Discover the Zillertal Valley in Austria on eight varied walks
Hiking Collection by Vakantie in Oostenrijk
8
Tours
29:22 h
48.5 mi
11,775 ft
Go hiking in the beautiful Zillertal Valley. Located about 40 kilometres (25 miles) east of Innsbruck, the valley is one of the most varied destinations for walking in Austria. We’ve listed eight completely different hikes through this wonderful region for you in this Collection.
As the valley is nestled on the southern side of the Inntal Valley, there’s a lot of sunny days here. The Zillertal covers the regions of Fügen-Kaltenbach, Zell-Gerlos, Mayrhofen-Hippach, Tux-Finkenberg and includes a high mountain nature park. You hike through green valleys and climb up into the mountains where you are surrounded by several three-thousanders. You can stop for a refreshing drink at the many waterfalls and end your hike on the terrace of a cozy hut. Everything is possible in the Zillertal.
To make it easy for you, there are 10 mountain lifts in operation in the summer, which quickly take you to high altitudes and make hiking in the high mountains accessible to everyone. You can choose whether you prefer to walk all the way up from the valley or make it a little easier on yourself. This also makes hiking in the Zillertal ideal for families.
To experience the Zillertal to the fullest, make use of the Zillertal Activcard. With this card, you can take one of the selected mountain lifts up every day for free. You also have access to six outdoor swimming pools, can use public transport for free and receive various discounts from partners throughout the Zillertal.
The Zillertal Activcard is available from as little as €67 for three days (for adults, children at a reduced rate). You can read all about the Zillertal Activcard here: zillertal.at/en/summer/holiday/zillertal-activcard.html
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Tours & Highlights
- 03:467.46 mi2.0 mph725 ft2,000 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Attention animal lovers! During this hike, which starts at the mountain station of the Spieljochbahn and ends in Hochfügen, you can spot many animals. If it is more convenient, you can of course also walk the walk in the opposite direction.
The route of just over twelve kilometers starts with a ride on…
- 03:074.94 mi1.6 mph1,475 ft1,475 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
This beautiful and not too long circular walk takes you to the Gedcher at 2,217 meters. You start your hike at the Kaltenbacher Skihütte, where you can park your car. You can also take the gondola up from Kaltenbach and then walk a few hundred meters extra to the starting point.
There is a small petting…
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- 04:047.78 mi1.9 mph1,950 ft1,925 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
The beautiful hike to the Karspitz at 2,135 meters is a challenging hike for the whole family, provided everyone in the family is in good physical shape. In total you are on the road for about 4.5 hours.
You take the Rosenalmbahn from Zell am Ziller to get to the starting point of the walk. From there…
- 03:408.51 mi2.3 mph450 ft450 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
For lovers of a scenic walk without too many vertical meters, this is the perfect route. In three to four hours you make a nice circular walk around the picturesque Durlassboden reservoir. This route is suitable for the whole family.
You start your walk at the Seestüberl on the Dammkrone and follow hiking…
- 05:416.90 mi1.2 mph3,175 ft3,175 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
What could be better than to feel like a king at the top? Not much right? That's why this hike is great, because you walk from the mountain station of the Ahornbahn, all the way to the top of the Ahornspitze at almost 3,000 meters - 2,973 meters to be precise.
From the mountain station of the Ahornbahn…
- 01:542.61 mi1.4 mph1,375 ft1,375 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
The walk to the Maxhütte is a short, but enjoyable walk. The start of the route is on Schlegeisstrasse in Ginzling, where you can park your car. There is no parking space, so you park your car along the road. Sometimes you have to walk a little further to the starting point, which is at an altitude of…
- 05:298.09 mi1.5 mph1,800 ft3,925 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
This beautiful hike to Ramsjoch at 2,508 meters starts at the mountain station of the Eggalm lift in Tux-Lanersbach and ends at the valley station. So you don't have to take the lift back down, but you end up in the village. It is a route with incredibly beautiful views and a number of literal highlights…
- 01:422.19 mi1.3 mph875 ft875 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
For a refreshing walk, follow the waterfalls walk in Hintertux. Thundering and roaring, the waterfalls of Tux plunge into the valley. During this short hike of just over 3.5 kilometers you will encounter enough water.
The hike starts at the valley station of the Sommerbergbahn, from where you will soon…
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Collection Stats
- Tours8
- Distance48.5 mi
- Duration29:22 h
- Elevation11,775 ft
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