Hikes in Tyrol

The most beautiful hikes can be found in the numerous regions of Tyrol. Over 24,000 kilometres of marked hiking trails, from challenging to medium to easy, offer hikes for every taste - from a nice circular walk with the family to long-distance hiking trails for those who like to push themselves to the limit.

The Adlerweg, for example, is a good option for long-distance hiking: The long-distance hiking trail leads 420 kilometres through the beautiful and varied landscapes of Tyrol. If you don't want to hike as far, you can also choose to hike only individual stages and thus only part of the entire trail.

Whether at Lake Achensee, in Alpbachtal or in Brixental Valley, around Reutte, Innsbruck, the Wilder Kaiser, Kaiserwinkel or Seefeld: in Tyrol you will find a variety of hiking trails for every fitness level, leading through unique lake and mountain landscapes.

The Achenseee is the largest lake in Tyrol and is also affectionately known as the Tyrolean Sea. The region is particularly suitable for families as there is a wide range of activities and hikes on offer. The best thing is to cool off in the lake afterwards, which makes for an ideal end to the day. The crystal-clear water, which shimmers in a turquoise-blue colour, is particularly impressive. The idyllic villages of Maurach, Achenkirch and Pertisau are located on the shores of the lake, which can be reached from Wiesing.

In the Karwendel Nature Park and in the Rofan mountains around Lake Achensee, there is a network of 500 kilometres of hiking trails. You can take the Karwendel mountain railway or the Rofan cable car for the first few metres of ascent, where you will be greeted by unique nature. In the Karwendel mountains in particular, you should keep your eyes open and look out for golden eagles, as the highest density of golden eagles in the Alps can be found here.

A hike to the Sonnjoch, from whose summit you have a breathtaking view of the region, is particularly popular. The Mondscheinspitze is also very popular and is a more challenging hike that requires surefootedness. Hikes along and around the lake are also recommended, especially in summer.

The Alpbachtal can be explored on a network of 900 kilometres of hiking trails. It is located between the Kitzbühel Alps and the eastern Rofan Mountains. The traditional farming village of Alpbach is characterised by its magnificent flowers and is known for its uniform wooden building style, which creates a rustic atmosphere.

From there, you can start a circular hike around the Gratlspitze. The 1,893 metre high mountain is Alpbach's local mountain. Kramsach is also one of the main towns in the valley and has numerous lakes with bathing facilities and opportunities for hiking.

Quieter tours are possible through the Tiefenbachklamm gorge, the Kundler Klamm gorge and the Kaiserklamm gorge. The hike to Lake Zireiner See, the "Blue Eye of the Rofan", is also popular.

In the Inn Valley, the city of Innsbruck combined with a unique nature experience. To the north of the city is the northern range of the Karwendel mountains, to the south the Stubai Alps and the Tux Alps.

The region boasts idyllic villages, rugged mountains and a breathtaking mountain panorama. You can take the Patscherkofel cable car to the mountain station of Innsbruck's local mountain, Patscherkofel, from where numerous trails set off on hikes against a breathtaking backdrop: Here you can let your gaze wander over the countryside from a rustic mountain hut.

Between Kufstein and St. Johann in Tirol, the mighty cliffs of the Wilder Kaiser stretch majestically across the region. In the Wilder Kaiser holiday region the villages of Ellmau, Going, Scheffau and Söll offer numerous accommodation options.

You can set off on hiking tours into the Kaiser mountains from these villages. Hidden above the village of Scheffau is the magical Hintersteiner See lake - also an excellent place for hiking.

Ellmau is certainly known to some from the TV series "The Mountain Doctor". In the region around Ellmau, you can discover the filming locations of the series live and experience the unique nature for yourself.

From high-altitude hikes to leisurely tours, there are numerous opportunities for hiking here. The landscape is characterised by blooming alpine meadows. The first three stages of the Adlerweg trail also begin in the region and lead from St. Johann to Kufstein.

The Seefeld region lies on a plateau at 1,200 metres above sea level and boasts a diverse natural landscape. A network of over 650 km of trails through the Mieminger Gebirge, Karwendel and Wettersteingebirge mountains covers every level of difficulty - the perfect conditions for an active holiday.

On the Seefeld circular hike, you can explore three lakes at once - the Möserer See, the Lottensee and the Wildmoos-See. However, you won't be able to discover the last two mountain lakes at any time of year, as they disappear again after a few weeks.

This natural phenomenon can be explained by snowmelt and spring precipitation, but it has never been possible to determine exactly when the lakes can be marvelled at.

The Kaiserwinkl region is surrounded by the Kaiser Mountains in the south and the Chiemgau Alps in the north. Kössen is the largest village in Kaiserwinkl, through which the Tiroler Ache river flows.

The authentic farmhouses are decorated with colourful facade paintings. The village is particularly popular from a bird's eye view, as paragliding on the Unterberg is particularly popular.

The hiking trails in Kössen are also well-maintained: for example, a beautiful hike to the Taubensee lake and the summit of the Sonnwendköpfl. Lake Walchsee is also a popular excursion destination, offering a variety of hikes and swimming fun.

In the Brixental Valley region in the Kitzbühel Alps, the three villages of Westendorf, Brixen im Thale and Kirchberg invite you to linger. Kirchberg offers numerous beautiful hiking tours.

From the summit of the Großer Rettenstein you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the mountain panorama. The circuit around the local mountain - the Gaisberg - is also a beautiful tour with great views.