The most beautiful route to the foot of the Grossglockner in the Hohe Tauern
National Park
The road starts in Burg (district of Kals), is also suitable for buses and takes you into the picturesque Ködnitz Valley, which is one of the most beautiful mountain valleys in the Alps.
At the end of the road you will find a car park at the "Glocknerwinkel" where you can already enjoy the impressive view of the Grossglockner. After visiting the national park facilities and exhibition, you can choose from a range of hikes and mountain tours. You will experience nature up close; the scale of beauty ranges from wildly romantic and dramatic to lovely. Photographers will find a rich selection of scenes, in all weathers and in different moods! The particularly diverse fauna and flora will delight you at any time of year.
The Kals mountain guides are at your disposal for guided mountain and ski tours. Arrangements can be made at the mountain guide office in Kals/Ködnitz.
The most beautiful route to the foot of the Grossglockner
in the Hohe Tauern National Park
The road starts in Burg (district of Kals), is also suitable for buses and takes you into the picturesque Ködnitz Valley, which is one of the most beautiful mountain valleys in the Alps.
At the end of the road you will find a car park at the "Glocknerwinkel" where you can already enjoy the impressive view of the Grossglockner. After visiting the national park facilities and exhibition, you can choose from a range of hikes and mountain tours. You will experience nature up close; the scale of beauty ranges from wildly romantic and dramatic to lovely. Photographers will find a rich selection of scenes, in all weathers and in different moods! The particularly diverse fauna and flora will delight you at any time of year.
The Kals mountain guides are at your disposal for guided mountain and ski tours. Arrangements can be made at the mountain guide office in Kals/Ködnitz.
Man and nature
in harmony
A vacation in the Glockner village of Kals means staying on the move - leisurely or sporty, steep uphill or slowly strolling. In the middle of the Hohe Tauern National Park, hiking is always a pleasure. But see for yourself.
Kals am Großglockner offers approx. 250 km of the most beautiful walking and hiking trails in the Dorfer, Teischnitz, Ködnitz and Lesach valleys and almost unlimited possibilities for alpine summit tours, which lead to unforgettable discoveries and experiences in the unique arc between natural and cultural landscape. 11 mountain huts offer you accommodation and meals and are the base for unforgettable mountain and summit experiences.
Mountain adventure on two wheels
With or without motor…
... the Kalser Glocknerstraße is also a popular route for bikers. The well-maintained mountain road has a special charm for motorcyclists. It initially leads you along numerous bends through forests and past lush meadows, before revealing an stunning view of the impressive mountain landscape. Anyone longing for a leisurely ride on a motorcycle will get their money's worth here.
The Kalser Glocknerstrasse also offers ideal conditions for cycling enthusiasts. Whether by mountain bike or racing bike - everyone can put their fitness to the test here. Starting in Burg at around 1400 metres, the sporty tour ends at the serviced Lucknerhaus at 1920 metres above sea level. And if you still haven't had enough of the altitude training, you can continue pedalling to the surrounding mountain huts.
Impressions
Whether spring, summer, fall or winter - the Kalser Glocknerstraße is the entrance to an incomparable natural backdrop at any time of year.
Numerous mountain hikes with extraordinary views, climbing routes in various levels of difficulty, challenging mountain bike and ski tours, cozy refreshment stops or simply relaxing in the middle of the East Tyrolean mountains - here you can experience nature at its best.
See for yourself!
Impressions
Whether spring, summer, fall or winter - the Kalser Glocknerstraße is the entrance to an incomparable natural backdrop at any time of year.
Numerous mountain hikes with extraordinary views, climbing routes in various levels of difficulty, challenging mountain bike and ski tours, cozy refreshment stops or simply relaxing in the middle of the East Tyrolean mountains - here you can experience nature at its best.
See for yourself!
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