Dobratsch Loop - The route around the nature park - Stage 05

Reinhold Messner

If even Reinhold Messner, the world's most famous mountaineer, describes circumnavigating a fascinating mountain as arguably the most powerful hiking experience, then we should definitely follow his recommendation.

In many ways, the Dobratsch is an exceptional location for such an approach to the mountain. It is not only the largest landslide area in the Eastern Alps and thus the habitat of rare plants and animals, but is also the center of gravity of a region steeped in history and distinguished by its exceptional cultural wealth. Situated at the intersection of three cultures, it is surrounded by a vibrantly structured valley landscape whose distinctive character and special atmosphere are best discovered while hiking.