Kalkalpen National Park Region

Are you looking for a change? Narrow gorges, wild rivers, rugged mountains and steep cliffs - welcome to the world between the mountain ranges Reichraminger Hintergebirge and Totes Gebirge! The large forested areas and the rugged mountains of the Northern Limestone Alps are a cultural landscape with an eventful history. Meet cows, goats, sheep and their friends on the alpine pastures. They spend their summer up here, far from the valleys. That’s why the food in the mountain cabins is extraordinarily tasty! Cheese, bacon, bread - everything’s home-made. Indulge in culinary delights that you can’t get anywhere else but here!

Cyclists can live life to the fullest on demanding mountain bike trails and family-friendly cycle routes along the rivers Steyr and Enns. Downhill bikers can get their thrills in the bike park on the mountain Wurbauerkogel in Windischgarsten. There’s no better way to explore the mountainous landscape and romantic valleys than on foot. Soak up the beauty of the scenery! The region offers an excellent network of hiking trails, mountaineering tours, climbs and pilgrimage routes. You’ll always be rewarded with a breathtaking view! 

Archery, fishing, white water rafting on the river Enns or a fun descent on the summer toboggan run are only some of the exciting activities for all ages. On a hot summer’s day, we recommend a dip in the picturesque Lake Gleinkersee surrounded by mountains. Hear the water roar and marvel at the impressive gorge “Dr. Vogelsang-Klamm”. A great adventure: drifting on the river Enns on a giant wooden raft.

Over time, a unique set of customs, traditions and craftsmanship has developed in the secluded valleys here. For a good reason. Thanks to an abundance of timber and water, the region was a centre of blacksmiths forging scythes. Hence the name “Eisenwurzen” which literally translates to “roots of iron”. Come and forge your own penknife in the Trattenbach valley! Follow in the poachers' footsteps on the themed trail “Wildererweg” in the holiday destination “Pyhrn-Priel”. Working as a logger was extremely dangerous. Find out more and retrace the history of Hinterstoder, once a village of mountain farmers that is now a centre of alpine skiing.

Steyr, the former “city of iron”, has also undergone a transformation.  Today it’s known as the “city of romance”. Travel back in time in one of the museums and enjoy a mild summer’s evening as you walk through the idyllic alleywaysor sitting on the banks of the river Steyr.

Winter days in the Kalkalpen National Park region are fun-filled and exciting! Whizz down the slopes in the family-friendly ski resorts “Wurzeralm” and “Hinterstoder-Höss”. Or perhaps even better: Spend your day on one of our family farms with a private ski lift! Idyllic toboggan runs, snowshoeing walks and cross-country ski trails with a stunning mountain scenery as a backdrop are the perfect way to spend an idyllic winter’s day. Is there anything missing? Oh, yes! The region is a paradise for ski touring. A sauna on the farm or a spa break “Eurothermen Resort Bad Hall” will warm you up after a day in the great outdoors.

Our family farmers in the Kalkalpen National Park region are looking forward to welcoming you!