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Zillertal Alps Nature Park Dear Nature Park Enthusiast, Our Nature Park is a high alpine conservation area in the truest sense of the words. It extends from the traditional mountaineering village of Ginzling to the Hochfeiler Peak at 3,509 m. Five different sub-valleys, narrow gorges, glaciated summits, innate and cultivated landscapes as well as an extraordinary biodiversity are the defining characteristics of the „Nature Park of the Year 2015“. We invite you to discover the Nature Park together with our guides and find out more about the region. There is something to suit everyone – with hikes to the Berlin Hut, herbal walks and an ascent to Mount Ahorn’s peak with Peter Habeler. We highly recommend a visit to the Nature Park House, as well as staying with one of our partner companies who work in close collaboration with the Nature Park. Guests of our partner companies can participate in all our Nature Park hikes and visit the exhibition at the Nature Park House for free. The Nature Park is waiting to be discovered by you!
The Nature Park Team, Manager Willi Seifert, Katharina Weiskopf, Karin Bauer 2
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Facts & Highlights Size: 379 km² Protected natural area since 1991 Altitude profile ranging from 1,000 m at Ginzling to 3,509 m at Hochfeiler An unparalleled experience of natural landscapes with 80 glaciers, rich biodiversity at all alpine altitudes, ibex, chamois, marmots and unique crystal deposits. Unspoiled cultural landscapes on alpine pastures and meadows Nature has priority - permanent developments with public roads or lift systems are prohibited with no exception Nature Park House in the mountaineering village of Ginzling Alpine and Nature Park library with a selection of books and maps in the Nature Park House Three fascinating permanent exhibitions Glacier.Worlds at the Nature Park House in Ginzling Cultural.Landscape.Worlds at Mitterstall in Brandberg Ibex.Worlds in Zillergrund Special exhibitions „Hidden Treasures“ in Tux-Madseit & „pfitscherjoch grenzenlos“ at the Lavitzalm Over 200 guided walks with our Nature Park Guides covering a variety of Nature Park themes 4
Over 100 Nature Park Partners working together to achieve sustainable accommodation in the Nature Park region Eight mountain refuge huts from the German Alpine Association Numerous tours to the peaks, alone or with Zillertal mountain guides Walk through the Nature Park from hut to hut along the Berliner Hรถhenweg Trail with the Trekking Package Several themed trails Glacier Trail Berliner Hut Nature Trail Glocke Finkenberg Field Name Trail Zillergrund Mountain Pasture Trail Brandberg Cultural Landscape Trail Brandberg Internationally renowned climbing & bouldering areas Nature Park via Ferrate, the Nasenwand, in the mountaineering village of Ginzling Nature Park, Alpine and Community Library in the Nature Park House with books and maps on the region Ranger programme: the rangers are specially trained and advocates of high quality and competent visitor information. More Information on the Nature Park and themed guided walks is available from the Nature Park House in Ginzling or from the Mayrhofen-Hippach and Tux-Finkenberg Tourist Boards, see page 59 for further information. 5
We are your Nature Park guides and would like to introduce ourselves: Erika Sporer „I am the Nature Park Herbalist and am always delighted to be able to pass my knowledge on wild herbs and their use to Nature Park visitors“
Franz Haun „I always try to introduce people to the incredible diversity of the Nature Park“ Claudia & Sepp Kröll „We love llamas. They are gentle and intelligent companions for people of all ages“ “As a Nature Park guide, I have the opportunity to show people the many secrets and small wonders of nature and how to transform these into strength and energy for everyday life.”
Andrea Sporer Walter Ludl
„The beautiful wild flowers never fail to impress me as well as the stunning views over 3,000 m peaks, and exactly that is what I endeavour to show people“
Hermann Muigg
„As dawn breaks – mystical moments – my style of photography; an intimate glimpse of nature; one we so often trample with our feet!“
Maria Fankhauser „It brings me great joy every single time I am able to show people the Nature Park in all its stunning beauty“
Herbert Grasl
„I made my hobby into my career and am delighted to discover the Nature Park with you as your guide“ „It gives me great joy to experience and discover the beauty and diversity of our natural environment with other interested parties – especially children“ „As a keen mountaineer i would like to bring closer the inestimable variety of the high nature park Zillertal Alps to many other people“
Irene Fankhauser Hans Knauer Antonia Muigg Ilja Bos 6
„It´s an affair of my heart, to share the beauty and the particularities of the nature park with other people as well as to preserve it for future generations“
„For me every guided tour is an adventure. Come with me and experience it on your own!“
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Events 2015 Lecture: „The zillertal alps - lighting moods“ - Friday 30 July Horst Ender regularly visits the mountains of Zillertal with his camera – sometimes the Tux Alps, others the Kitzbühel Alps on the opposite side, or the Alpine Main Ridge in the Zillertal Alps Nature Park. It is the precious light of day he is looking for, which alters perceptibly in changing weather and that he captures with ease on camera. Gudrun Steger traces the history of the people who have found light in these harsh, lonely and beautiful mountains over thousands of years. Lecture by Horst Ender & Gudrun Steger: Friday 10. July 2015, 20.00 hrs at the Mehrzweckgebäude in Ginzling, free admission.
Ice Myth Multi Vision Show - Thursday 30 July Photographer Bernhard Berger presents striking images from the glacier region, with unique shots from the interior of these ice giants. Enthralling images, accompanied by inspiring music and an account of how these pictures came to be – you will see glaciers from a very different perspective after this presentation. Multi Vision show by Bernhard Berger: Thursday 30. July, 20.30 hrs in the Tux-Center in Lanersbach, free admission.
Nature Park Festival & Nature Park Hike in Ginzling - Saturday 22 August Nature Park Festival for visitors of all ages in Ginzling, accompanied by a communal hike from the Nature Park House into Floitengrund, with info stations on natural history and food stalls. Along the walk there are stations manned by our Nature Park guides, as well as a Nature park crafts in Ginzling at the Nature Park Festival. We are going to build a giant wild bee hotel together. Visitors can also look forward to a climbing tower and the „Saubär“ bear.
