History and nature in the wild Halltal valley - Karwendel Nature Park

On this technically easy but extensive hike through the Halltal, you walk along historical paths and repeatedly come across traces of the long-gone salt mining industry. From the Törl you have a wide view over the Inn Valley. On the former toll road we quickly gain altitude, with luck we can see chamois and even ibex on the rock faces! After the valley opens to the west, we soon reach St. Magdalena, a former hermitage of the Hall monastery. Today, hikers enjoy the secluded refreshment stop with a wonderful view. We continue hiking to the end of the valley, where we can marvel at rare plants such as the Pannonian gentian in the meadows of the Issanger! The meadows served as pasture for the salt mining oxen and are now mowed to prevent bush encroachment by volunteers from TEAM KARWENDEL (https://www.karwendel.org/team-karwendel/). We then hike from the Törl Pass down into the Inn Valley with as many views as possible and end the long tour in Rum. Author tip Take binoculars with you: chamois can almost always be seen on the northern meadow slopes; and you can spot the rare wallcreeper in the rock faces near the hydroelectric power station! The hike is available for free download with an integrated timetable at www.karwendel.org/anreise