Category: Hiking Tours
All hikes in and around the mountaineering village of Mallnitz in the Hohe Tauern National Park are summarised under the category Hiking Tours. zusammengefasst.
Went to the post office yesterday – added to the house library for our guests’ ski tour planning. This ski tour compendium for Carinthia presents 41 ski tours in the Ankogel group – the Greenstay rates at our apartment house pay off twice over. For all those who want to have it themselves:
Wild Carinthia by Robert Zink order from Freytag & Berndt 
In the background, Edmund Mojsisovics von Mojsvár, an electorate of Mallnitz and one of the founders of the Austrian Alpine Club.
As a cooperation partner of the mountaineering villages, Apartments Hohenberger Mallnitz offers 10% reduction on the overnight price for members of the Alpine clubs(ÖAV, DAV, AVS, CAI, SAC, PZS).
Simply book with the voucher code BergErlebnis24 (-10%) on www.hohenberger.at and bring your Alpine Club ID with you when you check in.
My father Rudi enrolled me in the Mallnitz Alpine Club when I was born.
I grew up in the mountaineering village of Mallnitz and we went hiking quite early on. Back then, I always needed an afternoon nap to regain my strength.
It was a beautiful, nature-loving childhood.
This is how I and my family are connected to the mountains and the Alpine Association with Apartments Hohenberger .
Last week I received another letter from the Alpine Club and paid my membership fee for 2024 straight away. In addition to the insurance cover, there are so many other benefits.
Apartments Hohenberger is a benefit partner of the Alpenverein and AV members from the ÖAV, DAV, AVS, CAI, SAC, PZS associations receive a 10% discount all year round – see blue box above.
If you want to hike in the Hohe Tauern National Park, you don’t necessarily have to go high up.
Around the mountaineering village of Mallnitz there are some beautiful hiking tours with few ascents and descents, which you can start right on our doorstep.
One of them leads into the varied Tauern Valley, which has something to offer for all age groups. Families with children, leisure hikers and demanding sports enthusiasts will all find a suitable option here.
Because the Tauern Valley in the Hohe Tauern National Park can be experienced in several versions and thus rediscovered again and again.
In summer, the Tauern Valley impresses with lush green mountain meadows that transform the valley into a veritable sea of flowers.
Here we would like to present three options for exploring the Tauern Valley, which can of course also be combined into longer hikes:
We start our hike into the Tauerntal valley right on our doorstep on the edge of the mountaineering village of Mallnitz. The Mallnitzbach stream is our constant companion. We can also discover several mountain streams with small waterfalls.
Various routes can also be explored here:
Duration: approx. 1 hour in one direction
Length: approx. 3 km in one direction
Gradient: low
Equipment: Light trekking shoes, possibly rucksack with drinks
Refreshment stops: Gasthof Gutenbrunn and Stockerhütte
Starting point: Apartments Hohenberger
Destination: Stockerhütte
Overall, this is an easy hike with easily accessible paths. You should have a certain basic fitness level, but no special skills are required.
The asphalted road to the Stockerhütte is generally easy to manage with a baby carriage or wheelchair. The tarmac road is also ideal for a cycle tour through the Tauerntal valley. Car traffic is very limited here. If you don’t want to walk to the Stockerhütte, you can usually take a bike or the hiking bus.
Thanks to the hiking trails on both sides of the road, you can choose different routes for the outward and return journeys. This allows you to discover the Tauerntal again and again.
The best time for this hike is between April and October. During this period, the entire route is accessible and the refreshment stop at the end of the trail – the Stockerhütte – is always open.
It is well worth exploring the Tauern Valley in spring, summer and fall. The alpine flora and fauna of the Hohe Tauern National Park offer different treasures that will delight all hikers with their beauty.
The tarmac road through the Tauerntal is also easily accessible in winter and attracts visitors with its snow-covered beauty. The Tauerntal can also be explored at this time of year on the cross-country ski trail that runs through the entire valley.
