Mountain hikes Path of the Senses (Weg der Sinne)

Virgen in Osttirol / Venedigergruppe
Difficulty ratings: easy
Route length: 3.7 km
Duration: 1:30 h

Path of the Senses (Weg der Sinne)

Tour information

  • Requirement: easy
  • Length: 3.7 km
  • Duration: 1:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:149 hm
  • Elevation downhill:152 hm
Highest point1,188 m
  • Fitness level 3 / 6
  • Technique 2 / 6

Features

  • Circular route
  • Suitable for families
  • suitable for pushchairs

Best time of year

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Source: TVB Osttirol

Description

Since summer 2025, visitors can look forward to a completely redesigned adventure trail in the picturesque fields of Virgen. In the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park, the new “Path of the Senses” invites visitors to experience nature interactively and with all their senses. Whether families, hiking enthusiasts, or nature lovers—there is something for everyone here. The trail combines playful learning, mindful perception of nature, and relaxing moments to create a special destination.

19 interactive experience stations
→ Activate your senses: sight, hearing, smell, touch
→ Exciting topics: meaning of life, balance, and water cycle

Water playground and landscape cinema
→ Playful learning about the power and cycle of water
→ Breathtaking nature images in the open-air cinema with a regional focus

“Isi” – the butterfly as an animal nature guide
→ A lovingly designed companion for children – with adventure stories and exciting discoveries
→ Join Isi on an exciting puzzle journey with the sensory explorer passport

Herbal cuisine in a traditional “Schupfe” hut
→ Sustainability meets regionality: experience local herbs with all your senses

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Bus stop Virgen Church

More tours in the surrounding area

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