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High gorges, endless mountain peaks, wide valleys
Hiking in the Pyhrn-Priel vacation region
From mountain pasture to mountain pasture, through fragrant and colorful herb and alpine meadows or to challenging mountain peaks. No two hiking trails in Hinterstoder are the same. And yet: they all have the unique panorama in common! On the trail of the local wildlife, hiking and mountaineering in Upper Austria becomes a summer experience.
Over 600 kilometers of marked hiking trails cast a spell over mountaineers and hikers in the Pyhrn-Priel region. Whether beginners, families or mountain professionals in search of relaxation, enjoyment or a sporting challenge, it doesn't matter. Because: the mountain summer in Hinterstoder guarantees unique hiking moments!
By the way: the impressive Warscheneck mountain massif rises up between Hinterstoder and Wurzeralm/Spital am Pyhrn.
Speaking of young and old: hikers of all ages feel at home in the Upper Austrian vacation region of Pyhrn-Priel. There are also hiking trails in Hinterstoder that are tailored to the needs of children.
How about a trip to the Dachsteinblick viewing platform, for example? Or a long walk to the Schafkogelsee reservoir?
Both hikes are easy and not too long - and therefore just the thing for a family hiking vacation!
Family-friendly, varied, with different walking times and diverse vegetation. We're talking about the Hinterstoder circular hiking world, another hiking tip for a hiking vacation with children.
13 circular hiking trails and the Flötzersteig trail make for a well-rounded experience - in the truest sense of the word! From sparkling mountain lakes to the tracks of the "Fletzer": nowhere is it easier to experience the wonders of Upper Austrian nature up close.
Good to know: The family-friendly hikes are exclusively in the valley.
Comfortably to the summit
The mountain railroads to hiking happiness
The easiest and most comfortable way to start a day of hiking? Without a doubt: a ride on the summer cable car! Whether you set off on a leisurely walk or an alpine mountain tour - the starting point is always the same and easy to reach.
This saves energy for the actual hike. Practical, especially for a hiking vacation with the family.
Take a look at the operating times and open lifts in Hinterstoder to find out which lifts run when in summer!
Hiking tips for Hinterstoder
The best hiking routes at a glance
The rucksack is packed and the hiking boots are ready. What do you need now for an unforgettable day of hiking? Clearly: the right route!
Thanks to the multitude of different trails, hiking enthusiasts are guaranteed not to get bored.
These and other tour tips promise fantastic mountain experiences in Hinterstoder:
Pyhrn-Priel Card
Die Pyhrn-Priel Card ist eine tolle Möglichkeit, das Wandern in Oberösterreich voll und ganz zu genießen. Euch erwarten zahlreiche Gratisleistungen und Ermäßigungen von der Anreise bis zur Abreise!
The summer hut stopover
Regional delicacies & refreshing thirst quenchers
Over hill and dale, from mountain pasture to mountain pasture or from mountain to valley. No matter which paths hikers take: Sooner or later, hunger and thirst will make themselves felt. Several cozy summer huts in Hinterstoder invite you to take a well-deserved break. Regional delicacies, homemade pastries and refreshing thirst quenchers invite young and old to linger. So everyone sets off on the next stage of the hike well fortified ...
Tip for culinary variety: The location of the restaurants is also ideal for a hut hike! It's an enjoyable hike through the mountains - from one specialty to the next. You will also get to know the uniqueness of each individual hut and dine sometimes in a rustic and cozy way, sometimes very traditionally and authentically.
Whicheverhut you choose, the snacks taste particularly good at over 1,000 meters above sea level!
