A hike with an opportunity to enjoy swimming and a refreshment stop

From Niederwängle our circular hike proceeds to one of the loveliest viewing points in the valley basin area – Costaries Chapel. Make the most of the opportunity to listen to the bells as they resound across the valley!

It is then back via Lake Frauensee, where a leisurely stop-off in a mountain inn awaits. Tempting is there also the opportunity to swim in the refreshing lake.

Walking time: approx. 3 hours

Minimum number of participants: 4 persons

Registration: by 05.00 p.m. the day before at Alpinschule Außerfern

+43 5672 62332 or +43 664 5661474 sportpaulweber@sport2000.at www.alpinschule-ausserfern.at

Meeting point: 10:00 a.m. at the tourist information office, Untermarkt 34, 6600 Reutte (continue the journey together)

Equipment: sturdy hiking shoes, protective rain gear, drink, possible hiking poles and possibly swim togs

Hinterbichl

Alpaca & llama walk

Visit the enclosure and learn fascinating facts about the life of alpacas and llamas. Get to know our animals by feeding them. After an introduction we will go on a leisurely walk together (light 30 minutes’ walk with a break).

Duration: approx.  2 hours in total, including approx. 30 minutes of walking (up- & dowhill, only conditionally suitable for prams)

Outdoor experience – no toilet available!

Minimum group size: 2 persons

Please note: Children under 6 cannot feed the animals, but are very welcome to go on the experience, between 6–9 an adult must supervise the child but from the age of 10 or older, the child can go by themselves. Dogs are not permitted! Tours will not be held in storms or thunderstorms.

Registration: Mon–Fri between 10:00 a.m.  –  04:00 p.m. at Layla Herb

+43 676 7570288 erlebnis@alpakas.at www.alpakas.at

Meeting point: 02:00 p.m. in Hinterbichl 13, 6610 Wängle, (on the left by Hotel Tannenhof)

Equipment: closed footwear with a good profile required along with clothing to suit the weather!

In the Grünes Haus

Museum visit

The museum in the Green House is located in Reutte’s Untermarkt. The strong shade of green gives the house its name. The wonderful façade was designed in 1779 by Johann Jakob Zeiller. Awaiting you inside are beautiful murals and 11 stuccoed ceilings. The museum is a proud four-time winner of the Tirolean Museum Award and the Austrian Museum Seal of Quality. Over around 550 m2 of exhibition space you will find a varied and lovingly presented collection. You can see valuable paintings from the painter‘s workshop of the Zeiller artist family. Well worth seeing are the works of Anna Stainer-Knittel, better known as Geierwally. Visit our clock display and the original-style tavern and discover archaeological finds from our region. The impressive Rodfuhrtafeln tell about the historic heyday of the salt trade in Reutte.

Free: entrance to the museum

Opening hours: Tue–Sat, 01:00–05:00 p.m.

Contact: Untermarkt 25, 6600 Reutte

+43 5672  72304 info@museum-reutte.at www.museum-reutte.at

A trial offer for everyone (basic)

Climbing

Try out the trendy sport of climbing with the guidance of a state-certified mountain guide and you might lay the foundation stone for loving rock climbing.

Suitable for big and small!

Duration: approx. 2 .5 hours

Minimum number of participants: 4 persons

Registration: by 06:00 p.m. the day before at the Mountain Guide Office Reutte-Höfen +43 680 2305098 or +43 680 2305097 alpin-sport@tnr.at www.alpin-sport.at

Meeting point: 09:30 a.m. in 6671 Rieden at the chapel (car parking available)

Equipment: comfortable clothing, equipment available to loan at no extra cost

The variety of flowers and herbs

Herb walk

Meadow clary, tormentil and broad-leaved thyme – the plant kingdom in Tyrol’s Lech Nature Park is renowned for its exceptional variety of flowers and herbs.

Healing herbs were used in folk medicine in the Middle Ages and are still used today in modern medicine.

