Innergschlöss

Considered one of the most beautiful end-of-valley areas in the Eastern Alps, Innergschlöss is a real gem. This walk is a jewel, providing hikers with a unique opportunity to experience the beauty of the Hohe Tauern National Park and of the mighty glaciers surrounding the Großvenediger, one of Austria’s grandest mountains. This easy trail into Innergschlöss provides an amazing route to the craggy peaks of the Hohe Tauern Mountains. In spring the lush meadows are covered in a carpet of crosuses.
The national park shuttle bus stops right in front of Matreier Tauernhaus lodge. From there the trail into Innergschlöss starts, leading along the eastern side of the Gschlössbach stream. Rewarding stops along the way are “D’Hölle“, where the streams of Dichtenbach and Tauernbach merge. Right behind is where you will find the chocolate-box alpine pasture village of Außergschlöss with uninterrupted panoramic views of the mighty Schlatenkees glacier. The historic rock chapel located between the alpine pastures of Innergschlöss and Outergeschlöss is a perfect place for taking some quiet time listening to nature and absorbing the amazing scenery, surrounded by pure mountain beauty. The route continues to the Venedigerhaus lodge (1,691 metres) in Innergschlöss.