In our popular hiking programme you will find the right tour for you, no matter if you are a beginner or a professional, leisure-oriented or ambitious!
In addition to fantastic routes for Nordic walking & running and tours for cycling & mountain biking, the diverse mountain world in the Zillertal offers plenty of room for varied and fantastic hiking for the whole family or romantically for two. Explore the Zillertal mountains on your own or let one of our experienced hiking guides accompany you on a guided hike.
During the hiking season from the beginning of June to the end of October you have the possibility to book one of the guided hikes from our hiking program by phone, by mail or directly in the information offices of Erste Ferienregion im Zillertal. For hiking with children the exciting themed trails of the Fügen-Kaltenbach region are ideal.
Experience our diverse hiking programme.
Essential for every hike: ankle-high hiking boots, sure-footedness, normal physical condition, rain protection/jacket, snack and drinks
Registrations for the guided hikes the day before until 4pm. All hikes take place from 4 people. Changes always possible due to prevailing weather conditions!
Registration: phone or at info@best-of-zillertal.at
DAY | TIME | DESCRIPTION | WALKING TIME | MEETING POINT | COSTS |
Tuesday - during operation times of the cable car Spieljochbahn | 10.00 am | ROMANTIC HIKE SPIELJOCH - HOCHFÜGEN. Beautiful, not too difficult guided mountain hike. Ascent with the Spieljochbahn to 1860 m. From here we hike above the timberline with a fantastic view to the Gartalm (stop and visit a 400 year old alpine hut). Afterwards we hike over beautiful alpine pastures to the Gamssteinhaus and further to Hochfügen. The bus takes us back to Fügen. Suitable for children from approx. 12 years! | approx. 4-5 hours – approx. 300m elevation gain | Spieljochbahn valley station, Hochfügenerstr. 77, 6263 Fügen | EUR 4.00 per person – children aged up to 15 free - plus Spieljochbahn cable car ascent EUR 19.00 with Guest Card and children (born 2008-2016) EUR 10.00 Registration: Fügen Tourist Board office, phone: +43 (5288) 62262 |
Wednesday | 09.00 am | HAMBERG (2095m). By bus we reach the Jausenstation Almluft, which is also the starting point of our hike. The path leads us first through forests and alpine meadows in the direction of Steinbergalm (not opened), crossing a forest road several times. Afterwards we hike without difficulty over treeless terrain to one of the most beautiful panoramic mountains in the front Zillertal. The last few metres to the summit cross lead over rocky steps. The return route follows the same route. Suitable for children from approx. 12 years! | approx. 4 hours – approx. 900m elevation gain | Kaltenbach Tourist Board office, Kaltenbacher Landstr. 34 | EUR 12.00 per person incl. transfer - children aged up to 15 free Registration: Kaltenbach Tourist Board office, phone: +43 (5283) 2218 |
Thursday | 09.00 am | HIKE TO THE SONNTAGSKÖPFL IN HOCHFÜGEN. Departing from Hochfügen bus stop/car park, we follow the gravel road to the Lamarkalm Niederleger. Once there, we proceed to the right along a forest road until we reach the turn-off for Gilfert/Sonntagsköpfl mountain. We now begin your ascent up a narrow, grassy trail along the creek to the summit. This is a breathtaking vantage point! After a break the descent leads us back to the Lamarkalm Niederleger and down to Hochfügen on the gravel road just where we have started in the morning. Suitable for children from approx. 12 years! | approx. 5 hours - approx. 850m elevation gain | Hochfügen parking space; How to reach: with the free hiking bus (line 8333 from Uderns to Hochfügen) or with your own car (parking in Hochfügen chargeable). | EUR 4,00 per person - children up to 15 years free of charge Registration: Fügen Tourist Board office, phone: +43 (5288) 62262 |
Friday | 09.00 am | HIKING AREA HOCHZILLERTAL WETTERKREUZSPITZE (2254m) By bus we first go in the direction of the hiking area Hochzillertal. At the beginning of the hike we follow the newly laid out Hubertus Wildtierpfad at the chapel "Hubertuskapelle". There we follow the forest road to the Hochalm. Over the alpine meadows of the Hochalm the hike leads to Ried's local mountain, the Wetterkreuzspitze. At the summit a fantastic panorama of the surrounding region awaits us. The return route follows the same route. Suitable for children from approx. 12 years! | approx. 4 hours – approx. 500-600 elevation gain | Kaltenbach Tourist Board office, Kaltenbacher Landstr. 34 | EUR 12.00 per person incl. transfer - children aged up to 15 free Registration: Kaltenbach Tourist Board office, phone: +43 (5283) 2218 |