Path of the senses

Since summer 2025, the newly designed "Path of the Senses" in the picturesque fields of Virgen invites you to experience the nature of the Nationalpark Hohe Tauern with all your senses. The completely renovated adventure trail combines playful learning, mindful perception of nature and relaxation in a unique way.

 

At 16 interactive stations, young and old explorers can experience sight, hearing, smell and touch in a special way. Topics such as the meaning of life, balance and the water cycle are vividly and vividly conveyed. A water playground invites children to explore and play, while impressive images of nature with a regional connection inspire them in the landscape cinema.

 

Children are accompanied by the friendly butterfly "Isi", who guides them along the way with exciting stories and little adventures. With the sensory explorer pass, you can solve exciting puzzles together with Isi. Finally, in the rustic herb kitchen in a traditional Schupfe hut, visitors can experience how regionality and sustainability can be experienced through smell and taste.

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Der Wasserspielplatz mit Kneippbecken, Wasserläufen, Rinnen und Schleusen am Weg der Sinne ist ein Highlight für Kinder und Erwachsene.
The water playground with Kneipp basin, watercourses, channels and sluices on the Path of the Senses is a highlight for children and adults alike.
Der Barfußweg am Weg der Sinne hält verschiedene Untergründe bereit.
There are various surfaces to explore on the barefoot path.
Mithilfe der Schwerkraft wird der Weg für die Kugel aus dem Labyrinth gesucht.
The ball can be maneuvered out of the maze with the help of gravity and clever movements.
Ein Geschicklichkeitsparkour aus Holz zum Balancieren.
This course puts the little adventurers' skills to the test.
Das "Landschaftskino Virgen" aus hölzernen Elementen, die zum Verweilen und Aussichtgenießen einladen.
The "Landscape Cinema Virgen" offers natural views that are almost cinematic.
Ein Platz mit Holzspänen übersät mit einzelnen Spielstationen am "Weg der Sinne" in Virgen, Osttirol.
The adventure trail was designed with lots of wood and in harmony with the surrounding nature.
Diese Station am Weg der Sinne stellt den Geruchsinn auf die Probe.
This station requires the sense of smell.

Along the 16 interactive experience stations , playful learning, mindful perception of nature and relaxing moments become a special experience in nature.

  • Activate your senses: See, hear, smell, touch
  • Exciting topics: Meaning of life, balance & water cycle
  • Water playground & landscape cinema
  • Breathtaking images of nature in the open-air cinema
  • Herbal cuisine in a traditional "Schupfe" hut

Path of the Senses (Weg der Sinne)

highest point:
1188 m
total walking time
1:30 h
distance
3.65 km
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altitude meters uphill
149 hm
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difficulty
easy

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