Summer in Osttirol
Osttirol in summer
Holiday in a healthy climate
In the Defereggental you will find plenty of space and peace in the healing mountain air for an all-round relaxing summer holiday. The valley has the largest closed stone pine forest in the Eastern Alps, many alpine pastures and, last but not least, a wonderful hiking area with over 300 kilometres of trails and unforgettable views.
St. Jakob in the Defereggental is gently nestled between the Hohe Tauern and the Riesenferner group. 50 proudly towering 3,000 metre peaks surround our East Tyrolean village.
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Hohe Tauern National Park
The Zollwirt is a National Park partner companie, which is particularly suitable for hikers and explorers. In the Hohe Tauern National Park you can experience nature in a unique way and relax.
Experience our unique high mountain landscape in the company of trained national park rangers - with the variety of tours on offer in our region, there is something for every guest!
Discover our valley for nature lovers! Experience the impressive mountains and the mild climate, far away from mass tourism. A wide variety of themed hiking trails, leisurely walks on the valley floor, varied routes in the Alpine pasture region and challenging high-altitude tours in the world of the three-thousand metre peaks await you here.
Tip: The St. Jakob cable cars take you directly to the beautiful Brunnalm hiking area.
No matter if you enjoy gentle bike rides, exciting mountain ascents, stops in rustic mountain huts, or energetic professional bike tours: The Defereggental is perfect for all bike enthusiasts. With seemingly endless bike trails to choose from, you can go for rides in the sloping green meadows, the flat valley, up to the alpine pastures and huts, or even further all the way to the challenging mountain tops. Families love the beautiful bike track from St. Jakob to Erlsbach which leads past an exciting playground.
bike and mountain bike trails
The Alpengasthof Zollwirt is a great starting point for your motorbike tours. With our senior boss being an avid bike enthusiast, we can ensure that he will gladly share his local knowledge regarding spectacular routes to Carinthia and South Tyrol with likeminded guests.
And after a memorable tour you can share your experiences in our delightful beer-garden. Enjoy our delicious food and a cold beer or a nice glass of wine – the perfect way to end a marvellous day here with us.
With the popuar Osttirol Card, you have practically all the options for a perfect summer holiday in Osttirol in your pocket. Experience the mountains in Osttirol, swimming pools and lacksides, culture and nature with this special ticket included.
The card combines discounts at many excursion destinations such as mountain railways, guided hikes, museums and leisure facilities.