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2020 Summer programme Out and about with the National Park ranger East

www.hohetauern.at Hohe National Park a journey back to the roots Total area - Tyrol, , : 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 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 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 ’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 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. free of charge dwellers or to take a photo through the spotting scopes. Witness the shy marmots curious glance or the mighty bearded vulture soaring through the sky. The rangers KINGS OF THE SKIES – observe the bearded bring along scopes and binoculars for you on the Nature vultures and golden eagles, Tauerntal Valley Watch Tours. The Swarovski optics facilitates your closest, Tuesdays, 22/09, 06/10, 20/10/2020 most spectacular natural wildlife experience.

WILD NATURE – What do herbs of the Costs: Adults € 18,- / children up to 14 years € 12,- woods & meadows taste like? Virgental Valley Tuesdays, 29/09, 13/10/2020 free of charge / binoculars: rental € 5,- Mondays & Fridays, 29 June - 18 September 2020 WILDLIFE OBSERVATION TOWER – Nature watch free of charge / reduced fee Monday, 8.30 am, tour ends about half past 12 from the top, Defereggental Valley Friday, 3 pm, tour ends about 7 pm Thursdays, 24/09 to 22/10/2020 Duration: from 9 am - 1 pm (with the exception of the Meeting point: Glocknerwinkel, Kals a. Gr. wildlife observation tower from 9 am - 12 pm - price for adults BIG FIVE – Wildlife watching safari, Kals a. Gr. Road toll, sustainable travel with public transport € 12,- & children € 9,-). The meeting place will be announced in Fridays, 25/09 to 23/10/2020 possible on Mondays, free with guest card. the weekly broadcast. Total walking time: approx. 1,5 Hours PHOTO TOUR with a ranger, Kals a. Gr. Info & booking: +43 4875 5161-10 Elevation: approx. 350 m | Distance: approx. 4 km Info & booking: +43 4875 5161-10 Saturdays, 26/09 to 24/10/2020 [email protected] Level of difficulty: easy (suitable for families) [email protected]

12 13 jagdhausalm little tibet in the alps high above the tauerntal 3-alpine hike

Your National Park ranger guides you from the far end of the Through the natural and cultural landscape of the Hohe Defereggental Valley, through the Oberhaus Swiss Stone Pine Tauern National Park, the 3-alpine hike takes you to the woods, past alpine pastures and ancient stone walls, until you Upper Taxeralm, the Kessleralm and the Hoanzaalm. We reach the small mountain village. The 17 stone houses - which begin along serpentines through the forest to our first appear Tibetan - and the quaint Maria-Hilf chapel are among destination. Not only the traditional alpine pastures but the most popular photo motifs in the Hohe Tauern National also the people who live on the Taxeralm are worth a visit. Park. Tip: A short detour to Pfauenauge Pond. The path continues slightly uphill over alpine meadows and woods to the Kessleralm. We cross the Petersbach Costs: Adults € 18,- / children up to 14 years € 12,- and reach the Hoanzaalm at 1,770 m with a slight gradient. Refreshment possibilities: The Kessleralm and free of charge the Hoanzaalm.

Costs: Adults € 18,- | Children under 14 years € 12,- (plus bus and taxi approx. €10,- | bus with valid guest card free of charge)

free of charge Tuesdays, 7 July - 15 September 2020 Meeting point: 9 am, Oberhaus car park Tuesdays, 14 July – 15 September 2020 (tour ends about 3.30 pm) Meeting point: 8 a at Korberplatz Matrei i.O. to Total walking time: approx. 4 - 5 hours continue by bus Total walking time: 8 hours Elevation: approx. 250 m | Distance: approx. 13 km Elevation: 590 ascent, 810 descent Level of difficulty: easy (suitable for families) Distance: approx. 10,5 km Level of difficulty: medium (children from Info & booking: +43 4875 5161-10 Info & booking: +43 4875 5161-10 [email protected] 10 years, endurance and surefootedness) [email protected]

14 15 neualplseen at the foot of the schleinitz along ancient paths from the Defereggental- to the Virgental Valley

