Sights in East Tyrol

Dreaming of times past - feeling the present

Numerous interesting excursion destinations, sights and spectacular natural spectacles make you want to explore East Tyrol. Whether nature lover or culture enthusiast in East Tyrol there is something for everyone to discover:

  • pilgrimage church Maria Schnee from the 15th century
  • Rabenstein castle ruins
  • "Alpine magic trail of the senses
  • National Park House Matrei
  • 1st water show path of Europe, the Umbal Falls
  • Gschlößtal, with the glacier show path
  • Zedlacher Paradies with centuries-old larch forests
  • Bruck Castle
  • Roman town Aguntum in Lienz
  • and much more.

The Iseltrail

Experience one of the last free-flowing glacial rivers in the Alps. From the confluence of the Isel with the Drava to its source at the foot of the Dreiherrenspitze near the glacier tongue of the Umbalkees. From the Dolomite town of Lienz for the trail through green meadows in the direction of the Hohe Tauern National Park to Matrei past sandy beaches, gravel banks, gorges and rapids further into the Virgen Valley to thunderous and wild waterfalls.

Our inn is the ideal starting point to explore the continuously marked 74.19 km hiking route in 5 stages. Public buses take you to and from the individual stages of the Iseltrail free of charge.

As an alternative if you don't stay overnight at the Clara Hut, an ascent of the Wiesbauerspitze with 2,767 m, a hike to the Essener Rostocker Hut (2,207 m) or the exploration of the Umbalfälle water trail is possible. A grandiose nature experience with five-day tours and hiking enjoyment far away from the crowds.

More info about the stages

Walking Arena Virgental

50 km on 8 marked circuits in different lengths and degrees of difficulty - there is something for everyone! The very attractive network of trails extends in all valley locations over the entire municipal area, even across the border to Prägraten. Two starting points - one of which is located near the Gasthof Rose - and a sophisticated signage system allow for exact orientation and give the network of trails a clear overview. Due to the different characters of the routes as well as the different undergrounds, variety is offered. Thus, from the beginner's round to the more challenging round, there is something for everyone.

The Iseltrail

Experience one of the last free-flowing glacial rivers in the Alps. From the confluence of the Isel with the Drava to its source at the foot of the Dreiherrenspitze near the glacier tongue of the Umbalkees. From the Dolomite town of Lienz for the trail through green meadows in the direction of the Hohe Tauern National Park to Matrei past sandy beaches, gravel banks, gorges and rapids further into the Virgen Valley to thunderous and wild waterfalls.

Our inn is the ideal starting point to explore the continuously marked 74.19 km hiking route in 5 stages. Public buses take you to and from the individual stages of the Iseltrail free of charge.

As an alternative if you don't stay overnight at the Clara Hut, an ascent of the Wiesbauerspitze with 2,767 m, a hike to the Essener Rostocker Hut (2,207 m) or the exploration of the Umbalfälle water trail is possible. A grandiose nature experience with five-day tours and hiking enjoyment far away from the crowds.

More info about the stages

Walking Arena Virgental

50 km on 8 marked circuits in different lengths and degrees of difficulty - there is something for everyone! The very attractive network of trails extends in all valley locations over the entire municipal area, even across the border to Prägraten. Two starting points - one of which is located near the Gasthof Rose - and a sophisticated signage system allow for exact orientation and give the network of trails a clear overview. Due to the different characters of the routes as well as the different undergrounds, variety is offered. Thus, from the beginner's round to the more challenging round, there is something for everyone.

The Iseltrail

Experience one of the last free-flowing glacial rivers in the Alps. From the confluence of the Isel with the Drava to its source at the foot of the Dreiherrenspitze near the glacier tongue of the Umbalkees. From the Dolomite town of Lienz for the trail through green meadows in the direction of the Hohe Tauern National Park to Matrei past sandy beaches, gravel banks, gorges and rapids further into the Virgen Valley to thunderous and wild waterfalls.

Our inn is the ideal starting point to explore the continuously marked 74.19 km hiking route in 5 stages. Public buses take you to and from the individual stages of the Iseltrail free of charge.

As an alternative if you don't stay overnight at the Clara Hut, an ascent of the Wiesbauerspitze with 2,767 m, a hike to the Essener Rostocker Hut (2,207 m) or the exploration of the Umbalfälle water trail is possible. A grandiose nature experience with five-day tours and hiking enjoyment far away from the crowds.

More info about the stages

Walking Arena Virgental

50 km on 8 marked circuits in different lengths and degrees of difficulty - there is something for everyone! The very attractive network of trails extends in all valley locations over the entire municipal area, even across the border to Prägraten. Two starting points - one of which is located near the Gasthof Rose - and a sophisticated signage system allow for exact orientation and give the network of trails a clear overview. Due to the different characters of the routes as well as the different undergrounds, variety is offered. Thus, from the beginner's round to the more challenging round, there is something for everyone.

The Iseltrail

Experience one of the last free-flowing glacial rivers in the Alps. From the confluence of the Isel with the Drava to its source at the foot of the Dreiherrenspitze near the glacier tongue of the Umbalkees. From the Dolomite town of Lienz for the trail through green meadows in the direction of the Hohe Tauern National Park to Matrei past sandy beaches, gravel banks, gorges and rapids further into the Virgen Valley to thunderous and wild waterfalls.

Our inn is the ideal starting point to explore the continuously marked 74.19 km hiking route in 5 stages. Public buses take you to and from the individual stages of the Iseltrail free of charge.

As an alternative if you don't stay overnight at the Clara Hut, an ascent of the Wiesbauerspitze with 2,767 m, a hike to the Essener Rostocker Hut (2,207 m) or the exploration of the Umbalfälle water trail is possible. A grandiose nature experience with five-day tours and hiking enjoyment far away from the crowds.

More info about the stages