Gasthof Gutenbrunn is located halfway between Apartments Hohenberger and the Stockerhütte. It was recently taken over and offers an easily accessible refreshment stop with many regional delicacies.
Before starting the ascent to the Jamnigalm, the Stockerhütte lures with its extensive offer. Not only are there culinary delights on offer here, there are also all kinds of animals to discover around the hut – which is especially fun for children. From quails and bunnies to goats and llamas, there is plenty to see here.
At the Stockerhütte, there are all kinds of traditional hearty and sweet delicacies as well as refreshing drinks for hikers of all ages. For the family-run business, a focus on regional food, short transportation routes and the highest quality are a matter of course. Culinary pleasure hikers get their money’s worth here.
From the Stockerhütte, the trail leads uphill to the Jamnigalm. If you don’t want to walk to the Stockerhütte, you can also cycle or drive along the asphalt road. Of course, there is also a hiking bus. There is a free parking lot for cars next to the Stockerhütte in summer.
Various routes can be explored again:
Duration: approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes in one direction
Length: approx. 4 km in one direction
Gradient: moderate (approx. 440 m altitude difference)
Equipment: light trekking shoes, possibly rucksack with drinks
Refreshments: Jamnigalm snack station and Stockerhütte hut
Starting point: Stockerhütte hut
Destination: Jamnigalm hut
Overall, this is a moderately demanding hike with well-marked paths that are easy to follow. You should be in good physical condition and sure-footed, but no special skills are required. Some of the hiking trails lead through the forest, which provides some shade. Waterproof footwear is also recommended on the hiking trails, as the stream is crossed repeatedly.
The asphalted road to the Jamnigalm snack station is also perfect for a bike tour. Car traffic is very limited here, as the road is subject to tolls. The hiking bus also runs between Stockerhütte and Jamnigalm.
We recommend using the hiking trails uphill and then taking the relaxed road back down.
The best time for this hike is also between April and October. During this period, the entire route is accessible and the refreshment stop at the end of the trail – the Stockerhütte – is always open. We recommend that you enquire about the opening times of the Jamnigalm snack station in advance.
It is well worth exploring this valley of the Tauern Valley in spring, summer and fall. The alpine flora and fauna of the Hohe Tauern National Park offer different treasures that will delight all hikers with their beauty.
In winter, the asphalt road between Stockerhütte and Jamnigalm is partly used as a toboggan run – which not only makes children’s hearts beat faster.
As already described, before the ascent to the Jamnigalm begins, the Stockerhütte offers a wide range of services. It’s a great place to linger before and after the hike to the Jamnigalm. Not only do you get your money’s worth in a culinary sense, there are also all sorts of animals to discover around the hut – which is of course especially fun for children. From quails and bunnies to goats and llamas, there is plenty to see here.
At the Stockerhütte, there are all kinds of traditional hearty and sweet delicacies as well as refreshing drinks for hikers of all ages. For the family-run business, a focus on regional food, short transportation routes and the highest quality are a matter of course. Culinary pleasure hikers get their money’s worth here.
The Jamnigalm snack station not only offers a wide range of traditional food and drink after conquering the 440 meters of altitude. From the sun terrace, you also have a wonderful view back down into the valley.
From the Jamnigalm, the trail continues uphill to the Hagener Hütte. If you don’t want to walk to the Jamnigalm, you can also travel along the asphalt road by bike or car. Of course, there is also a hiking bus. There is a free parking lot for cars next to the Stockerhütte, but there is a charge for driving on to the Jamnigalm.
This beautiful, medium-difficulty hike leads along some historical routes on the main Alpine ridge. The Romans crossed the main Alpine ridge here over 2000 years ago.
