Hikes in Mallnitz

Hiking enthusiasts can draw on the full range of possibilities around Mallnitz. While there are flat and easy hikes in the valleys around Mallnitz, you can also choose some alpine pastures as your destination, where you will have to climb a few metres in altitude. If you want to climb the peaks, you are clearly in the high alpine area here and should also take a look at the many mountain tours in Mallnitz.

Let's start with the cosy part: Mallnitz is located on the south side of the main Alpine ridge and is surrounded by many beautiful Alpine valleys. A starting point for many beautiful hikes is the Tauerntal valley to the west. Here you can enjoy hiking on beautiful and easy paths through the unspoilt forests and take a break at the cosy Stockerhütte. Around 400 metres further up is the popular Jamnigalm, which can also be reached via easy paths.

The Hagener Hütte is located much higher up, at around 2500 metres above sea level. Despite the altitude, the hike to this beautifully situated hut can still be characterised as easy, although the length requires a good level of fitness. In addition to the marvellous nature of the Hohe Tauern, which you can enjoy on this hike, the history of the "Mallnitzer Tauern" is also an interesting one. The crossing from Salzburg to Carinthia was already used by traders in Roman times and is considered one of the oldest crossings in the Alps from north to south.

The Hagener Hütte is open all summer long and it is definitely worth taking a seat on the sun terrace and taking in the surroundings. Tip: If you want to shorten the ascent, you can take the hiking taxi from the Stockerhütte to the Jamnigalm and save 400 metres in altitude.

The Dösental valley is also a wonderful place to hike. Whether it's a day trip to the Artur-von-Schmid-Haus or a multi-day hike on the Rupertiweg trail across to the Malta Valley, the Dösental valley enchants with its unique nature and peacefulness. After the moderately difficult hike to Lake Dösen, you can take a detour to the rock glacier. Block glaciers are a phenomenon of Alpine permafrost and consist of a mixture of ice and rock. Ambitious hikers in good physical condition can also consider climbing the panoramic Säuleck.

A difficult question, because the possibilities around Mallnitz are huge. However, one hike you should definitely do is the one through the beautiful Seebachtal valley, one of the most beautiful high valleys in the Hohe Tauern National Park. This hike is highly recommended for families in particular. Tip: The national park rangers of the Hohe Tauern National Park also offer guided tours here, where you can gain many insights into the history as well as the flora and fauna of the Seebachtal.

The Ankogelbahn cable car can also be used in summer and is perfect for quickly getting one floor higher and starting a hike from there. For example, people like to start at the middle station and hike up to the Hannoverhaus. After a stop at the beautifully situated Hannoverhaus, you can hike on to the mountain station and take the Ankogelbahn cable car back down to the valley. The cable car also facilitates alpine excursions, such as to the Ankogel or the Hochalmspitze.