When the mountains are calling, adventurers of all ages must go

Hiking as a family

Easy hiking trails are fun for the whole family. When there’s a playground, an “enchanted forest” or water play at your destination, the grown-ups may even manage to enjoy a bit of chill time. Our varied range of trails is sure to include the right tour for your little hiking troop.

All family hikes

Lifts and cable cars

The Guided Active Programme

Summer holidays with children

Alpine nature for the whole family

The Innsbruck region has hiking trails that tell a story, routes that take you to places of natural beauty and shorter tours where even little kids can conquer the summit.

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A sea of alpine flowers

Enjoy the full splendour of the alpine roses with a circular hike in early summer on the “Almrosensteig 14a” trail.

2h 20min

6km

306m

easy

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Hiking with tree spirits

At the push of a button, rustic “tree beards” tell stories and riddles. There’s also a small playground at the panoramic Stiglreith restaurant.

3h

2km

227m

easy

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Conquer the summit of Innsbruck’s local mountain

From the top of the Patscherkofelbahn gondola, this tour follows the scenic Panoramaweg trail up to the summit with its 50-metre-high radio tower.

2h

2.7km

280m

medium

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Admire the stunning Kalkkögel peaks

The view from the Sonntagsköpfl (Sunday Peak) is worth the climb any day of the week and is particularly well suited to older children.

1h 50min

3km

412m

medium

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Mountain hut tour in Axamer Lizum

This family hike with fabulous views has two options to choose from: an easier and faster option or a longer and more difficult route.

3h 30min

11.4km

894m

medium

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There's even more to discover

Do your children think hiking is boring? Prove them wrong by combining hiking with water fun at a swimming lake or with other cool outdoor activities. Keep reading for inspiration.

Cool water awaits

See where you can take a relaxing dip by checking out our list of swimming lakes in the Innsbruck region.

Themed routes and nature trails

Explorers of all ages can learn more about flora and fauna, archaeology and nature conservation along these trails.

Places of natural beauty

Special attention is paid to nature in numerous areas around Innsbruck. Read more here.

Geocaching

Puzzlers and riddle fans can combine hiking with their passion for games along our geocaching routes.

Mountain huts and restaurants

Do you fancy dumplings? Or a schnitzel? This page shows you all the places to stop off for a break.

Hiking

Whether you’re looking for information about lifts and cable cars, an interactive hiking map or useful info about our Active Programme – here you’ll find everything to do with hiking in the Innsbruck region.

Special summer experiences

If you’re looking for action, you’ll find some great suggestions and ideas for indoor and outdoor fun here.

Sports shops

The right equipment can strongly influence whether a hiking tour is a success or a flop. For help or advice, visit our specialist shops!

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