--- title: "National Park Hikes | Nationalpark Kalkalpen" url: "https://www.360alpenland.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430004431/kalkalpen-national-park-ranger-tours.html" description: "Adventure Kalkalpen National Park - Bountiful nature: colourful forests, alpine meadows, canyons and the silent mountain peaks of the Sengsengebirge mountain range with panoramic views." date: 2026-04-24 modified: 2026-04-24 --- # National Park Hikes | Nationalpark Kalkalpen Kalkalpen National Park Ranger tours ====================================== Roßleithen, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/211702/E27CA056C28785E46C88DC8C1EEF71CB2BB398E082300B35412B1BFD1C9F9A6C/ranger-touren.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/211703/1E5D52F01F2733FB5EDC24B584AA4338B50192DD7F30D7A760D274A61EA80F0B/nationalpark-ranger-touren.jpg) © Open copyright © 360 Perspektiven GmbH Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/211701/47BB6AF76CCA383FCC5FA96BC21F2842783E3DF9DEC01DB97E994154BB2BE363/rangertourenpp-aktivcard360perspektivengmbh.jpg "© 360 Perspektiven GmbH") View panorama ](#panoramaId_211701) © Open copyright © CC-BY, Nationalpark Kalkalpen/Sonja Schäfer, Nationalpark Kalkalpen/Sonja Schäfer Close copyright [ ![Two women are cheerfully conversing in a green landscape. In the background, meadows and gentle hills can be seen.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/211702/E27CA056C28785E46C88DC8C1EEF71CB2BB398E082300B35412B1BFD1C9F9A6C/ranger-touren.jpg "© CC-BY, Nationalpark Kalkalpen/Sonja Schäfer, Nationalpark Kalkalpen/Sonja Schäfer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/211702/E27CA056C28785E46C88DC8C1EEF71CB2BB398E082300B35412B1BFD1C9F9A6C/ranger-touren.jpg) © Open copyright © Nationalpark OÖ Kalkalpen/Willi Rieder Close copyright [ ![A group of hikers stands in an autumn forest. They are looking at a fallen tree while the colorful leaves cover the ground.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/211703/1E5D52F01F2733FB5EDC24B584AA4338B50192DD7F30D7A760D274A61EA80F0B/nationalpark-ranger-touren.jpg "© Nationalpark OÖ Kalkalpen/Willi Rieder") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/211703/1E5D52F01F2733FB5EDC24B584AA4338B50192DD7F30D7A760D274A61EA80F0B/nationalpark-ranger-touren.jpg) 1. 2. 3. × © 360 Perspektiven GmbH Mayrwinkl 80 4575 Roßleithen [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mayrwinkl%2080%2C%204575%20Ro%C3%9Fleithen "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Mayrwinkl%2080%2C%204575%20Ro%C3%9Fleithen "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.721724&lon=14.3281084&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) **Kalkalpen National Park experience** The Kalkalpen National Park is the largest beech forest protected area in the Alps and has been Austria's first and only UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2017. Accompanied by national park rangers, you will discover the diversity of the mountain forests and experience wild animals in their original habitat. Nature lovers are amazed at the return of the forest wilderness, enjoy wild orchids and an enormous variety of butterflies or enjoy leisurely alpine hikes. Requirements: Registration required by at least one day in advance: **ONLINE BOOKING** at [www.kalkalpen.at](http://www.kalkalpen.at) **Ranger Tours Pyhrn-Priel:** National Park Information Office, Bahnhofstraße 2, 4580 Windischgarsten, Tel.: +43 (0)7562/5266-17, Villa Sonnwend National Park Lodge, Mayrwinkl 80, 4575 Roßleithen, Tel.: +43 (0)7562/20592, **Ranger Tours Ennstal and Steyrtal:** National Park Visitor Center Ennstal, Tel.: +43 (0)7254/8414-0, Meeting Point: Starting points of the hikes will be announced after registration. Hint / Advice: From May to October, guided ranger tours take place every Tuesday and Saturday, such as forest wilderness tours, "In the Realm of the Lynx," botanical hikes, forest bathing, alpine tours, etc. In July & August, every Thursday, there are national park experience tours for children and families. Additional fees apply for marked tours (canoe or possibly E-bike rental fees). You can find dates on the website. **Book a Ranger** Select from the diverse national park tour program and book your individual tour on your desired date. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Kalkalpen National Park Ranger tours** Mayrwinkl 80 4575 Roßleithen Phone [ +43 7562 20592 ](tel:+43756220592) E-Mail [villa-sonnwend@kalkalpen.at](#mailto) Web [www.villa-sonnwend.at/](https://www.villa-sonnwend.at/ "New window") https://www.villa-sonnwend.at/ --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ Registration at the respective National Park Visitor Centers or online at [www.kalkalpen.at](http://www.kalkalpen.at) absolutely necessary! Meeting point will be announced upon registration or in the booking confirmation. - Registration required [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Equipment ](#ttgCollapseAusstattung) ---------------------------------------- **Service**- Guided tour [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **General price information** Varies from offer to offer! **Payment methods** Invoice