Weekly Programme at Hotel Johanneshof Grossarl

Regardless of whether it is sporting activities or traditional events, you are sure to find what you are looking for in Grossarl Valley

 

 


Monday

BERG-GESUND - “Fitness” hike
26.05. to 03.11. 2025
Certified personal trainer, nutrition expert and athletics coach Andreas Viehhauser will show you how to prepare properly for hikes and mountain tours. During the hike, you will get your circulation going and stop at 3 stations where simple strength and body weight exercises are performed.

Meeting point is at 10.00 am at the “Aktiv-Treffpunkt” at the cable car parking lot, you will return around 12.00 pm.

Please register directly with BERG-GESUND by the day before. Guests from Berg-Gesund member companies take part in the hike free of charge.

   

BERG-GESUND - Day to relax in the mountains

30.06. to 01.09. 2025
Deceleration day with Fritz Reisenauer
Together with the tour guide and nutritionist Fritz Reisenauer, you can set off stress-free. On this guided hike, you pay close attention to the animals and plants on the alpine pastures. The hiking guide will also explain interesting facts about nutrition.

The meeting point is at 9 a.m. at the active meeting point, you will return around 3 p.m. This hike is suitable for ages 10 and up, the difficulty is medium. Please bring your hiking equipment with you with light hiking shoes, rain protection and a drink. Please register directly with Berg-Gesund by the day before. Guests from Berg-Gesund member companies take part in the hike for free.

 

Guided e-bike & hike tour: 
Mid-May to the end of October

Viehhausalm 1,640m - Wetterkreuzsattel 1,840m
Start time: 10.00 am
Return: approx. 02.00 pm
Outward & return bike: 20 km
Altitude. Bike: approx. 830m
Altitude. Hike: approx. 200m

Meeting point is approx. 5 minutes before the respective start time at the “Aktiv-Treffpunkt” at the large parking lot of the Grossarl mountain railroads. A tour fee of € 20.00/person will be charged. This amount is to be paid in cash to the guide. Registration required by 5 p.m. the day before at reception, at the tourist office or at www.grossarltal.info/erlebnisse.

Bring along:
E-bike, bike helmet, small rucksack with rain cover, something to drink on the way and possibly a change of dry clothes at the hut break. Cash for the stop at the hut. (Equipment can also be rented from the sports stores in Grossarl)

 

Tuesday

Hiking trip with the hotel owners Sandra und Lenz:

We set out at 9:35 am with our own vehicles to the  Breitenebenalm from where we begin an easy hike that takes about 1.5 hours to the Großwildalm.  At the end of the hike, you can look forward to a delicious homemade Kaiserschmarrn dessert with a topping of stewed plums. Well strengthened, you continue over the Spathalmen to the Ellmaualm from there to the bus and home.

 

Active program canyoning

With a trained guide you “hike” (swim, climb, jump, abseil, slide) between spectacular rock formations and steep rock faces. The special feature are the numerous jumps of different heights, which can optionally also be rappelled. Knowledge of swimming and a willingness to jump from a height of at least 2 m are required. The meeting point is at 1.30 pm at the active meeting point (cable car parking lot), duration 5 hours. Minimum 6, maximum 12 people. Cost: € 88.00 / person including transfer. Canyoning is for children aged 12 and over.

 

Active program

White water rafting
A 12 km long, adventurous, safe white water trip on the Salzach from Taxenbach to Schwarzach with a professional guide awaits you while white water rafting.

Meeting point: 9am at the "active meeting point" at the cable car parking lot, duration 4-5 hours. Costs including transfer: € 79.00 / person. Registration required by the day before at the Grossarltal Tourist Office, Tel .: +43 (0) 6414/281.
(Note: Minimum participants: 4 people, maximum 16 people, for children from 8 years of age, swimming skills required, please bring swimwear, towels, drinks, waterproof sunscreen. White water rafting also takes place in bad weather).

 

E-bike tour:
Guided e-bike tour to the Hirschgrubenalm 1,564m

There we have more than earned a delicious snack and an extensive break. 
Start: 10.00 a.m. active meeting point
Return: approx. 02.00pm 
Outward & return: 31 km
Elevation gain: 740 m

Registration: by 5.00 pm the day before at reception, at the Grossarltal tourist office or at www.grossarltal.info/erlebnisse
Meeting point is approx. 5 minutes before the respective start time at the “Aktiv-Treffpunkt” at the large parking lot of the Grossarl cable cars. A tour fee of € 20.00/person will be charged. This amount is to be paid in cash to the guide. 
Bring along: E-bike, bike helmet, small rucksack with rain cover, something to drink on the way and possibly a change of dry clothes at the hut break. Cash for the stop at the hut. (Equipment can also be hired from the sports stores in Grossarl)

 

Activity program - Single trail taster

Training in basic riding techniques, followed by a ride on the gondola to the middle station and descent by bike on the Grossarltal single trail with a qualified bike guide. Only in dry weather.

Meeting point: 09.00 am at the active meeting point (cable car parking lot). Duration approx. 3-4 hours. Minimum age 14 years or existing trail knowledge.

