The route starts at the hikers’ car park and leads east along on a well-signposted forest road that climbs continuously uphill towards the Straßberghaus alpine guesthouse. After a few minutes, you pass the Sagkapelle chapel hidden in the woods. From there, the route continues up through the pine forest. When you get to the top, pass through the barriers and walk downhill for a few metres until you reach the Straßberghaus alpine guesthouse, which is located in an idyllic alpine basin in the Mieming Range.
In Inzing, a themed trail provides interested walkers with extensive information about the geography, geology and history of the region. Display boards along the route describe, for example, how the landscape was formed by the power of glaciers and water. Another interesting topic covered is the region's history of cartography. Local mapmakers Peter Anich and Blasius Huber were pioneers in this field and their achievements are wonderfully presented along the way.
Our tip: the wetlands and bird reserve in Gaisau.
This mountain hut is located 1,382 m above sea level. The German-Austrian border runs along the Wetterstein mountains to the north and the Mieming Range lies to the south. The hut is easily accessible for mountain enthusiasts of all ages – on foot from Leutasch or Ehrwald, with a pram, by bike or even in a horse-drawn carriage. The hut serves "Tyrol on a plate", freshly prepared and at reasonable prices. Plus the dairy products all come from the hut's own alpine farm. There is a playground for children and charging stations for e-bikes. The hut is also the perfect setting for small celebrations.
Overnight accommodation is available.
Three of the sections along the main route of The Way of St. James pass through the Innsbruck holiday region.
From Terfens to Innsbruck:
This stage is 24.2 kilometres long and is possible in 6 hours and 15 minutes. The Way of St. James leads from the medieval town of Hall in Tirol via the villages of Absam and Thaur, through the market town of Rum and on to the city of Innsbruck. Once in Innsbruck, the route continues to St. James' Cathedral.
From Innsbruck to Pfaffenhofen:
This stage is 32.8 km long and can be accomplished in 8 hours and 30 minutes. The route leads west out of Innsbruck along the southern bank of the River Inn. At Innsbruck Airport – past Kranebitten. Cross the river and follow the southern slopes of the Inn Valley. The destination of Pfaffenhofen at the end this stage is small and easy to navigate. It is worth taking a look at the town of Telfs, which is located directly on the other side of the River Inn.
From Pfaffenhofen to Roppen:
This stage is 24.4 kilometres long. The time required to cover this section is 6 hours and 15 minutes. Leave Pfaffenhofen to the west and pass through the village of Rietz. The next village along the route is Stams, which is home to the impressive Stams Abbey. Cross the River Inn at Haiming and hike along the northern bank to the final destination of this stage, Roppen.
An easy circular hike. Short route description: From the Dorfplatz village square in Natters, follow Magdalenenweg road for about 100 metres and then turn left onto the Toienweg trail towards Natterer See lake (an approx. 45 minute walk). Cross Natterer Seestrasse road and take the Herrensteig trail (an approx. 45 minute walk) back to the village centre. The path is in the dappled shade and there are benches along the way for a relaxing break.
From the Tulfeinalm mountain hut, near the mountain lift station of the Glungezerbahn gondola, you can reach the Glungezerhütte mountain hut in about 1.5 hours.
A sunny circuit across the Igler Wiesen meadows and past the village centre of Vill.
This route starts on Bilgeristraße road at the former bottom lift station of the Patscherkofelbahn cable car and heads downhill towards the village centre of Igls. Follow Eichlerstraße road past the Sporthotel. Shortly afterwards, turn left and then right. Follow the road to the left until you come to Igler Straße road, cross Igler Straße road and then follow Fernkreuzweg. Turn right onto Brunnenweg, continue to the high-voltage power line and then take the path that leads off to the right and follow it through the fields to the village of Vill. At the halfway point in Vill, just before the church, turn off to the right by Gasthof Turmbichl and follow Bachgangweg road as it leads gently uphill. Follow the road to the end of the paved section and then continue straight on along the path through the fields until you come to the tram tracks for the no. 6 forest tram. There, turn right. Follow Obexerstraße road, past the Igler Bahnhof tram station and the Kneipp therapy facility, to the village centre of Igls and from there uphill back to the starting point.
