Not way back, somebody requested me: “Should you might hike in just one area in Austria for the remainder of your life, which wouldn’t it be?” I didn’t hesitate to reply: “Tyrol (Tirol).” With its uncooked alpine surroundings, quite a few mountain ranges, and meticulously signed trails, Tyrol is the place Austria’s climbing tradition reaches its summit.
Up to now, our favourite locations to hike in Tyrol are Karwendel Nature Park, Hohe Tauern Nationwide Park in East Tyrol, the Lechtal Alps, the Wetterstein Mountains, Wilder Kaiser, and the Zillertal Alps.
On a map of Austrian Tyrol (Tirol), you’ll discover East Tyrol is indifferent from North Tyrol. This separation dates again to the tip of World Struggle I, when Italy annexed South Tyrol (Südtirol), splitting historic Tirol. This Tyrol climbing information focuses completely on hikes in Austrian Tirol, not the historic area of Tirol. Should you’re planning to discover South Tyrol, I like to recommend testing our Italian Alps climbing information.
Under, I’ve summarized my favourite day hikes in Tyrol, every linked to an in depth path information with every thing it’s worthwhile to know: descriptions, problem rankings, trailhead particulars, and extra.
For hut-to-hut climbing path inspiration, try the Emperor’s Crown (Kaiserkrone) Trek (reasonable), Karwendel Excessive Path (tough), Venediger Excessive Path (tough), Berlin Excessive Path (tough), and Eagle Stroll Lechtal Alps (difficult).
When to Hike in Tyrol: June – September (October relying on climate/snow circumstances)
Climbing-Themed Highway Journeys in Tyrol: Bavaria – Tyrol Highway Journey, Munich to Dolomites Highway Journey, and 2-Week Austria Highway Journey
The place to Keep in Tyrol for Climbing: Lake Achensee, Mayrhofen, Innsbruck, Ehrwald, Kals am Grossglockner
Path Stats: All “time wanted” estimates replicate climbing time solely. Plan further time for breaks and images.
Toll Roads: A number of trailheads in Tyrol are accessed by toll roads. Make sure to carry money, as card funds aren’t all the time an possibility.
Tirol Climbing Map
Trails
Day Hikes
Hut-to-Hut Hikes
Historic Tirol Areas
1. Seekarspitze – Seebergspitze Ridge Hike
This distinctive point-to-point hike crosses the western flank of Lake Achensee, the biggest lake in Tyrol. After a steep climb to Seekarspitze peak, the path continues alongside a wide ranging ridge to Seebergspitze peak, all whereas consuming within the dazzling turquoise panorama of Achensee under.
It is a tough hike with important elevation acquire. A neater various is the hike to Bärenkopf Summit, the one peak that affords a view of all the lake.
Beginning Level | Achenkirch (Bus Cease: Achenkirch Abzw Achensee)
Ending Level | Pertisau (Bus Cease: Pertisau Bootshaus)
Distance | 12.4 km point-to level
Time Wanted | 6:30 hours (with out breaks)
Elevation Acquire/ Loss | 1300 meters
Problem | Tough
The place to Keep in Pertisau | Seehotel St. Hubertus (midrange), Lodge Bergland (midrange), Lodge Auszeit (adults-only luxurious), Seehotel Einwaller (adults-only luxurious), or NOVA Moments Boutique Lodge (luxurious)
Path Information: Seekarspitze – Seebergspitze Ridge Hike
2. Hahnkampel Circuit Path
One other rewarding hike within the Lake Achensee space is the Hahnkampel Circuit Path, which begins at Gramaialm on the finish of Falzturntal Valley toll highway. The trail rises to the top of the valley and additional as much as Lamsenjochhütte, a very scenic hut alongside the Adlerweg long-distance path. After a brief detour to the refuge, the path traces an ethereal, semi-secured ridge to the summit of Hahnkampel.
The hen’s-eye views of Grosser Ahornboden, the “Nice Maple Flooring” in Hinterrisstal, are breathtaking.
Good to Know | There isn’t any bus to Gramaialm. Should you’re touring and not using a automotive, I might take a taxi from Pertisau to the trailhead, hike the circuit, after which stroll all the best way again to Pertisau following the nice Falzturntal valley path (2 hours one-way).
