Summer in the Zillertal
Summer holiday in Zillertal: hiking, cycling & nature
The Mayrhofen-Hippach holiday region is surrounded by the three-thousand-metre peaks of the Zillertal and Tux Alps.
With us you can enjoy a unique panorama on the sunny side of the Zillertal valley.
Summer, along with autumn, is the best time of year for extensive hikes, trying out the via ferratas or rock climbing or exploring the beautiful landscape by bike. Cycling is one of the many popular sports in the Zillertal.
The quiet side valleys, babbling mountain streams, idyllic lakes and rustic alpine inns offer attractive excursion destinations by bike or on foot. Due to its central location in the valley, Ramsau im Zillertal is more or less predestined for this. We are happy to give you tips for hiking tours in the region. For mountaineers, the Upper Zillertal is a true paradise.
DAY TRIPS IN THE ZILLERTAL
Family days out: Mt Ahorn with its Leisure Trail and birds of prey demonstration, the Zillertal Showcase Dairy and Sommerwelt Hippach.
Nature & views: the Zillertal Alps High Mountain Nature Park and the Zillertaler Höhenstraße mountain road.
Activity & adventure: the #Schlegeis 131 via ferrata at the Schlegeis dam.
Zillertal Alps High Mountain Nature Park
The protected high-mountain landscape covers 422 km², extending from the mountaineering village of Ginzling at 1,000 metres to the 3,509-metre Hochfeiler. It is shaped by 72 peaks above 3,000 metres, around 80 glaciers, mountain lakes and quiet side valleys.
Moni’s Apartment is a Nature Park partner accommodation. From May to October, our guests can join more than 200 guided Nature Park hikes free of charge, subject to registration and availability. The programme ranges from family and herb walks to sunrise hikes and challenging summit tours.
Easy Trail Mayrhofen-Hippach
The Easy Trail is a 24.5-kilometre valley circuit that is accessible all year round and connects Mayrhofen, Hippach, Schwendau and Ramsau. With no steep climbs, it is suitable for leisurely hiking, running and walking. The clearly signposted route offers views of the Zillertal Alps and passes a range of nature and activity stops.
Biking
The Zillertal has become an Eldorado for cyclists in recent years. A network of trails covering 800 km is available to both leisure cyclists and sporty racing cyclists.
For mountain bikers and road cyclists, the Zillertaler Höhenstraße is one of Austria’s most beautiful panoramic routes. Some cable cars also carry bicycles, giving cyclists easy access to higher-altitude routes.
Rental bikes can be booked directly through our booking portal.
Climbing
Ginzling and Zillergrund have been the new climbing and bouldering paradise since 2018. The child-friendly Zimmereben Via Ferrata with its high ropes course elements is particularly suitable for our younger visitors.
The 131-metre-high and 200-metre-long Via Ferrata #Schlegeis 131 is spectacular. It is the only via ferrata in the world built on the wall of a dam.
The Alpine challenge is the Gerlossteinwand Via Ferrata.
In Ginzling, you can go bouldering in natural surroundings on privately owned rocks and in the forest, without a harness or rope.
There is also a bouldering hall in Mayrhofen where you can practise.
Other outdoor activities in summer
The Run & Walk Park in the Mayrhofen-Hippach holiday region offers eight routes of varying difficulty for runners and Nordic walkers, combining exercise with peaceful countryside around Mayrhofen and Hippach.
Another highlight is the Flying Fox zip line and abseiling station at the Schlegeis dam, 131 metres above the ground.
For a refreshing swim, visit the Mayrhofen Adventure Pool or Sommerwelt Hippach. The Funsport Station Penken is another option for families.