During this walk you find out everything about the effects and application of local wild herbs. A nature park guide provides you with tips for collecting, drying and making salves, tinctures and tisanes.

Duration: approx. 2 hours

Minimum number of participants: 2 persons

Registration: the day before until 04:00 p.m. in the event calendar of the nature park: www.naturpark-tiroler-lech.at

Meeting point: 02:00 p.m. at the car park for the ski lift Schollenwiesenlift in Höfen, Skiliftweg, 6604 Höfen

Equipment: Clothing that is suitable for the weather conditions, sturdy footwear, rain/sun protection, drink

Guided tour hammer mill

More than 700 years of history await you. The blacksmith shop in this type is a cultural rarity in all of Tyrol. Its origin dates back to the Middle Ages. It was the armoury for the Knights of Hohenegg (13th – 17th century). In the blacksmith shop there are 3 water wheels, a forge, 3 sledges, a camshaft, bellows, transmissions, various tools and machines and a small museum to see. After the tour we’ll invite you for a hike: Climb up along the Vilsegg ruins to Salober Alm (optional snack stop) and descent along myth-enshrouded Lake Alatsee and back to the hammer mill.

Family-friendly guided tour/Children’s programme on request!

Duration of tour: about 1 hour, duration of hike: about 3 hours

Minimum number of participants: 2 persons

Registration: the day before until 04:30 p.m. at the tourism office Reutte on +43 5672 62336 or info@reutte.com

Meeting point: guided tour Hammerschmiede: at 01:30 p.m. Ritterweg 15, 6682 Vils hike: at 02:45 p.m. at the same location with the mountain guide office Höfen-Reutte

Equipment: sturdy footwear, hiking clothes

Info: info@vilsart.at www.hammerschmiede-vils.at

Get to know the Styrian harmonica!

Music workshop for holiday guests

The Styrian harmonica is the most famous musical instrument in the Alps and is simply part of a holiday in Tyrol. Whether in an alpine hut, around the campfire, at a cozy dinner or at a party – the special sound of the Styrian harmonica is always appropriate and delights young and old with heart-warming folk music. Why not feel like a Hubert von Goisern or Andreas Gabalier for once? With this unique music-making workshop, this is now possible for you!

– Suitable for all ages

– No knowledge of music or previous musical knowledge required

Duration: approx. 90 minutes

Maximum number of participants: 6 persons

Registration: the day before by 04:00 p.m. at Michlbauer

Harmonikawelt, +43 5672 72060 office@michlbauer.com www.michlbauer.com/musizieren-im-urlaub

Meeting point: 09:30 a.m. Michlbauer Harmonikawelt, Lindenstraße 14, 6600 Reutte

Equipment: no specific equipment required

Cost: EUR 19.00 per person for Aktiv-Card-holders (regulat price EUR 55.00); Family bonus: No charge for children up to the age of 16 when accompanied by their parents!

Along the stream of life

Lechweg stage

Get to know one of the most action packed stages of the last wild river landscapes in Europe.

Depending on the season, your nature guide will familiarise you with the safe hiking routes and the special features of this unique long-distance hiking route (thundering waterfalls, pedestrian suspension bridge, orchid ladders, etc.)

Duration: approx. 5 – 7 hours (incl. bus journey and refreshment stop).

Total walking time: approx. 3 ½ hours.)

Minimum number of participants: 4 persons

Registration: by 12:00 a.m. the day before at the Alpinschule Außerfern

+43 5672 62232 or +43 664 5661474 sportpaulweber@sport2000.at www.alpinschule-ausserfern.at

Meeting point: 08:45 a.m. at Reutte train station, Bahnhofstr. 39, 6600 Reutte (car parking available, Postbus travel to departure point)

Equipment: sturdy mountain hiking shoes with grippy sole, possibly walking poles, rain and sun protection, drinks and snack