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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 3,500 m. Five different sub-valleys, narrow gorges, glaciated summits, innate and cultivated landscapes as well as an extraordinary biodiversity are its’ defining characteristics.

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 exhibition Naturpark.Worlds in Ginzling Over 200 guided walks with our Nature Park Guides covering a variety of Nature Park themes 4

130 Nature Park Partners working together to achieve sustainable accommodation in the Nature Park region Eight German Alpine Association mountain refuge huts 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 Six 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

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 9 for further information.

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We are your Nature Park guides and would like to introduce you to the very special characteristics of the Nature Park: [from left to right]

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“

Alfred Stock „I love people, animals and nature which is why I am in my element at the Nature Park“

Andrea Sporer

“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.”

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“ „I like to discover the fascination of nature together with children and also learn something new on every excursion“

Irene Fankhauser Sebastian Daxner

Franz Haun „I always try to introduce people to the incredible diversity of the Nature Park“

Katharina Weiskopf “It is a pleasure to share the joy that nature gives me with other people” 6

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Erika Alfred Andrea Walter Hermann Maria Herbert Gottfried Irene Sebastian Franz Katharina

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Events Following in the tracks of Stone Age hunters and gatherers in the high alpine region 03. 07. and 01.08 Archaeological excavations have revealed that hunters and gatherers passed over the Pfitscherjoch as early as 8,000 years ago. During the summer hunting season, alpine ibex & Co. were hunted down with spears, bows and arrows. Hunters lay in wait, protected by overhanging rocks – or on the shores of mountain lakes or other good vantage points. This easily passable mountain passage was an important link between the Inn and Eisack Valleys. During our field trip and evening lecture by Prof. Walter Leitner, we will hear the latest information at firsthand and the highly interesting results of his research team!

Evening lecture: Wednesday, 3rd July, Ginzling Multipurpose Building, free admission Field trip: Thursday, 1st August, 9:00 hrs Schlegeis reservoir (Zamsereck snack bar), free

Nature Park Festival & Nature Park Hike, Saturday 17.08.

Nature Park Festival for visitors of all ages in Ginzling. There will also be a communal walk from the Nature Park House in the mountaineering village Ginzling to Floitengrund with nature studies and refreshment stations manned by our Nature Park guides en route, as well as a Nature Park arts and crafts stand at the Nature Park Festival in Ginzling.

Scary story night at the Nature Park library, Friday 18.10.

It’s going to be creepy! Alfred Kröll will be telling us stories about Zillertal, after which you can expect a night full of adventure in the Nature Park House with Katharina. For children aged 9 – 12 years, with a night hike, games and breakfast together. Please bring sleepwear, a sleeping bag, torch and a self-painted picture or story. It is possible to attend just the story hour from 17:00 – 18:00 hrs. Please register in advance

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Contact addresses Zillertal Alps Nature Park Administration 6295 Ginzling 239, info@naturpark-zillertal.at Tel: +43 (0) 5286.52181; +43 (0) 664.1205405, www.naturpark-zillertal.at

Mayrhofen-Hippach Tourist Board Dursterstraße 225, 6290 Mayrhofen or Talstraße 74, 6284 Ramsau 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) 5285/63185

Zillertal Tourismus Bundesstraße 27d, 6262 Schlitters Tel: +43 (0) 5288.87187, info@zillertal.at, www.zillertal.at 9

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Datum 07 May 08 May 14 May 15 May 16 May 21 May 22 May 23 May 28 May 29 May 30 May 31 May 04 June 05 June 06 June 07 June 11 June 12 June 13 June 14 June 17 June 18 June 19 June

Tour Name In and Around Mayrhofen Slow food with wild salad and farmer’s bread In and Around Mayrhofen Slow food with wild salad and farmer’s bread Keilkeller Waterfall In and Around Mayrhofen Slow food with wild salad and farmer’s bread The „Glocke“ Nature Trail In and Around Mayrhofen Culinary Herb Trail in Hippach Keilkeller Waterfall The Sunny Side of Brandberg In and Around Mayrhofen Slow food with wild salad and farmer’s bread The „Glocke“ Nature Trail The Sunny Side of Brandberg In and Around Mayrhofen Herb Walk in Scheuling Forest Keilkeller Waterfall The Mountaineering Village of Ginzling In and Around Mayrhofen Nature Photography Zillergrund & the Steinbock (alpine ibex) Worlds

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Datum 20 June 21 June 24 June 25 June 26 June 27 June 28 June 01 July 01 July 01 July 02 July 02 July 02 July 03 July 03 July 03 July

Tour Name The „Glocke“ Nature Trail The Sunny Side of Brandberg In and Around Mayrhofen Zillergrund & the Steinbock (alpine ibex) Worlds Culinary Herb Trail in Hippach Keilkeller Waterfall Bergmähder & Kolmhaus In and Around Mayrhofen Trekking with Llamas and the Tux Mill Following the trail of the Swiss pine Nature Photography Alpine Hike with Peter Habeler Trekking with Llamas and the Tux Mill Herb Walk in Scheuling Forest The mountain Refuge huts (Plauener Hut) Children’s expedition to the „Glocke“

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03 July 04 July 04 July 05 July 05 July 06 July 06 July 08 July 08 July 08 July 08 July 09 July

