Breathe in happiness in Osttirol

It usually smells of lush grass. Perhaps you breathe in the cool forest air or the fresh water at the waterfall, which also tingles on your skin. You breathe, feel the power, fill your lungs. Take a deep breath - you can do that in Osttirol. Almost everywhere. Early risers especially notice it. In the morning, when the sun is reflected in the dewdrops, the forest floor is still a little damp and the night has dispelled the heat. The dry air quality measurement figures from the Nationalpark Hohe Tauern prove what everyone can see and feel with their own eyes: It's not just the far-reaching view that stretches tens of kilometers from the Grossglockner to the Carnic Alps. It's not just the cool breeze, the spicy air, the freshness after the rain. Can you see the many lichens that are a sign of good air? These inconspicuous plants are as frugal as they are sensitive: they only grow in a very healthy environment and are considered bioindicators of good air. During a hike, you will see them in abundance on the trees.

The summer retreat that came into fashion in the middle of the last century is back in Osttirol. Visitors from regions where it hardly cools down at night can recharge their batteries between the Grossglockner and the Lienzer Dolomites. Especially when hiking. Perhaps the king of the skies, the golden eagle, can be seen above the peaks. There are currently around 40 known golden eagle nests in Osttirol. So it's not at all unlikely that you will spot an eagle on your tours through Osttirol! And last but not least, we have the good, healthy air to thank for the fact that we can enjoy the sight of golden eagles.

Meanwhile down here, the mountain air - whether on an easy family tour or a challenging route for ambitious climbers - ensures that everyone enjoys the snack at the end of the tour with a big appetite. But then again, that's a different kind of happiness here in Osttirol.