On the go at the Zettersfeld in the This fascinating valleys’ crossing starts with a joint taxi Schobergruppe drive from to the Defereggental Valley. The tour The Neualplseen consist of two large lakes and a begins at the Speikboden hut and takes us along the number of smaller lakes and is idyllically situated in a flowering meadows to the Speikboden. The crest awaits distinctive terrain basin at the foot of the Schleinitz in the the hikers with a very special reward - the breath-taking Schobergruppe. This guided ranger hike is one of the view of the Hochgall, Quirl, Gloßglockner and other shortest and easiest into the heart of the Hohe Tauern 3000 m+ high mountains of East and South Tyrol. On National Park. The view of the bizarrely towering limestone the descent to Virgental Valley, Zupalsee Lake offers a towers of the Lienz Dolomites or the three thousand welcoming reinvigoration for tired feet. metre peaks in the Schobergruppe is breathtaking! Costs: Adults € 45,- / children from 8 up to 14 years € 35,- Costs: Adults € 18,- / children up to 14 years € 12,- reduced fee (Transfer not included)

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Wednesdays, 15 July – 16 September 2020 Meeting point: 9 am at the car park at the bottom Wednesdays, 15 July – 2 September station of the Zettersfeldbahn (end at approx. 1:30 pm Meeting point: 8 am TVB Virgen (tour ends about 5 pm) at top station or 2 pm at bottom station) Total walking time: approx. 4,5 hours Total walking time: approx. 2,5 hours Elevation: Ascent approx. 650 m, Elevation: approx. 225 m | Distance: approx. 7 km Descent approx. 550 m Level of difficulty: easy (suitable for families) Distance: approx. 8,5 km | Level of difficulty: medium Info & booking: +43 4875 5161-10 Info & booking: +43 4875 5161-10 [email protected] [email protected]

16 17 into eternal ice – icy giant in the hot season wildlife observation tower – nature watch from the top

On a challenging day tour along the Gletscherweg (gla- The 22 m high tower is the end destination of the cier trail), the glaciated summits of the Venediger moun- short guided hike with a ranger and towers above the tain group reveal their full splendour. Walk past the Auge treetops of the Oberhausen Swiss stone pine forest, Gottes (Eye of God), all covered with cotton grass, and offering a fantastic view. Swarovski spotting scopes are the Salzbodensee until you reach the impressive polished located directly next to the tower. Together with the glacial rocks of the Schlatenkees glacier. ranger you can observe deer, red deer and birds in the wild. Furthermore, the wildlife observation tower offers a Costs: (incl. Taxi): Adults € 30,- unique view of the largest stone pine forest in the Eastern max. 7 people per group Alps. Immerse yourself in the secrets of the untouched jungle in the distant Defereggen Valley. reduced fee Costs: Adults € 12,- | Children € 9,- rental fee for binoculars € 5,- (identification required)

free of charge Thursdays, 2 July - 17 September 2020 Meeting point: 8:30 am Matreier Tauernhaus Thursdays, 25 June – 17 September 2020 (tour ends approx. 4 pm) Meeting point: 9 am at the Oberhaus car park, St. Total walking time: approx. 6,5 hours Jakob i. D. (tour ends approx. 12 am) Elevation: approx. 800 m | Distance: approx. 15 km Distance: approx. 2 km | Elevation: approx. 100 m Level of difficulty: challenging Level of difficulty: easy (suitable for families) Info & booking: +43 4875 5161-10 Info & booking: +43 4875 5161-10 [email protected] [email protected]

18 19 wild nature – how do the herbs of the woods & meadows taste photo tour with a ranger

For great pictures and the realization of The secret world of herbs Fridays, 10 July – 18 September 2020 your own ideas, you need patience and All paths lead to an edible “herb” on our herb-hunts, Meeting point: 9 am Virgental Valley (tour ends at mastery of camera techniques. The guided guided by a National Park ranger. We would walk past 1 pm) details are available in the weekly programme photo tour with ranger Hermann Muigg blooming herbs on the mountain pastures if it was not for Total walking time: approx. 2,5 - 3 hrs. focuses on the unique natural wonders of the skilled eyes of the ranger, who calls us back: “Stop and Elevation & distance: depending on the tour the National Park. The respectful interaction taste - yarrow and lady’s mantle”. Then all help to pick and Level of difficulty: easy process the herbs and savour the delicious National Park with flora and fauna at different altitudes Info & booking: +43 4875 5161-10 throughout the photo adventures is a herb spread. [email protected] prerequisite for immersing yourself in the magic of wild nature and the beauty of Costs: Adults € 18,- / children up to 14 years € 12,- free of charge the scenery. Photographic freedom is the experience of nature.

