Iseltrail: Tirol's way to the water gold-sustainability in focus!

Iseltrail: Tirol's way to the water gold-sustainability in focus!

Lienz, Österreich - The Isseltrail, an impressive hiking trail along the last unregulated glacier rivers of the Eastern Alps, was just as the winner of the Tyrolean state victory at the Neptune State Prize for Water in the water -regional category! As tirol.orf.at , the Isseltrail stood out against eight further water projects in the state voting and convinced the jury with its environmentally friendly design and focus on the scoring of these valuable resource. The hiking trail runs about 80 kilometers from the Isel mouth in Lienz to the Glacier goal of the Umbalke and offers breathtaking views of waterfalls, gorges and alpine flows.

The Tyrolean state government honored the project team of the Tourismus Association East Tyrol for their commitment with a certificate. At the award ceremony in Vienna on March 20, 2025, Federal Minister Norbert Tettschnig (ÖVP) announced the results that lifted the Iseltrail in third place in a nationwide comparison. Tirols VP-StV. Josef Geisler emphasized the importance of water and the responsibility that this region bears. "The Iseltrail makes the precious resource of water tangible and strengthens awareness of sustainable use of it," says Geisler.

a natural jewel with a focus on sustainability

The Isseltrail is more than just a hiking trail; He is a prime example of sustainable tourism. According to tirol.gv.at , existing hiking paths are used to protect the environment, and the use of public transport is funded by free offers. Hiking can take a break on various stage destinations on the way and refresh themselves at drinking water wells. The trail not only offers a physiological relief, but also an intensive encounter with nature that puts the value and meaning of the water into the center.