An easy hike from Innsbruck up to the Hungerburg district. First cross the River Inn on the Hans-Psenner-Steg bridge and then, on the opposite side of the road, follow signs for "Fußweg Alpenzoo / Heinrich-Süß-Weg". As soon as you have passed the Alpine Zoo, continue uphill along Wilhelm-Greil-Weg towards Hungerburg.
If you would rather not walk back, you can take the Hungerburgbahn funicular. It stops right in Innsbruck city centre.
A fantastic medium-length circuit on varied paths through the Ullwald forest.
The route starts on Bilgeristraße road at the former bottom lift station of the Patscherkofelbahn cable car and heads through the Kurpark spa gardens, across Patscher Straße road and then along Gletscherblickweg for a short distance before turning left through the forest. Cross Patscher Straße road again and follow the forest path to Igls golf course. Cross Badhausstraße road and follow the signs through the Ullwald forest. Finally, the route again follows Badhausstraße road, passing a short section of woodland and then turning right to follow the Heiligwasserweg trail downhill to the starting point.
From opposite the guesthouse "Gasthof Inntal" in Unterperfuss, take the path that leads east through the fields and follow it until you come to the Melach river. There, turn right and continue along the river until the path meets the main road. Cross the road and continue to the Unterperfuss old people's home. Then cross the wooden bridge and follow the path along the Kematen side of the river until you come to just above the Gutmann petrol station. There, cross the wooden bridge and follow the road back through the fields to Gasthof Inntal.
Take the Patscherkofelbahn gondola from Igls up to the mountain lift station on Patscherkofel mountain. The Zirbenweg trail leads east from in front of the mountain refuge and is relatively flat as it leads through old Swiss stone pine forests and mountain pines to Boscheben. After about 25 minutes, the trail branches off to the right towards Viggarspitze peak. The hike offers magnificent views of Innsbruck, the Inn Valley and the Nordkette mountain range. It is possible to extend the route by continuing on to Glungezer mountain. The hike back follows the same route. Alternatively, you can join the Gipfelweg trail at Boscheben and follow it up to the top of Patscherkofel or you can take the Jochleitensteig trail that leads around Patscherkofel and back to the mountain lift station of the Patscherkofelbahn gondola.
From the Mühltal district of Ellbögen to the top of the Patscherkofelbahn gondola.
This hiking trail starts in the Mühtal district in Ellbögen (1,060 m) and climbs steadily up through the untouched Viggar Valley towards the Meissner Haus alpine guesthouse (1,707 m). When you come to the transport cable car (used to move goods), cross the stream to your left and follow the signs for the Almenweg 1600. Continue along the paths and trails towards Gartengatterl, where you will enjoy impressive views of the Stubai Valley and the Stubai Glacier. At the crossroads, keep right and continue at the same altitude to the Patscher Alm mountain hut (1,684 m). Finally, follow the route up to the mountain lift station of the Patscherkofelbahn gondola (1,964 m).
Overnight accommodation is available at the Patscherkofel Schutzhaus.
The trail runs from the middle station of the Patscherkofel cable car to the Patscher Alm. This is followed by a gentle climb to the Hochmahdalm and on to the top station of the Patscherkofel cable car. The route offers a beautiful view along the forest path. You can recharge your batteries at Das Kofel or Schutzhaus Patscherkofel. Both establishments have a large sun terrace with a unique view over the Inn Valley. At the mountain restaurant Das Kofel there is also a small children's playground, which is easily visible from the terrace.
You can return along the same path or take the train from the mountain station directly back to the valley.
A wonderful forest trail that leads uphill through mixed woods and alpine meadows to Hochzirl (route no. 15). Various display boards line the route and provide information about indigenous birds.
From the train station in Hochzirl, take route no. 51 towards the Ehnbachklamm gorge and then follow the Ehnbach stream through the romantic wilderness of the gorge (route no. 3). The route continues past a war memorial (route no. 1a) and then heads back to the starting point. It is also possible to walk the route in the other direction.
The strange rock formations and diverse flora and fauna make a hike in the Karwendel mountains an unforgettable experience for every walker. Even on hot summer days, this hike along the cool babbling stream ensures relaxation for mind and soul. The area also contains a collection of orchids, which is unique within Tyrol.
The narrow trail is well secured with footbridges and steps, as well as wire ropes.
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