Topics: Time exposures, macro photography, animal photography, or seasonal shots. Register now and capture your photos - starting with the awakening reduced fee of spring and ending with the overwhelming rush of colours in autumnn. Through professional supervision, creative techniques, Saturdays, 29 June – 24 October 2020 combined with great experiences of nature, your pictures will be Kals a. Gr. Meeting point: transformed into works of art. Equipment: your own camera with tripod. Costs: € 25,- Info & booking: +43 4875 5161-10 [email protected]

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■ Big Five - Wildlife observation safari 10, 11, 12, 13

■ Jagdhausalm alpine pasture 11, 14

■ Kings of skies – bearded vultures & golden eagles 10, 12

■ Wildlife observation tower 10, 11, 12, 19

■ Iseltrail Neualplseen 11, 16

■ Wild Nature – herbs of the woods & meadows 10, 11, 12, 20 ■ Immerse yourself in water – with all your senses 10 follow your ow ■ National Park indoor adventure 5, 37, 38, 39

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Pleasure hiking from the mouth of the river “Isel” in the sunny city Lienz to the source at the glacier “Umbalkees” 22 www.osttirol.com 23 in the Hohe Tauern National Park. www.iseltrail.at cool national park sleuths national park camp hohe tauern

Cool adventure programmes for young National Park Explorers Summer camp organised by the National Great outings to mysterious places promise fun, games and excitement. Park and the Austrian Alpine Association National Park sleuths can look forward to: insect searches, lantern walks, Is the water teeming with creatures? Look closely bat nights, goat milking, crafting with hay and stones, barefoot walks, and discover many exciting things. At this camp, little glacier peeling, churning butter, looking for marmots, birdwatching adventurers go hiking and explore the Hohe Tauern walks, bees, photo safaris, geocaching, and much more. National Park, Tyrol. Book cool days for active kids now.

■ Mondays & Tuesdays, 13 July – 25 August 2020 Sunday 26 July – Saturday 1 August 2020 Lienz Valley Floor Place: House of Water, St. Jakob i. D. Alter: 10 - 12 years ■ Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 14 July – 26 August 2020 Costs: € 415,- for ÖAV members Matrei i. O. & Virgental Valley € 445,- for non-members

■ Thursdays, 16 July – 27 August 2020 Defereggental Valley or Kals a. G. in alternation

13 July – 27 August 2020 Costs: € 10,- per child (plus any costs for materials and/or transfer) Info & booking: +43 4875 5161-10 Info & booking: Österreichischer Alpenverein [email protected] +43 512 59547 13 | [email protected]

24 25 kalser glacier trip schobertreck

Adventure on ice (2 days) Far, far away... Indulge in the majestic world of glaciers. For two days, 4-day long distance hiking adventure rangers and mountain guides accompany you through the This alpine trek takes you to the most beautiful viewpoints breath-taking, high-alpine landscapes of the National Park. of the Debanttal and gives you the opportunity to climb On an exciting ascent to the Stüdlhütte hut, accompanied 3 three thousand metre peaks in the rugged landscape by the National Park ranger, hikers are surprised by the of the Schobergruppe in the heart of the National Park. unexpected whistle of a marmot and chamois scurrying The dark blue sky, the crystal-clear water of the mountain across multi-coloured alpine pastures, when the ranger streams and lakes as well as cosy evenings in the huts quickly takes out the binoculars for a close-up introduction making your hiking holidays in the mountains something of the alpine dwellers. After spending the night at the special. Stüdlhütte hut, you climb the glacier on crampons, with the mountain guide leading the way between ice towers Costs: € 390,- (adults) and crevasses. Courageous hikers can be rappelled down Included: Ranger tour, overnight stay with half-board into the deep clefts. Due to the different vegetation and climate zones traversed on this hike, this trekking tour is comparable to a 4,000 km journey into the Arctic. Dates 2020: 5 – 8 August & 2 – 5 September 2020 Costs: € 235,- (incl. ranger, mountain guide, transfer, (further dates for groups of 5 people or more are accommodation at Stüdlhütte Hut) possible upon request) Huts: Wangenitzsee Hut, Lienzer Hut, Hochschober Hut Dates for 2020 – Wednesday / Thursday Elevation: approx. 4,200 m 01 – 02 July 12 – 13 August Distance: approx. 37 km 15 – 16 July 26 – 27 August Walking time: approx. 30 hours 29 – 30 July 09 – 10 September Info & booking TVB Kals a. Gr.: Info & booking: +43 4875 5161-10 Upon request additional tours for groups possible +43 50 212 540, [email protected] [email protected]

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Simply relax, unwind, clear your mind to explore and admire secluded places. Be spoilt by warm hospitality during overnight stays at rustic huts & alpine pastures.

