Pyhrn-Priel

Upper Austria, Austria

The Pyhrn-Priel region is a mountain holiday area in southern Upper Austria near the border with Styria, known for its dramatic limestone peaks and pristine alpine landscape. It is a year-round destination famous for skiing at Hinterstoder, which features challenging runs and reaches elevations up to 2,000 meters, as well as over 600 kilometers of marked hiking trails through forests, alpine meadows, and past mountain lakes. The region offers diverse outdoor activities including cycling, rafting, canyoning, and visits to natural attractions like the Dr. Vogelgesang Gorge with its dramatic waterfalls and the Kalkalpen National Park. Summer brings lush green pastures and wildflower meadows, while winter transforms the landscape into snow-covered peaks that attract winter sports enthusiasts. The main villages of Hinterstoder, Spittal am Pyhrn, and Windischgarsten serve as bases for explori…

Key facts

• Pyhrn-Priel is a mountain bike destination in Austria.