Following in the tracks of Stone Age hunters The „Glocke“ Nature Trail Berliner Hut, Geology & Glaciers Watching Wildlife The Sunny Side of Brandberg Natural deceleration The mountain Refuge huts (Greizer Hut) In and Around Mayrhofen Up to the Elsalm Bergmähder & Kolmhaus Trekking with Llamas and the Tux Mill Zillergrund & the Steinbock (alpine ibex) Worlds

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Datum 09 July 09 July 10 July

Tour Name Watching Wildlife On Tour with Llamas to the Gamshütte Culinary Herb Trail in Hippach

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10 July

Children’s expedition to the „Glocke“

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11 July 11 July 12 July

Sunrise over the Tux Valley Neumarkter Circuit Natural monument Schrauben Waterfall

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12 July

Llama trek for children

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Border Crossing at Tuxer Joch In and Around Mayrhofen Trekking with Llamas and the Tux Mill The Sunny Side of Brandberg The mountain Refuge huts (Furtschaglhaus) Nature Photography „Melchermuas“ at the Bodenalm On Tour with Llamas to the Gamshütte Herb Walk in Scheuling Forest

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17 July

Forest Pixie day

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17 July 18 July 18 July 18 July 19 July

Sunrise over the Tux Valley

The „Glocke“ Nature Trail Berliner Hut, Geology & Glaciers Watching Wildlife The Mountaineering Village of Ginzling

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19 July

Llama trek for children

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Natural deceleration In and Around Mayrhofen Up to the Elsalm

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Tour Name Trekking with Llamas and the Tux Mill On Tour with Llamas to the Gamshütte Watching Wildlife Neumarkter Circuit Culinary Herb Trail in Hippach Children’s expedition to the „Glocke“ Berliner Hut, Geology & Glaciers Sunrise over the Tux Valley Natural monument Schrauben Waterfall Bergmähder & Kolmhaus Llama trek for children Across the Pfitscher Joch Border In and Around Mayrhofen Trekking with Llamas and the Tux Mill The Mountaineering Village of Ginzling Following the trail of the Swiss pine Nature Photography „Melchermuas“ at the Bodenalm On Tour with Llamas to the Gamshütte Herb Walk in Scheuling Forest The mountain Refuge huts (Kasseler Hut) Forest Pixie day Following in the tracks of Stone Age hunters The „Glocke“ Nature Trail Neumarkter Circuit Magnesite Mine The Sunny Side of Brandberg

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02 Aug

Llama trek for children

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Datum 03 Aug 05 Aug 05 Aug 05 Aug 06 Aug 06 Aug 06 Aug 07 Aug

Tour Name Natural deceleration In and Around Mayrhofen Up to the Elsalm Trekking with Llamas and the Tux Mill Zillergrund & the Steinbock (alpine ibex) Worlds Watching Wildlife On Tour with Llamas to the Gamshütte Culinary Herb Trail in Hippach

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07 Aug

Forest Pixie day

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08 Aug 08 Aug 09 Aug 09 Aug

Berliner Hut, Geology & Glaciers Sunrise over the Tux Valley Natural monument Schrauben Waterfall Bergmähder & Kolmhaus

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09 Aug

Llama trek for children

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11 Aug 12 Aug 12 Aug 12 Aug 13 Aug 13 Aug 13 Aug 14 Aug 14 Aug

Border Crossing at Tuxer Joch In and Around Mayrhofen Trekking with Llamas and the Tux Mill The Mountaineering Village of Ginzling Nature Photography „Melchermuas“ at the Bodenalm On Tour with Llamas to the Gamshütte Herb Walk in Scheuling Forest The mountain Refuge huts (Friesenberghaus)

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14 Aug

Forest Pixie day

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16 Aug

Neumarkter Circuit

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16 Aug

Llama trek for children

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17 Aug

Nature Park Festival & Nature Park Hike

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Tour Name Natural deceleration In and Around Mayrhofen Following the trail of the Swiss pine Bergmähder & Kolmhaus Trekking with Llamas and the Tux Mill

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20 Aug

Zillergrund & the Steinbock (alpine ibex) Worlds

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Watching Wildlife

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On Tour with Llamas to the Gamshütte Culinary Herb Trail in Hippach

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21 Aug

Children’s expedition to the „Glocke“

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22 Aug 22 Aug 23 Aug 23 Aug

Berliner Hut, Geology & Glaciers Sunrise over the Tux Valley Natural monument Schrauben Waterfall Up to the Elsalm

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23 Aug

Llama trek for children

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Across the Pfitscher Joch Border In and Around Mayrhofen Berliner Hut, Geology & Glaciers The Sunny Side of Brandberg The „Glocke“ Nature Trail Nature Photography

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27 Aug

Neumarkter Circuit

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On Tour with Llamas to the Gamshütte Herb Walk in Scheuling Forest Keilkeller Waterfall

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Forest Pixie day

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Alpine Hike with Peter Habeler Following the trail of the Swiss pine Magnesite Mine

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Llama trek for children

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Natural deceleration

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In and Around Mayrhofen

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Following the trail of the Swiss pine The „Glocke“ Nature Trail Berliner Hut, Geology & Glaciers Bergmähder & Kolmhaus Trekking with Llamas and the Tux Mill Slow food with wild salad and farmer’s bread Zillergrund & the Steinbock (alpine ibex) Worlds Watching Wildlife The Sunny Side of Brandberg The mountain Refuge huts (Max Hut) Magnesite Mine „Melchermuas“ at the Bodenalm Culinary Herb Trail in Hippach The mountain Refuge huts (Greizer Hut) Natural monument Schrauben Waterfall The Mountaineering Village of Ginzling Keilkeller Waterfall On Tour with Llamas to the Gamshütte Alpine Hike with Peter Habeler