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All events at a glance Day
Date
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Tue
19 May
In and Around Mayrhofen
Tour Name
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28
Wed Thu
20 May 21 May
The “Glocke” natural gem Herb Walk in Scheuling Forest
5 2
32 29 36
Fri
22 May
Natural monument Schrauben Waterfall
9
Tue
26 May
In and Around Mayrhofen
1
28
Wed
27 May
The “Glocke” natural gem
5
32
Thu Fri Tue Wed Thu Fri Tue Wed Thu Fri Tue Tue Wed Thu Thu
28 29 02 03 04 05 09 10 11 12 16 16 17 18 18
Culinary Herb Trail in Hippach Treasures of the valley floor In and Around Mayrhofen The “Glocke” natural gem Herb Walk in Scheuling Forest Nature Photography: Olpererhütte In and Around Mayrhofen The “Glocke” natural gem Culinary Herb Trail in Hippach Natural monument Schrauben Waterfall In and Around Mayrhofen Roaming Ranger Days: Brandberg - Kolmhaus The “Glocke” natural gem Herb Walk in Scheuling Forest Roaming Ranger Days: Lanersbach - Grieralm
3 7 1 5 2 18 1 5 3 9 1
30 34 28 32 29 46 28 32 30 36 28 20 32 29 20
May May June June June June June June June June June June June June June
5 2
Fri
19 June
Treasures of the valley floor
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34
Mon Tue Wed
22 June 23 June 24 June
In and Around Mayrhofen Roaming Ranger Days: Steinbockhütte - Greizer Hütte (Floitental) The “Glocke” natural gem
1
28 20 32
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9
Day Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Mon
Date 25 June 26 June 27 June 28 June 29 June 29 June
Tour Name Culinary Herb Trail in Hippach Natural monument Schrauben Waterfall Roaming Ranger Days: Grüne-Wand-Hütte - Kasseler Hütte (Stilluptal) Nature Photography: Hippoldspitze In and Around Mayrhofen Trekking with Llamas and the Tux Mill
Tour Nr. 3 9 18 1
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29 June
Alpine ibex & high alpine chapel
14
41
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30 June 30 June 30 June 01 July 01 July 02 July 02 July 02 July 03 July 03 July 05 July 06 July 06 July 06 July 07 July 07 July 07 July 08 July 08 July 08 July 09 July 09 July
The “Glocke” natural gem In the footsteps of hunters and gatherers Roaming Ranger Days: Ginzling - Maxhütte (Gunggl) The Sunny Side of Brandberg Nature Photography: Furtschaglhaus Herb Walk in Scheuling Forest Natural monument Schrauben Waterfall Bergmähder & Kolmhaus Following the trail of the Swiss pine Treasures of the valley floor Roaming Ranger Days: Finkenberg - Gamshütte In and Around Mayrhofen Trekking with Llamas and the Tux Mill Panoramatour in the Zillergrund The “Glocke” natural gem Berliner Hut, Geology & Glaciers Roaming Ranger Days: Schlegeis - Friesenberghaus The Mountaineering Village of Ginzling Sunrise over the Tux Valley Treasures of the valley floor Culinary Herb Trail in Hippach Neumarkter Circuit
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Day Thu Fri Fri Fri So Mo Mo Mo Tue Tue Tue Tue Wed Wed Wed Thu Thu Thu Thu Fri Fri Fri Mo Mo Mo Tue Tue Tue
Date 09 July 10 July 10 July 10 July 12 July 13 July 13 July 13 July 14 July 14 July 14 July 14 July 15 July 15 July 15 July 16 July 16 July 16 July 16 July 17 July 17 July 17 July 20 July 20 July 20 July 21 July 21 July 21 July
Tour Name Following the trail of the Swiss pine The mountain Refuge huts: Maxhütte Lecture Horst Ender & Gudrun Steger: „Lighty moods in the Zillertal alps“ The Leonhard-Stock-Trail In and Around Mayrhofen Trekking with Llamas and the Tux Wedll Alpine ibex & high alpine chapel The “Glocke” natural gem In the footsteps of hunters and gatherers Roaming Ranger Days: Zillergründl Reservoire - Plauener Hütte Volunteer Project: Experience the daily life of mountain farmers! Volunteer Project: Experience the daily life of mountain farmers! Watching Wildlife The Sunny Side of Brandberg Alpine Pastures Experience Zillergrund Natural monument Schrauben Waterfall Herb Walk in Scheuling Forest Bergmähder & Kolmhaus Children’s expedition to the „Glocke“ Following the trail of the Swiss pine The mountain Refuge huts: Olpererhütte In and Around Mayrhofen Trekking with Llamas and the Tux Wedll Panoramatour in the Zillergrund The “Glocke” natural gem Berliner Hut, Geology & Glaciers From Sonnalm to Brandberg
Tue
21 July
Roaming Ranger Days: Schlegeis - Pfitscher Joch-Haus (Zamser Grund)
Tour Nr.
Roaming Ranger Days: Gasthof I.d.Au - Kainzenhüttenalm (Zillergrund/Sunder)
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Day Wed Wed Wed
Date 22 July 22 July 22 July
Tour Name The Mountaineering Village of Ginzling Sunrise over the Tux Valley Treasures of the valley floor
Tour Nr. 12 13 7
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Thu
23 July
Alpine Pastures Experience Zillergrund
Thu Thu
23 July 23 July
Culinary Herb Trail in Hippach Neumarkter Circuit
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Thu
23 July
Roaming Ranger Days: Finkenberg - Gamshütte
Fri Fri Fri Sun Mon
24 July 24 July 24 July 26 July 27 July
Forest Pixie day Following the trail of the Swiss pine The mountain Refuge huts: Gamshütte The Leonhard-Stock-Trail In and Around Mayrhofen
Mon
27 July
Trekking with Llamas and the Tux Mill
Mon
27 July
Alpine ibex & high alpine chapel
14
41
Tue
28 July
The “Glocke” natural gem
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32
Tue Tue
28 July 28 July
In the footsteps of hunters and gatherers From Sonnalm to Brandberg
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38 35
Tue
28 July
Roaming Ranger Days: Grüblspitze - Stoankasern (Tuxer Tal - Junsberg)
Wed Wed Wed
29 July 29 July 29 July
Treasures of the valley floor The Sunny Side of Brandberg Watching Wildlife
20 21 19 6 1
23 49 47 33 28 22
20 7 4 15
34 31 42
9 2 20
36 29 48
Thu
30 July
Nature Photography for children
Thu Thu Thu
30 July 30 July 30 July
Natural monument Schrauben Waterfall Herb Walk in Scheuling Forest Bergmähder & Kolmhaus
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Thu
30 July
„Ice Myth“ Multi Vision Show by Bernhard Berger
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Fri
31 July
Children´s expedition to the „Glocke“
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Day Fri Fri Sat Mon Mon Mon Tue Tue Tue Wed Wed Wed Thu Thu Thu
Date 31 July 31 July 01 Aug 03 Aug 03 Aug 03 Aug 04 Aug 04 Aug 04 Aug 05 Aug 05 Aug 05 Aug 06 Aug 06 Aug 06 Aug
Tour Name Following the trail of the Swiss pine The mountain Refuge huts: Plauener Hütte Roaming Ranger Days: Breitlahner - Berliner Hütte (Zemmgrund) In and Around Mayrhofen Trekking with Llamas and the Tux Mill Panoramatour in the Zillergrund The “Glocke” natural gem Berliner Hut, Geology & Glaciers Roaming Ranger Days: Grüne-Wand-Hütte - Kasseler Hütte (Stilluptal) Treasures of the valley floor The Mountaineering Village of Ginzling Sunrise over the Tux Valley Alpine Pastures Experience Zillergrund Culinary Herb Trail in Hippach Neumarkter Circuit
Thu
06 Aug
Alpine Hike with Peter Habeler
Fri Fri Fri Sat Sun Mon Mon Mon Tue Tue Tue Tue
07 07 07 08 09 10 10 10 11 11 11 11
Forest Pixie day Following the trail of the Swiss pine The mountain Refuge huts: Furtschaglhaus Roaming Ranger Days: Steinbockhütte - Greizer Hütte (Floitental) The Leonhard-Stock-Trail In and Around Mayrhofen Trekking with Llamas and the Tux Mill Alpine ibex & high alpine chapel The “Glocke” natural gem In the footsteps of hunters and gatherers From Sonnalm to Brandberg Roaming Ranger Days: Grüblspitze - Stoankasern (Tuxer Tal - Junsberg)
Aug Aug Aug Aug Aug Aug Aug Aug Aug Aug Aug Aug
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Day Wed Wed Wed Thu Thu Thu Thu Thu Fri Fri Fri Fri Sun Mon Mon
Date 12 Aug 12 Aug 12 Aug 13 Aug 13 Aug 13 Aug 13 Aug 13 Aug 14 Aug 14 Aug 14 Aug 14 Aug 16 Aug 17 Aug 17 Aug
