winter hiking trails

This winter walk starts at the tourist information centre in Igls and leads east to the Sporthotel. Turn left before the hotel and continue to the Kneipp facility where you turn right towards Lans. Follow the path to the tram stop on tram line 6 and then walk along the tram lines past the stops "Lanser See" and "Lans-Sistrans". Continue past the chapel and the golf course to the charming Vogelhütte cafe. Our tip: If you turn left at "Lanser See" tram stop and follow the path downhill for about five minutes, you will come to Lanser See lake and the Koi Bar.

At the start of Völsesgasse in Oberperfuss, a side trail (Path Nr. 8) heads across the fields and along the edge of the forest. This route continues on to Ranggen and then back to Völsesgasse. A detour to Itzlranggen is also possible.

An idyllic and sunny winter hiking route with stunning views! The hike starts from the lift car park at Bergbahnen Oberperfuss, which is free of charge for anyone using the lift. Take the gondola up to the Stiglreith lift station at an altitude of 1,363 m, where you will set off on your hike. Follow the path past the ski hire shop and onto the Panoramastraße road, which you should then follow downhill for approx. 50 metres until you reach the first bend. From there, take the signposted path on your right, which is an idyllic trail leading slightly uphill through the forest. Along the way, you will frequently be treated to wonderful views across the valley and of the surrounding mountain landscapes. There are also plenty of benches where you can stop for a relaxing break. After walking for approx. 45 minutes, the path ends at an altitude of 1,450 metres above sea level. You can then turn around and follow the same winter trail back to the starting point, yet again enjoying the stunning views and glorious peace and quiet along the way.

The hike starts at the Bergbahnen Oberperfuss lift station. First take the gondola up to Stiglreith, which is located at an altitude of 1,363 metres above sea level. From there, the route passes the car park and continues along a road with stunning mountain views. Keep following the yellow signs to the district of Gfas at 1,517 metres above sea level.  The hike follows the same route back to the starting point. A short detour is possible to visit a beautifully situated reservoir and Restaurant Sulzstich. The road from Oberperfuss Berg to Stiglreith is closed to unauthorised vehicles during the winter months from 1 November until 30 March. Highlight: Gfas is the highest district of Oberperfuss and home to two farmhouses, a beautiful chapel and stunning views of the Inn Valley and the surrounding mountains.

This winter walk leads from the tourist information centre in Igls towards the Sporthotel. Turn left before the hotel and keep walking until you come to the Kneipp facility where you turn right onto Obexerstraße road. Follow the road to the former Hotel Tirolerhof and then turn right again towards Lanser Strasse road. Cross the road and then turn right at the former Hotel Batzenhäusl into the forest. Follow the path that leads along the fence through the romantic wilderness of the Ullwald forest. When you come to the end of the trees, turn right towards Appartement Waldhaus and continue along Badhausstraße road to the former lift station of the old Patscherkofelbahn cable car. Finally, cross the road and turn left to follow Eugenpromenade road back to the village centre.

Enjoy unspoiled nature along this route from Axamer Lizum to Brennach, perfect during winter and for taking in some of that wonderful alpine air. The walk contains many steep slopes and climbs while traversing diverse landscapes. This tour begins at the car park in the Axamer Lizum ski resort, passes the Schaflam alpine hut and returns via the same route; almost 2.5km in total. Our four-legged friends are also welcome along this route, but must be kept on a lead at all times. Winter clothing is essential.

An easy winter hiking trail between the holiday villages of Axams and Birgitz with wonderful panoramic views. There are several benches along the way where you can relax and take a break. If you would like to stop for a bite to eat, the route passes the Tenniscafe Axams with its small ice rink and the Liftstüberl in Birgitz with its small neighbouring beginners drag lift and playground. The walk is possible in either direction.

This route starts behind the Olympic Village indoor swimming pool. After walking for one and a half hours, you will reach the Löwenhaus lift station of the Hungerburgbahn funicular. From there, you can take the Nordkettenbahnen lifts and cable cars up to the Seegrube in just 20 minutes and the Hafelekar at almost 2,300 metres above sea level. Alternatively, if you do not want to ride up into the Nordkette mountains, you can cross over Hans-Psenner-Steg bridge to the northern bank of the Inn. From there, you cross the road and then continue along a path that zigzags up through the forest to Weiherbug and the Innsbruck Alpine Zoo.  You can return on bus 501, 502, 503 or 504 from Innrain or Mühlauer Brücke.

Alpine panoramas and beautiful winter landscapes. This winter walk leads from Kirchplatz square in Götzens along Burgstrasse road, crosses the main road to the M-Preis supermarket and then continues from there through the "Götzner Felder" fields. There are plenty of interesting places and gems to admire and enjoy along the way. One very special ensemble: the baroque Field Chapel with its wayside cross. A paved and well-maintained winter path.

A very varied walk with beautiful highlights and many comfortable benches for enjoying a break along the way. Romantic wooden bridges, an abandoned aviary, an idyllic pavilion and an old Jewish cemetery from the 16th century make this tour an unforgettable experience for people of all ages. The path leads through a beautiful mixed forest, which provides plenty of shade in summer but lets the sun shine through in autumn and spring. Coming from Rennweg road, cross the Hans-Psenner-Steg bridge to the northern side of the River Inn. Cross the road at the traffic lights and follow the Heinrich Süß Weg trail uphill until you come to the second bend. From there, take the narrow path that turns off to the west. Almost immediately, you will come to a second covered wooden bridge. An abandoned aviary is the next extraordinary structure you come across on this hike. After the bend in the path, you will suddenly find yourself standing in the park at the Villa Blanka hotel management school. The path continues to the right, leading past several park benches where you can enjoy wonderful views of Innsbruck. Further east, past the back exit of Villa Blanka, you come to the next wooden bridge. You then come to a grassy area where you can play or soak up the sun while enjoying the view of the 15th century Weiherburg building above. This is also where you will find another of the picturesque attractions passed during this hike: a pavilion set in a very romantic spot! Once you've had your fill of this lovely location, follow the path east until you come to the crossroads. There, another impressive wooden bridge awaits. As soon as you have crossed the bridge, you will see a sign for the "alter jüdischer Friedhof" (the old Jewish cemetery) and the memorial immediately below. It is well worth taking a short detour down to check it out. Afterwards, continue east along the narrow path around the Judenbühel until you come to a paved road. Follow the road to the left. After a few metres, turn to follow the signs up Judenbühel hill. At the top, you will find a very large, flat, grassy area. On the northern side, there is a great children's playground with a varied selection of play equipment. For relaxation seekers, there are comfortable benches that look out to the south and provide wonderful views of Innsbruck. You are now at the highest point of the historic bridge circuit and the route leads downhill from here. Follow the path back down to the road. You now have several options: Option 1) Complete the circuit by taking the little path on your left and following it downhill, over a small wooden bridge, along a wide walking path to the River Inn and back to the starting point at the "Hans Psenner Steg" bridge. Option 2) Stay on the road and walk to the "Alpenzoo" lift station for the Hungerburgbahn funicular. Take the funicular down into the city centre or up to the Hungerburg district. (100 metres to the Alpenzoo station) Option 3) Follow the signs "zum Alpenzoo" to the Alpine Zoo and stop in for a visit. (7-minute walk to the zoo) From Rennweg road, take the Heinrich Süß Weg trail up to the second bend. Then turn off