty farmer’s snack makes up for all the physical efforts. Cable cars facilitate the ascent to the world of cliffs, meadows as well as rare plants and animals.

Experience Nature on the Seebach Valley nature trail

From a natural historic point of view, the Seebach Valley nature trail is one of the most interesting loop trails in the Hohe Tauern national park region. It starts approximately 300 m north east of Lake Stappitz and leads across the wild romantic Seebach Valley to the so-called Trombach waterfalls, a sequence of water falls of unparalleled beauty. A number of natural wonders await the hikers, including trees with stilt roots, praying forest, Ice Cavity and much more.

Difference in elevation / degree of difficulty:

130 m

Map:

yes (Seebach Valley nature guide)

Characteristics / route / distance:

From the Ankogel railway parking lot past the national park information booth which is the starting point for the hiking trail (follow the signs from there) – 6 km

Time / duration:

2 – 2 1/2 hours

Hint:

Comfortable trail for all ages – possibility to stop for a bite to eat at Schwußner cabin

Capricorns, chamois, bearded vultures and golden eagles

Accompanying national park wardens on the track of capricorns, chamois, bearded vultures and golden eagles!

You don’t necessarily have to go on a safari to encounter wildlife up close: A number of species are native to the Hohe Tauern national park which have long been extinct in other areas – and the national park wardens will accompany you to the best lookouts.

Access

Ankogel cable car in Mallnitz

Hikers can reach 2,636 m above sea level with the Ankogel cable car. From there, they have immediate access to the renowned Tauern summit trail (OEAV trail no. 205).

Homepage of the Ankogel cable car: https://www.ankogel-ski.at/

Summit hikes from Ankogel cable car.