Tour Name Treasures of the valley floor The Sunny Side of Brandberg Watching Wildlife Alpine Pastures Experience Zillergrund Natural monument Schrauben Waterfall Herb Walk in Scheuling Forest Bergmähder & Kolmhaus Roaming Ranger Days: Schlegeis - Furtschaglhaus Children’s expedition to the „Glocke“ Following the trail of the Swiss pine The mountain Refuge huts: Friesenberghaus Alpine Hike with Peter Habeler The Leonhard-Stock-Trail In and Around Mayrhofen Trekking with Llamas and the Tux Mill
Tour Nr. 7 4 15
Mon
17 Aug
Panoramatour in the Zillergrund
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Tue Tue Tue Wed Wed Wed Thu Thu Thu Thu
18 Aug 18 Aug 18 Aug 19 Aug 19 Aug 19 Aug 20 Aug 20 Aug 20 Aug 20 Aug
The “Glocke” natural gem Berliner Hut, Geology & Glaciers Roaming Ranger Days: Hintertux - Weitental - Tuxer Joch-Haus (Tuxer Tal) Treasures of the valley floor The Mountaineering Village of Ginzling Sunrise over the Tux Valley Nature Photography for children Culinary Herb Trail in Hippach Neumarkter Circuit Roaming Ranger Days: Elsegg - Elsalm - Höllensteinhütte (Finkenberg/Tux)
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32 51 20 34 39 40 26 30 43 20
Fri Fri Fri
21 Aug 21 Aug 21 Aug
Forest Pixie day Following the trail of the Swiss pine The mountain Refuge huts: Greizer Hütte
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Day Sa Mon Mon Mon Mon Mon Tue Tue Tue Tue Wed Wed Thu Thu Thu Thu
Date 22 Aug 24 Aug 24 Aug 24 Aug 24 Aug 24 Aug 25 Aug 25 Aug 25 Aug 25 Aug 26 Aug 26 Aug 27 Aug 27 Aug 27 Aug 27 Aug
Tour Name Nature Park Festival & Nature Park Hike in Ginzling In and Around Mayrhofen Trekking with Llamas and the Tux Mill The Leonhard-Stock-Trail Treasures of the valley floor Alpine ibex & high alpine chapel The “Glocke” natural gem From Sonnalm to Brandberg The mountain Refuge huts: Kasseler Hütte In the footsteps of hunters and gatherers The Sunny Side of Brandberg The Mountaineering Village of Ginzling Nature Photography for children Herb Walk in Scheuling Forest Natural monument Schrauben Waterfall Bergmähder & Kolmhaus
Fri Fri Fri Sun Mon Mon Mon Tue Tue Tue
28 Aug 28 Aug 28 Aug 30 Aug 31 Aug 31 Aug 31 Aug 01 Sep 01 Sep 01 Sep
Forest Pixie day Following the trail of the Swiss pine The mountain Refuge huts: Berliner Hütte Roaming Ranger Days: Schlegeis - Olpererhütte In and Around Mayrhofen Trekking with Llamas and the Tux Mill Panoramatour in the Zillergrund The “Glocke” natural gem Berliner Hut, Geology & Glaciers Roaming Ranger Days: Schlegeis - Friesenberghaus
Wed Wed Wed Wed
02 Sep 02 Sep 02 Sep 02 Sep
Treasures of the valley floor The Mountaineering Village of Ginzling Sunrise over the Tux Valley Alpine Hike with Peter Habeler
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Tour Name Culinary Herb Trail in Hippach Nature Photography: Furtschaglhaus Neumarkter Circuit Following the trail of the Swiss pine The mountain Refuge huts: Gamshütte
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Seite 30 46 43 49 47
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Roaming Ranger Days: Ginzling - Maxhütte (Gunggl)
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In and Around Mayrhofen The “Glocke” natural gem Nature Photography: Hippoldspitze Watching Wildlife Treasures of the valley floor Natural monument Schrauben Waterfall The mountain Refuge huts: Greizer Hütte Following the trail of the Swiss pine In and Around Mayrhofen The “Glocke” natural gem
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Mi Do Fr Mo Mi Do Fr Sa Di Mi
16 Sep 17 Sep 18 Sep 21 Sep 23 Sep 24 Sep 25 Sep 26 Sep 29 Sep 30 Sep
Treasures of the valley floor The mountain Refuge huts: Maxhütte Following the trail of the Swiss pine In and Around Mayrhofen The “Glocke” natural gem Natural monument Schrauben Waterfall Following the trail of the Swiss pine Nature Photography: Olperer Hütte In and Around Mayrhofen The “Glocke” natural gem
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Treasures of the valley floor In and Around Mayrhofen The “Glocke” natural gem
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Nature Park oft the year 2015 National award for the Nature Park Zillertaler Alps We are proud and delighted that an independent jury of experts from the Association of Austrian Nature Parks (VNÖ) have named Zillertal Alps Nature Park as Austria‘s „Nature Park of the Year 2015“. Nature parks that place special emphasis on diverse nature park work, implement innovative projects and exploit their full potential are selected for the Nature Park of the Year award. As the award demonstrate, our Nature Park has made very positive developments since its inception 25 years ago. This award is also dedicated in gratitude to all those who have supported the Zillertal Alps Nature Park throughout its entire development. We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all involved!
Registration and Equipment Registration • • •
via www.naturpark-zillertal.at by latest 20.00 hrs on the day before your proposed tour via your accommodation provider by latest 20.00 hrs on the day before your proposed tour direct with the Nature Park/Tourist Board offices by latest 17.00 hrs on the day before your tour
Costs • Free of charge for guests staying at our partner businesses! Please show your Na• • •
ture Park guest card to your Guide before the tour. The card is issued by your accommodation Or else, please check the individual tour descriptions Children up to the age of 5 years are free of charge, children between the age 6-14 years only pay half Costs incurred for buses, trains, possible use of cable cars or taxis is not included.
Equipment Appropriate hiking clothing with sturdy shoes, rain and sun protection as well as a water bottle are essential on all tours!
Meeting Points • •
See the map on page 3, network plan on page 54 and tour descriptions All meeting points are easily accessible using public transport 18
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Nature Park Rangers: The nature pros are out and about for you! Discover the special characteristics of the region with the Rangers What do Rangers actually do? The Rangers are out and about in the Nature Park twice a week in summer. Whilst underway, they inform visitors about the nature reserve and its special features: geology, glaciers, animals, plants, alpine farm life and lots more. The Rangers, however, have even more to offer. Nature Park visitors can observe and experience nature right up close at their various stations. Using binoculars and a telescope, the Rangers will help you identify otherwise invisible details both near and far: The World of Ice Giants, wild animals that live in high alpine landscapes, as well as the beauty of the alpine flora. They are, of course, more than happy to share their extensive knowledge and give advice on walks and excursions, how to behave correctly in the wild and support volunteering projects.
Our Ranger Team The Nature Park has four Rangers - Andrea, Maria, Herbert and Hermann. They are specially trained and advocates of high quality and competent visitor information. Maria
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Clean Mountains The Rangers pay great attention to keeping the trails clean and tidy and remove any debris they may find. However, this shouldn’t be happening in the first place - remember: waste has a long life, so take your rubbish home with you!
When and where are the Rangers underway? The Rangers are out and about along the Nature Park hiking trails twice weekly from 16 th June to 05th September. If you know where they are working you are bound to meet up with them. You can find out where they are on the event overview from page 9, along with lots more information from the Online Ranger Diary under: blog.naturpark-zillertal.at Thrilling encounters, animated conversations and great experiences are guaranteed!
