Hikes in the Hohe Tauern National Park, a natural monument and churches give a stay in Mörtschach a variety of focuses. There are also trails with specific planning details, traditional farming crafts and insights into earlier rural life.

Hiking and Nature in Mörtschach

Mörtschach is a starting point for varied hikes in the Hohe Tauern National Park. The Astner Moos, a natural monument, lies in the Astental valley. The Astner Moos nature trail is a circular route that starts at the Sadnighaus. Allow about one hour and approximately 100 metres of elevation gain for the loop; trail conditions may vary seasonally.

Mörtschach also has approximately eight kilometres of accessible hiking trails from the Sadnighaus to Glocknerblick. These are different planning details: the nature trail is described in terms of its circular route, approximate duration and elevation gain, while the accessible hiking trails are described by their approximate length and the stated endpoints. Trail conditions here may also vary seasonally.

On the hike at Pirkachberg, the trail passes a waterfall on the Pritschitzbach stream and then reaches a valley area with two lakes. The described tour therefore includes a stream, a waterfall and an area of lakes in the valley—different specific landmarks from those on the Astner Moos nature trail.

Cycling, Horse Riding and Winter Tours

The Glockner Cycle Path runs through Mörtschach; the section that passes through the municipality is fully paved. A bicycle rental service is located at the Eni petrol station, right by the Mörtschach bus stop. Service details may change, so check the latest information in advance.

A farm in the municipality of Mörtschach in the Möll Valley invites visitors to ride on its grounds and in meadows and forests, and to spend time together with people and animals. In winter, the Asten is considered a paradise for ski tourers. This makes the season a clear distinction when choosing what to focus on: hiking, cycling and horse riding are complemented by this explicitly winter-oriented tourism description.

Churches and Farming Heritage

Maria in den Auen is a pilgrimage church and a subsidiary church. St. Leonhard parish church was built in 1516. The two places offer different points of interest for travellers interested in culture: the ecclesiastical functions are specified for Maria in den Auen, while the year of construction is given for St. Leonhard.

The Schmutzerhaus is one of the oldest buildings in the municipality of Mörtschach. The house includes, among other things, a traditional farming crafts shop, where you can browse and buy regional crafts, as well as wool and natural products. Product availability may vary.

The small private farming museum Privatmusem Fleißner Anselm offers a glimpse into earlier farming life, preserves treasures from the past two centuries and showcases the lives and work of previous generations. If you would like a guided tour, contact the museum in advance.

The Wallner-Tenne features an exhibition about his home, Mörtschach, created by Lorenz Ebner of Stranach 8. As the exhibition displays may change, check the latest information before your visit.

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