Mountain Climbing in East Tyrol - the most beautiful hiking destinations around Hopfgarten.
Hiking and mountain climbing in east Tyrol opens up new perspectives - enjoy the view and allow your soul to wonder.
The mountains in the Defereggen Valley offer young and old alike, uncountable opportunities to hike and climb mountains. Discover the most beautiful paths and allow yourself to be enchanted by Mother Nature.
Regenstein
Hopfgarten’s highest peak with stunning clear views
The boarder mountain to the Villgraten Valley offers an unforgettable view: from the Glockner group, over the Venediger and the Riesenferner groups, south Tyrolean and Lienz Dolomites and Carnic Alps. The view is well worth the challenging day hike.
Apolloweg
In the butterflies realm
A pleasant panorama hike via the butterfly pastures of the sunny side of the Defrergger up to the beautifully equipped rest area, “Tröglis-Schupfen”.
To the middle of east Tyrol
Our region in miniature
The geographical centre point of the region is on the gentle back side of the Firstkogel: a special kind of rest area awaits you there!
Water experience route
The pleasant family hike along the Schwarzach
The wet element is the theme of this learning route along the Schwarzach, which above all demonstrates water power’s usage, but also offers children the chance to play.
Geigensee and Glauritfall
Water in abundance
Alongside the thunderous Glaurit waterfall and the crystal clear Geigen lake, there are a number of springs to discover which emerge directly from the ground.
Mondsee and Schwarzsee
Lakes, springs and meanders
It’s not common to be able to experience water in such varied and impressive forms as it can be with this hike through the Grünalm Valley.
Glanzalm - Edelweißweg
A paradise for plant lovers
The Glanzalm, high above the entrance into the Defereggen Valley offers you a stunning panoramic view over the Isel Valley and its small side valleys: towards Lienz and the Corinthian door, towards Matrei and into the Kalser Valley as well as into the Defereggen Valley at your feet, and the view allows you to locate yourself in relation to the surrounding region.
Gagenalm - Bloshütte
A pleasant stroll near to the town
Not far from the dale, the Brechelweg forms a pleasant connecting route between the town of Hopfgarten and the hamlet, Plon.
Brechelweg
A pleasant stroll near to the town
Not far from the dale, the Brechelweg forms a pleasant connecting route between the town of Hopfgarten and the hamlet, Plong.
Source: "Wanderführer Hopfgarten in Defereggen" (hiking guide), 1st edition 2007 (available at the reception).
