Kalkalpen National Park experience

The Kalkalpen National Park is the largest beech forest protected area in the Alps and has been Austria's first and only UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2017. Accompanied by national park rangers, you will discover the diversity of the mountain forests and experience wild animals in their original habitat.

Nature lovers are amazed at the return of the forest wilderness, enjoy wild orchids and an enormous variety of butterflies or enjoy leisurely alpine hikes.

Requirements:

Registration required by at least one day in advance:

ONLINE BOOKING at www.kalkalpen.at

Ranger Tours Pyhrn-Priel:
National Park Information Office, Bahnhofstraße 2, 4580 Windischgarsten, Tel.: +43 (0)7562/5266-17, info-wdg@kalkalpen.at  
Villa Sonnwend National Park Lodge, Mayrwinkl 80, 4575 Roßleithen, Tel.: +43 (0)7562/20592, villa-sonnwend@kalkalpen.at

Ranger Tours Ennstal and Steyrtal:
National Park Visitor Center Ennstal, Tel.: +43 (0)7254/8414-0, info-ennstal@kalkalpen.at

Meeting Point: Starting points of the hikes will be announced after registration.

Hint / Advice:

From May to October, guided ranger tours take place every Tuesday and Saturday, such as forest wilderness tours, "In the Realm of the Lynx," botanical hikes, forest bathing, alpine tours, etc. In July & August, every Thursday, there are national park
experience tours for children and families. Additional fees apply for marked tours (canoe or possibly E-bike rental fees). You can find dates on the website.

Book a Ranger
Select from the diverse national park tour program and book your individual tour on your desired date.