Defereggental is located in the heart of Hohe Tauern National Park and is perfectly framed and surrounded by mountains of the Deferegger Mountains, the Rieserferner Group, the Lasörling Group and the Schober Group. In addition to the scenic attractions, this has essential and characterising consequences. The protection of Hohe Tauern National Park makes Defereggental Valley one of the most untouched high mountain valleys in the Alps.