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Natural deceleration

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06 Sep

Up to the Elsalm

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Border Crossing at Tuxer Joch

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Natural deceleration In and Around Mayrhofen Trekking with Llamas and the Tux Mill Nature Photography Herb Walk in Scheuling Forest The „Glocke“ Nature Trail Natural monument Schrauben Waterfall In and Around Mayrhofen The „Glocke“ Nature Trail The Sunny Side of Brandberg Across the Pfitscher Joch Border In and Around Mayrhofen Culinary Herb Trail in Hippach Keilkeller Waterfall The Sunny Side of Brandberg Across the Pfitscher Joch Border In and Around Mayrhofen Slow food with wild salad and farmer’s bread The „Glocke“ Nature Trail In and Around Mayrhofen Slow food with wild salad and farmer’s bread Keilkeller Waterfall In and Around Mayrhofen Slow food with wild salad and farmer’s bread

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The „Glocke“ Nature Trail

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Scary story night at the Nature Park library

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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 Nature 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 14 years only pay half Costs incurred for buses, trains, possible use of cable cars or taxis is not included.

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Equipment Appropriate hiking clothing with sturdy shoes, rain and sun protection as well as a water bottle are essential on all tours!

Meeting Points • •

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= Take your own food and drink The organizers reserve the right to make last minute programme changes and/or postponements in the event of adverse weather conditions or any other reason. Participation is at your own risk the Zillertal Alps Nature Park administration team accept no liability of any kind!

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Children’s Programme

Llama trek for children

Have you ever led a llama?

Alfred Stock

You will meet llamas Sam, Sanchez, Amadeus, Leopold and Ferdl at the Krapfenhof and, with a little practise, learn how to handle them. Later on we will go for a leisurely walk where you will be given the opportunity to lead a llama on a leash. We will take a break along the way, when you can watch the llamas feeding. The laid back manner of our five South American companions is sure to infect everyone’s spirits on this memorable day out.

Meeting point: 10.00 hrs – Finkenberg Innerberg Dates: 12.07./ 19.07./ 26.07./ 02.08./ 09.08./ 16.08./ 23.08./ 30.08.

Duration: circa 4-5 hours; 2 of which spent walking Characteristics: an easy and pleasant walk with circa 150 m in altitude difference Cost: € 5 (free for guests of our partner businesses) Arriving by bus: 9.40 hrs dep.

Mayrhofen station arr.

14.33/15.03 hrs

9.59 hrs arr.

Finkenberg Innerberg dep. 14.17/14.47 hrs Refreshments: None – please bring a snack and drink!

Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required for this walk!

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Children’s Programme

Children’s expedition to the „Glocke“ or Forest Pixie day*

An invitation to all budding natural scientists and their parents!

Sebastian Daxner | Irene Fankhauser | Andrea Sporer Two children’s programmes in the Glocke conservation area! We want to find out more about the Glocke, a natural oasis full of botanical rarities and specialities, and take the children off on an adventure in search of giant trees and tiny plants in the woods and fields. We discover how plants and animals live with us in the mountains, in a playful way and using all our senses. As a forest pixie, we will learn about the forest from the forest and explore the Glocke using all our imagination and creativity. Children and their thirst for knowledge are the focal points of this family hike led by natural history experts.

Meeting point: 10.00 hrs – Finkenberg, car park opposite the church Dates Expedition: 03.07./10.07./24.07./ 21.08.

Dates Pixie day: 17.07.*/ 31.07.*/ 07.08.*/14.08.*/ 28.08.* Duration: circa 5-6 hrs, *circa 3-4 hrs; 45 min of which spent walking - easy walks Cost: € 5 (free for guests of our partner businesses) Arriving by bus: 9.40 hrs dep. Mayrhofen station arr. *13.13/*14.03/ 16.12

9.52 hrs arr. Finkenberg Dorf (Village) dep. *13.04/*13.54/ 16.03 Refreshments: None – please bring a snack and drink!

Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required for this walk!

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Slow food with wild salad and farmer’s bread

Take pleasure in taking the time to use all your senses Andrea Sporer

Slow food stands for enjoyable, discerning and regional food. In hectic times such as these, slow food is gaining increasing importance. How can we implement this simple and straightforward way of life? We explore nature together – from the Scheulingwald Forest we climb to the Brandberg Chapel and walk to the tiny hamlet of Pignellen. Beautiful spots invite you to linger and savour the surroundings. We round off our walk with a delicious sampling of farmer’s bread and wild salad we have prepared ourselves.

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Meeting point: 10.00 hrs – Europahaus Mayrhofen Dates: *08.05./ *15.05./ *22.05./ *05.06./ 02.09./ 02.10. / *09.10 / *16.10 Duration: ca. 4 Stunden; davon 2 Stunden reine Gehzeit Characteristics: easy hike in and around the village Cost: € 4 (free for guests of our partner businesses) Arriving by bus: *9.10/ 9.12 hrs dep. Lanersbach Tux Center arr. 13.54 hrs

*9.37/ 9.38 hrs arr. Mayrhofen station dep. 13.25 hrs Refreshments: several guest houses in Mayrhofen Maximum number of participants: 20! Advance registration is required for this walk!

