Nature park tips

Relic from the post-glacial period The “Glocke”: a natural gem

Expect mysticism, secrets, and exciting legends on this easy circular hike through a botanical and geological rarity that is virtually unique in the entire eastern Alpine region. Particularly impressive: the deep gorge, the enchanting beech forest and the legendary Devil’s Bridge. Walking time: 1½ hours.

From the summit to the mountain lake Hippoldspitze, Eiskarsee lake

From the Vallruckalm it’s about 700 meters of altitude up to the Hippoldspitze with a magnificent panoramic view of the Zillertal and Tux Alps. Next comes the Eiskarsee lake, which shows traces of winter until early summer. Tip: definitely try a cooling foot bath – a pure relief! Walking time: 5½ hours.

Along the waterfalls The Schraubenfälle

A narrow path leads through a rustic forest and past the “Walfischmaul”, along waterfalls, natural rock bridges and caves. Highlights of the moderately di icult hike are the impressive gorge, the valley basin on Waldeben and the Schraubenwasserfall waterfalls. Tips for nature observation included. Walking time: 2½ hours.

Beautiful cultural landscape Ginzling alpine tour

Medium-di iculty tour, combines culture with picturesque nature. Passing the historical Fürstenhaus, you will be guided through a secluded forest and enjoy magnificent views of side valleys and glaciated peaks. Back in the Mountaineering Village Ginzling, the Glacier.Worlds exhibition awaits. Walking time: 4½ hours.

Idyll and oral splendour The Weitental valley

This medium-di iculty round tour begins with a short gondola ride and an ascent to the Tuxerjochhaus. From there it’s down into the idyllic Weitental valley with its many colourful alpine flowers and frolicking marmots. Another highlight is the gorge at the end of the valley with the Schleierwasserfall waterfalls. Walking time: 5 hours.

In the realm of the ibexes High mountains chapel

On this di icult hike you will be accompanied through the enchanting Zillergrund to the beautiful St. Valentin Chapel, which is located above the bright blue Zillergründl reservoir. Before that you will visit the Steinbock.Worlds where you can also observe these extraordinary ibexes in their enclosure. Walking time: 4½ hours.

Chamois, eagles, marmots & Co. Wildlife watching

Not without reason one of the most popular tours, although it is a di icult hike: With a little luck, you can observe chamois, golden eagles, and marmots on their morning forays. In any case, you will learn fascinating facts about the native wild animals and their behavior. Walking time: 4–5 hours

On the shoulders of giants The Gerlossteinwand

The Gerlossteinbahn cable car takes you along the gigantic rock face on a di icult panoramic tour. As you are guided across lush alpine meadows and through the picturesque countryside, it is important to savour the view of the striking Brandberger Kolm and then the stunning mountain vistas. Walking time: 6 hours.