Duration: approx. 4 hours and 20 minutes in total
Length: approx. 11 km in total
Ascent: significant (approx. 670 vertical meters)
Equipment: good hiking boots and well-equipped rucksack
Refreshment stops: Jamnigalm snack station and Hagener Hütte hut
Starting point: Jamnigalm hut
Finish: Hagener Hütte hut
From the Jamnigalm, we head uphill in a northerly direction along clearly visible and marked paths. We cross the Tauernbach stream over a wooden bridge and pass a fence (watch out for grazing animals) and further along the main path we finally reach the
Kolbnitzberg alpine hut. Passing the Tauern Cross, we finally reach the historic Tauernhaus and a little later the Hagener Hütte.
For the way back, we recommend exploring the Römerstraße cultural hiking trail marked with blue dots just before the Jamnigalm alpine pasture, immediately after the bridge over the Laschgbach stream. This trail runs gently up and down directly downhill to the parking lot a little below the Jamnigalm.
The best time for this hike is between June and October. During this period, the entire route is usually easily accessible and the refreshment stops are open. Of course, it is advisable to check the current weather forecast and snow conditions in advance.
Sports enthusiasts also get their money’s worth here in winter, with a ski tour between Jamnigalm and Hagener Hütte.
As already described, the Jamnigalm snack station (1,750 m) not only offers a wide range of traditional food and drink. From the sun terrace, you also have a wonderful view back down into the valley. We can warmly recommend everything from cheese bread to pancake soup and Kaiserschmarren pancakes.
The Hagener Hütte (2,446 m) not only offers wonderful food and a sunny terrace, but also the opportunity to stay overnight. The Hagener Hütte is usually open from the end of June to the end of September. As a possible earlier or later opening depends on the weather conditions, we recommend that you obtain information from the hut landlord. The Hagener Hütte is owned by the Hagen section of the German Alpine Club.
The hikes into the Tauerntal valley are suitable for everyone, young and old, with a good basic level of fitness. Especially from the Jamnigalm further uphill, a good level of fitness and good equipment is required. The degree of ascent or descent varies depending on the route chosen. Thanks to the many possibilities, it is easy to create an individually tailored tour.
Starting from the Mallnitz visitor center, guided hikes with rangers from the Hohe Tauern National Park are offered from time to time. More information can be found here: https://www.nationalpark-hohetauern.at/erlebnis-hohe-tauern/nationalpark-kaernten-card/nationalpark-rangerprogramme-sommer/
The opening times of the refreshment stops along the hike in the Tauerntal can be found on the respective websites. Starting from the center of Mallnitz, there is the Gasthof Gutenbrunn, the Stockerhütte, the Jamnigalm snack station and the Hagener Hütte. We can highly recommend all of them. When planning your hike, please allow enough time to stop for refreshments.
The travel times of the hiking bus can be found here: https://www.mallnitz.at/wanderbus-mallnitz-ort-berge
The journey times can of course also be found at the bus stops. For our guests, we have also posted them on the information board on the first floor of Apartments Hohenberger.
The hiking bus is free of charge for guests staying at Alpine Pearls accommodation, including Apartments Hohenberger. Not only do our guests gain time and comfort with the hiking bus, we also do something good for the environment by not using our own four wheels.
Early historical cultural monuments – such as the two Roman roads over the Mallnitzer and Korntauern – are only very rarely preserved above ground. The mighty road embankments made of dry stonework and the long crossways that cut through steep slopes give a unique impression of the impressive Roman road construction. As masters of road construction, the Romans built trade routes across the Hohe Tauern around 2,000 years ago. Their remains can still be seen today. But there has also been lively trade on the Roman roads in recent centuries. Salt, precious metals and wool were transported to the south and wine, valuable oils and spices to the north.
From the center of the mountaineering village of Mallnitz to the Jamnigalm, the Tauerntal can also be easily explored by bike on a paved road. The gradient is very gentle up to the Stockerhütte, but from there to the Jamnigalm it is quite challenging.
Who in the Hohe Tauern National Park If you want to hike, you don’t necessarily have to go high up. There are some beautiful Hiking tours with few ascents and descentswhich you can start right on our doorstep in Mallnitz.