■ Isel trail The new trail is a unique adventure route along the glacier river Isel from the sunny city of Lienz to the Arctic glacier mouth in the Hohe Tauern National Park (new from 2020).

■ Virgental Valley Sonnseitenweg (Sunny Side trail) The 43 km route runs in 4 stages, starting in Zedlach, through the Virgental Valley until the Umbal Waterfalls at the Hohe Tauern National Park.

■ East Tyrolean Adlerweg (Eagle trail) Walk where the eagles fly - the challenging routing simulates the outstretched wings of an eagle and runs in 9 stages right into the Hohe Tauern National Park from Prägraten am Großvenediger to Kals am Großglockner.

■ Hochschoberrunde (Hochschober mountain lap) The secluded Schober mountain group is just the place to relish stunning moments in pristine nature. Cosy huts, high-alpine crossings and heavenly views of 3000 m+ high mountain peaks create unforgettable memories.

■ Venediger- and Lasörling Alpine Paths – almost Heaven Several stages lead past the Venediger alpine path in the Venediger mountain group to comfortable huts and mountain pastures. The heart of the route is the glaciated Grossvenediger Mountain - majesty as old as the world. The Lasörling alpine path on the opposite side consists of 5-day stages.

Tip: Book a mountain guide for tours to the high mountain ranges! Book your overnight stays at bothies / huts of the Austrian Alpine Association well in advance

28 29 e-bike & hike at the hohe tauern national park

A Relaxed and Eco-Conscious nature experience. E-bike tours to spectacular viewpoints in romantic valleys are a memorable experience. This way, the alpine mountain-scape of the Hohe Tauern National Park can be observed from a different angle and remote valleys & mountain summits can be explored in a more laid-back way. Tip: New charging stations in the National Park since summer 2019. E-bike tours are possible in the protected area (note: only designated e-bike routes may be used).

■ Iseltal Cycling Track – Umbal Waterfalls The cycling track leads from Matrei in East Tyrol via Prägraten to Europe’s oldest waterfalls trail. (Asphalt, gravel, easy, 513 m altitude, 19 km - one way). Hiking tip: Natur-Kraft-Weg (nature-force-trail) Umbal Waterfalls - Umbaltal Valley

■ Kals a. Gr. – Lucknerhaus The route from Kals to the Lucknerhaus leads past old farmsteads to Ködnitztal Valley, the perfect starting point for relaxed walks and summit tours. (Asphalt, easy, 610 m altitude, 7.7 km - one way). Hiking tip: guided e-bike & hiking/climbing tours in Kals (Info: Kals Mountain Guides Office)

■ St. Jakob i. D. – Jagdhausalm alpine pasture / Klammljoch From St. Jakob, the e-bike tour in the far end of the Defereggental Valley leads via the Oberhaus Swiss Stone Pine woods and one of Austria’s oldest mountain pastures to the South Tyrolean border. (Asphalt, gravel, medium, 1,450 m altitude, 21.9 km - one way). Hiking tip: Pfauenauge Pond (past the Jagdhausalm alpine pasture)

■ Lienz – Lienz Hut/Debanttal Valley The e-bike tour takes you along the road to Debanttal Valley. En route, the cyclist is rewarded by the view of the Lienz Dolomites, while at the finish, the spectacular sight of the Glödis, often referred to as the “East Tyrol Matterhorn Mountain” make the effort worthwhile. (Asphalt, gravel, medium, 1,450 m altitude, 27.9 km - one way). Info on e-bike-tours at the National Park, charging stations: www.maps.osttirol.com Hiking tip: Debanttal Valley nature and culture trail

30 31 house of water indoor & outdoor fascination hohe tauern national park

Multi-visions shows with pictures, film sequences and stories about the region. Treat yourself and be carried away into the fascinating world of the Hohe Tauern National Park.

Lectures and presentations on various topics around the National Park (glacier world, the life of a ranger, fauna and flora...)

On request (approx. 45 Min.)