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In and around Mayrhofen

In the Scheuling Forest protected area Maria Fankhauser | Walter Ludl

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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,Tuxer Gorge and Mount Penken. 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. Knowledgeable Nature Park guides will tell you all about the cultural and natural features of the region Meeting point: 10.00 hrs – Europahaus Mayrhofen Dates: *07.05 -*04.06/11.06/17.06 -19.08/25.08/01.09/09.09/17.09/24.09/01.10/*08.10/*15.10 Duration: circa 3 hours; 2 of which spent walking Characteristics: easy walk in and around the village Cost: € 4 (free for guests of our partner businesses and partner businesses and

guest from the tourist region Mayrhofen Hippach with their guest card) Arriving by bus: *9.10/9.12 hrs dep. Lanersbach Tux Center arr.

13.54 hrs

*9.37/9.38 hrs arr. Mayrhofen station dep. 13.25 hrs Refreshments: several guest houses in Mayrhofen Maximum number of participants: 30! Advance registration is required for this walk!

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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.

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Meeting point: 10.00 hrs – Europahaus Mayrhofen Dates: 12.06/ 03.07/ 17.07/ 31.07/ 14.08/ 28.08/ 11.09.

Duration: circa 4 hours; 2 of which spent walking Characteristics: Easy walking in easy terrain Cost: € 5 (free for guests of our partner businesses) Arriving by bus: 9.12 hrs dep. Lanersbach Tux Center arr.

15.09 hrs

9.38 hrs arr. Mayrhofen station dep.

14.40 hrs Refreshments: several guest houses in Mayrhofen Maximum number of participants: 25! Advance registration is required for this walk!

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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.

Meeting point: 10.00 hrs – Hippach Tourist Information Offices Dates: 29.05./ 26.06/ 10.07/ 24.07/ 07.08/ 21.08/ 04.09./ 25.09 Duration: circa 4 hours; 2 of which spent walking Characteristics: Easy walking in easy terrain Cost: € 5 (free for guests of our partner businesses) Arriving by bus: 9.48 hrs dep. Mayrhofen station arr.

14.03/ 14.33 hrs

9.54 hrs arr. Hippach station dep.

13.57/ 14.27 hrs Refreshments: several guest houses in Hippach Maximum number of participants: 25! Advance registration is required for this walk!

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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 SteinerkogelGuest 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.

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Meeting point: *11.30 hrs / 10.00 hrs– Gasthof Thanner in Brandberg Dates: *31.05./ *07.06./ 21.06./05.07./15.07./02.08./26.08./03.09./20.09./27.09.

Duration: circa 4,5 hours, 2 of which are spent walking Characteristics: easy walk with short, moderate uphill sections covering ca. 200 m in altitude difference Cost: â‚Ź 5 (free for guests of our partner businesses) Arriving by bus: *11.10/9.40 hrs dep. Mayrhofen station arr. *17.36/16.06 hrs

*11.25/9.55 hrs arr. Brandberg dep. *17.25/15.55 hrs Refreshments: Gasthof Thanner and Steinerkogel Maximum number of participants: 20! Advance registration is required for this walk!

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The „Glocke“ Nature Trail

A botanical walk steeped in mysticism and secret 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: 23.05/06.06./20.06/04.07./18.07./01.08./26.08./02.09./12.09./19.09./03.10./17.10 Duration: circa 4-5 hours, 1.5 of which spent walking Characteristics: easy and gentle walk in and around Finkenberg Cost: € 5 (free for guests of our partner businesses) Arriving by bus: 9.40 hrs dep. Mayrhofen station arr.

14.33 hrs

9.52 hrs arr. Finkenberg Dorf (Village) dep. 14.24 hrs Refreshments: Hotel Schöne Aussicht, several guest houses in Finkenberg Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required for this walk!

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Natural deceleration

Find your inner peace in nature Alfred Stock Our fast paced lives are increasingly characterised by stress and strain.

Little time remains to spend on oneself and one’s own well being.

During this easy hike, the Nature Park gives you the opportunity to redress the imbalance caused by our stressful everyday lives. The focus is on being aware of our environment and how we perceive certain situations. Leave everyday life behind for a few hours on this meditative hike and immerse yourself in the serenity of the Nature Park.

Meeting point: 9:30 hrs - bus stop Innerberg Dates: 06.07./20.07./03.08./18.08./31.08./06.09/08.09.

Duration: ca. 5 hours, 3.5 of which are spent walking Characteristics: easy walk with an ascent of around 200 metres in altitude difference Cost: € 5 (free for guests of our partner businesses) Arriving by bus: 9.10 hrs dep.

Mayrhofen station arr. 14.33/ 15.03 hrs

9.29 hrs arr.

Gasthof In der Au dep. 14.17/ 14.47 hrs Refreshments: None – please bring your own pack lunch!

Maximum number of participants: 20! Advance registration is required for this walk!