Trailhead | Gramai Alm, Pertisau
Distance | 11.1 km circuit
Time Wanted | 4:45 hours
Elevation Acquire/Loss | 869 meters
Problem | Reasonably Tough
The place to Keep on the Trailhead | Gramai Alm Alpengenuss & Natur Spa (luxurious)
The place to Keep in Pertisau | Seehotel St. Hubertus (midrange), Lodge Bergland (midrange), Seehotel Einwaller (adults-only luxurious), or NOVA Moments Boutique Lodge (luxurious)
Path Information: Gramaialm – Hahnkampel Hike
3. Hochiss Summit Hike
On the opposite facet of Lake Achensee rise the Rofan Mountains, a subrange of the Brandenberg Alps. A well-rounded and satisfying hike leads from Erfurter Hütte, accessible by cable automotive from Maurach, to Hochiss summit (2299 m) after which right down to Dalfaz Alm. You’ll be able to return through the cable automotive or descend on foot by way of the forest.
Trailhead | Rofan Seilbahn Mountain Station, Maurach
Distance | 9.8 km circuit with cableway
Time Wanted | 4:15 hours
Elevation Acquire | 480 meters
Elevation Loss | 1334 meters
Problem | Reasonably Tough
The place to Keep in Maurach | Lodge-Café-Restaurant Klingler (budget-midrange), Lodge-Pension Huber-Hochland (midrange), or Lodge St.Georg zum See (luxurious)
Path Information: Hochiss Peak Hike
4. Gamsjoch Peak Hike
Serving up probably the most scrumptious and grandiose views of the northern Hinterautal-Vomper-Kette, the western Gramsjoch summit is without doubt one of the most rewarding day hikes in Karwendel Nature Park. The hike begins on the Eng alpine pasture in Grosser Ahornboden. Given the distant location of the trailhead, it’s advisable to remain on the trailhead in Das Naturhotel die Eng, earlier than commencing this strenuous hike.
I additionally advocate climbing to the summit through the Hochljoch saddle. Although longer, it’s a lot simpler than tackling the direct Gumpenkar gully ascent route.
Trailhead | Parking Ahornboden
Distance | 13.8 km lollipop-circuit
Time Wanted | 5:45 hours
Elevation Acquire/Loss | 1324 m
Problem | Tough
The place to Keep on the Trailhead | Das Naturhotel die Eng
Path Information: Gramsjoch Peak Hike
5. Wolfsklamm Gorge Hike
Wolfsklamm (Wolf’s Gorge) is a surprising limestone river gorge in Austria’s Karwendel Mountains, thought of Tyrol’s most stunning. The well-secured however generally steep path begins in Stans and leads one-way by way of the gorge. Hikers can proceed to the close by Benedictine monastery of St. Georgenberg, which has a restaurant.
There’s a small price to entry the gorge, which is simply open between Could and October (9 am – 4 pm).
Trailhead | Stans Wolfsklamm Parking or Stans b.Schwaz Bahnhst practice station
Distance | 5.4 km circuit
Time Wanted | 2:15 hours
Elevation Acquire/Loss | 410 meters
Problem | Reasonable
The place to Keep in Stans: | Der Brandstetterhof (adults-only luxurious), Das Urgestein – Residences (luxurious flats), or Lodge Schwarzbrunn (All-inclusive luxurious)
The place to Keep in Innsbruck | Motel One Innsbruck (budget-midrange), NALA individuellhotel (midrange), Altstadthotel Weisses Kreuz (luxurious). Take a look at our information to The place to Keep in Innsbruck for an in depth take a look at the most effective areas to remain past town heart.
Path Information: Wolfsklamm Gorge Hike
6. Nockspitze (Saile) Peak Hike
Nockspitze (2403 m) is a scenic summit hike close to Innsbruck in Tyrol’s Kalkkögel vary, a part of the Stubai Alps. The 4-hour route crosses a number of peaks, providing sweeping views of the Inn Valley, Innsbruck, the Karwendel Mountains, and the Stubai Alps. Whereas largely reasonable, the hike contains some steep, slippery sections which require surefootedness.
Trailhead | Birgitzköpfl Chairlift Mountain Station / Axamer Lizum
Distance | 6.4 km circuit with chairlift ascent
Time Wanted | 4 hours
Elevation Acquire | 418 meters
Elevation Loss | 905 meters
Problem | Reasonable – Reasonably-Tough
The place to Keep in/round Axams | Pension Singer (finances), Ferienwohnung Olympia (finances), Lodge Kögele (midrange) Die Wiesen Residences (midrange)
Path Information: Nockspitze Peak Hike
7. Rotmoosalm – Wangalm – Wettersteinhütte Circuit Path
Today hike within the Wetterstein Mountains captures the essence of climbing within the Austrian Alps: towering limestone partitions, inviting mountain huts, and various trails. It begins on the Salzbachbrücke paid automotive park in Gaistal Valley close to Seefeld in Tirol.
