Kalkalpenweg
Mountains, forests & alpine pastures
11 days long-distance hiking in the Kalkalpen National Park
Explore the most beautiful places in the Kalkalpen National Park, learn stories about mountains, forests and rivers - the Kalkalpenweg trail opens up one of the most densely wooded and mysterious regions in Upper Austria on eleven stages.
Around 150 kilometres lead from Reichraming in Ennstal to the heart of the mountain world between Pyhrn and Priel. The trail leads over the Sensengebirge to Windischgarsten, on via Spital am Pyhrn to the Wurzeralm and down to Hinterstoder at the foot of the Totes Gebirge. You finally reach Sankt Pankraz via the Flötzersteig water kingdom.
150 km long-distance hiking trail to the most beautiful places in and around the Kalkalpen National Park
Each stage has its own theme. Sometimes you are accompanied by the River Enns, sometimes the view opens up onto mature cultural landscapes, then again you immerse yourself in the tranquil forest wilderness with its wild animals and ancient beech forests. The Kalkalpenweg is more than just a multi-day hike - it is a journey through nature, history and living tradition in the heart of Upper Austria.
Interesting facts about the Kalkalpenweg
The Kalkalpenweg is an impressive long-distance hiking trail in and around the Kalkalpen National Parkwhich takes you through unspoilt nature and breathtaking landscapes.
The trail extends over 11 stages and starts in Großraming. Of course, each stage can also be hiked individually.
The Kalkalpenweg stretches over a total of around 150 kilometres, which can be covered in several stages.
The 11 stages are easy to moderately difficult and require a good basic level of fitness. Depending on your stamina and mountain experience, it is worth checking the daily stages in advance and planning them carefully. Lengths, altitude metres and walking times vary - a realistic self-assessment is crucial for a safe and enjoyable hike.
Yes, along the trail you will find numerous huts and hosts offering overnight accommodation .
The ideal time for the Kalkalpenweg is between late spring and golden autumn. From June to October, most huts are open and the paths are free of snow. In summer you are accompanied by blooming mountain pastures, in autumn by clear views across the 360° Alpine landscape.
The trail leads through one of the most densely wooded regions in Austria. UNESCO-recognised beech forests grow in the Kalkalpen National Park, with alpine pastures and rocky mountain ranges in between. The landscape looks unspoilt - here nature is still allowed to be nature.
The long-distance hiking trail is marked throughout and is based on existing alpine routes in 360° Alpenland. Hiking maps and digital tour information support the planning. Nevertheless, alpine experience is recommended - especially in changeable weather.
Yes, the Kalkalpenweg can also be hiked in sections. You can plan individual stages as a day or weekend tour. Thanks to good accessibility in the heart of Upper Austria, the distances between your accommodation and the starting point remain pleasantly manageable.
Ankle-high hiking boots, weather protection, sufficient water and detailed tour planning are part of the basic equipment. As some stages lead through alpine terrain, surefootedness and mountain experience are essential for a safe long-distance hike in the Alps.