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Family-Friendly Hikes in Nationalpark Kalkalpen

12 routes in Nationalpark Kalkalpen qualify, ranked below by how much walkers rate them. They average 2.7 km and 58 m (190 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 5.7 km.

That is 60 percent of the 20 routes we map in Nationalpark Kalkalpen. They are shorter than the local average, 2.7 km against 40.4 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 58 m (190 ft) against 889 m (2,917 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Family routes here are short, gently graded and interesting enough to keep younger legs moving. Every one is under seven kilometres with limited climbing. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.

Trails

Easy

Begsteigersteig

Nationalpark Kalkalpen · Upper Austria

Distance
3.5 km
/ 2.2 mi
Elevation gain
77 m
Typical duration
51 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Wanderweg 460

Nationalpark Kalkalpen · Upper Austria

Distance
4.3 km
/ 2.7 mi
Elevation gain
94 m
Typical duration
1 hr 2 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Wanderweg 468

Nationalpark Kalkalpen · Upper Austria

Distance
1.2 km
/ 0.7 mi
Elevation gain
26 m
Typical duration
17 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Wanderweg 473

Nationalpark Kalkalpen · Upper Austria

Distance
2.6 km
/ 1.6 mi
Elevation gain
57 m
Typical duration
37 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Wanderweg 475a

Nationalpark Kalkalpen · Upper Austria

Distance
1.0 km
/ 0.6 mi
Elevation gain
21 m
Typical duration
14 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Wanderweg 485

Nationalpark Kalkalpen · Upper Austria

Distance
2.0 km
/ 1.2 mi
Elevation gain
43 m
Typical duration
28 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Wanderweg 486

Nationalpark Kalkalpen · Upper Austria

Distance
2.2 km
/ 1.4 mi
Elevation gain
49 m
Typical duration
32 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Wanderweg 487

Nationalpark Kalkalpen · Upper Austria

Distance
5.7 km
/ 3.6 mi
Elevation gain
126 m
Typical duration
1 hr 23 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Bodinggraben - Ebenforstalm

Nationalpark Kalkalpen · Upper Austria

Distance
3.0 km
/ 1.8 mi
Elevation gain
65 m
Typical duration
43 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Bodinggraben - Schaumbergalm

Nationalpark Kalkalpen · Upper Austria

Distance
2.8 km
/ 1.7 mi
Elevation gain
61 m
Typical duration
40 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Ebenforstalm - Schaumbergalm

Nationalpark Kalkalpen · Upper Austria

Distance
1.9 km
/ 1.2 mi
Elevation gain
42 m
Typical duration
28 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Wanderweg 474

Nationalpark Kalkalpen · Upper Austria

Distance
1.8 km
/ 1.1 mi
Elevation gain
39 m
Typical duration
26 min

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
BegsteigersteigNationalpark Kalkalpen3.5 km77 m51 minEasyApril to October
Wanderweg 460Nationalpark Kalkalpen4.3 km94 m1 hr 2 minEasyApril to October
Wanderweg 468Nationalpark Kalkalpen1.2 km26 m17 minEasyApril to October
Wanderweg 473Nationalpark Kalkalpen2.6 km57 m37 minEasyApril to October
Wanderweg 475aNationalpark Kalkalpen1.0 km21 m14 minEasyApril to October
Wanderweg 485Nationalpark Kalkalpen2.0 km43 m28 minEasyApril to October
Wanderweg 486Nationalpark Kalkalpen2.2 km49 m32 minEasyApril to October
Wanderweg 487Nationalpark Kalkalpen5.7 km126 m1 hr 23 minEasyApril to October
Bodinggraben - EbenforstalmNationalpark Kalkalpen3.0 km65 m43 minEasyApril to October
Bodinggraben - SchaumbergalmNationalpark Kalkalpen2.8 km61 m40 minEasyApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with Wanderweg 473, Begsteigersteig, Wanderweg 460. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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