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
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.
- 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.