Advance payment **Discounts (Memberships)**- Pyhrn-Priel-Card Free participation in selected fixed dates of the National Park tours, as often as you like. - Phyrn-Priel seasonal pass Free participation in selected fixed dates of the National Park tours, as often as you like. [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter **Other special suitabilities** A special tour is organised for groups and school classes, please contact us directly! [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ My businesses ](#ttgCollapseMeineBetriebe) ---------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Nationalpark Kalkalpen Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/208658/EDBAA3B7A6224B57D2C4EB116006F8AFDC8656F98EF2906B3BB1C72E8DA7916F/panoramaturm.jpg "Panoramaturm (© Copyright: Nationalpark Kalkalpen)") National Park Panorama Tower Wurbauerkogel ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/snowshoeing/oesterreich-poi/detail/430001638/national-park-panorama-tower-wurbauerkogel.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Nationalpark Kalkalpen Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/213654/2A42B048B62F7406F326B19FE49023EC934D6EEAAA14E03B8CD85825ED79A3DC/nationalpark-besucherzentrum-ennstal-reichraming.jpg "Nationalpark Besucherzentrum Ennstal - Reichraming (© Copyright: Nationalpark Kalkalpen)") Ennstal National Park Visitors' Centre ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/snowshoeing/oesterreich-poi/detail/430011158/ennstal-national-park-visitors-centre.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: NPK_Andreas Mayr Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/187925/C3513E7BC243647384FFE1ECBC70A9AE6EB70E6D7D21BE98217568C54A344657/villa-sonnwend.jpg "Villa Sonnwend (© Copyright: NPK_Andreas Mayr)") Hengstpaßhütte - visitors information of the Kalkalpen National Park ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/snowshoeing/oesterreich-poi/detail/430020068/hengstpasshuette-visitors-information-of-the-kalkalpen-national-park.html) 1. 2. 3. [ Discover more ](#ttgCollapseMeineEmpfehlungen) -------------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Nationalpark Kalkalpen/Prüller Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/260674/66A61333C4027B748D78E6517241F9346DA5C02C310A1A3FAC425AE102C3A08A/ein-ruesselkaefer-stellt-sich-vor.jpg "Ein Rüsselkäfer stellt sich vor (© Copyright: Nationalpark Kalkalpen/Prüller)") National park adventure tour for children & families ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/snowshoeing/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430230256/national-park-adventure-tour-for-children-families.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Nationalpark Kalkalpen/Schorger Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/260672/BAFA3B24B976B3D38E8908D3FCCB7FBCABD805F8F8A577D5F9F5C9E26A167F02/kaisermantel.jpg "Kaisermantel (© Copyright: Nationalpark Kalkalpen/Schorger)") Flying gems - butterflies ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/snowshoeing/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430230254/flying-gems-butterflies.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Haijes/ÖBF Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/281289/B5BCEAD7470AAFC19848008531FCA8592295536DDB491E8EA483C2A1A674FC9A/forsthaus.jpg "Forsthaus (© Copyright: Haijes/ÖBF)") Princes in the Wilderness ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/snowshoeing/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430275046/princes-in-the-wilderness.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Villa Sonnwend/Graf OG Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/260563/E5C36C52861BD60C51F35090D673D6355A0095225C40957F5C3D53592F0F2EF9/luchs.jpg "Luchs (© Copyright: Villa Sonnwend/Graf OG)") In the realm of the lynx ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/snowshoeing/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430229696/in-the-realm-of-the-lynx.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Nationalpark Kalkalpen Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/261256/6157074F928B1B8BD37BB31DF6A07421AEC3E6FDAD8DD32A4B5619A8C8F1C67B/buchenwald.jpg "Buchenwald (© Copyright: Nationalpark Kalkalpen)") UNESCO World Heritage Tour: To the Siebenbrünn ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/snowshoeing/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430233315/unesco-world-heritage-tour-to-the-siebenbruenn.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Nationalpark Kalkalpen Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/260675/193500432B9F27BCBA6546C5FFBAC35C67FDD2DF254EF6718523DD3B611548F8/kanutour-auf-der-enns.jpg "Kanutour auf der Enns (© Copyright: Nationalpark Kalkalpen)") Canoe tour on the Enns ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/snowshoeing/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430230258/canoe-tour-on-the-enns.