Walking and cycling in the summer? You're in the right place in the Grossarltal in SalzburgerLand

Austria, SalzburgerLand, May 27, 2024, by Isa de Laat

Walking and cycling in the summer? You're in the right place in the Grossarltal in SalzburgerLand

Alpine meadows on the left, alpine meadows on the right and green everywhere you walk or cycle. In the Grossarltal, a region in SalzburgerLand, you can spend your days cycling, walking or mountain biking. An active holiday is a must here in Austria, but in the Grossarltal you also have gigantic mountain huts, accommodations and playgrounds for the kids. No inspiration on where to go this holiday? We make a cross:

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SalzburgerLand

SalzburgerLand

A last minute holiday? Look, we know what to do with that. At SalzburgerLand you can do just about anything: relax, exercise, hang out at the campsite or treat yourself to luxurious accommodation. But also a destination ideal for a romantic holiday with a picnic in the greenery or a family holiday where you can fill your entire day with one activity after another. And did we mention that this is the best place to bar and restaurant hop with all your friends? Yes, mountain huts galore.

And everything, absolutely everything in SalzburgerLand, is done with nature first: Salzburgerland is also 'Bio-Weltmeister' where farmers largely produce 'organic' and the mountain huts work almost exclusively with local suppliers.

The Grossarltal

The Grossarltal

Think of mountain lakes with a turquoise color that reminds you of the seas of the Philippines. Listen to the splash of waterfalls, comparable to (or even better than) those on the island of Bali. Look up at the snow-capped mountain peaks that rival those in winter. Voilà , you are in Grossarltal.

The adventure, aka Your holiday you will never forget starts with the journey to the valley. The winding roads above the iconic Liechtenstein Gorge are just a taste of what is to come. What is to come is what you prepare yourself for. You can work hard with no less than 400 kilometers of hiking trails and 160 kilometers of mountain bike trails. It's no surprise that they call Grossarltal the ultimate playground for adventurers and nature lovers. But quiet is also an option: enjoy breathtaking mountain lakes, waterfalls and the peaks of the Hohe Tauern National Park. Oooh and then there is the charming village of Grossarl, with a mix of fantastic hotels, cozy apartments and cozy holiday homes. So much to do: from the cable cars for a quick ride uphill to completing all the hiking trails. For adrenaline seekers, there are options such as mountain biking, mountain karting, and taking a refreshing dip in the attraction pool. Or you can just relax on the Gaudi Alm, the ultimate playground in the Alps.

There's more: just eight kilometers further into the valley, you'll discover the idyllic Bergsteigerdorf® Hüttschlag – another paradise for hikers and mountain sports enthusiasts.

Eating, drinking & sleeping

Eating, drinking & sleeping

One + one is two and because the Grossarltal is a paradise of alpine meadows, you will find one mountain hut after another. In fact, nowhere in Austria will you find as many mountain huts as here. Phew, those dishes and alpine drinks taste a bit better after a bit of dabbling. And with 400 kilometers of hiking trails and 160 kilometers of mountain bike trails, you can enjoy the menu of Alpine dishes here without feeling guilty.

 

You can find more tips for the Grossarltal in SalzburgerLand here

Win a summer holiday to SalzburgerLand!

Win a summer holiday to SalzburgerLand!

There's a good chance that we'll be in SalzburgerLand this summer anyway. Even more fun if we don't have to open our wallets for it. SalzburgerLand is giving away no fewer than seven (!) summer holidays for two people in a 4**** hotel, including breakfast and dinner. Participation is easy easy:  Complete the question below via the link, complete the slogan and submit your entry. 

The question is: how many stages does the Salzburger Almenweg consist of? 17, 25 or 350? And the slogan you have to complete is: I want to go on holiday to SalzburgerLand, ……………………….. (max. 10 words)

You can participate until June 30, 2024.