Hiking with kids
KITIWAPF children's hiking trail
Discovering forests and nature hand in hand with kids and enjoying a well deserved meal at the "Alm" (hut) - sounds like a perfect hiking day with the whole family, doesn't it? The KITIWAPF (children's hiking path) in Eben im Pongau is designed just for that. Both destinations, Moosalm and Reitlehenalm, await with playgrounds and tasty food and drinks. You can find all information regarding KITIWAPF, other family friendly destinations and tips for hiking with children here.
The KITIWAPF in Eben im Pongau
The two different KITIWAPF paths are perfect for motivating children for a hike. Along the stroller-friendly "Entdeckerweg" (discovery path) and the more steep "Abenteurerweg" (adventure path), you will meet many animals, which want to tell you about their life in the forest and give you their traces for your stamping booklet. With a completed booklet, you will get a little reward at Moosalm or Reitlehenalm. Get the booklet at each starting point or at our tourism office.
Discovery path
easy
Duration: 1-1,5 h | 198 meters in altitude | Trail nr. 12
Parking: Park & Ride
Bus stops: Eben Park & Ride or Eben Alte Schule
Stroller-friendly: yes
In order to reach the starting point of the discovery path, there are two possibilities: Start at bus stop "Alte Schule" and cross Kreistsiedlung and Haidsiedlung via trail nr. 12 (stroller-friendly). Starting at the town center, you can take a shortcut via Edtsiedlung and Edthof, following a path which leads directly to the starting point (not stroller-friendly).
Adventure path
medium
Duration: 2 h | 445 meters in altitude | Trail nr. 12 - 12A
Parking: monte popolo lift station
Bus stop: Eben Reitlehenbahnen
Stroller-friendly: no
The adventure path's starting point is located at monte popolo lift parking. In order to reach the first animals, follow the sidewalk along the main road and enter Pöttlergasse just before the railway crossing. Turn to the right at the sign "KITIWAPF Nr. 12A", pass Pöttlerhof and cross the wooden bridge.
Tips for hiking with children
There are many more family friendly activities to do in Eben im Pongau and the region of Salzburger Sportwelt. Especially when hiking with children, it is recommended to make certain preparations:
Starting time
Especially during summer, it is recommended to start early to avoid the biggest heat. Starting early, you can rest at the hut or in the shadowy forests during noon.
Duration
You and your kids are hiking more often? Then try a new, little longer tour. If the children are not (yet) familiar with hiking, avoid long hikes.
Which trail?
When hiking with kids, prefer themed trails or trails leading to huts with playgrounds.
What to take with you
Bring enough water to drink and some snacks - fruit or some glucose tabs are perfect for re-energizing tired legs.
Take a break
Getting there is half the fun - and with taking enough breaks, it's even better.
Fantasy
Nature inspires young and old. Try out your fantasy - is this a tree stump or a dwarf? And does this cloud look like a rabbit? Let's have a look!
Spielend wandern - playful hiking
It does not have to be a themed trail every time you and the kids go on a hike - nature itself is the biggest and best playgrounds of them all. In every forest, behind every turn the unexpected is waiting to be discovered. Stones, branches and cones are perfect for makeshift games in nature, with nature. Österreichs Wanderdörfer (Austrians hiking towns) created a booklet full of fun games. You can get this booklet for free at our tourism office, via brochure order or as download - it fits into every backpack!
Use public transport
Many starting points are reachable via public transport. For many children, going by train or bus already is a highlight - and you can leave the car at your accommodation. In the Salzburger Sportwelt region, you can take all busses for only € 1,- per ride - just show your Salzburger Sportwelt Card to the bus driver.
More family friendly hiking attractions
Wanderberg Grießenkar - Flachau
Hiker's Mountain Griessenkar can be reached best from Flachau via Starjet 1, just 10 minutes from Eben im Pongau. The stroller-friendly Flori's Erlebnispfad is a highlight for families - with its many stations it is perfect for puzzle fans and little adventurers!
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Bärtl’s Familienwanderweg - Filzmoos
In our neighbour town Filzmoos (10 minutes away) Bärtl's Family Trail is waiting for you. Many swings, balance and coordination stations challenge the kids along the stroller-friendly trail. Tip: Bärtl's Family Trail can be reached best via the (also stroller-friendly) UNICEF-Herzerlweg.
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Adventure at Gamskogel - Zauchensee
Gamskogel is another „Sommerliftl-Highlight“ in our region. The lift station is only 20 minutes from Eben im Pongau. At Gamskogelhütte, the "MeisterCup der Alpentiere"-playground is waiting for you. Also, there is a short, family-friendly hike to Seekarsee (outdoor-stroller-friendly). Another highlight is "Zauchi's Bummelzug", a tractor-train which operates during summer break. If you are on the way with teenagers, the hike to Rosskopf is a good choice. The tour leads from Gamskogelhütte via Seekarscharte to Rosskopf and back to Zauchensee via Höchalm and Unterbergalm.
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"Alles Alm" at Gnadenalm - Radstadt
On your way from Radstadt to Obertauern, you will come across the idyllic Gnadenalm area, just 25 minutes from Eben im Pongau. Along the stroller-friendly "Alles Alm"-trail, young hikers can really romp around and learn many interesting facts about the life in the mountains. Tip: Along the trip you can also visit the waterfall Johanneswasserfall, which you can even admire from behind.
Geisterberg - St. Johann in Salzburg
Welcome to the world of friendly ghosts. Over 40 large and small play stations along the hiking paths - most of which are suitable for baby strollers - make the Geisterberg one of the most popular excursion destinations in the region. Highlights are the Geisterberg castle, the Geisterberg village, water games, climbing towers, swings, family hikes and numerous slides. Tip: Free admission granted with SalzburgerLand Card.
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Wagraini’s Grafenberg - Wagrain
Different parcours test your skill and coordination, afterwards the KUHbidu themed trail answers questions around cattle and dairy products. Every thursday, there is a guided KUHbidu tour. Tips: Strollers can be transported by cable car easily. Free admission granted with SalzburgerLand Card.
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