Experience
No matter what season
No matter what the season: Mallnitz is worth a visit at any time of the year. Because in the midst of the Hohe Tauern National Park, every moment is a precious moment.
Mallnitz is one of the most scenic nature hiking regions in the Alps and also the birthplace of alpinism because mountaineering already took off here back in 1762 with the ascent of the Ankogel. There is so much to experience right up to an altitude of 3,000 meters. From a leisurely hut hike along 180 km of trails to high extreme alpine mountaineering in summer. Or from skiing, snowboarding and freeride fun on over 100 km of slopes in top skiing areas such as the Ankogel and Mölltaler Glacier to more than 50 km of cross-country ski trails or snowshoe hikes in winter.
The region is the ideal starting point for countless recreational and sporting activities.
Here is a selection of the local highlights to whet your appetite
for more before you even start your vacation:
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Everyone finds their own paradise in Mallnitz!
What more could a traveler's heart wish for?
Our offer
Explore a wide range of leisure activities in Mallnitz.
For further information please contact us at:
office@berkristall-mallnitz.at
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or use our contact-form.
Skiing
Ankogel
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The traditional alpine ski mountain Ankogel has become a coveted insider tip for freeriders. No surprise, given the deep snow slopes glistening in the sun high above the "pearl of the National Park" - the mountaineering village of Mallnitz. Carinthia's longest descent with guaranteed snow and extra-wide powder-snow pistes, varied freeride terrain, and new, enchanting programs are sure to delight visitors here, in the heart of the National Park's magnificent nature.
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Mölltaler Glacier
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https://www.moelltaler-gletscher.at
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The Glacier-Express and the Eisseebahn transport you comfortably up to the Eissee panorama restaurant in the middle of Carinthia's only glacier skiing area. Whether you wish to enjoy a
meal or a drink on the gorgeous sun terrace or take the chairlift up to the summit (3,122 m):
the Mölltal Glacier is always a highlight of every vacation!
Our Tipp:
Skiing on the Mölltal Glacier till June.
Cross-Country skiing
Cross-country skiing - the most elegant way to experience the Hohe Tauern National Park around Mallnitz in winter. The trails in our Alpine Pearls community are certified with the Carinthian Cross-Country Skiing Seal of Approval, and therefore count among the best. They guide you through the fantastic winter world of the Seebach and Tauern valleys.
Every cross-country skier, from beginner to expert level is sure to find the
ideal tracks on over 50 kilometers of trails (25 km classic and 25 km skating).
Cross-country skiing trails with direct access only a few minutes from the hotel:
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Sonnenloipe Rabisch easy / 3.4 km / 20 altitude meters / skating and classic
Tauerntalloipe small easy / 5.1 km / 60 altitude meters / skating and classic
Seebachtalloipe easy / 5.3 km / 20 altitude meters / skating and classic
Tauerntalloipe large medium / 7.8 km / 110 altitude meters / skating and classic
Seebachtal connecting loipe medium / 3.4 km / 100 altitude meters / skating and classic
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Nearby cross-country ski trails
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High-altitude cross-country skiing trail Mölltaler Glacier 3 km
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Cross-country ski trails along the Möll river:
(Obervellach to Stall - only in good snow conditions) 20 km
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Glockner cross-country skiing trail – Heiligenblut 4.5 km
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Sonnen cross-country skiing trail – Heiligenblut 3.2 km
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Cross-country ski trail on the Drau river
(mountain to Greifenburg - only in good snow conditions) 20 km
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As a member of "Cross Country Ski Holidays" and a "Nordic Fit" establishment, we have been ideally prepared for your cross-country skiing vacation since 2019!
Among other things, we specialize in the needs of active off-piste winter sports enthusiasts. Only with us can you be sure to find the right equipment and numerous extras so that nothing stands in the way of your carefree stay.
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Additional Informations:
Access to cross-country ski trail is
just a few minutes from the hotel
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Cross-country ski rack in outdoor area
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E-Secured ski room with cross-country
ski rack and boot dryer
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Area for drying cross-country clothing
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Water bottle belt & cross-country ski equipment for rent
(at Wolligger-Sports) Laundry service (for a fee)
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Waxing corner with ski waxing rack and special waxing accessories
(ski waxing iron, scraper and base brushes)
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Cross-country skiing information counter with free trail maps,
up-to-date information on track conditions, weather forecast, trail
length and folder with tour suggestions
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Competent advice and valuable tips on cross-country skiing
and soft winter sports
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Free snowshoe hike with national park ranger
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Cross-country ski school and equipment rental
only a few meters from the hotel
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Cross-country skiing package with many included services
Soft mobility
As an Alpine Pearls partner hotel, we make it possible to enjoy "soft mobility" in Mallnitz - from the free train station shuttle to the discounted mobility pass - at particularly favorable conditions.
Here you can enjoy your vacation without a car, and with the purchase of the Mobility Pass, you can take advantage of many other benefits in summer and winter in Mallnitz!
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Carinthia Card
In the summer months, the Kärnten-Card (Carinthia Card) is included in your stay!
The card is your key to numerous experiences, fun events and further benefits.
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It opens the doors to over 100 attractions and destinations in Carinthia free of charge as well as offering attractive discounts at more than 60 program partners.
Alpe-Adria-Trail
The Alpe-Adria-Trail connects the three regions of Carinthia, Slovenia and Friuli-Venezia Giulia over a total of 43 stages and approximately 750 km. The long-distance trail leads from the foot of Austria's highest mountain, the Großglockner, through the most beautiful Carinthian mountain and lake areas. Without major detours, it continues almost up to the crossroads of the three countries, Austria, Italy, Slovenia and on to the Adriatic Sea in Muggia.
Enjoyment is at the heart of long-distance hiking on the Alpe-Adria-Trail. The trail runs mainly in the non-alpine area and, as far as possible, with little difference in altitude. This makes it perfect for enjoyable hiking without a heavy backpack.
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Each stage is around 20 km long, takes about 6 hours to walk and is clearly signposted. The stages lead along a fixed route that can be walked in both directions. They all offer at least one attractive destination for your culinary excursion and end in a place with suitable overnight accommodation. The Alpe-Adria-Trail connects approved paths and
offers exceptional hiking quality.
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There are several landmarks along each stage that have a significant influence on the rhythm of the hike. In the future, each leg will feature at least one "magical place"; a special location representing the harmony of the four elements. These places are already present, and considered "jewels of the landscape", offering great intensity to the observer.
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They gently invite you to linger and allow you to see and also feel the landscape.
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You can not only see the landscape, but also feel it.
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What more could a
traveler's heart wish for?
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https://www.alpe-adria-trail.com/de/der-trail/
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Grander Water
The knowledge concerning the (healing) powers contained in water is ancient! This is proved by innumerable myths and stories from ancient cultures. Johann Grander - "inventor" of the eponymous water - recognized more than 30 years ago how important it is to treat nature and the element of water with respect. His reasoning was based on the fact that the condition of water is crucial for our well-being and the conservation of the entire ecosystem.
His goal was to transfer the properties of revitalized water - with all its positive effects on people, animals and plants - to all water, for the benefit of everyone who drinks or uses it in everyday life. Through years of research and experimentation, Johann Grander concluded that water has the ability to transfer information. This information transfer from water to water represents a physical uniqueness and was made usable by Johann Grander for the first time in this form.
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As we want to offer our guests nothing but the best, we decided to equip all
the water pipes in our Hotel Bergkristall with Grander water.
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