Children’s Programme
Llama trek and Tux Mill
A tour for walkers of all ages Claudia & Josef Kröll
Together with our four legged friends, Cusco, Nero, Bernardo and Moritz we walk leisurely along the banks of the Tux Stream from Lanersbach to Madseit. As we walk, we have plenty of time to savour the beautiful landscape with all our senses as we adopt the leisurely pace of the llamas. You will learn how to lead the llamas and get to know them a little better. On our way, we can take a step back in time at Tuxer Mühle (Tux Mill). This water-powered mill dates back to 1839 and is still in use today during the summer months. Suitable for children from the age of 6. Meeting point:
10.15 hrs – Tux Center in Lanersbach, car park behind the Center
Dates: 29.06.|06.07.|13.07.|20.07.|27.07.|03.08.|10.08.|17.08.|24.08.|31.08. circa 5 hours; 3 of which spent walking („Llama speed“) Duration: Characteristics: easy walk with circa 200 m in altitude difference Cost: € 5 (free for guests of our partner businesses) Arriving by bus: 9.40 hrs dep. Mayrhofen station arr. 15.32/ 16.02 hrs 10.09 hrs arr. Tux Center-Eggalmbahn dep. 15.06/ 15.36 hrs Refreshments: None - please bring a snack and drink! Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required - also for parents! 22
Children’s Programme
Forest Pixie day
An invitation to all budding natural scientists and their parents! Irene Fankhauser Children’s programme in the “Glocke” protected area. Together we can discover the Glocke, an island full of botanical features with a fascinating ravine forest. While we pretend to be forest pixies, we learn about the forest from the forest and investigate the Glocke using our imagination and creativity. The focus is on children and their natural inquisitiveness during this family hike. Suitable for children from the age of 3 - 9. Meeting point:
10.00 hrs – Finkenberg, car park opposite the church
24.7. | 07.08. | 21.08.| 28.08. Dates: circa 3-4 hrs; 45 min of which spent walking Duration: Characteristics: easy walk with circa 140 m in altitude difference € 5 (free for guests of our partner businesses) Cost: Arriving by bus: 9.40 hrs dep. Mayrhofen station arr. 13.12/ 14.02 hrs 9.52 hrs arr. Finkenberg Dorf (Village) dep. 13.03/ 13.53 hrs Refreshments: None - please bring a snack and drink! Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required - also for parents! 23
Children’s Programme
Children’s expedition to the „Glocke“
An invitation to all budding natural scientists Andrea Sporer
Children’s programme in the “Glocke” protected area. We want to find out more about the Glocke protected area; an island full of botanical arities and special features! With our research equipment we embark on a detective-style search of the Glocke. In a playful manner and using all our senses, we discover how plants live with us in the mountains. Particularly suitable for children aged 7 – 12 years, even without parents. Meeting point:
10.00 hrs – Finkenberg, car park opposite the church
17.07. | 31.07. | 14.08. Dates: Duration: circa 4 hrs; 45 min of which spent walking Characteristics: easy walk with circa 140 m in altitude difference Cost: € 5 (free for guests of our partner businesses) Arriving by bus: 9.40 hrs dep. Mayrhofen station arr. 15.02/15.32 hrs 9.52 hrs arr. Finkenberg Dorf (Village) dep. 14.53/15.23 hrs Refreshments: None - please bring a snack and drink! Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required - also for parents! 24
Children’s Programme
Alpine Pastures Experience Zillergrund
Take your time and savour with all your senses Antonia Muigg
What animals can be found roaming on mountain pastures? Why must the pastures be cleared of stones? What do alpine roses and wild thyme smell like? How does “Melchermuas” taste – a typical Tyrolean alpine snack? We walk together from Gasthof In der Au to the Sulzbodenalm alpine farm, where the farmers will welcome us and tell us fascinating stories about alpine life. We are also allowed to take a peek inside their alpine dwelling. We can discover the world of alpine animals in an entertaining way today, smell the alpine roses, gentian and co., and lend a hand on the alpine farm. Meeting point:
09.30 hrs – Gasthof in der Au in the Zillergrund
Dates: 16.07. | 23.07. | 06.08. | 13.08. Duration: circa 4-5 hrs; circa 2 hrs of which spent walking Characteristics: easy walk with circa 150 m in altitude difference Cost: € 5 (free for guests of our partner businesses) Arriving by bus: 8.50 hrs dep. Mayrhofen station arr. 14.42/ 15.42 hrs 9.26 hrs arr. GH In der Au / Bärenbadalm dep. 14.05/ 15.05 hrs Refreshments: Bärenbadalm Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required - also for parents! 25
Children’s Programme
Nature Photography for children
What colour is the world? Herman Muigg
Every great master had to start somewhere. Grab your digital camera and discover nature’s world of colours together with wildlife photographer Hermann Muigg. Put together your own colour palette and take advantage of the many tips you will receive on close-ups, perspectives and the right frame. We will go for a short hike in Lanersbach and look for photo opportunities. Especially suitable for children aged 8 – 12 years (without parents). Meeting point:
09.45 hrs – bus stop Lanersbach Hinteranger
30.07. | 20.08. | 27.08. Dates: Duration: circa 3.5 hrs; max. 1 of which spent walking Characteristics: easy walk with circa 200 m in altitude difference Cost: € 5 (free for guests of our partner businesses) Arriving by bus: 8.50 hrs dep. Mayrhofen station arr. 15.02/ 15.32 hrs 9.35 hrs arr. Lanersbach Hinteranger dep. 14.35/ 15.05 hrs Refreshments: None - please bring a snack and drink! Maximum number of participants: 8! Advance registration is required!
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In and Around Mayrhofen
In the Scheuling Forest protected area Maria Fankhauser | Walter Ludl | Andrea Sporer
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After receiving information on the Zillertal Alps Nature Park, we walk through the Scheuling Forest, home to a particularly rich world of flora and fauna. This walk takes us through the village with its‘ assortment of historical buildings and into the protected area of the Scheuling Forest. We will then walk over the Zillersteg Bridge to Kumbichl, from where we have excellent views of the Ziller Gorge and Tuxer Gorge. Afterwards we will reach the sub-district of Dorf-Haus, which is particularly pretty with its old farmhouses. Then we will walk along the historic natural boundary, the Ziller River, to the railway station and back to the Europahaus. The knowledgeable Nature Park guides Maria, Walter and Andrea will tell you all about the cultural and natural features of the region. Meeting point: 13.00 hrs – Europahaus Mayrhofen Dates: 19.05 - 16.06 & 29.09 - 06.10 on tuesdays | 22.06 - 21.09 on mondays Duration: circa 3 hours; 2 of which spent walking Characteristics: easy walk in and around the village with circa 150 m in altitude difference Cost: € 4 (free for guests of our partner businesses and from the tourist region Mayrhofen Hippach with their guest card) Arriving by bus: 12.06 hrs dep. Tux Center-Eggalmbahn arr. 17.09/ 17.39 hrs 12.32 hrs arr. Mayrhofen station dep. 16.40/ 17.10 hrs Refreshments: several guest houses in Mayrhofen Maximum number of participants: 20! Advance registration is required! 28
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Herb Walk in the Scheuling Forest
Out and about with the „Herb Witch“ Erika Sporer
An informative and entertaining walk through the protected area of the Scheuling Forest, Mayrhofen’s local recreation area, where we will gather wild herbs that can be of good service to humans, whether in the kitchen, in cosmetic application or for medicinal purposes. Join herbalist Erika Sporer on this herb walk and discover the treasures the plant world has in store for us and see how these delicious and healthy plants can be used to make herbal teas or soups.
Meeting point:
10.00 hrs – Europahaus Mayrhofen
Dates: 21.05. | 04.06. | 18.06. | 02.07. | 16.07. | 30.07. | 13.08. | 27.08. Duration: circa 4 hours; 1 of which spent walking Characteristics: easy walking in easy terrain Cost: € 5 (free for guests of our partner businesses) Arriving by bus: 9.11 hrs dep. Tux Center-Eggalmbahn arr. 15.09 hrs 9.37 hrs arr. Mayrhofen station dep. 14.40 hrs Refreshments: several guest houses in Mayrhofen Maximum number of participants: 20! Advance registration is required! 29
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Culinary Herb Trail in Hippach
What exactly is special about yarrow? Erika Sporer
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Erika, the “Herb Witch” will lead you on an informative and entertaining walk through the meadows of Hippach and tell you long forgotten facts about local medicinal and culinary herbs. Whether comfrey, as a wound healing and anti-inflammatory agent, or yarrow with its properties for treating digestive and gynaecological conditions, experienced herbalist Erika knows every herb and its medicinal properties.
