adventurous 2020 Summer programme Out and about with the National Park ranger East Tyrol www.hohetauern.at Hohe Tauern National Park a journey back to the roots Total area - Tyrol, Carinthia, Salzburg: 1,856 km², of which 1,078 km² core area Nature area in accordance with IUCN criteria: 880 km² National Park communities: 30 Natural environment: 200 km² woodlands, 766 moors, 848 lakes, about 180 km² of glaciers Length of streams: approx. 990 km Feel the summer in the National Park National Park Attractions Ownership: approx. 83% privately owned Animals: approx. 10,000 species The Hohe Tauern National Park in Tyrol with its natural In June 2020, the new wildlife Plants: approx. 1,500 species Tyrol: Hiking trail network 1,200 km, 17 themed paths, 120 huts / alpine pastures qualities is regarded a real insider tip - unspoilt, pristine observation tower Oberhaus with 3 and authentic. Guided hikes with National Park rangers levels and a height of 22 meters will be opened and will offer numerous opportunities to forget the everyday offer an unobstructed view of the natural wonders in the hassle and regain strength and the zest for life. distant Defereggen Valley (near the Oberhaus car park). The rangers will spy out the BIG FIVE, tell exciting stories The fantastic world of the National Park in East Tyrol is about small and large alpine dwellers and guide you to waiting to be explored. Get your backpack ready, lace the most beautiful places and photo motifs of the alpine your hiking boots and off you go to Hohe Tauern National Park. National Park! Throughout the summer months, the National Park We really look forward to your visit! rangers at the Glocknerwinkel info-point (Lucknerhaus), in the main valleys of the national park and at the National National Park Director Hermann Stotter Park Welcome-Center in the so-called Tourismushaus in and the team of the Hohe Tauern National Park Tyrol Lienz offer a wealth of information on the National Park and on current offers. 2 3 National Park offers topic spring summer autumn page nationalparkhouse matrei Exhibition National Park Haus Matrei ✘ ✘ ✘ 5 The new interactive exhibition: „Tauernblicke – Momente Rent a Ranger ✘ ✘ ✘ 8 - 9 Opening times des Staunens“ (Views of the Tauern – experience the BIG FIVE - Wildlife watching safari ✘ ✘ ✘ 10 - 13 wonder) offers visitors unexpected insights into various Off-seasons: Kings of the skies ✘ ✘ 10, 12 living spaces and experience of Austria’s largest and oldest June & October (until 26): Monday to Friday, 10 am - Jagdhausalmen alpine pastures ✘ 11, 14 noon and 2 pm - 6 pm (closed on holidays) National Park. 360° videos in virtual reality binoculars, High above the Tauerntal 3-alpine hike ✘ 11, 15 experience shower, diorama, in the skies with the bearded High-seasons: Neualplseen at the foot of the schleinitz ✘ 11, 16 vulture… July - August: Monday to Saturday 10 am - 6 pm, Into eternal ice - Icy giants in the hot season ✘ 11, 18 Sunday 12 pm - 6 pm Wildlife Observation tower - Nature Watch ✘ ✘ ✘ 10 - 12, 19 September: Monday to Friday 10 pm - 6 pm & Wild nature – herbs & meadows ✘ ✘ ✘ 10 - 12, 20 Free admission! Saturday 5 September 10 am to 6 pm Audio guide (English, Italian, German): Costs € 4. Along ancient paths – Across the valleys ✘ 17 (optional: group ticket with Matrei Talmarkt) Free of charge with the East Tyrol Dolomite Card Photo tour with a ranger ✘ ✘ 21 Guided tours for groups upon request: Costs € 4,- / person Info & booking: +43 4875 5161-10 Overview of Offers for families & children ✘ ✘ ✘ 22 Electric Car charging station for visitors. [email protected] Cool National Park Sleuths ✘ 24 National Park-Camp Hohe Tauern ✘ 25 Kals Glacier trip ✘ 26 Schobertreck ✘ 27 Long-distance hiking ✘ ✘ 28 - 29 E-Bike & Hike ✘ ✘ ✘ 30 - 31 House of Water ✘ ✘ ✘ 32 Lectures and presentations ✘ ✘ ✘ 33 Report photo course ✘ 35 NP experience Indoor / exhibitions ✘ ✘ ✘ 37 - 39 4 5 perfectly equipped tips & information nature - here we come Tips on equipment Tour-Classification Good and functional ✘ Sturdy hiking boots with deep-tread soles equipment is required for Easy ✘ Outdoor clothing (incl. rain and sun protection) National Park 'wilderness' No major differences in ✘ Backpack with provisions and drinks activities. “Salewa” high- height, wide hiking and ✘ Hiking poles, hiking maps performance wear forest trails provides the perfect Medium * outfit for you in all Guided Tours Hiking trails and steep Minimum number of participants: 5 persons weather conditions. tracks sometimes at con- Group size: up to a maximum of 15 persons “Meindl” mountaineering siderable heights; hiking Reservation: until 5 p.m. on the previous day boots are trusted foot equipment required On request: special tours and group offers companions and ensure safe walking on open Challenging terrains and on the Climbing routes occasi- Charges for guided walking tours acc. to programme: Hohe Tauern National onally lead across steep Adults € 18,- / children up to 14 years € 12,- Park