Costs: € 100,-

Bookable for hotels, Bread baking for adults Research-based learning groups, businesstrips etc. Project days for school groups 2020 Saturdays 11/07, 25/07, 08/08, 22/08/2020 Meeting point: House of water, St. Jakob i. D., Optional modules: 10 am to approx. 1 pm ■ Water as habitat ■ Drinking water ■ National Park ■ On the go in nature ■ Weather & climate

In small groups, rangers share specific knowledge with Info & booking: Haus des Wassers students from 10 to 17 years in an age-appropriate Info & booking: +43 4875 5161-10 +43 664 25161 40, [email protected] manner. Bookable all year round, price upon request. [email protected]

32 33 tell stories with pictures in the national park hohe tauern NATUR ERHALTEN. NATUR ERLEBEN. IM EINKLANG Foto: NPHT/Martin Lugger NPHT/Martin Foto:

NATUR ERHALTEN. NATURNATUR ERHALTEN. ERLEBEN. Nationalpark*gut*schein NATUR ERLEBEN. Nationalpark*gut*schein IM EINKLANG IM EINKLANG Nationalpark Nationalpark*gut *schein*gut *schein EUR 10,00 EUR 10,00 national park*voucher redeemable with over 100 partners Report photo course Date: 12 August - 16 August 2020 The ideal gift if you are looking for something special! With the „National Park*vouchers“ worth EUR 5.00 and EUR 10.00 you for professional and hobby photographers Costs: € 699,- can simply gift a holiday, a shopping trip or a hike. The vouchers are available at the National Park House Matrei, Kirchplatz 2, In this course for professional and hobby photographers you will Guidance: Experts Prof. Patrice Kunte and 9971 Matrei i.O, +43 4875 5161 10 and at the tourist offi ces Matrei in East Tyrol, Kals am Großglockner, St, Jakob im Defereggen- spend 4 days under the guidance of Prof. Patrice Kunte on a topic of a National Park Ranger tal and Prägraten am Großvenediger your choice, for example: Landscapes, portrait series or reportage. Accomodation: Landgasthof Steiner, Matrei i. O. A National Park Ranger supports and accompanies you during the Info & booking: +43 4875 5161-10 www.nationalpark-partnerbetriebe.at/service photographic exploration of the Hohe Tauern National Park. [email protected]

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Visitor Centre National Park House panorama and information in Matrei with the new exhibition: centre at the Glocknerwinkel „Tauernblicke – Momente des Staunens“ The focus of the exhibition at Lucknerhaus is on the Details page 5 National Park Big Five - ibex, bearded vulture, chamois, golden eagle and marmot. The terrace offers a splendid panoramic view of Austria’s highest mountain. National park at capital delicious Lienz tourism office The City of Lienz also offers an indoor-experience of Opening hours infomation centre: the National Park. During the summer months, you can June to mid October, 9 am - 4 pm obtain information from a National Park expert on site Place: Kals a. Gr., Ködnitztal Valley and book a ranger tour. (near Lucknerhaus)

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So delicious - quality-certified National Park regional products

You can see, smell and feel the National Park, but above all: you can taste it! Would you like a piece of the National Park to take home? Gourmets can savour the quality-certified specialist products from the National Park region literally melt on their tongue. Because when it says “Hohe Tauern National Park Regional Product” on the outside, genuine authentic taste is what you find inside. The products are manufactured in East Tyrol and at least 50% of the raw materials used come from the National Park region.

Available from the following direct retailers: Talmarkt Matrei, Bauernladen Virgen, Stadtmarkt Lienz, Hofladen Peischlerwirt Unterpeischlach, Almsennerei Tauer Matrei, Genusstankstellen Nußdorf, Kals & , Deferegger Machlkammer, Kalser Handwerksladen 36 37 Under the spell of the Time travel - Defereggental Grossglockner – Kals In time lapse, this show takes visitors Opening hours: on a journey from the ice age 29/06 - 25/09/2020 through the Millennia to the history Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays of mining in the valley and travelling 3 pm - 6 pm trade. Off-seasons Opening hours: Mo - Fr from 9 am Fridays 05/06 - 26/06/2020 & 02/10 - Under the spell of the Grossglockner - 8 pm Saturday, Sunday & public 30/10/2020, 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm holidays: upon request (town hall) Groups upon request, subject to charge Place: St. Jakob i. D. Music Pavilion Place: Glocknerhaus, Tourist Info Kals a. Gr.

Beyond time - Virgen The swiss stone pine - Defereggental Swiss stone pine The Virgen landscape is an ancient cultural space uniting space and Everything revolves around the Queen of the time. Six individuals look into the Alps - the Swiss stone pine. past and future.

