Sports & Fun
Nordic Walking Activates the Body and Soul
Nordic walking exercises 85% of the body’s muscles and burns up to 50% more calories than conventional hiking. Additionally, the poles used in Nordic walking provide stability on slippery surfaces and take the strain off the knees and spine. Learn this new sport under the expert guidance of a certified Nordic walking trainer and discover a completely new kind of hiking.
Mountain Biking/Cycling
Over 120 kilometers of labeled and marked mountain bike trails of varying difficulty await biking fans in the Grossarl Valley. A biking tour with an overnight stay in an alm is an enticing option.
| Name/Goal | Distance (km) | Elevation (m) Start | Elevation (m) End | Difference in elevation | Level of difficulty |
| Aigenalm | 4 | 895 | 1342 | 447 | medium |
| Aualm | 10 | 880 | 1795 | 915 | difficult |
| Bachalm | 6 | 895 | 1535 | 640 | medium |
| Bichlalm | 10 | 880 | 1731 | 851 | medium |
| Breitenebenalm | 7 | 840 | 1420 | 580 | medium |
| Großwildalm | 11 | 840 | 1778 | 938 | medium |
| Halmoosalm | 3 | 990 | 1300 | 310 | medium |
| Harbach-/Tofernalm | 7 | 980 | 1612 | 632 | medium |
| Karseggalm | 11 | 840 | 1603 | 763 | medium |
| Loosbühelalm | 9 | 880 | 1769 | 889 | medium |
| Rothof-/Maurachalm | 9 | 840 | 1620 | 780 | medium |
| Reitalm | 7 | 980 | 1600 | 620 | medium |
| Unterwandalm | 9 | 840 | 1600 | 760 | medium |
| Hüttschlag-Runde | 7 | 980 | 1400 | 420 | easy |
| Vorderstadluck | 3,5 | 880 | 1220 | 340 | easy |
| Geßleggbauer | 4 | 870 | 1280 | 410 | easy |
| Hub-Grundalm | 3,5 | 980 | 1311 | 331 | easy |
| Sendeanlage Holzlehen | 4 | 845 | 1350 | 505 | easy |
| Total | 125,00 | 11.131 |
There are also many different tours for cyclists. The Valley Bike Path (Talradweg) leads from Grossarl to the north (4 km) along the country highway (Landstrasse), terminating at the end of the valley (Stockham parking lot, 15 km) or continuing 3 km further to the very head of the valley (car free).
Rock Climbing in Hüttschlag and on Saukarkopf Mountain
There are 3 rock climbing areas in the Grossarl valley: the „Kupfergeist“ and „Gletschergoass“ in Hüttschlag and the „Bella Cascinaia“ climbing area on Saukarkopf Mountain. There are also two other climbing routes on the Schuhflicker Mountain.
Rafting, Canyoneering and River Exploration
Rafting and canyoneering tours, as well as tandem paragliding with Pleasure Elements, are some of the highlights of the region. As an alternative to hiking or if the weather forces you to change your plans, our tours are a refreshing natural experience, with a combination of sport and adrenaline. And they can be enjoyed in all kinds of weather.
Our professional team is ready to accompany you, your friends, family and colleagues into a world of Pleasure Elements with the best equipment and knowledge.
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Tandem Paragliding in the Grossarl Valley
An old German proverb can be translated as, „Only flying could be nicer.“ Like every proverb, this too has a ring of truth to it, for who has never dreamt of gliding through the sky like a bird?
With just a short starting run you too can take wing. Leave all your worries behind and glide over the alpine pastures and forests, past the rock walls and mountainsides, down toward the valley, savoring the splendid panorama and new perspective – truly a bird’s eye view.
More information is available at www.flytandem.at
