Hohentauern in summer

Away from the hustle and bustle, nestled in the "Niedere Tauern" mountain range at 1275 m lies the small, idyllic mountain village of Hohentauern, surrounded by a breathtaking mountain world and natural landscape.

Escape from everyday life, immerse yourself in nature - discover tranquil mountain lakes and idyllic spots along mysterious hiking trails, where you can recharge your batteries for everyday life and find harmony and well-being. 

The Forest Adventure Trail It offers fun and adventure for young and old. Viewpoints and climbing and balancing stations playfully teach how to interact with nature. 

The Water Adventure Trail From the stilt village to the rock and cave world, it's simply a "must" with children. Running, climbing, playing, splashing around - and to finish off, whizzing down the 70-meter-long hillside slide.

The Edelrautehütte At an altitude of 1,725 m, Hohentauern can be reached on foot (5.5 km) or by car via the toll road. It is the ideal starting point for exploring the nearby large Scheibelsee lake or climbing the surrounding mountains (e.g., Bösenstein 2,448 m; Großer Hengst 2,159 m).

The stunning mountain region around Hohentauern, which Triebener and Rottenmanner Tauern, as well as the nearby Gesäuse mountains, offer so many peaks worth experiencing and climbing that it is always worthwhile to come to Hohentauern.

The Hohentauern Fishing Club Fishing is permitted on the "Großer Scheiblsee," one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the Niedere Tauern range, situated at an altitude of 1700 meters. Fishing is also allowed at the Weberteich pond. Besides trout and char, the Weberteich also contains large carp. Fresh trout can be purchased directly from the Wuitz trout farm, located only about 1.5 km from Chalet Triebenstein, from natural ponds fed by pure spring water.

In the Rock and cave world You can wander through tunnels and admire the mountain arena, the small and large cathedral, climb the Himmelstreppe (20 m via ferrata A0 at the top), enjoy sunbeams in the climbing arena, whiz down the 70 m long slide, be carefree - there's plenty of adventure here!