WILD SURVIVAL ARTISTS in Kals am Großglockner

Guided snowshoe hike in the Hohe Tauern National Park

Join the rangers of the Hohe Tauern National Park on a wildlife discovery tour in the Kalser Ködnitztal! Armed with binoculars and a spotting scope, you’ll track down chamois, ibex, and other wildlife at the foot of the Großglockner.

This is home to East Tyrol’s largest ibex population—with a little luck, you might encounter the “kings of the Alps.” The tour starts at the Glocknerwinkel parking lot at 1,920 m; from there, the trail leads through the snow-covered larch forest up to the tree line.

Are you ready for the wilderness?

🥾 Details:

Guided ranger hike, including snowshoes for the tour.

Most lodging providers will lend you a backpack and ski poles for the tour free of charge.

📍Meeting point:

9:30 a.m. at the Glocknerwinkel parking lot in Kals

🏔️ Difficulty:

Depending on snow and avalanche conditions, a moderately difficult snowshoe hike in open terrain.

Suitable for adults and children ages 8 and up.

🥾 Your gear:

+ Sturdy hiking boots with good traction—(NO moon boots)

+ Winter-appropriate clothing, including a hat and gloves

+ Sunscreen

+ Backpack with a snack and drink

+ Ski poles

Your National Park Partner Benefit:

A guided tour is included in your mountain vacation!

Photos: (c) Hohe Tauern National Park, East Tyrol