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10.00 hrs – Hippach station
Dates: 28.05. | 11.06. | 25.06. | 09.07. | 23.07. | 06.08. | 20.08. | 03.09. Duration: circa 4 hours; 1 of which spent walking Characteristics: easy walking in easy terrain Cost: € 5 (free for guests of our partner businesses) Arriving by train: 9.51 hrs dep. Mayrhofen station arr. 14.06/ 14.36 hrs 9.57 hrs arr. Hippach station dep. 14.00/ 14.30 hrs Refreshments: several guest houses in Hippach Maximum number of participants: 20! Advance registration is required! 30
The Sunny Side of Brandberg
Alpine biodiversity and cultural landscapes Franz Haun This walk begins with a tour of the 100 year old renovated Schrofen Mill, where we can watch our flour being milled. We continue through the mountain world of the sun drenched village of Brandberg to the Steinerkogl Guest House and back to the recently renovated Mitterstal Barn, which dates back to the 18th Century and is home to the Nature Park Cultural.Landscape. Worlds exhibition. This unique journey of discovery gives visitors an intense impression of the life and farming conditions of yesteryear in these harsh and unforgiving steep cultural landscapes with their unique biodiversity. Meeting point:
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10.00 hrs – Gasthof Thanner in Brandberg
Dates: 01.07. | 15.07. | 29.07. | 12.08. | 26.08. Duration: circa 4,5 hours, 2 of which are spent walking Characteristics: easy walk with moderate uphill sections covering ca. 250 m in altitude difference Cost: â‚Ź 5 (free for guests of our partner businesses) Arriving by bus: 9.40 hrs dep. Mayrhofen station arr. 16.06 hrs 9.55 hrs arr. Brandberg GH Thanner dep. 15.55 hrs Refreshments: Gasthof Thanner and Berggasthof Steinerkogl Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required! 31
The “Glocke” natural gem
Botanical walk through a breathtaking ravine forest Irene Fankhauser | Andrea Sporer
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The nature trail is located in a protected area called the Glocke, an island full of an interesting mix of geological and botanical rarities in the Nature Park member village of Finkenberg. Only three of this type of botanical rarity has remained intact in the Eastern European Alps since the Ice Age – and one of them is here in Finkenberg! Particularly impressive is the 70 metre deep Tux Stream Gorge and the legendary “Teufelsbrücke – Devil’s Bridge. Learn some interesting facts about this very special forest, its‘ historical uses, unique plant world and extraordinary geological features. This exciting round walk is full of mystery, unexpected secrets and interesting. Meeting point:
10.00 hrs – Finkenberg, car park opposite the church
Dates: 20.05.-24.06 & 23.09.-07.10 on wednesdays | 30.06.-15.09 on tuesdays Duration: circa 4 hours, 1.5 of which spent walking Characteristics: easy walk in and around Finkenberg (ca. 120 m in altitude difference) € 5 (free for guests of our partner businesses) Cost: Arriving by bus: 9.40 hrs dep. Mayrhofen station arr. 14.32 hrs 9.52 hrs arr. Finkenberg Dorf (Village) dep. 14.23 hrs Refreshments: Hotel Schöne Aussicht, several guest houses in Finkenberg Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required! 32
The Leonhard-Stock-Trail
On the Olympic trail towards the Tux Valley Ilja Bos Lace up those hiking boots, put your rucksack on and off we go! The first part of the Leonhard-Stock-Trail is challenging, but definitely worth the effort. As we walk uphill towards the Tux Valley, we have fabulous views of Mayrhofen and its mountains through little gaps in the pine forest. We eventually arrive in Finkenberg, birthplace and home of successful skier and Olympic Champion, Leonhard Stock. We carry on through the “Glocke”, a fairy-tale forest along the Tux Gorge, before walking next to the rushing torrents of the Zemmbach River on the final section back to Mayrhofen.
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Meeting point: 8.45 hrs - Europahaus Mayrhofen Dates: 12.07. | 26.07. | 09.08. | 16.08. | 24.08. Duration: circa 4.5 hours, 3.5 of which spent walking Characteristics: moderate hike with two steep section (ascent of appr. 350 metres in altitude) Cost: € 5 (free for guests of our partner businesses) Arriving by bus: 8.11 hrs dep. Tux Center-Eggalmbahn arr. 15.09/ 15.39 hrs 8.37 hrs arr. Mayrhofen station dep. 14.40/ 15.10 hrs Olympia-Relax Hotel Stock in Finkenberg Refreshments: Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required! 33
Treasures of the valley floor
Through beautiful cultural landscapes to the Talbach Waterfall Ilja Bos
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From Hippach/Ramsau station, we walk along the banks of the Ziller River for a short distance before turning off along the „Laimacher Waldweg“ (Laimach Forest Trail). Just above the valley floor we make our way down-valley along the forest edge, while enjoying fabulous views of the well-kept cultural landscapes of the Nature Park Region. The undulating trail leads us to the impressive Talbach-Waterfall. After crossing a bridge and following a quaint forest trail, we arrive at the residential area of the market town of Zell am Ziller. The tour ends at Zell railway station, where we can catch the train back to Mayrhofen. Meeting point:
9.00 hrs – Ramsau station
Dates: 29.05.|19.06.|3.07.|8.07.|22.07.|29.07.|5.08.|12.08.|19.08.|2.09.|9.09.|16.09.|1.10. Duration: ca. 4 hours, 3 of which are spent walking Characteristics: easy walk, at the water fall some steep steps (150 m in altitude difference) Cost: € 5 (free for guests of our partner businesses) Arriving by train: 8.51 hrs dep. Mayrhofen station arr. 13.36/ 14.06 hrs 8.57 hrs arr. Ramsau / Zell station dep. 13.25/ 13.55 hrs Refreshments: None – please bring your own pack lunch! several guest houses in Zell Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required! 34
From Sonnalm to Brandberg
Panoramic hike in cultural landscapes Franz Haun
We take the Ramsberg lift up to the Sonnalm and walk from there to the Kotahornalm and then on to the Karlalm. During this walk we can experience the inimitable charm of alpine farming and sample some of their delicacies: fresh butter milk, cheese or “Melkermuas” traditional pancakes. The walk then takes us to Gasthof Steinerkogel, which offers fabulous views of the Zillertal and Tux Alps. After a short break we walk through the flower filled meadows of Brandberg to the renovated Mitterstall Barn, which dates back to the 18th Century. We then crank up the 100 year old „Schrofenmühle Mill“ and can have a go at making our own flour. Meeting point:
9.00 hrs – Ramsau station
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Dates: 21.07. | 28.07. | 11.08. | 25.08. Duration: circa 6.5 hours, 4.5 of which spent walking Characteristics: moderately difficult hike with an ascent of around 500 m in altitude difference Cost: € 5 (free for guests of our partner businesses), ascent Ramsberglift € 7,Arriving by train: 8.51 hrs dep. Mayrhofen station arr. 16.02/ 16.32 hrs dep. 15.39/ 16.09 hrs 8.57 hrs arr. Ramsau station / GH Thanner Refreshments: Kotahornalm, Karlalm, GH Steinerkogl, GH Thanner Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required! 35
Natural monument Schrauben Waterfall
Walk to the Waterfall in Hintertux Herbert Grasl
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The Tux waterfalls thunder and roar down into the valley and an imposing natural spectacle awaits us on this walk. Deep rock basins, natural rock bridges, caves, gorges and the Schrauben Waterfall, a protected natural monument, will simply take your breath away! We will immediately be able to see the Kessel Falls at the start of the walk and then we will head up to the Schrauben Waterfall. Following a narrow forest trail, we will walk through the forest preserve and pass the so-called whales mouth, a rock formation that actually looks like the mouth of a fish. Highpoints of this walk are amazing Gorge and the stunningly beautiful valley at Waldeben. From there we will walk back down to the base station of the lifts. Meeting point:
9.30 hrs – base station of the Hintertux Cable Car
Dates: 22.05.|12.06.|26.06.|02.07.|16.07.|30.07.|13.08.|27.08.|10.09.|24.09. Duration: circa 3-4 hours; 2.5 of which spent walking Characteristics: short, round walk with one steep section (ca. 260 m in altitude difference) Cost: â‚Ź 6 (free for guests of our partner businesses) Arriving by bus: 8.40 hrs dep. Mayrhofen station arr. 14.32/15.02 hrs 9.25 hrs arr. Hintertux Cable Car dep. 13.50/14.20 hrs Refreshments: several guest houses in Hintertux Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required! 36
