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Hiking in the Wildkogel high-altitude hiking area

Panoramic hiking between the Kitzbühel Alps and the Hohe Tauern National Park

The Wildkogel high-altitude hiking area is one of the most beautiful panoramic hiking areas in the Salzburg region. The Wildkogelbahn in Neukirchen and the Smaragdbahn in Bramberg provide easy access to this extensive hiking area at over 2,000 metres above sea level.

Leisurely high-altitude hikes, family-friendly panoramic trails, cosy alpine huts and numerous vantage points make the high-altitude hiking area an ideal destination for leisurely hikers, families and active mountain holidaymakers.

Eine Familie wandert gut gelaunt über einen sonnigen Bergrücken mit Blick auf beeindruckende, felsige Gebirge im Hintergrund, unter einem strahlend blauen Himmel.

Activities for the whole family

The Wildkogel high-altitude hiking area is the ideal starting point for a variety of family adventures. The slide trail, in particular, with its 10 stainless-steel slides, is a hit with young and old alike and combines the experience of nature with physical activity in a unique way.

The 4 km mountain cart track also offers thrilling fun on the descent from the middle station, whilst the Kogel-Mogel Adventure Arena impresses with creative play stations and plenty of space to explore. As part of the ‘Best Austrian Summer Mountain Railways’, the Wildkogel also stands for certified quality and special experiences on the mountain.

That’s what makes your summer day special

Een schilderachtig alpenlandschap met een groene heuvel bedekt met bloemen, kabelbaan en bergen op de achtergrond onder een bewolkte hemel.
Opening hours & prices
Plan your trip to the Wildkogel high-altitude hiking area: find out the latest opening times and prices for the mountain railways in the Wildkogel Arena for your summer in the mountains.

Hiking & Cycling in the Wildkogel Mountain Hiking Area

Hikes in the Wildkogel high-altitude hiking area

Rutschvergnügen für Groß & Klein
Medium
Distance5,56 km
Duration

03:00 h

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Speicherseen am Wildkogel bei der Smaragdbahn Bergstation
Easy
Distance5,46 km
Duration

01:35 h

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Der Frühmesser - schöner Aussichtsberg im Wildkogelgebiet
Medium
Distance8,21 km
Duration

02:45 h

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Neukirchen: Wildkogel Panoramaweg
Medium
Distance6,15 km
Duration

02:00 h

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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.