Hut hike Trail Virgentaler Sonnseitenweg

Matrei in Osttirol / Venediger Group
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 41.9 km
Duration: 19:00 h

One of the most beautiful hikes in several stages through the Virgen Valley.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 41.9 km
  • Duration: 19:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:2,641 hm
  • Elevation downhill:2,138 hm
Highest point2,120 m

Starting point

Matrei in Osttirol

Finishing point

Prägraten am Großvenediger
  • Fitness level 4 / 6
  • Technique 4 / 6

Features

  • Suitable for families
  • Multi-day hike

Best time of year

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

Trail condition

Tarmac, gravel, hiking trail
Source: TVB Osttirol

Description

The Virgentaler Sonnseitenweg trail leads from Matrei in Osttirol via Virgen to Prägraten am Großvenediger and connects a number of rustic huts and mountain pastures. As the name suggests, the trail is perfect for sun lovers. There is hardly another long-distance hiking trail that can guarantee you as much sunshine as this one. The famous Umbal Falls are the crowning destination of the long-distance hiking trail, which leads from Matrei i.O. to this natural monument created by water in four days in the middle of the National Park Hohe Tauern. The Virgentaler Sonnseitenweg is particularly suitable for families who want to try a long-distance hike for the first time.

Further information on the stages incl. detailed route description is available here!

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Weather

Today

light rain showers
32°C/15°C
50%1.2l0 km/h

Wed

light rain showers
32°C/15°C
55%7.2l0 km/h

Thu

light rain showers
28°C/15°C
75%17.8l0 km/h
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