Ranger programme
Adventure-packed excursions in the Hohe Tauern National Park
Anyone who heads out on by themselves might just be missing out on the best things! Every year, thanks to their enthusiasm, authenticity and their extensive knowledge of the natural surroundings, the National Park Rangers in the Hohe Tauern inspire thousands of holiday-makers and visitors.
National Park experience – Winter
Winter is also a lovely time to head out on tour with a ranger. Not to mention the safety aspect, which is very much emphasised in the winter landscape, you also find out about nature in its most tranquil guise. On guided snow-shoe tours in Mallnitz or to the ibexes in Heiligenblut, you can get close to the animals in winter in the Hohe Tauern.
Short Facts about the National Park experience in winter
- Visit the house of the ibex in Heiligenblut and learn interesting facts about ibex in the high mountains.
- Winter hike with snowshoes in Heiligenblut
- Snow-shoe hike tour at Jamnigalm, Mallnitz
- Snow-shoe taster tour to Seebachtal, Mallnitz
- Snow-shoe trekking to see ibex in Fleißtal, Heiligenblut
- Full moon snow-shoe tours in Heiligenblut and Mallnitz
- Register by 4:00 p.m. the day before
- Discounts & advantages with the Winter Kärnten Card
- Sturdy footwear, warm clothing, rucksack
- A good level of fitness required
- A children’s rate is available for those aged between 10 and 15
National Park experience – Summer
In summer you can head off and enjoy the adventure programmes in the National Park, where the emphasis is on the unspoilt water bodies, impressive Alpine animal habitats and the sensory high Alpine landscape in the Hohe Tauern, with its characteristic flora and fauna. Our tip: National Park lectures in August
Short facts about the National Park experience in summer
- Impressive nature and mountain backdrop on the Panoramic trail Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe
- Sinkholes, caves and strange shapes on Geotrail Tauernfenster
- Adventure-packed high mountain hike on the Pasterze glacier trail
- Learn more about herbs on a hike in Heiligenblut
- Wilderness tour: wildlife observation along the Tauernhöhenweges
- To the Kings of the Alps: observing the ibex
- Enjoy a Natural Idyll: Lake ‘Stappitzer See’ – BARRIER-FREE
- Register by 4:00 p.m. the day before
- Discounts & advantages with the National Park Kärnten Card
- Sturdy footwear, warm clothing, rucksack
- A good level of fitness required
- A children’s rate is available for those aged between 6 and 12
Programme for children and teenagers
Very special summer holidays lie in store in the ‘Youth Explorers Club’ in the Hohe Tauern National Park. Every Monday and Wednesday young explorers head out “in the tracks of nature”. Of course, fun, adventure and knowledge are the order of the day. Children aged 6 and over get to enjoy the Hohe Tauern National Park to the full and can get to know it in all its various facets and enjoy exploring.
Short facts about the programmes for children and teenagers
- National Park Young Explorers Club
- Choose from locations in Mallnitz and in Oberen Mölltal
- Ideal for those aged 7 to 10
- Always at 9:00 a.m. – duration ca. 4 hours
- Always from mid July & mid August
- Sturdy footwear, weatherproof clothing
- Rucksack with drink and snack
A young explorer is inspired
“I have already learned so much about the nature in the National Park from the Young Explorers Club. I took part a few years ago when I was on holiday. We are going back to the Hohe Tauern National Park this year for our holidays . I’m now 14 and I think I might apply for the Junior Ranger Project. I think that the Ranger’s work is really interesting, maybe I might get lucky and will be accepted …!”
Are you interested in gaining really valuable insights into the natural sequences that occur in the Hohe Tauern National Park?
Get in touch for more information & details, or send us a no-obligation holiday enquiry. Telephone +43 4824 2700.