Volunteering for Nature: Mountain farming daily life Bio-diverse mountain meadows in Ginzling Herbert Grasl The Zillertal Alps Nature Park is committed to protecting the habitat of numerous animal and plant species. With this in mind, we are looking for volunteers who are willing to serve to protect nature in an honorary capacity. our mission is to encourage people to volunteer for this good cause and spend one day of their holiday trying to help mountain farmers in their day-to-day lives. Support them together with the Nature Park Rangers in caring for their species-rich, rough pasturelands. These are an important food source for dairy farming and the basis for high quality dairy products! The grazing areas are located at 1,000 metres above sea level in Ginzling and it is imperative they are preserved for future generations. Meeting point: 8.30 hrs – Nature Park House in Ginzling 14.07. and 15.07. Dates: Duration: 7 hours, 6 of which are spent doing volunteer activities – 1 hour for lunch Characteristics: Clearing of shrubs, stone wall maintenance Equipment: weatherproof clothing & sturdy shoes – tools will be provided Arriving by bus: 7.55 hrs dep. Mayrhofen station arr. 16.47 hrs 8.18 hrs arr. Nature Park House dep. 16.30 hrs Refreshments: A lunch snack will be provided, please bring food & drink for the rest of the day Maximum number of participants: 8! Advance registration is required! 37
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In the footsteps of hunters and gatherers
Exciting journey into the history of the Pfitscher Joch Hermann Muigg
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We will walk in the area around the Pfitscher Joch, a striking alpine crossing from South Tyrol to the Zillertal Valley and the site of some recent sensational Stone Age finds! During our journey back in time we will walk along the same paths used by Stone Age hunters. Back then, where you found animals, you could find people. They followed the animals, thereby ensuring heir own survival. Elevated look-out points, a Stone Age camp and former “workshops” can often be seen right next to the trail – we gain an intense insight into the lives of the mountain folk. The exciting „Boundless Pfitscher Joch “exhibition at the Lavitzalm -which we will visit - is dedicated to this theme. We can also learn interesting facts on the “eternal ice” and how glaciers have shaped the landscape. Meeting point:
9.00 hrs – Bergrestaurant Schlegeis
Termine : 30.06. | 14.07. | 28.07. | 11.08. | 25.08. Duration: ca. 6 hours, 5 of which are spent walking Characteristics: moderately difficult hike with an ascent of around 600 m in altitude Cost: € 6 (free for guests of our partner businesses) Arriving by bus: 7.55 hrs dep. Mayrhofen station arr. 16.47/ 17.47 hrs 8.52 hrs arr. Schlegeis Reservoire dep. 16.00/ 17.00 hrs Refreshments: Lavitzalm, Pfitscher-Joch-Haus Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required! 38
The Mountaineering Village of Ginzling
Up to the Innerböden and cheese tasting at Lengauhof organic farm Franz Haun This hike takes us past the Fürstenhaus, up to the Paschbergalm and on to the Innerböden mountain guest house, where we will learn about the mountaineering village of Ginzling and its’ history. We will stop here to enjoy the quiet and stunning views of Dornauberg, before we set off back to the valley and the Exhibition „Gletscher.Welten“ in the Natur Park House in the mountaineering village of Ginzling. Finally, we will stop by at Lengauhof organic farm, where we can sample their homemade cheeses. Tip: Cheese can also be purchased during sampling. Meeting point:
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10.00 hrs – Nature Park House Ginzling
08.07. | 22.07. | 05.08. | 19.08. | 26.08. | 02.09. Dates: Duration: circa 6 hours; 3.5 of which spent walking Characteristics: moderately difficult walk with an ascent of circa 400 m in altitude € 6 includes entrance to the Gletscher.Welten (free for guests of our partner businesses) Cost: Arriving by bus: 9.10 hrs dep. Mayrhofen station arr. 16.47 hrs 9.38 hrs arr. Nature Park House dep. 16.30 hrs Refreshments: Berggasthaus Innerböden, several guest houses in and around Ginzling Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required! 39
Sunrise over the Tux Valley
Torseen Lakes, Ramsjoch and Grüblspitze Antonia Muigg
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You will need to get up early for this tour! We will travel by minibus to the Nasse Tuxalm (1,843 m). From there, it‘s a gentle climb to the „Torseen“ (lakes at 2,258 m), where we can watch the sunrise. During this tour we will find out more about alpine farming, fresh herbs and their wonderful aroma and taste, their medicinal properties and wide range of uses – from making schnapps to delicious cuisine. Having taken some wonderful photos, the tour takes us to Ramsjoch and the Grüblspitze Peak. From here the Eggalmbahn lifts provide a comfortable descent back down to the valley. Meeting point:
4.15 hrs – Tux-Center in Lanersbach
Dates: 08.07. | 22.07. | 05.08. | 19.08. | 02.09. circa 7 hours; 4.5 of which spent walking Duration: Characteristics: moderately difficult hike with an ascent of circa 700 metres in altitude Cost: € 6 (free for guests of our partner businesses) and € 8-12 for the taxi! Boarding: post office Mayrhofen: 03.45 hrs - Finkenberg Almbahn lifts: 04.00 hrs Arriving by taxi: Return by bus: 11.36/ 12.06 hrs dep. Tux Center-Eggalmbahn 12.02/ 12.32 hrs arr. Mayrhofen station Refreshments: None - please bring a snack and drink! Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required! 40
Alpine ibex & high alpine chapel
Hike to the „King of the mountains“ in the Ziller valley Walter Ludl Our tour starts at Bärenbad and takes us directly to the „King of the Mountains“. At Steinbock.Welten (Ibex.World) we can find out a little more about the exciting history of these fascinating animals in the Nature Park region and even see a number of animals in their natural habitat. We then hike to the Zillergründl Reservoir, passing the High Alpine Chapel (2,250 m), which is dedicated to St. Valentine. Fabulous views over the main ridge of the Zillertal Alps is the reward for our exertions. After a break for re-freshments at Gasthaus Adlerblick we take the bus from Zillergründl Reservoir back to Mayrhofen. Meeting point:
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9.35 hrs – bus stop GH Bärenbad in the Zillergrund
Dates: 29.06. | 13.07. | 27.07. | 10.08. | 24.08. Duration: ca. 5 hours, 4 of which are spent walking Characteristics: challenging hike with a steep climb of around 800 m and descent of 350 m in elevation Cost: € 6 (free for guests of our partner businesses) Arriving by bus: 8.50 hrs dep. Mayrhofen station arr. 15.42/ 16.42 hrs 9.35 hrs arr. GH Bärenbad / Zillergründl Reservoire dep. 14.50/ 15.50 hrs Refreshments: Alpengasthaus Adlerblick, Bärenbadalm Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required! 41
Watching Wildlife
Out and about with hunters in the Tux Valley Hermann Muigg
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Junsalm in the Tux Valley, nestled at the foot the Kalkwand Mountain, offers some very rewarding hiking routes. The variety of plants and abundance of wild animals is unique here. A hunter will accompany you along the way to Lake Junssee and, with a bit of luck, will see chamois, marmots and golden eagle on their morning forays. You will find out more about the behaviour and characteristics of the wildlife, hunting and the evelopment of human settlements in the Tux Valley. We will have Swarovski Optic binoculars with us and participants can also benefit from lots of photography tips. Tip: Regional cheese specialities can be purchased ati „Stoankasern“. Meeting point:
6.30 hrs – Tux-Center Lanersbach
Dates: 15.07. | 29.07. | 12.08. | 08.09. Duration: circa 6-7 hours; 4 of which spent walking Characteristics: long, challenging walk with an ascent of circa 1,000 metres in altitude € 6 (free for guests of our partner businesses) and € 14 for the taxi! Cost: Arriving by bus: 6.00 hrs dep. Mayrhofen station arr. 17.32 hrs 6.22 hrs arr. Tux Center-Eggalmbahn dep. 17.06 hrs Refreshments: Bergkäserei Stoankasern (at the end of the tour) Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required! 42
Neumarkter Circuit
High above the Schlegeis Reservoir Franz Haun We start the „Neumarkter Circuit” at the Schlegeis Reservoir and hike up from the Zamsgatterl to the Unterschrammachkar, always in the shadow of the mighty Schrammacher and Tux Main Ridge. From there we continue along a relatively new trail (built in 2006), to the Olpererhütte, which was also recently renovated in 2008. During an extended break, we can enjoy stunning views of the highest peaks and glaciers of the Zillertal Alps. Well refreshed, we then make our descent through forests of dwarf and Swiss-stone pine, down to the Schlegeis Reservoir, the starting point of this round tour.