Opening hours: Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8 am - 6 pm, and on request All-year daily, 8 am - 6 pm at the Tourist Info Defereggental Place: Tourist Info Virgen Place: Handlhaus, St. Jakob i. D., free admission free admission Time travel Beyond time

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40 41 Innsbruck / München Salzburg / Wien Salzburg / Wien Spittal / Villach N ORDTIR O L preview winter offers Paß St.Johann Zell am See Schwarzach Taxenbach Bramberg Stuhlfelden Piesendorf im Pongau Mittersill Bruck Lend Tauernautobahn Nature Watch - Guided by a ranger, find secret places Light effects, the smell and sound of winter remain a Wald am Wildkogel Embach Kleinarl Uttendorf Niedernsill Kaprun im Pinzgau Hollersbach and treasures on snow shoes. lasting memory after a day filled with icy magic. Gerlos Paß Neukirchen im Pinzgau P INZG A U S A L ZBU R G P O N G A U Snowshoe-walking tours with National Park rangers Krimml am Großvenediger Dorfgastein Großarl Zillertal Fusch Rauris Winter at the Hohe Tauern National Park has its very become an unforgettable highlight and intense moment an der Glocknerstraße Wörth Hüttschlag own enchantment – with snow crystals sparkling and the of happiness. Großvenediger Felbertauern Bad Hofgastein nature sanctuary plunged in glittering white. If you would 3666 m L UNG A U like to experience the winter idyll in the midst of Austria's Großglockner Großglockner highest mountains, then a winter hike, a mystical full offers private and corporate customers 3798 m Hochalpenstraße Muhr moon tour or unique moments during sunset tours in the individual solutions for their entry into 3246 m Prägraten Heiligenblut Hohe Tauern National Park in East Tyrol is the right choice e-mobility. am Großvenediger for you. More at www.moon-power.com Kals Tauernschleuse Virgen Matrei am Großglockner Großkirchheim in Osttirol Malta Mörtschach Huben Fragant ObeObrvellachervellach St.Veit i.D. Hopfgarten i.D. St.Jakob Tauernautobahn in Defereggen St.Johann Gmünd Staller Sattel im Walde Stall Kolbnitz Nußdorf- T IRO L Debant Mühldorf S ÜDT IRO L O S T TIR O L Iselsberg Stronach Spittal Lienz Möllbrücke Dölsach K Ä RNTE N an der Drau Außervillgraten Thal/ O B E R K Ä RNT E N Mittewald Klagenfurt / Graz Steinfeld Bozen / Verona Order the Carinthia and SalzburgOberdrauburg Hohe TauernBerg Gre ifenburg im Drautal I T ALI A yearlyu programme u at: lu sll uLEGEND E Carinthia: +43 4825 6161 nationalparkktnat· [email protected] luSalzburg: +43 6562 40849 · [email protected]alurat Venezia / Italia

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Information about National Park partner companies on East Tyrol: www.nationalpark-partnerbetriebe.at

Information about the East Tyrol region: http://nationalpark.osttirol.com

Media holder and editor, publisher: Nationalpark Hohe Tauern Tirol Kirchplatz 2, 9971 Matrei i. O. Tel. +43 (0)4875 / 5161-10 [email protected] www.hohetauern.at

Editorial staff: Sandra Gutternig | Photos: Martin Lugger (Titel, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 17, 20, 25, 34, 36, 37, 40), E. Egger (2, 21, 35, 40, 43), J. Geyer (7, 14, 29, 31, 40, ), H. Assil (10, 22, 24, 40, 41), P. Podpera (11, 13, 25), A. Scheifele (12), A. Angermann (13, 41), T. Specht (15, 33, 40), G. Zlöbl (16), S. Höhn (18), R. Waldner (19), C. Tschurtschenthaler (22), AKZ Tschurtschenthaler (26), J. P. Bardelot (27, 40, 41), P. Gruber (32, 38), Binder (32), E. Groder (38), S. Zankl. (40, 41), D. Feldmann (40), W. Pella (41), K. Seidl (41) W. Seebacher (43) Design: Studio Superfast Print: Oberdruck Digital Medienproduktion GesmbH, 9991 Dölsach |A gender-specific wording has been omitted for the sake of better readability. Programme subject to change. Despite due diligence, typographical and printing errors cannot be ruled out. The prices in the whole program are inclusive of VAT. Status March 2020