Equipment: Mountain bike in good working order, hard trail or preferably fully, helmet (compulsory), gloves, goggles, clothing suitable for the weather, something to drink.

Requirements: average fitness level, basic cycling skills, willingness to tackle medium-steep downhill sections. Length of single trail: 3.4 km | 388 vertical meters downhill, bike may have a maximum weight of 22 kg for the ascent with the Panoramabahn.

Price: € 45.00 - The amount is to be paid in cash at the meeting point. Each additional gondola ride incl. single trail and guide on request.

Bike rental: Mountain bikes (hard trail and fully), helmets and various protective equipment can be rented from Intersport Lackner, Schuh-Sport Kendlbacher and Bike Sport Panorama.

Registration: by Monday, 5.00 pm at the reception, at the Grossarltal Tourist Office or via www.grossarltal.info/erlebnisse


BERG-GESUND - yoga hike
27.05. - 04.11. 2025
The harmony of body, mind and soul is the focus of the yoga hike. The experienced yoga instructor Thomas Andexer shows you various yoga exercises during a leisurely hike. This hike is suitable for children from 8 years of age, the difficulty is easy to medium.
The meeting point is at 9 a.m. at the active meeting point, return around 1 p.m. You do not need any knowledge of yoga. You need hiking clothing, hiking shoes and drinks. You can register directly with Berg-Gesund. Guests from Berg-Gesund member companies take part in the yoga hike free of charge.

 

BERG-GESUND - Get a taste of the via ferrata
27.05. - 04.11. 2025
You will have your first experiences on the rock with state-certified mountain guides, namely on the Gletschergoass via ferrata in Hüttschlag. Experienced climbers prefer the other 3 via ferratas in Hüttschlag and on the Saukarkopf.
They meet at 9 a.m. at the hiking information board in Hüttschlag. The return takes place at around 12 p.m. The trial climbing tour is suitable for children from 12 years of age, the difficulty is medium. Please bring good gym or hiking shoes, drinks and a via ferrata set with you. Register directly with MOUNTAIN-HEALTH. For guests from MOUNTAIN-HEALTH member companies, the trial climbing is free.

 

BERG GESUND - PARAGLIDING TANDEM FLIGHT
01.07. - 02.09. 2025

See the Grossarl mountains from above - you can do that on a paragliding tandem flight from MOUNTAIN-HEALTH.

The meeting point is at 8.45 a.m. at the active meeting point, you will return around 4.00 p.m. The tour is suitable from 6 years of age (mid. 20 kg), the level of difficulty is medium. Costs for a tandem flight: € 85.00 for guests from MOUNTAIN-HEALTH member companies, € 135.00 for guests from non-member companies (excluding gondola ride).

Please register directly with MOUNTAIN-HEALTH (Berg-Gesund)

Wednesday

BERG-GESUND - Mountain tour to one of the most beautiful peaks in the Grossarl Valley

July 2 to August 6, 2025

Hike up one of the 7 most challenging peaks in the Grossarl Valley. These mountain tours are also a challenge for mountaineers in good physical condition.
You can find out the tour requirements directly from BERG-GESUND. The tours are free of charge for guests of BERG-GESUND member businesses.

Meeting point: 07:00 am, Grossarltal-Aktiv meeting point, Unterberg cable car parking lot

 

BERG-GESUND high-altitude hike
11.06. - 17.09. 2025

With Monika Höllwart you hike either with a view of the Tappenkarsee lake or to the Trögseen lakes in the Ellmautal valley.
Start at 08:00 am at the Aktiv meeting point. Outward and return journey by cab. 
A detailed tour description can be found directly at BERG-GESUND. The tours are free of charge for guests of BERG-GESUND member companies.

 

E-Bike & Hike Tour Bichlalm - Remsteinkopf
Bichlalm, 1,731 m - Remsteinkopf, 1,936 m
Start time: 10.00 am
Return: approx. 02.00 pm
Outward & return bike: 21 km alt. Bike: approx. 850 vertical meters.

Hike: approx. 200 vertical meters

Meeting point is approx. 5 minutes before the respective start time at the “Aktiv-Treffpunkt” at the large parking lot of the Grossarl mountain railroads. A tour fee of € 20.00/person will be charged. This amount is to be paid in cash to the guide.

Please bring:
E-bike, bike helmet, small rucksack with rain cover, something to drink on the way and possibly dry clothes to change into at the hut break. Cash for the stop at the mountain hut. The tours are organized by the hotels named in each case, which are responsible for guiding.

Registration required by 5 p.m. the day before at reception, at the tourist office or at www.grossarltal.info/erlebnisse (max. 10 participants).

 

Guided e-bike tour

Filzmoosalm, 1,710 m - Mooslehenalm, 1,449 m
Start time: 10.00 am
Return: approx.  02.00 pm
Outward & return: 38 km
Altitude difference: approx. 1,490

Meeting point is approx. 5 minutes before the respective start time at the “Aktiv-Treffpunkt” at the large parking lot of the Grossarl cable cars. A tour fee of € 20.00/person will be charged. This amount is to be paid in cash to the guide.

