Tyrol: The best hiking trails for your holidays!
In the heart of the Alps, Tyrol enchants you with impressive landscapes and exciting hiking routes. Tyrol stretches across western Austria and northeastern Italy and delights year-round as a dream destination for nature lovers. Follow the varied course of the Inn River and hike through the mountain worlds.
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Tyrol - 8 special hiking trails
Achensee Circular Route
A walk around the lake takes you along flat paths by the shore. You always have the towering peaks of the Karwendel Mountains in view. The path runs mostly directly along the lakeshore on the east bank, while on the west bank it stretches slightly elevated above the lake. With its 22 kilometers in length, the circular hiking trail around Lake Achensee is a charming day trip. It is also a nice idea for jogging or walking. Along the way, small bathing bays invite you to a picnic on the shore or a refreshing summer dip in the cool lake.
Zirbenweg Obergurgl
The Zirbenweg Obergurgl leads through a 20-hectare natural paradise: Over 300-year-old stone pines line the path. Since 1963, the incomparable landscape has been recognized as a natural monument. At 15 interactive stations, you can learn about the rare tree species in detail. The path is interesting for both children and adults. The 4,400-meter-long Zirbenweg Obergurgl starts at the valley station of the Hohe Mut cable car. The first information board provides a general overview of the forest, which was almost destroyed by a fire in the 1880s. The themed trail passes unforgettable viewpoints and leads to benches that invite you to rest.
Stuibenfall Trail
The starting point of the nearly 10-kilometer-long hike is the Bischoffsplatz parking lot in Umhausen. Interesting sights along the way include the Ötzi Village and the Bird of Prey Park. The Stuböbele Forest Café invites you to take a relaxing break. Rising water plumes soon announce the natural spectacle. Over 700 metal steps lead, flanked by the roaring masses of water, up to the edge of the fall. Up there, you can enjoy fantastic views into the depths from the 80-meter-long suspension bridge. An enhancement is the nearby platform at a dizzying height. On the so-called ion platform, you breathe in beneficial water droplets. From the Stuibenfall, it is a 20-minute walk to the inn of the same name, where you can leisurely reflect on your experiences.
Klammgeistweg
On a tour through the Leutasch Ghost Gorge, the name says it all: Numerous information stations introduce travelers to the imaginative world of myths in the region. Even a gorge spirit with enchanting sound plays awaits young and old. Additionally, you will learn a lot of interesting facts about the special flora and fauna around Mittenwald along the way. Up to 50 meters of elevation difference must be overcome on the path through the Leutasch Ghost Gorge. The so-called Ghost Gorge Trail measures a total of 3 kilometers in length. As a special feature, parts of it lead over adventurous walkways directly along the towering cliffs, offering the best views of the Leutasch Ache.
Three-Lake Tour
On a good 15 kilometers, the scenic circular route of the Three Lakes Tour in the Tannheimer Valley in Tyrol leads from the Neunerköpfe valley station past the Lache and the Landsberger Hut to the Traualpsee and then further to the Vilsalpsee, which is considered one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in all of Tyrol. In addition to the deep blue mountain lakes and the beautiful alpine meadows, a fantastic view is also guaranteed on this tour if it is started from the valley station. This can be reached by gondola, making the hike relatively easy to manage while still offering beautiful mountain panoramas.
Family summit hike Wiedersberger Horn
The family summit hike is a relaxed hiking experience. You start the 3.3-kilometer tour at the mountain station of the Wiedersbergerhornbahn, which can be easily reached by gondola from Alpbach. On your way to the summit, you will encounter impressive views, such as of the Zillertal and Kitzbühel Alps, the Achensee, and the Inn Valley. After you have climbed the summit, the Panorama Trail A40 leads you back down. Pause at the resting bench with a view of the Sagtaler Spitzen and enjoy the special atmosphere. Before you get back into the gondola, the adventure playground at the mountain station invites your children to explore.
Hike to Zireiner See
The parking lot at the valley station of the Sonnwendjochbahn is the starting point of the hike to Zireiner See. Follow the signs with No. 9 to Kaltwasserbründl and then stay on hiking trail No. 8, which leads to the middle station. Upon reaching the mountain station, the path ascends to Rosskogelsattel. From the summit, you have another hour's walk to Zireiner See ahead of you. The natural wonder is a great spot for a break. Then, branch off to Zireiner Alm. Towards the end of the tour, the Bayreuther Hütte invites you to stop in. Indulge yourself on the sun terrace with Tyrolean delicacies.
Tauernblick Panorama Trail
The panoramic trail Tauernblick begins at the Going bathing lake and runs on the sunny side of the Kaiser Mountains. Upon reaching the hiking starting point Hüttling, you encounter the Aschinger Chapel. Here, a spring with crystal-clear water emerges. Via a steeply ascending forest path, you reach the Schleier Waterfall, one of the highlights of the hiking route around the Wilder Kaiser. After a short stretch through blooming alpine meadows, you see the Stuegenbach Waterfall and the Burning Palven. At the Gaudeamus Hut, there are local delicacies before you begin the descent towards Märchenwiese and Tannbichl Chapel. Via the forest path that leads downhill through the woods, you finally reach the road.