Mörtschach: Hiking, Nature and Culture

Mörtschach offers something for a range of travel interests: hikes in Hohe Tauern National Park, nature trails, cycling, as well as churches and traditional farming crafts. If you are looking for a hotel in Mörtschach, these themes can help you focus on what the area has to offer. The specific differences between the circular trail, cycling route, churches and exhibitions give you some guidance on what you might want to focus on during your stay.

Hiking and Nature

Mörtschach is a starting point for varied hikes in Hohe Tauern National Park. In the Astental valley, Astner Moos is a natural monument. The Astner Moos nature trail is a circular route that starts at the Sadnighaus; it takes about an hour and has around 100 metres of elevation gain. Its duration and elevation gain give you a concrete framework for planning your day. As trail conditions can vary by season, check the current conditions before setting out.

On the hike on Pirkachberg, the trail passes a waterfall on the Pritschitzbach and then reaches a valley area with two lakes. The points of reference here differ from those on the nature trail: the stream, waterfall and valley area describe the route, while the circular trail’s approximate duration and elevation gain are useful for planning. This lets you decide whether to base your choice more on a time frame or on the landscape features described.

Mörtschach has around eight kilometres of accessible hiking trails from Sadnighaus to Glocknerblick. In winter, the Asten is a paradise for ski tourers. So, as well as hikes, accessible trails and a seasonal touring option may also suit your travel interests.

Cycling and Horse Riding

The Glockner cycle path runs through Mörtschach; the section through the municipality is fully paved. A bicycle rental service is located at the Eni petrol station, right by the Mörtschach bus stop. As service details can change, check the current rental information before making plans.

A farm in the municipality of Mörtschach in the Mölltal valley invites visitors to go horse riding on its grounds, in meadows and in forests, and to spend time with people and animals. If this interests you, confirm any specific details directly with the farm.

Churches, Crafts and Exhibitions

Maria in den Auen is a pilgrimage church and a subsidiary church. The parish church of St. Leonhard was built in 1516. The information highlights different aspects: Maria in den Auen is described in terms of its ecclesiastical status, while a specific year of construction is given for St. Leonhard.

The Schmutzerhaus is one of the oldest buildings in the municipality of Mörtschach. It houses, among other things, a traditional farming crafts shop, where you can view and buy local crafts as well as wool and natural products. As the product range may vary, check in advance if you are interested.

The small private Bauernmuseum Privatmusem Fleißner Anselm offers an insight into farm life in the past, preserves treasures from the last two centuries, and showcases the lives and work of previous generations. Tours are available by prior arrangement. The Wallner-Tenne features an exhibition about Lorenz Ebner’s home, Mörtschach, created by Ebner from Stranach 8. Exhibition arrangements may change; check them before your visit.

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