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Hiking in the Wildkogel Arena

Between the national park, sunny hills and impressive valleys

The Wildkogel Arena around Neukirchen and Bramberg is one of the most diverse hiking regions in the SalzburgerLand. With gentle high-altitude trails, unspoilt side valleys and alpine mountain scenery, you can enjoy hikes that are as varied as the landscape itself.

Here, family-friendly trails meet impressive nature experiences in the Hohe Tauern National Park and scenic tours on the sunny side of the Wildkogel.

Hiking at a glance

  • Over 800 km of walking trails in the region
  • Wildkogel high-altitude hiking area at over 2,000 m
  • Convenient access via the Wildkogelbahn and Smaragdbahn
  • National park valleys, each with its own character
  • Valley taxis for a comfortable journey up to many valleys
  • Hiking highlights for families: Rutschenweg, Adler Toni Weg, Smaragdweg, Venedigerweg
Ein Paar wandert auf einem Pfad an einem ruhigen See vorbei, der die umliegenden Berge spiegelt. Der Himmel ist klar und die Landschaft wirkt friedlich und einladend.
Wildkogel Mountain Hiking Area
Panoramic hiking at over 2,000 metres: the Wildkogel high-altitude hiking area delights visitors with scenic trails, rustic alpine huts and breathtaking views of the three-thousand-metre peaks of the Hohe Tauern National Park.
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A perfect day’s walk for families: first the Slide Trail with its 10 stainless-steel slides, then the Eagle Toni Trail with its exciting nature experiences.
Zwei Wanderer geben sich auf einem Bergpfad im Nationalpark Hohe Tauern ein High-Five. Im Hintergrund sind majestätische, schneebedeckte Gipfel zu sehen.
Hohe Tauern Panorama Trail
The Hohe Tauern Panorama Trail offers long-distance hiking with views of Austria’s highest peaks. Neukirchen and Bramberg are key stops along the route and ideal starting points for spectacular hikes along scenic high-altitude trails and through the alpine landscape of the Hohe Tauern.
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Explore the national park valleys and the Wildkogel high-altitude hiking area on a guided hike.

Wildkogel Arena: a wonderful place for walking

Zwölferkogel
Medium
Distance2,47 km
Duration

02:00 h

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Trattenbachalm
Easy
Distance6,98 km
Duration

02:00 h

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Stay safe on the road. Enjoy the freedom.
Anyone out and about in the Wildkogel Arena will soon realise just how good it feels to be active in the crisp mountain air. To ensure this feeling remains unspoilt, proper preparation is key to a thoroughly relaxing hiking experience – from the right kit to keeping a close eye on the weather and your surroundings.

Hiking in the Wildkogel Arena & the National Park valleys