Gradonna Mountain Resort
Hotel Overview
Gradonna Mountain Resort sits in Kals am Großglockner — a remote East Tyrolean valley beneath Austria's highest peak at 3,798 m. The resort combines the intimacy of a mountain lodge with the facilities of a four-star hotel, and the setting is extraordinary: the Großglockner massif dominates the skyline, and the surrounding Hohe Tauern National Park offers some of the finest hiking in the Alps. This is a destination for guests who want genuine alpine wilderness alongside genuine comfort.
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Kals am Großglockner is in East Tyrol, approximately 2.5 hours from Innsbruck via the Felbertauern tunnel. The resort is at the end of the Kals valley road. Innsbruck Airport is approximately 2.5 hours away. Salzburg Airport is approximately 2 hours by car. The Großglockner High Alpine Road is 30 minutes away — one of the great alpine drives.
Nearby Hiking Trails
Stüdlgrat to Großglockner Base
The approach to the Großglockner via the Stüdlgrat — a serious high-alpine route requiring good fitness and mountain experience, rewarded with extraordinary views.
Lucknerhaus Panorama Walk
A classic walk from the Lucknerhaus to the Lucknerhütte with views of the Großglockner massif and the Hohe Tauern glaciers.
Kals Valley Floor Walk
A gentle walk through the beautiful Kals valley floor with views of the surrounding peaks — excellent for families and those wanting a relaxed outing.
Nearby Attractions
Großglockner
Austria's highest peak at 3,798 m dominates the skyline above Kals — the approach from the Kals side is one of the classic routes in the Eastern Alps.
Großglockner High Alpine Road
One of the great alpine drives — the road from Heiligenblut to the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe at 2,369 m is 30 minutes from the resort.
Hohe Tauern National Park
Austria's largest national park surrounds the resort — extraordinary wildlife, glaciers, and high-alpine landscapes accessible on foot from the hotel.
Wellness & Experiences
The Gradonna spa is a beautifully designed mountain wellness centre with an indoor pool, sauna landscape, steam rooms, and a treatment menu drawing on alpine botanicals. The outdoor hot tub with views of the Großglockner massif is exceptional.
Dining Recommendations
The resort kitchen celebrates East Tyrolean cuisine — a distinctive mountain tradition with strong influences from the neighbouring Carinthia and South Tyrol. The wine list focuses on Austrian producers, and the breakfast buffet features local cheeses and cured meats.
Mini Escape Planner
A perfect one-day itinerary based at this hotel.
7:00 AM
Breakfast with views of the Großglockner — the morning light on the glacier is extraordinary.
9:00 AM
Walk to the Lucknerhaus for a morning approach to the Großglockner base.
1:00 PM
Lunch at the Lucknerhütte — excellent local food with views of the Großglockner massif.
4:00 PM
Spa session at the resort — book the outdoor hot tub time in advance.
7:30 PM
Dinner at the resort — ask for the East Tyrolean specialities.