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Code of Conduct for Nature and National Parks

In Tirol, we’re proud of our five nature parks and one national park. And to ensure we can continue to boast about them for a long time to come, we expect both locals and visitors to treat these natural treasures with care. Here are the basics for visiting nature parks.

Did you know that...

…that there are digital rangers? 

They are nature conservation experts who monitor virtual platforms. They check route portals and social media for content that is compatible with nature, request the removal of problematic tour suggestions and inform users about a Code of Conduct to protect sensitive habitats from overtourism. 

Code of Conduct in nature reserves and national parks

  • Moving forward under our own steam

    Roads and paths in the nature park that are not open to the public may only be used to access mountain huts or for agricultural and forestry purposes.

  • Accommodation

    Mountain Lodges/Huts and campsites offer accommodation. Camping and bivouacking are only permitted at designated campsites.

  • Animals & Plants

    In the nature reserve, you are a silent observer. The animals and plants in the nature reserve are protected. All plants, animals and stones belong here and must not be taken away or picked.

  • Meadows & the Economy

    Please respect the farmers’ work and take care not to damage their property! By showing consideration for their meadows (no resting there), Mountain Lodges/Huts and fences, and by closing the alpine gates, you’ll be helping to preserve the nature park’s unique cultural landscape.

  • Dogs

    Dogs also have an impact on people. Your dog should therefore be kept on a lead and not be allowed to run free.

  • Stay on the paths

    Staying on the marked paths helps to protect the wildlife and diverse flora in the nature park.

Rules for handling grazing animals

Austria's farmers make an important contribution to the preservation of our alpine landscape. We ask you as a visitor to respectfully adapt to this beautiful landscape.
More Information: Rules for handling grazing animals

Important information about Hiking

As you usually hike through nature reserves, you should also be familiar with the basic rules regarding sure-footedness and the trail network!

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The Alpine Manifesto

This always applies

With the founding of AlpNet, nine of the leading tourism organisations in the Alps have decided to further develop and promote sustainable Alpine tourism.
More Information: The Alpine Manifesto

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