Evening is the best time for outdoor activities – and here are a few tips. I’ll show you the best spots. Yet, before we begin, you should make note of the following:
- Always take a torch with you in the evening to ensure a safe descent in the dark
- Take longer clothing with you for when it gets cooler
- Don’t forget a drinking bottle filled with water
1 Hike to the Wagrainer Alm – Arzkendl
A hike to the Wagrainer Alm is a short march plus a tasty snack – what more could you want? We shorten the route by driving up to the car park at the Bergweg (2.5km out of the resort towards Flachau, turn left along the Bergweg before the Sampl Stove Maker). From here it’s just a 30 minute walk and leads at first along a tarmac road and then along a forest road. Along the last few metres you can see the alpine pasture and maybe you’ll meet a few animal inhabitants, also enjoying the evening atmosphere. We treat ourselves to a snack, which tastes even better in the twilight and with a view over Wagrain.
Walking time: 1 hour
Starting time: by 6.30 pm at the latest
You’ll find further details about the tour HERE
2. Hike to the Sonntagskogel or the Griessenkareck – a quick peak experience for a perfect end to the day
Do you fancy a hike with peak feeling of achievement? – Then this is just for you. Here you can either travel up to the mountain station of the Flying Mozart Cable Car or the Grafenbergbahn Cable Car and hike on to the next peak. When you reach the top you can savour the sunset with a view of the surrounding mountains.
From the Flying Mozart mountain station at 1,865 m you head on to the Griessenkareck, the peak of which at 1,991 can be reached in just 40 minutes. We follow path number 41 and take an obligatory peak photo.
You’ll find further details about the tour HERE
From the Grafenbergbahn head up to 1,700 m to the peak of the Sonntagskogel. From the mountain station of the Grafenbergbahn Cable Car descend to the Hachaualm and follow the Alpine Club Path No. 713 to the peak at 1,849 m. The return path is the same or leads as a circular trail past the Grossunterbergalm.
HERE you’ll find a detailed tour description
Walking time: 30 to 40 minutes from the mountain station to the peak and 1.5 hrs. back down to the resort as the cable cars are already closed.
Starting time: 4.30 pm at the latest, as that’s the latest possible cable car journey on the Flying Mozart Cable Car (not operating in the year 2020) and the Grafenberg Cable Car.
Lift prices: https://www.snow-space.com/en/summer/tickets
Lift operating times: https://www.snow-space.com/en/summer/information/cable-cars/operating-hours
3 Jägersee
One of my favourite activities is a visit to the Jägersee Lake. Also a lovely place to visit in the evening, mainly as there are less people around the lake at this time. The Jägersee Lake lies at the end of the valley in Kleinarl and can be reached by car, bus, bike or on foot. With a bit of luck you’ll see the swans which live there and always make a great photo motive. The walk around the lake is perfect for rounding off your day.
Walking time: 45 minutes for the circular tour
Starting time: anytime
4. Soccer golf
The new Soccerpark in Wagrain-Kleinarl offers a sporting evening activity. Soccer golf is a mix of crazy golf and football, meaning that a football has to be kicked through various obstacles into a hole – of course with as few shots as possible. Fun is guaranteed and makes a perfect end to a summer’s day.
Time required: Soccer golf takes approx. 1.5 hrs.
Starting time: by 6.00 pm at the latest
You’ll find further details here: https://www.wagrain-kleinarl.at/en/activities/active-in-summer
5 Kleinarl Village Walk & Culture Walk in Wagrain
The village walk in Kleinarl and the culture walk in Wagrain are great opportunities possibilities for getting to know the villages themselves. Kleinarl as an idyllic mountain resort and home of the ski sports legend Annemarie Moser-Pröll and in Wagrain we learn all about the interesting history of the village as we go along. Did you know that the Austrian poet Karl-Heinrich Waggerl, and the composer of the lyrics to the world-famous carol “Silent Night! Holy Night!“, Joseph Mohr both lived in Wagrain?
Time required: approx. 1 hour for each circular tour
Starting time: by 6.30 pm at the latest
You’ll find the route for the village tour in Kleinarl and the Culture Walk in Wagrain HERE
6. Wasserwelt (Water World) in Wagrain
To finish off there’s a varied attraction for the evening: the Water World in Wagrain. The sauna, in the indoor and outdoor pools are perfect for relaxing, sporting activity and water fun.
Time required: whatever suits you
Starting time: last admission is at 6.00 pm
Here you’ll find the opening hours and admission prices: https://www.wagrain-kleinarl.at/en/activities/adventure-pool-wasserwelt
The best thing about the above activities: they can ideally be undertaken on your own, with friends or work colleagues, yet also with your family and children. It’s also good to know is that our guest card offers discounts on many of the activities.
Which is your favourite evening activity? See you soon in Wagrain-Kleinarl.
photo credits: TVB Wagrain-Kleinarl, Salzburger Sportwelt
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