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Meeting point:
9.00 hrs – Schlegeis bus stop
09.07. | 23.07. | 06.08. | 20.08. | 03.09. Dates: circa 7 hours; 5.5 of which spent walking Duration: Characteristics: full-day hike with some steep paths and altitude differences of 600 m € 6 (free for guests of our partner businesses) Cost: Arriving by bus: 7.55 hrs dep. Mayrhofen station arr. 17.47 hrs 8.52 hrs arr. Schlegeis Reservoir dep. 17.00 hrs Dominikushütte, Restaurant Schlegeis, Kiosk Zamsgatterl, Olpererhütte Refreshments: Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required! 43
Panoramatour in the Zillergrund
Through beautiful alpine landscapes along lonesome, alpine trails
Walter Ludl
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From the end of the bus line at Zillergründl Reservoir, we walk a short distance along the banks of the lake before branching off on the trail to the Plauener Hut. While approaching the mountain refuge hut, we can enjoy stunning views of the peaks and glaciers around the Reichenspitz Peak. From there, we walk along the mildly undulating and solitary Hannemannweg Trail towards the end of the valley. We finally reach the magnificent alpine pastures below the Heilig-Geist-Jöchl and carry on, accompanied by wonderful views overlooking the Zillergrund, to the traditional Hohenaualm mountain hut. From here we walk back leisurely to the original starting point of our tour. Meeting point: 9.50 hrs bus stop Zillergründl Reservoire Dates: 06.07. | 20.07. | 03.08. | 17.08. | 31.08. Duration: ca. 6-7 hours, 4.5 – 5 of which are spent walking Characteristics: challenging alpine hike with an ascent of 1,100 metres in altitude Cost: € 6 (free for guests of our partner businesses) Arriving by bus: 8.50 hrs dep. Mayrhofen station arr. 17.42/ 18.42 hrs 9.47 hrs arr. Zillergründl Reservoire dep. 16.50/ 17.50 hrs Refreshments: Plauener Hütte, Hohenaualm Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required! 44
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Nature Photography
Out and about with your camera and a natural wildlife photographer
Hermann Muigg
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Weather, light and atmosphere – it is the weather and the associated play of light which often seduces us into the world of photography. But landscape photography is more than that! It is an artistic skill, and intensive study of the habitat and acquiring an eye for unspectacular “everyday nature“. The key to success is hard work and commitment whilst searching for the right light. The natural wildlife photographer Hermann Muigg gives you helpful tips on how to improve your results. Meeting point:
Meeting points are published on: www.naturpark-zillertal.at
Dates: 05.06. | 28.06. | 01.07. | 03.09. | 08.09. | 26.09. Duration: ca. 8-9 hours, 4.5 of which are spent walking Characteristics: moderately difficult hikes with 500-600 metres in altitude difference Equipment: Camera and accessories insofar as available (z.B. lenses, filters, tripos, ..) Cost: € 6 (free for guests of our partner businesses) and € 10-19 for the taxi Arriving by bus: will be published on our website: www.naturpark-zillertal.at Refreshments: please do not forget to bring a packed lunch and drinks! Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required! 46
Nature Park Mountain Refuge Huts
Discover the landscapes that shaped alpine history Hans Knauer „In defiance of the storm, refuge for the wanderer“ – this maxim is carved in stone on the gable of the imposing Berliner Hut. Approximately one hundred to one hundred and fifty years ago, the German and Austrian Alpine Associations gradually built shelters in inhospitable alpine locations, in predominantly breathtakingly beautiful spots that are well worth making the effort to visit. Our Nature Park guides will explain how nature changes at increasing altitude levels, right up to the borders with rock and ice, where its inhabitants benefit from the situation or where nature knows its limits.
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Meeting point:
Meeting points and aims are published on: www.naturpark-zillertal.at
Dates: Duration: Characteristics: Cost: Arriving by bus: Refreshments:
10.07.|17.07.|24.07.|31.07.|7.08.|14.08.|21.08.|25.08.|28.08.|4.09.|10.09.|17.09. circa 5-7 hours; 3-6 of which spent walking full-day hike with some steeper parts and (500-800 m in altitude difference) € 6 (free for guests of our partner businesses) excl. transport! we will travel by bus or shared taxis to the starting point at every hut
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Bergmähder & Kolmhaus
Panoramic hike from Brandberg to the Kolmhaus Franz Haun
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This walk takes us from Thanner Guest House through the meadows of Brandberg, along the Bergmähderweg with its‘ stunning display of flowers and up to the Kolmhaus. Along the way, we will learn a little about how very arduous it is to cultivate these mountain pastures. During an extended break, we can enjoy stunning views of the Tux and Zillertal Alps after which we will make our descent via a forest trail that leads to the Steinerkogl Guest House and on to Nature Park village Brandberg. Meeting point:
9.00 hrs – Gasthof Thanner in Brandberg
Dates: 02.07. | 16.07. | 30.07. | 13.08. | 27.08. Duration: circa 7.5 hours; 5.5 of which spent walking Characteristics: challenging, full day hike with steep ascents and 800 m in altitude difference Cost: € 6 (free for guests of our partner businesses) Arriving by bus: 8.40 hrs dep. Mayrhofen station arr. 17.36 hrs 8.55 hrs arr. Gasthof Thanner dep. 17.25 hrs Refreshments: Gasthof Thanner, Kolmhaus, Steinerkogl Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required! 48
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Following the trail of the Swiss pine
From the forest, the pastures and “hidden treasures” in the tux valley
Herbert Grasl | Antonia Muigg We set off in Lanersbach from the Tux-Center, a forest road leads us to our first goal, the Höllensteinhütte (1710 m). From there we are on the traces of the Swiss pine, that has given its name to this tour. We continue our walk towards the Grieralm (1787 m) with its lovely little lake, the „Griererlacke“. From there beautiful views of the Tux Alps and the valley can be enjoyed. The walk continues at a relatively constantly level through alpine pastures to the Tulferalm (1700 m). A pleasant trail leads from there back down to the valley. In Madseit we will visit the Mehlerhaus with the Exhibition „Hidden Treasures“ (see p. 56). 8.45 hrs – Tux-Center Lanersbach Meeting point: Dates: on fridays from 03.07. to 25.09 ca. 5-6 hours, 4 of which are spent walking Duration: Characteristics: moderately difficult walk with around 500 metres in altitude difference Cost: € 6 (free for guests of our partner businesses) Arriving by bus: 8.10 hrs dep. Mayrhofen station arr. 16.02/ 16.32 hrs 8.39 hrs arr. Tux Center-Eggalmbahn dep. 15.36/ 16.06 hrs Refreshments: Grieralm, Höllensteinhütte Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required! 49
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Berliner Hut: Geology & Glaciers
The „ Berliner Hütte“ glacier trail in the Zemmgrund Maria Fankhauser The Berliner Hut is a popular base for mountain and glacier researchers. Embedded in a magnificent alpine scenery, the Berliner Hut is a symbol for the history of alpinism in the Zillertal valley. The deterioration of alpine glaciers is a visible indication of climate change. We will hike along the themed trail between Hornkees and Waxeggkees whilst finding out interesting facts on geology, formation of the Alps and its’ glaciers.