Please bring:
E-bike, bike helmet, small rucksack with rain cover, something to drink on the way and possibly dry clothes to change into at the hut break. Cash for the stop at the mountain hut. The tours are organized by the hotels named in each case, which are responsible for guiding.

Registration required by 5 p.m. the day before at reception, at the tourist office or at www.grossarltal.info/erlebnisse (max. 10 participants).

 

E-bike & hike tour with riding technique training

Mid-May - mid-October

Improve your riding skills on an e-bike together with a trained bike guide on a bike & hike tour to the Niggeltalalm.  Together with a trained bike guide, you will learn coordinative riding technique exercises such as how to get on and off the bike correctly, braking, looking and steering technique, etc. Afterwards there is a hike from the Niggeltalalm (1,507 m) to the Schober (1,997 m). Outward & return: 21 km; altitude difference bike: approx. 700 m; altitude difference hike: 390 m

Registration: until Tuesday 17.00 at the reception, at the Grossarltal tourist office or at www.grossarltal.info/erlebnisse
Meeting point is at 09.00 am at the active meeting point at the cable car parking lot. The training incl. tour lasts approx. 5 hours. Costs € 29.00/person.

 

Excursion with the National Park Ranger

09.07. - 03.09. 2025

Excursion with the National Park Ranger into the Schödertal at the head of the Hüttschlag valley. 
Duration: approx. 6 hours. 
Distance: approx. 11 kilometers & approx. 400 vertical meters. 
Price: € 22.00/ adult. Children and teenagers (10-16 years) are free when accompanied by their parents. 
Free participation with the guest card. 
Registration: up to 2 hours before the start of the tour here. 
Note: Dogs are not permitted out of consideration for the group!

Thursday

BERG-GESUND - Rock climbing
29. Mai bis 06. November 2025

Face this challenge and climb on the rock with Sepp Inhöger. With trial rock climbing you have the opportunity to get to know this sport.
The meeting point is at 9 a.m. at the Gschwandtl car dealership, and the return is around 12 p.m. The hike is suitable for children aged 10 and over. Harness, climbing shoes, helmet, etc. can be borrowed directly from the mountain guide for a fee. Register directly with BERG-GESUND. For guests from BERG-GESUND member companies, the rock climbing trial is free.

 

BERG-GESUND - Alpine flower hike
29. Mai bis 14. August 2025

The hiking guide Edi Huttegger knows a lot about the local flowers and plants and he will tell you about them on the alpine flower hike. The meeting point is at 9 a.m. at the active meeting point, the return around 1 p.m. The hike is suitable for children aged 10 and over. Hiking equipment: good hiking shoes, rain protection, drinks and snacks. The alpine flower hike is free for guests from Berg-Gesund member companies. Please register directly with Berg-Gesund.

 

Guided e-bike tour to the REITALM (1,600 m)
Start time: 10.00 a.m. Active Meeting point at the large parking lot of the Grossarl cable cars.

Return: approx. 02.00 pm
Outward & return: 30 km

Altitude difference: approx. 780

For the tour you have to pay € 20,00 in cash.

Friday

Guided bike & hike tour:
Großwildalm, 1,778 m - Penkkopf, 2,011 m
Start time: 10.00 am

Return: approx. 03.00 pm

Outward & return bike: 27 km
Altitude. Bike: approx. 1,000
Alt. Hike: approx. 200

Meeting point is approx. 5 minutes before the respective start time at the “Aktiv-Treffpunkt” at the large parking lot of the Grossarl mountain railroads. A tour fee of € 20.00/person will be charged. This amount is to be paid in cash to the guide.

Please bring:
E-bike, bike helmet, small rucksack with rain cover, something to drink on the way and possibly dry clothes to change into at the hut break. Cash for the stop at the mountain hut. The tours are organized by the hotels named in each case, which are responsible for guiding.

Registration required by 5 p.m. the day before at reception, at the tourist office or at www.grossarltal.info/erlebnisse (max. 10 participants).

 

BERG-GESUND - Mountain tour to one of the most beautiful peaks in the Grossarl Valley

July 4 to August 22, 2025

Hike to one of the most beautiful peaks in the Grossarl Valley. These mountain tours are also a challenge for mountaineers in good physical condition.
You can find out the tour requirements directly from BERG-GESUND. The tours are free of charge for guests of BERG-GESUND member businesses.

Meeting point: 07:00 am, Grossarltal-Aktiv meeting point, Unterberg cable car parking lot

 

BERG-GESUND forest bathing - Shinrin Yoku

13.06. - 24.10. 2025
Shinrin Yoku - From the active meeting point at the cable car parking lot in Grossarl, take the hiking cab to the Finsterwald parking lot. From there, the leisurely hike starts in the direction of the Grafenalm (not managed). Karin Rieger shows mindfulness, meditation and creative exercises in the forest that reduce stress, strengthen the immune system and promote sleep quality and health. Experience the forest from new perspectives and enjoy it consciously. The descent is along the same route back to the starting point.

Registration: by 17:00 the day before

Start: 09:00 hrs active meeting point
12:30 pm Return from the starting point by cab