Colourful flowers along Blumensteig trail

Discover the secrets of the local flora: Along the Blumensteig trail in Dorfgastein, you receive interesting information on the region’s plants and flowers. The handcrafted benches that line the way invite you to reflect on the newly gained knowledge and enjoy the splendid views.

The Blumensteig trail in a nutshell

Starting point: mountain station of Gipfelbahn Fulseck cable car
End point: middle station of Gipfelbahn Fulseck cable car
Duration: approx. 1–1.5 h
Distance: around 4 km
Altitude difference: 547 m downhill

Blumensteig – route description

The picturesque Blumensteig trail starts at lofty heights, right by the mountain station of Gipfelbahn Fulseck cable car. Passing by the glistening reservoir, nature lovers can follow the themed Blumensteig trail towards the cozy Grabnerhütte mountain hut. Along the way, children and adults find out about the varied plants and flowers of the Gastein Valley. Surrounded by the romantic nature of the mountains, you can find noticeboards with interesting facts about local flowers and their habitats. Would you like to marvel at the colorful flowers for a little while longer? Simply have a seat on one of the handcrafted benches that line the Blumensteig trail. And how about dropping by Grabnerhütte mountain hut for a nice break to process all the new impressions? From the hut, the trail continues towards the middle station of Gipfelbahn Fulseck cable car.

Take a break and enjoy

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