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Nationalparks Austria/Stefan Leitner Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/264583/55B6F660107B7A41ECDAA73440BD2590322A6353A454318E9118F043081EF86D/erlebnistour.jpg "Erlebnistour (© Copyright: Nationalparks Austria/Stefan Leitner)") National Park adventure tour for children & families ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/snowshoeing/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430243843/national-park-adventure-tour-for-children-families.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Nationalpark Kalkalpen/Sieghartsleitner Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/261253/EBA1A4904BB3E1FF91B54145D30A9DEE5F217F13109B1D3636724BB06BF640FB/biotop-puglalm.jpg "Biotop Puglalm (© Copyright: Nationalpark Kalkalpen/Sieghartsleitner)") From alm to alm ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/snowshoeing/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430233306/from-alm-to-alm.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Nationalpark Kalkalpen/Schorger Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/281288/747C5A27870AA69E041EE3BCB77BD7E7EAA9383E83C01FE67F1AC690D6EAA7EE/kaisermantel.jpg "Kaisermantel (© Copyright: Nationalpark Kalkalpen/Schorger)") Flying gems - 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(© Copyright: Roland Mayr)") UNESCO World Heritage Tour: In the Bodinggraben ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/snowshoeing/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430233313/unesco-world-heritage-tour-in-the-bodinggraben.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Nationalpark Kalkalpen/Egelseer Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/260680/7B86E9A2095BD37CF0D217760DC47BCD07C389B72D792D4861A730DFAC7ADDA1/baerenriedlau.jpg "Bärenriedlau (© Copyright: Nationalpark Kalkalpen/Egelseer)") Bärenriedlau Hütte - Open days ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/snowshoeing/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430234741/baerenriedlau-huette-open-days.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Nationalpark Kalkalpen/Sieghartsleitner Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/260762/8865047A203316C9716B55A729E3F3446D375DA17CA3E3AC7885838EF15C1B92/waldwildnis-im-nationalpark-kalkalpen.jpg "Waldwildnis im Nationalpark Kalkalpen (© Copyright: Nationalpark Kalkalpen/Sieghartsleitner)") The abandoned valley - from mining area to World Heritage Site ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/snowshoeing/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430230685/the-abandoned-valley-from-mining-area-to-world-heritage-site.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Nationalpark Kalkalpen Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/281237/A7FBE3CEF6BBAA9E5D28A59D0D470B0017066540BCD313E919BB69EB746DDD74/die-4-geheimnisse-des-bodinggrabens.jpg "Die 4 Geheimnisse des Bodinggrabens (© Copyright: Nationalpark Kalkalpen)") The 4 Secrets of the Bodinggraben ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/snowshoeing/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430274981/the-4-secrets-of-the-bodinggraben.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Nationalpark Kalkalpen/Jack Wolfskin Danuser Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/281235/FD581B1F2649CCC478960F945317ACEF4E81F9DE191C4B8051F1449944D0EB05/mtb-tour-im-nationalpark-kalkalpen.jpg "MTB Tour im Nationalpark Kalkalpen (© Copyright: Nationalpark Kalkalpen/Jack Wolfskin Danuser)") Bike & hike to the highest fir tree in the national park ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/snowshoeing/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430274979/bike-hike-to-the-highest-fir-tree-in-the-national-park.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Ernestine Kirchweger Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/271819/096303640D5EA44E130B5C08B5D10A2DD2439F73444D2575240C956C15BC6410/haus.jpg "Haus (© Copyright: Ernestine Kirchweger)") In the footsteps of Marlen Haushofer ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/snowshoeing/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430259252/in-the-footsteps-of-marlen-haushofer.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Herfried Marek Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/260682/15709E9442AD4B9EDF4853852892D7C6E9F50558E60196EEEE9056A0AC257103/hirsch.jpg "Hirsch. (© Copyright: Herfried Marek)") Hirschlos'n - Deer rutting in the National Park ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/snowshoeing/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430230684/hirschlos-n-deer-rutting-in-the-national-park.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Herfried Marek Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/260682/15709E9442AD4B9EDF4853852892D7C6E9F50558E60196EEEE9056A0AC257103/hirsch.jpg "Hirsch. (© Copyright: Herfried Marek)") Hirschlos'n - Deer rutting in the National Park ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/snowshoeing/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430230689/hirschlos-n-deer-rutting-in-the-national-park.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Herfried Marek Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/260682/15709E9442AD4B9EDF4853852892D7C6E9F50558E60196EEEE9056A0AC257103/hirsch.jpg "Hirsch. 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