One of these leads into the wild and romantic Seebachtal valley, where the alpine flora and fauna show themselves from a particularly beautiful and diverse side. The Seebachtal is also the oldest wildlife reserve in the Hohe Tauern National Park, making it an absolute paradise for wildlife spotting.
This hike can be experienced in several versions – depending on the time available, you can either start directly in front of Haus Hohenberger or take the hiking bus to the valley station of the Ankogelbahn and set off from there.
The Seebachtal tour is a delight on easy trails with varied nature. The starting point of the tour – the Ankogelbahn valley station – can be reached by public transport.
accessible by public transport. The hiking bus stops here several times a day during the summer season.
Overall, this is an easy hike with easily accessible paths. You should have a good basic level of fitness, but no special skills are required.
The wide footpath between the Ankogelbahn valley station, along the Seebach stream, to the Stappitzersee lake is generally easy to manage with a baby carriage or wheelchair.
Duration: Approx. 2 hours and 20 minutes
Length: 8.7 km
Gradient: low
Equipment: Light trekking shoes, rucksack with drinks
Refreshment stops: Schwussnerhütte
(at the end of the trail) and Raineralm
and Gasthof Alpenrose (both near the parking lot of the Ankogelbahn)
Starting point: Ankogelbahn valley station
End point: Ankogelbahn valley station
If you prefer to rely entirely on your own two legs, you can walk to the Ankogelbahn valley station. A well-marked, quiet hiking trail leads from Apartments Hohenberger to the valley station. The additional walking time is around 35 minutes in one direction. Alternatively, the route can also be covered by bike. This takes about 7 minutes.
The best time for this hike is between April and October. During this period, the entire route is accessible and the refreshment stop at the end of the trail – the Schwussnerhütte – is open from the end of May 2023.
It is well worth exploring the Seebachtal valley in spring, summer and fall. The alpine flora and fauna each hold different treasures in store that will delight all hikers with their beauty.
Even in winter, a large part of the route is easily accessible via the wide footpath along the Seebach stream and attracts visitors with its snow-covered beauty. The Seebach valley can also be explored at this time of year on the cross-country ski trail.
We start our hike at the Ankogelbahn valley station on a wide and flat hiking trail. We follow this along the signposts and can already be inspired by the wonderful nature around the Seebach. Mighty rock faces and the proud 3,000-metre peaks of the Ankogel, Hochalmspitze and Säuleck enrich the unique landscape through which this hike runs. [/caption]
After about 900 m, we reach Lake Stappitz, whose picturesque panorama invites us to linger. Lake Stappitz is not only a unique high mountain steppe lake, but also an important resting place for migratory birds. The wide shore areas are a gem of untouched nature, where rare bird species such as waders and herons, Alpine swifts and golden eagles can be observed. The ducks also love it here. This idyllic lake owes its formation to a large late ice age landslide from the Auernig (2130 m), which caused the lake to dam up. Lake Stappitz and its surroundings were declared a natural monument in 1986.
The Seebachtal nature trail provides lots of interesting information about the region, especially about the alpine flora and fauna. The easy-to-walk nature trail provides insights into special natural phenomena such as the‘praying forest‘, the stilt-roots or the ice hole. For the outward journey, we stay on the wide and mostly sunny hiking trail. On the way back, we can then experience the natural phenomena of the nature trail.
If we follow the path further, a wonderful view of the Großenledscharte (2674m) opens up. After about 2.6 km, we finally arrive in the valley of the waterfalls. In addition to the impressive sight of the Trombach Falls, the wild rushing of this natural spectacle is also fascinating. With a bit of luck, we can also observe bearded vultures at the Schleier Waterfall, which have been released into the wild here. The bearded vulture is the largest bird in the Alps, a true “king of the skies”. It was thought to be extinct, but has now found a new home here in the
Hohe Tauern National Park.
