Matrei in East Tyrol – the ideal starting point for ambitious ski tourers ready to go high!
Surrounded by more than 150 peaks above 3,000 meters, the region around Hohe Tauern National Park offers an impressive ski touring terrain with a distinctly alpine character—diverse, scenic, and featuring long but rewarding ascents. Those willing to invest time and vertical meters are rewarded with memorable summit moments and sweeping panoramas. And with a bit of luck, you may even spot a bearded vulture soaring above—the majestic birds have once again found a home in the Hohe Tauern.
Thanks to Matrei’s central location, many challenging tour objectives in the surrounding valleys are easily accessible—perfect for an intensive yet relaxing long weekend in the Eastern Alps.
After each tour, we relax and recharge at the family-run Hotel Hinteregger: regional cuisine with products from the hotel’s own farm, a modern wellness area, and cozy rooms create the ideal atmosphere for unwinding with views of the snow-covered mountains.
Arrival is straightforward—coming from the north, Matrei is easily reached via the Felbertauern tunnel.
Who is it for?
For sporty, experienced ski tourers with solid endurance who appreciate alpine challenges, quiet valleys, genuine hospitality—and special moments in nature.