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On Tour with Llamas to the Gams Hütte

Panoramic walk from Innerberg to the Gamshütte Alfred Stock

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Accompanied by gaggle of llamas, this walk takes us from Innerberg to the Gamshütte. Take a llama by the lead and feel the unity between man, animal and nature. The laid back manner of our South American companions is sure to infect the spirits of everyone on this trip. The route takes us from Grünbergalm to the Gamshütte, where we will enjoy some lunch as well as panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and mountains of the Zillertal Alps Nature Park. We take the Hermann-Hecht trail for our return journey back to Innerberg.

Experience this unforgettable adventure, well away from everyday life.

Meeting point: 9.00 hrs – Finkenberg Innerberg bus stop Dates: 02.07./09.07./16.07./23.07./30.07./06.08./13.08./20.08./27.08./05.09.

Duration: ca. 6-7 hours, 5-6 of which are spent walking Characteristics: challenging hike with circa 850 metres in altitude difference Cost: € 5 (free for guests of our partner businesses) Arriving by bus: 8.40 hrs dep. Mayrhofen station arr.

16.33/17.03 hrs

8.59 hrs arr.

Finkenberg-Innerberg dep.

16.17/16.47 hrs Refreshments: Gamshütte Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required for this walk!

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Trekking with Llamas and the Tux Mill

Along the Tux Stream Adventure Trail Alfred Stock

Together with our four-legged friends, we will take a leisurely walk along the edge of the rushing torrents of the Tux Stream from Tux-Vorderlanersbach to Madseit, allowing plenty of time to enjoy the wonderful landscapes with all our senses while we adopt the leisurely pace of the llamas.

You even have the opportunity to lead one of the animals on a leash. En route, we will delve into history at the Tux Mill. This water-powered mill dating back to 1839 is still in active operation during the summer months.

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Meeting point: 10.15 hrs – Tux-Vorderlanersbach bus stop Rastkogel Cable Car (Schrofenbahn) Dates: 01.07./08.07./15.07./22.07./29.07./05.08./12.08./19.08./02.09./09.09.

Duration: circa 5.5 hours; 4 of which spent walking Characteristics: an easy walk on good terrain with approx. 250 m in altitude difference Cost: € 7 (free for guests of our partner businesses) Arriving by bus: 9.40 hrs dep. Mayrhofen station arr.

16.03/16.33 hrs

10.06 hrs arr.

Rastkogel Cable Car dep.

15.40/16.10 hrs Refreshments: None – please bring your own pack lunch!

Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required for this walk!

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Keilkeller Waterfall

Waterfall, mill and historic walk Franz Haun | Walter Ludl

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This walk starts at Ramsau station, from where we walk to Schwendau, past beautiful old farm houses and their orchards before we head up to the Keilkeller Waterfall. We will stop for a short break here and take time to watch this incredible natural spectacle. After our descent we will visit the old Zimmerhäusl Mill and then stroll through Schwendberg, a village steeped in local folklore, before we visit the Strasserhäusl Museum where Rosi will tell us about the eventful history of Zillertal and the Strasser children.

Meeting point: 9:30 hrs Ramsau station Dates: 16.5./ 30.05./ 13.06./ 27.06./ 28.08./ 05.09./ 26.09./ 10.10.

Duration: ca. 5 hours, 3 of which are spent walking Characteristics: moderate hike with around 200 metres in altitude difference Cost: € 5 (free for guests of our partner businesses) Arriving by bus: 9.18 hrs dep.

Mayrhofen station arr. 16.03 hrs 9.24 hrs arr.

Ramsau station dep. 15.57 hrs Refreshments: GH Hubertus / Laimach - but you should also bring a small snack Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required for this walk!

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Natural monument Schrauben Waterfall

Walk to the Waterfall in Hintertux Herbert Grasl

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 Fallsat 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 Walfischmaul (whales mouth), a rock formation that actually looks like the mouth of a fish. A highpoint of this walk is the Tux Stream 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: 12.07./ 26.07./ 09.08./ 23.08./ 04.09./ 13.09.

Duration: circa 3-4 hours; 3 of which spent walking Characteristics: short, round walk with one steep section Cost: â‚Ź 5 (free for guests of our partner businesses) excl. transport!

Arriving by bus: 8.40 hrs dep.

Mayrhofen station arr.

14.33/15.03 hrs 9.26 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 for this walk!

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Zillergrund & the Steinbock.Worlds (alpine ibex)

Hike to the „King of the Mountains“ Walter Ludl

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Starting at Gasthof Au, we walk along the River Ziller to Bärenbad. After a rest, we then carry on past the Steinbock.Worlds and on to the Zillergründl Reservoir. The alpine ibex is an animal with a deeply rooted tradition at the Zillertal Alps and, until recently, a very chequered history. Up until the beginning of the 17th century there was a population of several hundred animals in this region. After violent clashes between the official hunters and poachers, the Archbishop of Salzburg ordered that the species should be eradicated in an attempt to prevent further confrontations. Despite attempts to reintroduce ibex to the Zillertal Valley, only limited success has been enjoyed. As sightings of ibex in the wild are rare, you will appreciate the opportunity of seeing them at the Steinbock.Worlds.

Meeting point: 9.30 hrs – bus stop Au Guest House Dates: 19.06./ 25.06./ 09.07./ 06.08./ 20.08./ 03.09.

Duration: ca. 5.5 hours, 4.5 – 5 of which are spent walking Characteristics: challenging hike with an ascent of around 600 metres in altitude Cost: € 5 (free for guests of our partner businesses) Arriving by bus: 8.50 hrs dep. Mayrhofen station arr.

