Welcome to Ankogel Group! On this page, we'll introduce you to accessible accommodation and dining options, including hotels, holiday apartments and restaurants. We also offer the best trails for those with disabilities so that you can discover the region's beauty.
Maps and trails
Accessibility in the Ankogel Group
Hiking Trail
· Bad Gastein
Empress Elisabeth promenade in the Gastein Valley
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
3.6 km
1:20 h
6 m
41 m
ON THE TRAIL OF EMPRESS ELISABETH FROM THE MINING VILLAGE OF BÖCKSTEIN TO THE FASHIONABLE SPA TOWN OF BAD GASTEIN.
Long Distance Cycling
· Friuli Venezia Giulia
Handbike route Alpe Adria Spittal to Grado (barrier-free)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Multi-day route
269.2 km
20:15 h
994 m
1,543 m
With the handbike across the Alps to the Adriatic, on an old railway trail through numerous tunnels. In the Canal Valley, canyon-like landscape high above the road, historic sites such as Gemona del Friuli, Udine with a beautiful Venetian center, and Roman excavations in Aquileia. Historic old town and beach resort in Grado.
Bicycle Rides
· Carinthia
Handbike route Alpe Adria 1 Spittal-Villach (barrier-free)
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Stage 1
49.7 km
3:00 h
78 m
118 m
Easy stage always along the Drau to Villach, then onwards to Treffen to the accommodation at Lake Ossiach. Shortly before Villach, there are three short steeper slopes on gravel.
Hiking Trail
· Hohe Tauern
Natural jewel Stappitzer Lake - nature experience for everyone - barrier-free
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
1.7 km
0:25 h
2 m
1 m
The path from the Ankogel cable car parking lot to the Stappitzer Lake has been barrier-free since May 2022!
Hiking Trail
· Großarltal
Großarltal valley hiking trail from Großarl to Holzenweg
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
closed
4.6 km
1:07 h
6 m
53 m
This beautiful hiking route is recommended both in summer and in winter. It mostly follows the Ache, with plenty of benches to rest and guaranteed wonderful views. The hiking path is completely paved.
It is best to follow the green bike path signs.
Hiking Trail
· Hüttschlag
Hüttschlag: Ötzlsee
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
4 km
1:00 h
38 m
38 m
Leisurely hike to Ötzlsee, a mountain lake in the Hüttschlag valley end.
Bicycle Rides
· Treffen am Ossiacher See
Handbike route Drava Cycle Path Stage 4: Seeboden - Treffen near Villach (barrier-free)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
74.5 km
5:05 h
161 m
244 m
Seeboden - Spittal– Paternion – Nikelsdorf – Kellerberg – Puch – Kasatal - Treffen at Lake Ossiach
Beautiful flat route along the Drava. Up through the Kasatal to Treffen is a steep climb.
Hiking Trail
· Großarltal
Grossarltal: Hiking and cycling path
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
22.2 km
5:30 h
319 m
61 m
You hike along the river - the valley hiking and cycling path is ideal for families with children's carriages, but it also suitable for wheelchairs.
Hiking Trail
· Großarl
Grossarl: Achenpromenade
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
5.7 km
1:25 h
22 m
22 m
Comfortable walking tour in Grossarl alon the river.
Hiking Trail
· Sankt Johann
Gadauner Gorge - the most beautiful place in Austria 2024
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
12.2 km
4:10 h
519 m
575 m
The circular hiking route in Bad Hofgastein leads along the idyllic high path and through the impressive Gadauner Gorge, offering a perfect combination of natural enjoyment and adventure. The route passes through picturesque forests, along bubbling mountain streams, and offers spectacular views of the Gastein Valley. Especially the Gadauner Gorge fascinates with its imposing rock formations and the wild beauty of nature. The circular route is easily accessible, well signposted, and ideal for families, nature lovers, and hiking beginners. A highlight is the mix of tranquility and the unique scenic impressions that make this route unforgettable.