hiking trails. terrain above the tree line. Good hiking gear Rent a Ranger: € 250,- and sure-footedness are Are you looking for a special tour experience for yourself, your family or a group essential (company outing or team building)? Book your personal National Park Ranger! Subject to change 1 guided ranger tour per person / stay at the National Park partner-companies free of charge or reduced * depending on weather 1 guided ranger tour per day at reduced prices or free Info & booking: +43 4875 5161-10 Audio Guide at the National Park house free of charge [email protected] 6 7 rangers rent a ranger in Hohe Tauern The National Park Rangers are real experts and know nature National Park Tyrol like the back of their hand. Ideal as an exclusive tour for The National Park rangers ✘ individuals, families or friends have specialist knowledge ✘ group trips about nature studies, ✘ company outings, corporate events making them the perfect companion for your Natio- Depending on constitution and age we offer ✘ Nature watch & nature education nal Park experience in East ✘ Hiking tours, children's programs Tyrol ✘ Multi-vision shows, presentations ✘ Local information and tips ✘ Incentive & team building offers ✘ Day or multi-day programs Rent a Ranger offers: Half-day & day tours, as well as trekking tours lasting several From left to right: Hermann days (e.g.: Knappentreck, Schobertreck, Lasörling Höhenweg), Mauthner, Andreas Angermann, special guided nature tours (e.g: ornithology, butterflies, wild Matthias Mühlburger, Carola animal safaris, botanical rarities, insects, photo adventure Trojer, Emanuel Egger, Eva-Maria hikes, glaciers, water adventure tours, herbs, predators and Klaunzer, Andreas Rofner, Maria much more) Klaunzer, Matthias Berger, Ruth Bstieler, Elisabeth Rofner, Maria Info & booking: +43 4875 5161-10 Price for your private Mattersberger, Anna Brugger [email protected] and personal ranger € 250,- 8 9 spring & early summer tours 19 may – 26 june sommer tours 29 june – 19 september The National Park awakes Mondays Thursdays The marmots wake up from hibernation and a sea of blossoms starts to adorn the valleys. Go tracking for ibexes, chamois BIG FIVE - Wildlife watching safari INTO ETERNAL ICE - Icy giants in the hot season or bearded vultures on one of our Nature Watch tours, or follow the hiking trails through lush green valleys, collect herbs 29 June – 14 September (Kals a. Gr.) 2 July – 17 September (Gschlösstal Valley) and wild berries en route, immerse yourself and all your senses in the element of water and experience the versatility of WILDLIFE OBSERVATION TOWER – marvellous places, which impel you to let off steam! Tuesdays JAGDHAUSALMEN – Little Tibet in the Alps nature watch from the top Costs: Adults € 18,- / children up to 14 years € 12,- 7 July – 15 September (Defereggental Valley) 2 July – 17 September (Defereggental Valley) HIGH ABOVE THE TAUERNTAL 3-alpine hike THE BIG FIVE – Wildlife watching safari, Kals a. Gr. 14 July – 15 September (Tauerntal Valley) Fridays Tuesdays, 19/05, 02/06 & 16/06/2020 BIG FIVE – Wildlife watching safari Wednesdays 3 July – 18 September (Kals a. Gr.) KINGS OF THE SKIES – Observe bearded vultures NEUALPLSEEN at the foot of the schleinitz WILD NATURE – and golden eagles. Tauerntal Valley 15 July – 16 September (Debanttal Valley - Lienz) Tuesdays, 26/05, 09/06 & 23/06/2020 What do herbs of the woods & meadows taste like? ALONG ANCIENT PATHS – Across the valleys 10 July – 18 September (Virgental Valley) IMMERSE YOURSELF IN WATER – With all your 15 July – 2 September (Defereggen-/Virgental Valley) senses. Defereggental Valley Saturdays Fridays, 22/05, 05/06, 19/06/2020 PHOTO TOUR WITH A RANGER 29 June – 19 September (Kals a. Gr.) WILD NATURE – What do herbs of the woods & meadows taste like? Virgental Valley Fridays, 29/05, 12/06 & 26/06/2020 Weekly KIDS PROGRAMMES WILDLIFE OBSERVATION TOWER – nature 13 July – 27 August (National Park) watch from the top, Defereggental Valley Thursdays, 25/06/2020 MULIT-DAY SPECIAL OFFERS Duration: from 9 am - 1 pm (with the exception of the wildlife observation tower from 9 am - 12 pm Info & booking: +43 4875 5161-10 Schobertreck price for adults € 12,- & children € 9,-). The meeting place will be announced in the weekly broadcast. [email protected] Kalser Gletscherreise 10 11 golden autumnn colours 22 september – 26 october big five wildlife watching safari Golden-yellow and blazing-red forests, the roar of the Nature Watch Tour stag becoming more sonorous and wildlife is getting Tracking the Hohe Tauern’s Big Five in their ready for winter. Succumb to the temptation of the habitat. The Ranger can spot golden eagles, National Park’s culinary delights and collect crisp herbs ibexes, chamois, bearded vultures and marmots and fresh forest berries of the season. in a flash. Scopes and binoculars are ready at Costs: Adults € 18 / children up to 14 years € 12,- hand for a close-up observation of the alpine Season-ending-tour: 26.10.