--- title: "Experience summits & alpine tours in 360° Alpine country" url: "https://www.360alpenland.com/en/summits-alpine-tours.html" description: "From the Großer Priel to quiet high-altitude trails: discover alpine tours and striking peaks in 360° Alpenland. Plan your hiking holiday in Upper Austria now!" image: "https://www.360alpenland.com/fileadmin/user_upload/360alpenland/Logos/360Alpenland-Logo.png" date: 2026-04-23 modified: 2026-04-23 --- # Experience summits & alpine tours in 360° Alpine country ![A person on the way to the summit cross of the Großer Priel](https://www.360alpenland.com/fileadmin/_processed_/b/a/csm_PyhrnPriel_Gro%C3%9FerPriel_PyhrnPrielTourismusGmbHFlorianLierzer_29_ef6b93c935.png "Photo: TVB Pyhrn-Priel/Florian Lierzer | A person on the way to the summit cross of the Großer Priel") ![A person on the way to the summit cross of the Großer Priel](https://www.360alpenland.com/fileadmin/_processed_/b/a/csm_PyhrnPriel_Gro%C3%9FerPriel_PyhrnPrielTourismusGmbHFlorianLierzer_29_5a97d6a7a9.png "Photo: TVB Pyhrn-Priel/Florian Lierzer | A person on the way to the summit cross of the Großer Priel") Summit tours & alpine trails ================================== Open copyright © Photo: TVB Pyhrn-Priel/Florian Lierzer | A person on the way to the summit cross of the Großer Priel Close copyright [ Accommodation Booking ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/accommodation.html) At the peak of emotions ----------------------- They tower in the south of the 360° Alpenland - striking, clearly marked, full of character. Magnificent two-thousand metre peaks between the Pyhrn and Priel form an alpine skyline that offers vastness and demands respect. Your next mountain adventure awaits between the Totes Gebirge, the Haller Mauern and the Sengsengebirge. ### The magic of the Alps If you climb the **Großer Priel** at 2,515 metres, you are standing on the highest mountain in Upper Austria - purely on Upper Austrian soil. Crowned by the bright red cross, your gaze wanders over the entire 360° Alpine region and on to your next destinations. Further two-thousand metre peaks, leisurely mountain tours as well as challenging ridges and demanding high-altitude trails await you all around. Summits for sure-footed mountain lovers as well as tours that take you step by step into the Alps. ### Your path to summit happiness Our summit tours and alpine trails are a true paradise for nature lovers. With a variety of routes suitable for both beginners and experienced mountaineers, you can experience the Alps in all their splendour. Plan your adventure now and find your way, your pace - and the feeling of being completely yourself. Open copyright © Foto Pyhrn-Priel Tourismus GmbH/Daniel Hinterramskogler Eine Bike & Hike Tour in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel. Close copyright ![Ein Paar hat den Gipfel vom Kleinen Pyhrgas erreicht, steht beim Gipfelkreuz und genießt die Aussicht.](https://www.360alpenland.com/fileadmin/_processed_/e/9/csm_PyhrnPriel_Bike_amp_Hike_PyhrnPrielTourismusGmbHDanielHinterramskogler_067_4532b003e9.jpg "Foto Pyhrn-Priel Tourismus GmbH/Daniel Hinterramskogler Eine Bike & Hike Tour in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel.") Open copyright © Foto Pyhrn-Priel Tourismus GmbH/Daniel Hinterramskogler Eine Bike & Hike Tour in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel. Close copyright ![Ein Paar hat den Gipfel vom Kleinen Pyhrgas erreicht, steht beim Gipfelkreuz und genießt die Aussicht.](https://www.360alpenland.com/fileadmin/_processed_/b/0/csm_PyhrnPriel_Bike_amp_Hike_PyhrnPrielTourismusGmbHDanielHinterramskogler_070_4d09875217.jpg "Foto Pyhrn-Priel Tourismus GmbH/Daniel Hinterramskogler Eine Bike & Hike Tour in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel.") 1. 2. [ previous slide ](#ttgNCESlider461446) [ next slide ](#ttgNCESlider461446) Diese Gipfel- & Alpine Touren warten auf dich: ================================================== --- Interesting facts about summit tours & alpine trails in 360° Alpenland: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- [ Which peaks await you in 360° Alpenland? ](#ttgNCECollapse455526) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Striking two-thousand metre peaks tower into the sky between Pyhrn and Priel. At 2,515 metres, the Großer Priel dominates the skyline of the Totes Gebirge and is the highest peak in the region. In 360° Alpenland, challenging mountain tours are combined with sweeping views over Upper Austria - a destination for anyone looking for alpine mountain air and clear lines. [ How challenging are the alpine tours? ](#ttgNCECollapse455613) ------------------------------------------------------------------- Many summit tours in 360° Alpenland lead through alpine terrain and require experience, stamina and surefootedness. The Priel via ferrata, for example, is challenging with a difficulty level of C/D and around 900 metres in altitude. Those who start prepared will find real mountain moments here - powerful and focussed. [ What role does the Kalkalpen National Park play? ](#ttgNCECollapse455614) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The valleys around the Kalkalpen National Park lead into a landscape of pristine forests and clear streams. Alpine tours are combined with protected nature here. The UNESCO-protected beech forests represent a quiet, powerful side to a hiking holiday in Upper Austria. [ Are there also more leisurely ascents? ](#ttgNCECollapse455615) -------------------------------------------------------------------- Modern mountain lifts take you up to around 2,000 metres in summer and winter. This makes panoramic trails and panoramic high-altitude hikes accessible for connoisseurs too. In 360° Alpenland, the summit moment is sometimes just a few steps away from the exit. [ When is the best time for summit tours? ](#ttgNCECollapse455616) --------------------------------------------------------------------- From late spring to golden autumn, the mountains in the south of the region offer stable conditions for alpine tours. Sunrise tours in Hinterstoder are particularly impressive when the first rays touch the summits. [ Are the tours also suitable for families? ](#ttgNCECollapse455617) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- In addition to alpine peaks, 360° Alpenland offers family-friendly hiking trails, mountain pastures and nature experiences. [ What views await you at the summit? ](#ttgNCECollapse455619) ----------------------------------------------------------------- From the heights of the Totes Gebirge, the view extends far across Upper Austria. Clear days open up lines of sight as far as the foothills of the Alps. This expanse makes every summit tour in 360° Alpenland more than just a sporting destination. [ How good is the infrastructure for mountain sports? ](#ttgNCECollapse455620) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Signposted routes, mountain railways and alpine huts ensure reliable conditions in 360° Alpenland. [ What distinguishes 360° Alpenland from other Alpine regions? ](#ttgNCECollapse455621) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Alpine tours, thermal springs in Bad Hall and the 1,000-year-old town of Steyr are all within easy reach. This geographical density makes it possible to enjoy a holiday that combines mountaineering, cultural tours and wellness in Upper Austria.