Boring hours in your hotel room? Not in Heiligenblut. Whether you're a summiteer, running enthusiast or two-wheeler lover - there's plenty going on in the region around the Hohe Tauern National Park. Even in summer! Don't you think so? Then browse through the many hiking tours and activities now and book your summer vacation in the Heiligenblut/Grossglockner region today.
Discover the summit world by bike
Enjoy exploring the fantastic mountain world by bike, and that on the Großglockner? Of course you can! Because there are plenty of mountain bike trails waiting for you in the National Park region. Whether easy or extreme - the choice of route is entirely up to you. Tip from the Grossglockner team: the family-friendly Glockner cycle path (R8). This is a leisurely ride from the Jungfernsprung waterfall near Heiligenblut to the junction with the Drau cycle path at Möllbrücke. The destination is the end of the Mölltal valley. The total distance to be covered is 80 kilometers. You want more? Then get ready for the absolute supreme discipline - the Grossglockner High Alpine Road. What awaits you? An impressive 48 kilometers and countless meters of altitude! Side note: Be sure to start pedaling before 9:00 am. After that the traffic gets heavier and heavier!
Conquering the Grossglockner by motorcycle
Admittedly: Discovering the Großglockner by bike is quite strenuous. It's much more relaxed on a motorcycle. 36 smooth hairpin bends included. So what are you waiting for? Let the wind blow around your nose and enjoy the breathtaking panorama. You'll be amazed! Side note: blue information boards along the route show you the viewpoints and highlights of the Grossglockner High Alpine Road.
Running and Nordic walking on the Grossglockner
Running is simply part of your vacation? Then the Grossglockner/Heiligenblut area is just the place for you! Whether on asphalt or through alpine terrain - it doesn't matter. Around Heiligenblut, there is an almost 40-kilometre-long network of paths with varied running trails at your disposal. You can assess your progress at the mountain running measuring station at the Schareck panorama restaurant. Ready for a competition? Then find out more about the traditional Großglockner Mountain Run.
Running route tip:
Route: Running trail no. 14 - Schareck experience 2600
Route: Pfeiffer - Großes Fleisstal - hiking trail 8 - Schareck
Length: approx. 7.9 km - easy return journey with the Schareck mountain railroad - Heiligenblut
Climbing high in the region
Leave everyday life behind you! And think of nothing but the thing itself! Climbing requires maximum concentration. The only thing that counts at this moment is the next move. It's not for nothing that climbing is one of the most popular trend sports. Whether for beginners or advanced climbers - the Grossglockner is a true paradise for all lovers of the vertical. Varied routes in numerous levels of difficulty included. Are you an absolute beginner? You can also experience the most beautiful climbing tours together with the mountain guides from the region. More information is available from the mountain guide office or on +43 4824 2700 21. Especially cool: Climbing fans can also look forward to around forty ice waterfalls (in winter) and an illuminated ice climbing garden in the Grossglockner/Heiligenblut adventure area.