As the oldest wildlife reserve in the Hohe Tauern National Park, the Seebachtal valley is not only an absolute paradise for wildlife spotting. Herds of cattle and horses grazing peacefully with their offspring can also be observed along the trail. The wide valley offers enough space for hikers and animals to keep their distance from each other.
We follow the wide hiking trail for another 1.4 km until we finally arrive at the Schwussnerhütte in the completely natural valley head of the Seebachtal. Here there are all kinds of hearty and sweet delicacies from the region as well as refreshing drinks for hikers of all ages. For the Alpine Pearls partner business, a focus on regional food, short transport routes and the highest quality are a matter of course. Culinary pleasure hikers get their money’s worth here.
After a long rest, we set off again and have two
options: We can walk back along the wide hiking trail or switch to a narrower
hiking trail, which takes us on a circular route back to the nature trail until just before
Lake Stappitz.
This circular trail leads through denser and therefore shadier forests, including the forest of praying trees. This wild and romantic section of the trail has a special magic about it. The “ice hole”, where cold air draws out of piled up rocks, also has a mystical feel to it. Especially in summer, it also offers a welcome cool-down.
Passing Lake Stappitz again, we treat ourselves to a short break on the banks of the Seebach stream before returning to the Ankogelbahn valley station. There we have the opportunity to stop for a bite to eat at Gasthof Alpenrose or Raineralm. These Slow Food partner businesses also offer their guests selected culinary delights. The focus is on regional food, short transportation routes and the highest quality. At the Raineralm, the Mallnitz family adventure trail has been lovingly created. A successful conclusion to a wonderful hike. There is probably no other valley in the Alps like the wild and romantic Seebachtal in the Hohe Tauern National Park.
The hike into the Seebachtal valley is suitable for everyone, young and old, with good
basic fitness levels. As there are hardly any inclines or declines along the route and the
entire valley can be explored via a wide footpath, the hike into the Seebachtal is also
very popular with families and hikers of all generations.
Starting from the Mallnitz visitor center, guided hikes with
rangers of the Hohe Tauern National Park are offered from time to time. More information can be found here:
https://www.nationalpark-hohetauern.at/erlebnis-hohe-tauern/nationalpark-kaernten-
card/national-park-ranger-programs-summer/
Unfortunately not. As a natural monument in the Hohe Tauern National Park, Lake Stappitzer See and
its surroundings are particularly worthy of protection. They are therefore entirely the realm of the unique
alpine flora and fauna.
The opening times of the refreshment stops along the hike in the Seebachtal valley can be found at
on the respective websites. The Raineralm (https://www.raineralm-
mallnitz.at) and the Gasthof Alpenrose (https://www.alpenrose-mallnitz.at) are both located
at the starting point of the hike, near the Ankogelbahn valley station. The
Schwussnerhütte (http://www.ankogel.at/schwussnerhuette) is located at the turning point of the
hike, at the head of the Seebachtal valley.
The travel times of the hiking bus can be found here: https://www.mallnitz.at/wanderbus-
mallnitz-ort-berge
The travel times can of course also be found at the bus stops. For our guests
we have also posted them on the information board on the first floor of Apartments Hohenberger
.
For guests of Alpine Pearls accommodation, which includes Apartments Hohenberger,
the hiking bus is free of charge. The hiking bus not only saves our guests time and
comfort, we also do something good for the environment by not having to use our own four wheels.
Lake Stappitz also plays an important role in Carinthian legends. For example,
the terrible lindworm, which according to legend once wreaked havoc in Lower Carinthia
, is said to have hatched from a hare’s egg here. Today, the Lindwurm is best known
as a landmark of the Carinthian capital.
You can also cycle to Lake Stappitz with its wild and romantic shoreline and unique
alpine flora and fauna. The shore of the
Stappitzer See lake also offers several benches for an extended rest during a cycle tour in the
surroundings of the mountaineering village of Mallnitz.