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Meeting point: 8.30 hrs – Gasthof Breitlahner in the Zemmgrund Dates: 07.07. | 21.07. | 04.08. | 18.08. | 01.09. Duration: ca. 8 hours, 6.5 of which are spent walking Characteristics day long hike in alpine terrain with around 800 m in altitude difference Cost: € 6 (free for guests of our partner businesses) 7.55 hrs dep. Mayrhofen station arr. 17.47/ 18.47 hrs Arriving by bus: 8.30 hrs arr. GH Breitlahner dep. 17.15/ 18.15 hrs Refreshments: Grawandhütte, Alpenrosenhütte, Berliner Hütte, Waxeggalm, GH Breitlahner Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required! 51
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Alpine Hike with Peter Habeler
Join him on his favourite mountain Peter Habeler and Irene Fankhauser
Which mountain sports enthusiast doesn‘t dream of doing a tour with a worldfamous alpinist, and maybe get to hear a story or two about his expeditions? With Peter Habeler, who has already climbed five eight-thousand-metre peaks, you have the chance to do that. The peak of his career was the firstever ascent of Mt. Everest without additional oxygen together with Reinhold Messner in 1978. On this hike you can conquer your inner demons and climb your own “Everest”! Our tour takes you from the mountain station of the Ahorn cable car to the Edelhütte. From there, the trail leads over grassy slopes and scree fields up to a saddle where the steep, rocky steep climb begins along the western ridge, leading to the summit of Mt. Ahorn at 2,976 m above sea level. Meeting point:
8.00 hrs – base station of the Ahorn Lifts
06.08. | 14.08. | 02.09. Dates: circa 6 hours; 5.5 of which spent walking Duration: Characteristics: challenging alpine tour with around 1,000 m in altitude difference € 10 (free for guests of our partner businesses) excl. costs for the Ahorn Lifts Cost: Arriving by bus: 07.01 hrs dep. Lanersbach Tux Center arr. 16.09/ 16.39 hrs 07.30 hrs arr. Mayrhofen station dep. 15.42/ 16.12 hrs Refreshments: Edelhütte Maximum number of participants: 20! Advance registration is required for this walk! 53
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Travel to the meeting point by bus & rail Almost all our tour meeting points are easy to reach using public transport. We deliberately planned it this way so you can make an active contribution to nature conservation and environmental protection, while treating your car to a little holiday at the same time! The map of the public transport network on the opposite page compactly summarises almost all rail and bus connections, hiker routes into the Stilluptal Valley as well as the hiker’s taxi to Floitental with their respective stops. TIPP: You can use almost all bus & rail services free with the Zillertal Activcard! Information on the current timetable can be found online under: www.vvt.at or www.postbus.at
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Exhibitions 2015
Exhibition „Hidden Treasures“ at the Mehlerhaus / Tux-Madseit A new exhibition opened its doors in 2014 at the listed Mehlerhaus in Tux. It is dedicated to the treasures found inside mountains and caves: the geology, the crystals and exciting cave finds will be on display and a thousand year old piece of wood tells the history of its discovery... July - September: Monday & Friday open from 13.00-18.00 hrs, free admission! Cultur.Landscape.Worlds Mitterstall / Brandberg Cultural.Landscape.Worlds - one of the mountain farming cultural monuments in the Nature Park Region is the Mitterstall (Mitter Barn). After renovation work was completed on this listed building in 2010, Mitterstall forms the centre piece of a Nature Park exhibition called, „Brandberg – our cultural landscape through the ages“. The exhibition is spread over three rooms and tells of the harsh conditions alpine farmers had to endure, with details on the characteristic landscapes of pastures, mountain meadows and includes personal stories about the local people. Open daily in summer. Free admission!
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„Steinbock.Worlds“ - Zillergrund Ibex.Worlds in Zillergrund. The alpine ibex is an animal that has a deeply rooted tradition at the Zillertal Alps Nature Park and, until recently, a very chequered history. Up until the beginning of the 17th century there was a population of several hundred animals, which was eradicated in a few years. Despite attempts to reintroduce ibex to the Zillertal Valley, only imited success has been enjoyed. A small population currently lives wild in the depths of the valleys, although seldom seen by visitors to the Nature Park. You can find out interesting information on the ibex at the Steinbock.Welten in Zillergrund, as well as enjoy the opportunity to see a few live examples up close. Open daily in summer. Free admission! „Glacier.Worlds“ - Nature Park House Ginzling This is no exhibition in the normal sense of the word: No glass showcases, no boring information boards, but rather interactive, multimedia stations with a hands-on approach: see, touch and comprehend. The public Alpine Library is also located in the house. A small selection of books and maps as well as Nature Park gifts with our „Zillertaler Gletscherfloh“ logo is available for sale at the Nature Park Shop. ... Open daily in summer from 8.30 - 12.00 & 13.00 - 17.00 hours!
Berliner Höhenweg Trail Trekking Packages The Berliner Höhenweg Trail leads via seven mountain refuge huts through the heart of the Zillertal Alps Nature Park, right up to 3,134 m above sea level. Exciting natural landscapes with glaciers, lakes and alpine pastures accompany you on this high alpine round tour along the main Alpine Ridge, making it a unforgettable experience! • • • • • • • • •
2 to 7 nights in a mattress camp (dormitory) Room accommodation available, subject to surcharge Half board in the huts Bus voucher to and from the starting and finishing points Reserved accommodation in the mountain huts Book „It started with mountain climbing – the Alpine history of upper Zillertal“ in german Alpine Association map „Zillertal Middle & West“ Information & help with the tour planning through the Nature Park Discount for Alpine Association members r person
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Nature Park Partner business A Nature Park Partner business is a quality tested accommodation provider, who identifies with the ideals and philosophy of the Zillertal Alps Nature Park. • • • • • • • •
Strong affinity with the Nature Park Competent information on the Nature Park region provided by the Nature Park host Nature Park holiday packages Free participation on the Nature Park guided tours Free admission to the Nature Park House exhibition Free use of the Nature Park library Sustainable business management Increased use of regional products
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Contact addresses Zillertal Alps Nature Park Administration 6295 Ginzling Nr. 239, info@naturpark-zillertal.at Tel: +43 (0) 5286/ 5218-1; www.naturpark-zillertal.at
Mayrhofen-Hippach Tourist Board DursterstraĂ&#x;e 225, 6290 Mayrhofen Tel: +43 (0) 5285/ 6760, info@mayrhofen.at, www.mayrhofen.at
Tux-Finkenberg Tourist Board Lanersbach 401, 6293 Tux oder Dorf 140, 6292 Finkenberg Tel: +43 (0) 5287/ 8506, info@tux.at, www.tux.at
Brandberg Town Hall 6290 Brandberg 13, Tel: +43 (0) 5285/ 6 31 85
Zillertal Tourismus BundesstraĂ&#x;e 27d, 6262 Schlitters Tel: +43 (0) 5288/ 87 1 87, info@zillertal.at, www.zillertal.at 59
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