Sölktäler Nature Park Discover

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Pristine landscape between alpine pastures and mountain lakes

The Sölktäler Nature Park stands for tranquillity, vastness and a genuine experience of nature. Between gentle alpine pastures, clear mountain streams and imposing peaks, you will find paths away from the hustle and bustle, cozy huts and places to take a deep breath. Whether you are planning panoramic hikes, want to explore water worlds or are looking for quiet winter days, here you will discover mountain nature in its original form.

Highlights at a glance

  • Extensive network of trails with family-friendly and alpine tours
  • Clear mountain lakes, waterfalls and natural stream valleys
  • Alpine pastures with regional cuisine and living tradition
  • Winter hiking and quiet natural spots

Winter in the nature park

When snow covers the valleys, it becomes particularly quiet. Winter hiking trails lead through snow-covered forests and over gentle heights. Away from the slopes, you can enjoy quiet hours in nature and stop off in cozy parlors.

Winter hiking

Skiing & cross-country skiing

Ski tours

Summer in the nature park

In summer, varied hikes to lakes, alpine pastures and panoramic spots await you. Themed trails make nature knowledge tangible, family-friendly tours lead to waterfalls and viewpoints. Refreshment stops on the alpine pastures provide regional cuisine and short breaks with great views.

Easy hikes & summit tours

Blog article

Ennstaler Almdiplom

What awaits you:

  • Visit the exhibition "The Gold of the Alpine Pastures - Styrian Cheese" in the Großsölk Castle Nature Park House and learn exciting facts about the centuries-old cheese tradition.
  • Continue to the Zaunerhütte on the Breitlahnalm and help out on the alpine pasture with milking with the "Gummi Liesl" and baking doughnuts.
  • Gain knowledge about plants, animals and life on the mountain pasture.
  • Finally, receive your personal Almdiploma and enjoy the best delicacies.

Alpine pastures in the nature park

In summer, the valley bus runs between Großsölk and Kleinsölk:

  • Crossings, for example from St. Nikolai via Hohensee and the Seekarlscharte to the Tuchmoaralm, are therefore easily possible. The valley bus will pick you up in the other valley.
  • During the summer season, the valley bus runs daily between Gröbming - Stein/Enns (train station) and St. Nikolai im Sölktal (bus stop on Sölkpass Straße) in the Murtal valley and from Stein/Enns to Kleinsölk/Breitlahnhütte.
  • With the Summer Card or the Klimaticket Steiermark, the bus can be used free of charge at any time.

learn more
  • Großsölk Castle and Jesuit Garden
  • Hike to Deneck
  • Ennstal Alpine Pasture Diploma
  • Hike to Lake Seekarlsee

The nature park covers the entire municipality of Sölk, spanning 289 km² and accounting for almost a quarter of the total area of the Schladming-Dachstein region.

Weather forecast Sölktäler Nature Park

today
07.12.2025
Mountain 2 °C
Valley 5 °C
Snow
Mountain
2 cm
Valley
0.1 cm
Wind speed
West
5 km / h
Precipitation
Probability
85 %
Amount
6.7 l/m²
Sun
Sun hours
0.1 h
Sunrise
07:39 o clock
Sunset
16:15 o clock

Mostly cloudy through the day with a chance of occasional sunny spells.

tomorrow
08.12.2025
Mountain 7 °C
Valley 8 °C
Snow
Mountain
0 cm
Valley
0 cm
Wind speed
West
10 km / h
Precipitation
Probability
90 %
Amount
1.9 l/m²
Sun
Sun hours
0.2 h
Sunrise
07:40 o clock
Sunset
16:14 o clock

Heavy rain in the morning, drying up in the afternoon.

day after tomorrow
09.12.2025
Mountain 10 °C
Valley 7 °C
Snow
Mountain
0 cm
Valley
0 cm
Wind speed
West
10 km / h
Precipitation
Probability
0 %
Amount
0 l/m²
Sun
Sun hours
4.9 h
Sunrise
07:41 o clock
Sunset
16:14 o clock

Dry and partly sunny throughout the day, with cloudy periods from time to time.

Contact and opening hours

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