In the Venediger Group, you can get to know the glaciers better on the Innergschlöss Glacier Education Path
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The Glacier Education Path (Gletscherlehrweg Innergschlöss) in the High Tauern National Park starts at the Venedigerhaus, a mountain inn in Innergschlöss in East Tyrol. The place is considered one of the most beautiful valley heads in the Alps. From there, the trail leads past observation points, across the Venediger Group with its glaciers, which have shaped this natural landscape.
Nature here is particularly impressive and rich in biodiversity: You can observe the flora and fauna with their inhabitants, such as the bearded vulture, up close. A highlight along the trail is the deep blue Salzboden Lake at an altitude of 2,137 metres, next to which lies another small mountain lake covered in cottongrass: the "Eye of God". The destination of the trail is also impressive.
You reach the glacier forefield of the Schlatenkees Glacier, where you can feel the raw power of nature. Other interesting stops on this alpine day tour are the rock chapel and the alpine village of Innergschlöss. In summer, guided tours with National Park rangers are offered.
Contact info
- Innergschlöss - 9971 - Matrei in Osttirol
- +43 4875 516110
- nationalparkservice.tirol@hohetauern.at
Opening times
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Admission
Glacier Education Path freely accessible
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guided tour with National Park rangers:
€ 22.00 adults
free with the EastTyrol Card
free with the voucher Tyrol of the National Park partner accommodations
shared taxi ride to Innergschlöss (not included)
More information
Glacier Education Path (medium):
hiking time: 5 hours
total length: 9.4 km
altitude difference (ascent): 677 metres
starting point: Venedigerhaus mountain inn
The Glacier Education Path is accessible every year from the end of June to mid-September, winter closure from mid-September to the end of June. Season start 2025 at the end of June.
The guided mountain tour "Into eternal ice - icy giants in the hot season" is offered from the 3rd of July to September 18, 2025, every Thursday from 8.30 am to 4 pm. It is demanding. Stamina, surefootedness, food and water, rainproof clothes, and mountain boots are strictly necessary.
The opening of the path depends on the weather, short-term changes or closures are possible.