16.45 hrs

9.26 hrs arr. Zillergrund/Au Guest house dep. 16.11 hrs Refreshments: Bärenbadalm, Adlerblick Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required for this walk!

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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 Nature Park Exhibition in the old primary scholl 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.

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Meeting point: 10.00 hrs – Nature Park House Ginzling Dates: 14.06. / 19.07. / 29.07. / 12.08 / 04.09.

Duration: circa 6 hours; 3.5 of which spent walking Characteristics: an easy to moderate walk with an ascent of circa 400 metres in altitude Cost: € 5 includes entrance to the Nature Park House (free for guests of our partner businesses) Arriving by bus: 9.10 hrs dep. Mayrhofen stattion 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 for this walk!

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Sunrise over the Tux Valley

Torseen Lakes, Ramsjoch and Grübelspitze Hermann 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 Grübelspitze Peak. From here the Eggalmbahn lifts provide a comfortable descent back down to the valley.

Meeting point: 4.15 hrs – Tux-Center in Vorderlanersbach Dates: 11.07./ 17.07./ 25.07./ 08.08./ 22.08.

Duration: circa 7 hours; 4.5 of which spent walking Characteristics: a moderate mountain hike with an ascent of circa 700 metres in altitude Cost: € 5 (free for guests of our partner businesses) and € 11 for the taxi!

Arriving by taxi: Boarding: post office Mayrhofen, Finkenberg Almbahn lifts, Tux-Center Lanersbach Return by bus: 11.37/12.07 hrs dep.

Lanersbach Tux-Center

12.03/12.33 hrs arr.

Mayrhofen station Refreshments: None – please bring a snack and drink!

Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required for this walk!

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Watching Wildlife

Out and about with hunters in the Tux Valley Hermann Muigg We need to take the Gletscherbahn lifts up to the Sommerbergalm (1986 m) to reach the starting point. From here it is an easy walk to the Kasererscharte, Frauenwand and the Schmirntal Valley. Once at the Tuxerjochhaus, we can savour superb views of the glaciers of Olperer & Co. Your guide will provide interesting information on the local wildlife, hunting and how man came to settle in the Tux Valley. In our rucksack we have the latest model of binoculars with Swarovski optics and, with a little bit of luck, we’ll get to see some ibex on their morning “rounds” and hear the whistle of the marmots. The descent leads back down along the footpath, to our original starting point.

Meeting point: 9.15 hrs – base station of the Hintertux Cable Car Dates: 05.07./ 09.07./ 18.07./ 23.07./ 06.08./ 20.08./ 03.09.

Duration: circa 6 hours; 4 of which spent walking Characteristics: moderate hike with altitude differences of around 500 m Cost: € 6 (free for guests of our partner businesses) excl. cable car!

Arriving by bus: 8.10 hrs dep.

Mayrhofen station arr. 15.33/16.03 hrs

8.56 hrs arr.

Hintertux Cable Car dep. 14.50/15.20 hrs Ascent/Descent: 1st section of the Hintertux Cable Car – included in the Z-Activcard Refreshments: Sommerbergalm, Tuxer-Joch-Haus Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required for this walk!

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Melchermuas - Dairyman’s Pancake at the Bodenalm

Hike to one of one of the last original dairy farms in the Alps Maria Fankhauser

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The Bodenalm, located at 1,700 m above sea level in the Zillergrund, is one of the last dairy farms in the Alps that is not accessible by road. Only a narrow footpath, with sections actually carved into the rock face, leads from Häusling up to the grazing pastures. This tour in the midst of the Nature Park provides an insight into the daily lives and extremely hard work these mountain farmers are faced with. After a rather steep ascent of around 1½ hours, our efforts will be rewarded with a serving of Melchermuas and a glass of fresh milk, a traditional alpine meal prepared by the farmers themselves using butter, flour, milk and a pinch of salt.

Meeting point: 9.15 hrs – Gasthaus Häusling/Zillergrund Dates: 16.07/ 30.07./ 13.08./ 03.09.

Duration: circa 6 hours; 4 of which spent walking Characteristics: a demanding hike on steep mountain trails with an altitude difference of ca. 600 m Cost: € 7 (free for guests of our partner businesses) Arriving by bus: 8.50 hrs dep. Mayrhofen station arr.

16.42 hrs

9.16 hrs arr.

Zillergrund GH Häusling dep. 16.21 hrs Refreshments: Gasthof Häusling, Bodenalm Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required for this walk!

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Border Crossing at Tuxer Joch

In the footsteps of the old church path Maria Fankhauser

This walk takes us from Tux into the Schmirn Valley. Until 1483, the dead were carried over this mountain pass to be buried in the grounds of the church at Mauern. We will walk along this historic path. First we will take the bus from Zillertal, through the Inn- and Wipp Valley to Steinach and the Mauern Church, then on to Kasern in the Schmirn Valley. We will then hike for around 4 hours from Kasern up to the Tuxer Joch and on to the Sommerbergalm. From here you have the opportunity to either make your descent with the cable car, or walk back down to Hintertux via the Waterfall Trail. Return to the pick-up points on the bus route.

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Meeting point: 6.30 hrs – dep. from Hintertux Dates: 14.07./ 11.08./ 08.09.