The spotlight of the route is the Südwandsteig path, which runs alongside the foot of Wetterstein massif’s south wall. This vary marks a part of the border between Tyrol and Bavaria. Cross it, and also you’ll find yourself close to Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Trailhead | Salzbach Automobile Park in Gaistal (P5), Leutasch
Distance | 17.6 km lollipop-circuit
Time Wanted | 6:30 hours
Elevation Acquire/Loss | 910 meters
Problem | Reasonable
The place to Keep in Seefeld in Tirol | Lodge Residence Metropol (finances), Aside Simon Seefeld (finances), Tiroler Weinstube (midrange), Summit Seefeld (midrange-luxury), or Lodge Klosterbräu (luxurious)
The place to Keep in Mösern close to Seefeld in Tirol | Nidum Informal Luxurious Lodge (luxurious). Learn our Nidum lodge evaluation to be taught extra about this superb lodge, tucked away on the sting of the Seefeld Plateau.
Path Information: Rotmoosalm – Wettersteinhütte Hike
8. Lake Seebensee – Lake Drachensee – Coburger Hütte Hike
Lake Seebensee and Lake Drachensee rank among the many most breathtaking alpine lakes in Tyrol.
Whereas most hikers go for the simple out-and-back route from the Ehrwalder Almbahn Mountain Station, there’s a much more rewarding option to attain them: through Brendlsee and the Hinteres Tajatörl move.
The descent from Hinteres Tajatörl right down to Lake Drachensee is nothing wanting spectacular, revealing shimmering turquoise waters embedded in a craggy limestone paradise.
These lakes aren’t any secret, so timing is every thing. Take the earliest cable automotive you may.
Trailhead | Ehrwalder Almbahn Mountain Station
Distance | 14.9 km circuit
Time Wanted | 5:30 hours
Elevation Acquire/Loss | 909 meters
Problem | Reasonably Tough
The place to Keep in Ehrwald | Mellow Mountain Hostel (finances), Das Halali (midrange), or Romantik Lodge Spielmann (luxurious)
Path Information: Lake Drachensee Hike
9. Olpererhütte and Friesenberghaus Hike
Excessive above the Schlegeis Reservoir, the fortunately located Olpererhütte enjoys the most effective views of the Zillertal Alps. This hut has gained widespread consideration on Instagram, because of its close by suspension bridge photograph spot.
Though most hikers make a beeline for Olpererhütte from the Schlegeis Reservoir automotive park, the route through Friesenberghaus gives a far richer and fewer crowded expertise.
Beginning at Frisenberghaus, the path follows one of the crucial cinematic stretches of the celebrated Berlin Excessive Path hut-to-hut hike to the suspension bridge and additional to Olpererhütte.
Trailhead | Parking Schlegeisspeicher, accessed by a toll highway
Distance | 13.8 km circuit
Time Wanted | 5:30 hours
Elevation Acquire/Loss | 876 m
Problem | Reasonable – Reasonably Tough
The place to Keep in Mayrhofen | Landhotel Rauchenwalderhof (finances), Der Siegeler B&B (budget-midrange), Alpenhotel Kramerwirt (midrange-luxury), or ElisabethHotel Premium Non-public Retreat- Adults solely (luxurious)
Path Information: Olpererhütte Hike
10. Innergschlöss Glacier Path
The Innergschlöss Glacier Path is a scenic 9.6 km loop in Hohe Tauern Nationwide Park that leads from Innergschlöss village, solely accessible by taxi or foot from Matreier Tauernhaus, to the Schlatenkees Glacier. You’ll move hanging moraine landscapes earlier than reaching the point of view of the glacier terminus.
Trailhead | Innergschlöss
Distance | 9.6 km lollipop-circuit
Time Wanted | 3:30 hours
Problem | Reasonable
Elevation Acquire/Loss | 608 meters
The place to Keep close to the Trailhead | Matreier Tauernhaus (budget-midrange)
The place to Keep in Matrei in Osttirol | Kesslerstadel (midrange), Lodge Hinteregger (midrange), or Naturhotel Outdoors (luxurious)
Path Information: Innergschlöss Glacier Path
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