Tauplitz – hiking in the heart of Austria

Tauplitz is known above all for its impressive panoramic views: the mighty Grimming enthroned above Ennstal, the famous Dachstein massif and the steep karst walls of the Totes Gebirge – wherever you look, you are greeted by an amazing natural spectacle! In early summer, the meadows on the Tauplitzalm are transformed into an iridescent sea of alpine flowers, with purple rhododendron, velvety blue gentian, hellebore, Carthusian pink, globularia and countless others blooming by the million. 

You will also be bathed in sunshine on the Tauplitzalm and, if ever on occasion you crave additional refreshment for body, mind or soul, you shouldn’t hesitate to jump into one of the lakes (at your own risk!). Some of them are especially well suited for splashing about with your kids or a dog. After spending time in the good mountain air, you are certain to work up an appetite and will need something hearty in your stomach. Fortunately, our hut hosts know precisely what will hit the spot for our mountaineering heroes and nature lovers. Our many trailside huts serve up a delicious selection of full-flavored foods along with a cheerful, high-spirited atmosphere certain to captivate your heart.  

Above 1650 m, the air is amazingly clean and pure – sometimes, due to the wild herbs growing everywhere on the meadows, it is particularly fragrant. On the Tauplitzalm, the climate is extraordinarily beneficial for people dealing with bronchial ailments or allergies, where they are able to take welcome deep breaths once again: Mountain air is free of house dust mites, while pollen levels are very, very low. Incidentally: Taking a timeout from allergens is the most effective form of therapy there is.