Duration: circa 6 hours; 4 of which spent walking Characteristics: full day hike with an ascent of around 700 m in altitude Cost: € 35 includes bus fare (€ 25 for guests of our partner businesses and locals)

excl. cable car descent Sommerbergalm - Hintertux Arriving by bus: Pick-up points along the Zillertal Bundesstraße until Innsbruck available, following prior agreement Return journey: Return journey with the bus from Hintertux to Jenbach station Refreshments: Tuxer Joch Haus Number of participants: minimum 6, maximum 30! Advance registration is required for this walk!

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Magnesite Mine

On the trail of mining history Herbert Grasl

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Before tourists first discovered the Tux Valley, Europe’s highest mining and smelting operations were located here at 1,700 metres above sea level.

Until its’ closure in 1976, the magnesite mine was a source of employment for up to 400 workers. Works housing with a primary school, shop, cinema and ski lift made the lives of these working families somewhat easier. Together we will walk to the Chapel of St. Barbara with frescoes by artist, Max Weiler, and take a look at the former mining site. How was the stone transported back down to the valley? How was it prepared and turned into caustic magnesia in rotary kilns? You can experience all that and more on this mountain hike, with fantastic views of the Tux and Zillertal Alps.

Meeting point: 10.00 hrs – Finkenberg Almbahn lifts Dates: 02.08./ 30.08./ 03.09.

Duration: ca. 5 hours, 4 of which are spent walking Characteristics: Day long hike with some steep ascents, 600 metres in altitude difference Cost: € 6 (free for guests of our partner businesses) excl. cable car transport Arriving by bus: 9.40 hrs dep. Mayrhofen station arr. 15.33 hrs

9.53 hrs arr. Finkenberg-Almbahn lifts dep. 15.10 hrs (Rastkogelbahn) Refreshments: None, please bring a snack & drink! Guest houses in Vorderlanersbach Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required for this walk!

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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 Dates: 11.07./ 23.07./ 01.08./ 27.08.

Duration: circa 7 hours; 5.5 of which spent walking Characteristics: full-day hike with some steep paths and altitude differences of 600 m Cost: € 6 (free for guests of our partner businesses) Arriving by bus: 7.55 hrs dep.

Mayrhofen station arr.

17.47 hrs 8.52 hrs arr.

Schlegeis Reservoir dep.

17.00 hrs Refreshments: Dominikushütte, Restaurant Schlegeis, Jausenstation Zamsgatterl, Olpererhütte Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required for this walk!

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Nature Photography

Out and about with your camera and natural wildlife photographers Hermann Muigg

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Nature photography is to see and be inspired. The magnificent landscapes of the Zillertal Alps Nature Park are our setting. Close-ups of flowers, water and stones, long exposures and creative photography can be experimented with nature photographer, Hermann Muigg, who will give you helpful tips on how to improve your results. He makes sure a suitable location is found for every respective date, where participants can attempt to capture both fleeting and transitory elements in various colour schemes in ever-changing light and weather conditions!

Meeting point: will be published on our website: www.naturpark-zillertal.at Dates: 18.06./ 02.07./ 16.07./ 30.07./ 13.08/ 26.08/ 10.09 Duration: ca. 6 hours, 1 -2 of which are spent walking Characteristics: easy walking with maximum 250 metres in altitude difference Equipment: Camera and accessories insofar as available (z.B. lenses, filters, tripos, ..)

Cost: â‚Ź 6 (free for guests of our partner businesses) 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 for this walk!

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Nature Park Mountain Refuge Huts

Discover the landscapes that shaped alpine history Andrea Sporer „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: Time and location on request!

Dates: 03.07./ 06.07./ 15.07./ 31.07./ 14.08./ 03.09./ 04.09.

Duration: circa 6-7 hours; 5 of which spent walking Characteristics: full-day hike with some steeper parts and around 500-800 m in altitude difference Cost: € 6 (free for guests of our partner businesses) excl. transport!

Arriving by bus: we will travel by bus or shared taxis to the starting point Refreshments: at every hut Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required for this walk!

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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 Brandberg.

Meeting point: 9.00 hrs – Gasthof Thanner in Brandberg Dates: 28.06./ 08.07./ 26.07/ 09.08./ 19.08./ 02.09.

Duration: circa 7.5 hours; 5.5 of which spent walking Characteristics: challenging, full day hike with some steep ascents and around 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, Steinerkogel Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required for this walk!

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Following the trail of the Swiss pine

Forests and pastures in the Tux Valley Herbert Grasl

We set off in Madseit from the Alpinhotel Berghaus and walk along the right side of the valley to Nösslaue. The trail leads relatively steeply uphill through the woods until we reach Tulferalm (1700 m). 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 Grieralm (1787 m) before we reach the highest point of our tour, the Tapeneck at 1903 m above sea level. We then take a short, steep descent to Löschbodenalm and arrive at our next goal, the Höllensteinhütte (1710 m).

A forest trail leads from there back down to the valley.

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Meeting point: 9.10 hrs – Madseit / Alpinhotel Berghaus Dates: 01.07./ 29.07./ 19.08./ 29.08/ 02.09.

Duration: ca. 5-6 hours, 4 of which are spent walking Characteristics: moderately difficult walk with around 500 metres in altitude difference Cost: € 5 (free for guests of our partner businesses) Arriving by bus: 8.10 hrs dep.

