Top 5 Hiking Trails in Mittersill

Hiking Tips from Hotel Bräurup in the Hohe Tauern National Park

Mittersill-Hollersbach-Stuhlfelden – Austria’s first National Park Hiking Village – offers over 65 impressive trails. With such a wide selection, the Hotel Bräurup team is happy to assist you with personal tips. Discover our Top 5 hiking trails in Mittersill and the surrounding area here!

Sonnenrundweg

The Sonnenrundweg invites you to enjoy a relaxed hike with magnificent views of Mittersill and the Hohe Tauern. From the hotel, walk to Volksbank, follow trail 71A via Unterwimm and Rettenbach, and return via Achleiten – an ideal loop for those who appreciate scenic beauty.

  • Length: 6.1 km
  • Elevation gain: 238 m
  • Duration: 1.5-2 h
  • Difficulty: easy

Hohe Tauern Circular Trail

Start your long, challenging tour from the Mittersill National Park Center. Experience impressive nature and wonderful panoramic views via the Schattenseite, Hollersbach, and the sunny side of the Kitzbühel Alps. The way back leads via Rettenbach and Achleiten back to Mittersill.

  • Length: 15.5 km
  • Altitude difference: 615 m
  • Walking time: 4-5 h
  • Difficulty: medium

The Felbertal High Mountain Lakes

This challenging tour to the high mountain lakes in the Felbertal valley is ideal for experienced hikers. Take the free hiking shuttle to the Hintersee lake. From there, the path leads via the Trudental valley and hiking trail 917 to the Plattachsee lake – walking time approx. 2.5–3 hours. If you like, you can continue hiking to the Tauernsee lake. The descent via the Trassensteig is only recommended in dry weather.

  • Length: 12.7 km
  • Altitude difference: 950 m
  • Walking time: 5-6 h
  • Difficulty: difficult

Krimml Waterfall Path

An unforgettable excursion to one of the most impressive natural monuments in Europe: The starting point is the tourist office in Krimml, from there you go to the WasserWelten (Water Worlds) and along the waterfall path past several viewing platforms to the highest waterfall stage. Return via the Schettbrücke bridge and the Alter Tauernweg path – sure-footedness required!

  • Length: 6.8 km
  • Altitude difference: 503 m
  • Walking time: 2.5 h
  • Difficulty: medium

Amerbach Hike

A leisurely tour for nature lovers leads along the Amerbach stream. The entrance is hidden next to the Felbertal Portal. Past the Taimer Alm, it goes to the Elisabethsee lake – ideal for a short refreshment. Continue hiking to the Heidnische Kirche (Heathen Church), an impressive natural monument with a legendary effect.

  • Length: 7.1 km
  • Altitude difference: 267 m
  • Walking time: 2.5 h
  • Difficulty: easy