TOP 10 most beautiful hikes in Tyrol

1. "ADLERWEG" (STAGE 14 & 15, KARWENDEL)

These two beautiful stages of the Adlerweg lead through impressive mountain landscapes, past alpine pastures, over mountain ridges and through idyllic valleys. The nature in the Karwendel is untouched and offers breathtaking views.

Highlights: Views of the Karwendel mountains and the Inn Valley, beautiful mountain huts and rustic Alpine pastures, seclusion and completely untouched nature.

Starting point: Scharnitz (stage 14) or Karwendelhaus (stage 15)

Altitude difference: Stage 14: approx. 1,200 m, stage 15: approx. 800 m

Distance: stage 14: approx. 15 km, stage 15: approx. 12 km

Duration: stage 14: approx. 6-7 hours, stage 15: approx. 5-6 hours

2. HIKE AROUND THE ACHENSEE

The hike around Tyrol's largest lake offers relaxed paths along the shore, through forests and meadows. It is relatively flat and passes several cozy resting places, ideal for a day hike.

Highlights: Crystal-clear Lake Achensee, idyllic resting places, surrounding mountain scenery.

Starting point: Pertisau, Achenkirch or Maurach

Altitude difference: Approx. 100-200 m

Distance: Approx. 23 km (complete circuit)

Duration: Approx. 7-8 hours (depending on speed and breaks)

3. GAISLACHKOGEL-HIKE (SÖLDEN)

The tour starts at an altitude of over 3,000 m and leads through the alpine landscape of the Ötztal. The views of the surrounding glaciers and peaks are spectacular and there is the opportunity to visit the “007 Elements” museum.

Highlights: Panoramic views of the Ötztal Alps, glacier landscapes, “007 Elements”.

Starting point: Gaislachkogelbahn mountain station, Sölden

Altitude difference: Approx. 500 m ascent

Distance: Approx. 12 km

Duration: Approx. 5 hours.

4. "OLPERER HÜTTE" UND HANGING BRIDGE (ZILLERTAL)

This family-friendly hike leads to the famous Olperer Hütte. There are numerous panoramic views along the way, and the suspension bridge overlooking the reservoir is particularly impressive.

Highlights: Suspension bridge with views of the Schlegeis reservoir, Olperer hut.

Starting point: Schlegeisspeicher (1,800 m)

Altitude difference: Approx. 600 m ascent

Distance: Approx. 6 km there and back

Duration: Approx. 3 hours

5. AHORNSPITZE (ZILLERTAL)

Challenging hike to the almost 3,000 m high Ahornspitze. The route leads through alpine meadows and rocky terrain and rewards you with a spectacular panoramic view over the Zillertal.

Highlights: Panoramic views of the Zillertal and the Alps.

Starting point: Ahornbahn mountain station, Mayrhofen (1,965 m)

Altitude difference: Approx. 1,000 m ascent

Distance: Approx. 10 km there and back

Duration: Approx. 6-7 hours

6. ROFAN-MOUNTAINS AND GSCHÖLLKOPF

This moderately difficult hike leads along well-maintained paths to the Gschöllkopf, a summit with magnificent views of Lake Achensee and the surrounding mountains. One highlight is the futuristic “Adlerhorst” viewing platform.

Highlights: “Adlerhorst” viewing platform with a view of Lake Achensee.

Starting point: Rofanseilbahn mountain station, Maurach (1,840 m)

Altitude difference: Approx. 400 m ascent

Distance: Approx. 9 km

Duration: Approx. 4 hours

7. ZIRBENWEG (PATSCHERKOFEL)

The Zirbenweg is an easy hike along an old stone pine forest. The route offers wonderful views over the Inn Valley and leads through picturesque, almost untouched nature.

Highlights: Centuries-old stone pine trees, magnificent view over the Inn Valley.

Starting point: Patscherkofelbahn mountain station (1,964 m)

Altitude difference: Approx. 200 m ascent

Distance: Approx. 7 km (easy)

Duration: Approx. 2-3 hours

8. HIKING TRAIL TO THE COBURGER HÜTTE (MIEMINGER KETTE)

The hike leads past two beautiful mountain lakes, the Seebensee and the Drachensee, up to the Coburger Hütte. The views of the surrounding mountains are breathtaking and the tour offers both a nature and hut experience.

Highlights: Seebensee, Drachensee, Coburger Hütte, view of the Mieminger Kette.

Starting point: Ehrwalder Almbahn valley station (1,100 m) or mountain station (1,500 m)

Altitude difference: Approx. 500 m (from the mountain station), approx. 900 m (from the valley)

Distance: Approx. 10 km there and back (from the mountain station)

Duration: Approx. 4-5 hours (from the mountain station)

9. SCHLICKER ALM UND KREUZJOCH (STUBAITAL)

The hike leads through green alpine meadows and dense forests to the summit of the Kreuzjoch. From here you have a wonderful view of the Kalkkögel and the Stubai Valley. The tour offers a mixture of comfort and alpine experience.

Highlights: Panoramic view of the Kalkkögel, alpine meadows, mountain flowers.

Starting point: Schlick 2000 valley station, Fulpmes (1,000 m)

Altitude difference: Approx. 800 m ascent (from the valley station)

Distance: Approx. 10 km

Duration: Approx. 5 hour

10. WILDSELODER (FIEBERBRUNN)

This hike leads across alpine pastures and meadows up to the Wildseeloder. The path is easy to follow and leads to an idyllic mountain lake. The summit offers an impressive panorama of the Kitzbühel Alps.

Highlights: Idyllic Wildsee lake, panoramic views of the Kitzbühel Alps and the Kaiser Mountains.

Starting point: Lärchfilzkogelbahn mountain station, Fieberbrunn (1,650 m)