Hiking in the Upper Drau Valley
Slide right into your hiking boots and set off to explore the exciting hiking region in Dellach and enjoy sports amidst alpine nature as you conquer our majestic mountains and lush alpine pastures in the Upper Drau valley.
Hiking Tour Recommendations
The most beautiful mountain and hiking tours in the region are perfectly processed in the Outdooractive tour portal:
directions, lenght and duration of the route, incline, toursheets to print out and GPS tracks to download.
Sunseit'n Hiking Trail – Adventure & Culture
Experience the sun-flooded Sunseit'n, translated as "sunny side", and the delightful, family-friendly panoramic hiking trails. The total length of the circuit is 40 km, with most guests exploring the sunny side in stages. History, culture, and pleasure – the Upper Drau Valley is a true treasure trove for holiday makers.
The circuit includes 15 information-stations including interesting facts regarding our region as well as our rich history & culture here in the Upper Drau Valley. Additionally, the stops serve as helpful guideposts along your hike leading through 8 parishes of the region.
No matter if you are planning on conquering the entire circuit in one day or prefer a gentle walking pace and multiple stages from one village to the next, the Upper Drau Valley Sunseit'n circuit hiking trail ensures a lovely day spent in the alpine sunshine.
For further information and details you can take a look at the Sunseit'n folder or ask a helpful member of staff in every village along the circuit.
Hiking Trails
Starting from the valley at 600 m above sea-level, various hiking trails lead through forests, lush alpine pastures, and all the way up to the peaks of our surrounding mountains, all the way up to 2,300 m above sea-level. The Upper Drau Valley is an excellent hiking region including many delightful, signposted hiking trails. With plenty of tours to choose from, there is always the perfect hike available to suit your preferences. Whether you enjoy a gentle family hike, or you would like to challenge your partner to a hiking tour to the peak of a mountain! For detailed hiking maps and further information regarding hikes here in the Upper Drau Valley, the tourist office and the reception of the Camping am Waldbad here in Dellach are more than happy to help you plan your perfect day of hiking.
Jakobsweg – Pilgrimage Trails
Pilgrimage is becoming more and more popular, it is an ideal opportunity to combine spirituality - movement - nature - culture and to enjoy the feeling of freedom on the way through the woods and meadows.
Heinrich Hecht Path
This magnificent hiking tour in the high-alpine area of the Upper Drau Valley is challenging and only suitable for experienced hikers.