Mayrhofen station arr.

15.03/15.33 hrs

8.49 hrs arr.

Madseit dep.

14.28/14.58 hrs Refreshments: Grieralm, Höllensteinhütte Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required for this walk!

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Across the PfitscherJoch Border

An Excursion from South to North Tyrol Maria Fankhauser

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Since 1918, the state border at Pfitscher Joch has separated North from South Tyrol. Few know about the South Tyrolean side of the Pfitscher Joch - this hike offers the opportunity to find out more. This historical tour starts with a bus trip from Zillertal, over the Brenner Pass and on to the town of Sterzing. After a guided city tour and coffee break (1 hr) the bus will take us on to Pfitsch and the village of Stein. After lunch we will begin our descent to the Schlegeis Reservoir, from where we will catch the bus back to Ginzling and have the opportunity to visit the Nature Park House Exhibition. From there the bus will take us back to Mayrhofen.

Meeting point: 6.30 hrs – Nature Park House Ginzling or 6.50 hrs – Mayrhofen station (pick-up and drop-off points along the Zillertal Bundesstraße possible, following prior agreement)

Dates: 28.07./ 25.08./ 22.09./ 29.09.

Duration: circa 8 hours; 5 of which spent walking Characteristics: Full-day hike, partly in alpine terrain with 700 m difference in altitude Cost: € 39 incl. coach trip (€ 29 for guests of our partner businesses and locals) Outward journey: with the coach via Innsbruck, Brenner Pass, Sterzing to Pfitsch Return jounrey: from the Schlegeis Reservoir to Jenbach station Refreshments: coffee break in Sterzing, lunch at Pfitscher-Joch-Haus, Zammsgatterl Number of participants: minimum 6, maximum 30! Advance registration is required for this walk!

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Berliner Hütte: Geologie & Gletscher

The „ Berliner Hütte“ glacier trail in the Zemmgrund Maria Fankhauser

The Berliner Hut is a popular base for mountain and glacier researchers.

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 Dates: 04.07./ 18.07./ 25.07/ 08.08./ 22.08./ 26.08/ 02.09.

Duration: ca. 8 hours, 6.5 of which are spent walking Characteristics: Day long hike in alpine terrain with around 800 metres in altitude difference Cost: € 7 (free for guests of our partner businesses) Arriving by bus: 7.55 hrs dep. Mayrhofen station arr.

16.47/17.47 hrs

8.30 hrs arr. Breitlahner Guest House dep. 16.15/17.15 hrs Refreshments: Grawandhütte, Alpenrosenhütte, Berliner Hütte, Waxeggalm, Gasthof Breitlahner Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required for this walk!

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Up to the Elsalm

“Melchermuas” – dairy man’s pancake and alpine farming Herbert Grasl

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We will walk from the Tux Center along a narrow mountain path towards Tettenjoch and on to Elsalm at 1865 m above sea level. If you listen carefully, you will hear the marmots whistling. These animals have made their lairs in the stone walls of the neighbouring alpine pastures. By keeping the area clear of mountain pine, pastures are able to thrive with an incredible biodiversity. Young people help alpine farmers maintain these “environmental construction sites”. The farmer will tell us all about this project while spoiling us with a serving of “Melchermuas”, a traditional alpine meal which they prepare themselves using butter, flour, milk and a pinch of salt. Our way back leads us up to the Kreuzjoch, and from there with a the descent back to Vorderlanersbach.

Meeting point: 9.10 hrs – Lanersbach Tux Center Dates: 08.07./ 22.07./ 05.08./ 23.08./ 06.09.

Duration: ca. 7 hours, 5.5 of which are spent walking Characteristics: challenging hike, partly steep mountain pathes with 1.200m in altitude difference Cost: € 7 (free for guests of our partner businesses) Arriving by bus: 8.40 hrs dep. Mayrhofen station arr. 17.03/ 17.33 hrs

9.09 hrs arr. Lanersbach Tux Center dep. 16.37/ 17.07 hrs Refreshments: Take a pack lunch with you Maximum number of participants: 15! Advance registration is required for this walk!

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Alpine Hike with Peter Habeler

Join him on his favourite mountain Peter Habeler ans 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 Mount 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 Mount Ahorn at 2,976 m above sea level.

Meeting point: 8.00 hrs – base station of the Ahorn Lifts Dates: 02.07./ 29.08./ 05.09.

Duration: circa 6 hours; 5.5 of which spent walking Characteristics: challenging alpine tour with around 1,000 m in altitude difference Cost: € 10 (free for guests of our partner businesses) exkl. ascent & descent

with the Ahorn Lifts Refreshments: Edelhütte Maximum number of participants: 20! Advance registration is required for this walk!

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Exhibitions

Nature Park.Worlds - Special Exhibition in Ginzling In 2011 the Nature Park celebrated a double anniversary – 20 years as a protected conservation area and 10 years as a designated Nature Park. Reason enough for the Nature Park to create a special exhibition, which can be found in the old Ginzling junior school behind the church. It tells of glaciers, rocks, alpine meadows and grazing pastures as well as about the people that live in the Nature Park region.

Open daily from 8.30 to 17.00 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. Free admission!

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 limited 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. 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 Nature Park 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 and 13.00 - 17.00 hours!

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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!

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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 per person

2 nights / half board

from € 99,-

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.

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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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