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Natrun: family walk to the Prinzensee

Maria Alm · Natrun · with the HochkönigCard

An easy loop on the Prinzenberg Natrun above Maria Alm. The Natrun summit, the Prinzensee lake, a wildlife enclosure by the Jufenalm and a castle-shaped playground at the Grammlergut.

Free with the HochkönigCard: Natrunbahn gondola up and down. A family of 2 adults and 2 children saves €87 on this trip.

Length
4.4 km
Ascent / descent
↑ 202 m · ↓ 199 m
Walking time
1 h 30 min
Altitude
1,106 m – 1,250 m
Route type
Loop

Who for Young children · Older children · Seniors

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Route description

  1. From the centre of Maria Alm take the ten-seater Natrunbahn gondola up to the Prinzenberg Natrun.
  2. Path 401A brings you in just under 20 minutes to the Natrun summit and the Prinzensee.
  3. It is about another 30 minutes to the Jufenalm and its wildlife enclosure.
  4. Path 26a takes you back to the Grammlergut snack stop with its castle playground, a few minutes from the top station. The loop is 4.1 km long and takes 1:30 h.

Good to know

Another way down

You can slide down to the valley through the Waldrutschenpark forest slide park.

For children

There is also a forest rope park on the Natrun. It costs extra.

With the card

The Hochkönig Card covers all six summer lifts in the region without limit (without a bike).

Why “stroll”

Flat, wide path that anyone can manage.

Trip FAQ

Is the lift free with the HochkönigCard?

Yes. Included with the HochkönigCard: Natrunbahn gondola up and down. Without the card it costs €29 per adult and €14.50 per child (children born 2011–2020, younger free), so a family of 2 + 2 saves €87.

Who is this trip suitable for?

Young children, older children, seniors. Flat, wide path that anyone can manage.

How long is the trip?

4.4 km, 202 m up and 199 m down, 1 h 30 min of walking. Route type: loop.

How do I get the HochkönigCard?

Six summer cable cars unlimited throughout the long season, plus a pool, guided hikes and a bike once a day. How to get the HochkönigCard