Thematic & educational paths

Starting point for the summer path which runs parallel is the mountain station for the two-seater chairlift, the Sternalm (1505m). Along the meadow (which is a piste in the winter) climb uphill. After the right turn, cross the meadow as quickly as possible. The so-called “Märchensteig” starts at the “Hubertussee” reservoir. Signposts on the trees assist with exact path location. At half-way you come to a nice shelter, before you disappear again into the deep forested area and just before Hochsteinhütte come to open terrain again. Walking time: ascent approx 1,45 hours, descent approx 1,25 hours; Difficulty: average

Schwarzkofelsee Rundwanderung

Start from the car park at Roaner Alm. From there, proceed initially to Großboden near Obere Göriacher Alm and via boulder-strewn terrain and a steep path up to Schwarzkofelsee 2436m. After that, continue to the Großbodenscharte at 2512m, and via a well signposted path which proceeds in a south-easterly direction, up to the 2404m Strasskopf. From here the terrain is moderate initially, then in parts it is very steep downhill, passing gentle alpine ridges to Winklerner Alm and back to Roaner Alm. Walking time: ascent approx 3 hours, descent approx 2 hours; Difficulty: average

graduation-cap Thematic & educational paths

Nature educational trail – Lienz

This path is pointed with numerous information-tables on the topics trees, shrubs, flowers, mushrooms and animals and is divided in 4 diverent parts. Overall length: approx 10 km. Part 1: „Eichhörnche (squirrel) n“ Part 2: „Spatz (sparrow) “ Part 3: „Häschen (rabbit) “ Part 4: „Reh (roe deer) “

Albin Egger-Lienz trail

Theme trail, that passes significant stages and stations of the famous artist. Path through the city of Lienz and the hamlet Patriasdorf. Walking time: approx 2 hours

Dolomitenblick

There is not much to see of the mills anymore, that were once driven by the Grafenbach ... but their former importance is shown here.Circular hiking path through Gaimberg and Thurn. Walking time: approx 3 hours

Village circular path in Gaimberg

Worth knowing about the history and development of the cultural landscape. Circular hiking path through Gaimberg and Lienz. Walking time: approx 1,5 hours

Find yourself in silence - on the path to the Helenenkirchl (with a beautiful view over the Lienz valley ground). Path through Oberlienz and Thurn – via fields an forests upwards. Walking time: approx 1,5 hours

Kneipp hiking path

A stone labyrinth, a herb garden, a bath to cool arms and a water treading facility bring closer the essentials of Kneipp. Path through Gaimberg, Lienz and Oberlienz Walking time: approx 2 hours

Bird adventure trail

Interesting and worth knowing from birdlife. Circular hiking path through Thurn and Oberlienz. Walking time: approx 2,5 hours

About old life

13 stations show the life of past decades. Circular hiking path through Thurn and Oberlienz. Walking time: approx 3 hours

Ways of the Romans

A journey through time through the former settlement area of the ancient Romans. Walking time: approx. 5 hours. A total of 15 km - also accessible in 3 stages.

Natur-Kulturlehrweg Debanttal

The mode of life of the lichens, the value of the moors, the birdlife of the larch and stone pine forests and the cultural-historical and ecological importance of traditional alpine farming: several information boards provide information to all of this. The educational path leads through a varied alpine landscape, framed by a mighty mountain scenery. Walking time: approx 2 hours