Zell-Gerlos hiking area

Idyllic alpine pastures, kilometres of hiking trails, vast meadows and culinary delights – this is how the Zillertal Arena presents itself in summer with a wide range of outdoor activities to suit everyone.

400

Kilometres of
hiking trails

Themed
trails

136

Kilometres of
Nordic walking trails

Huts &
mountain inns

Summer holidays
for mountain enthusiasts

What could be better than exploring the unique and magnificent mountains of Zillertal and Pinzgau on foot? Pack a hearty snack in your rucksack and put on your hiking boots: there are 400 km of hiking trails to explore. Five side valleys stretch out from Gerlos, making hiking a unique experience. During the hikes you will always be accompanied by crystal-clear, quietly babbling brooks all the way to the end of the valley.

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Jodelwanderweg Königsleiten

Starting Point

Dorfbahn Königsleiten mountain station (2.254 m)

End Point

Dorfbahn Königsleiten valley station (1.600 m)

highest point

2279 m

Walking time

02:30 h

Route Length

8 km

Krummbachtal

Starting Point

valley station Isskogelbahn Gerlos (1.260 m)

End Point

valley station Isskogelbahn Gerlos (1.260 m)

highest point

1455 m

Walking time

02:00 h

Route Length

7.2 km

altitude meters uphill

199 hm

Men on a mission tour - day 1

Starting Point

Krimml (1.079m)

End Point

Zittauer Hütte (2169m)

highest point

2713 m

Walking time

08:00 h

Route Length

18.8 km

altitude meters uphill

1627 hm

Difficulty

Hard

Gerloser Wiesenweg

Starting Point

Isskogelbahn valley station (1.300m)

End Point

Isskogelbahn valley station (1.300m)

highest point

1948 m

Walking time

04:45 h

Route Length

13.4 km

altitude meters uphill

684 hm

Men on a mission - day 4

Starting Point

Berghotel Gerlosstein (1.620m)

End Point

Hainzenberg (

highest point

1780 m

Walking time

03:00 h

Route Length

8.5 km

altitude meters uphill

40 hm

Difficulty

Middle

Women on a Mission Tour - day 3

Starting Point

Zittauer Hütte (2.169m)

End Point

Krimmler Tauernhaus (1.631m)

highest point

2845 m

Walking time

05:00 h

Route Length

13.4 km

altitude meters uphill

550 hm

Difficulty

Hard

Men on a Mission Tour

Starting Point

Krimml (1.079 m)

End Point

Hainzenberg (910)

highest point

2798 m

Walking time

24:00 h

Route Length

65 km

altitude meters uphill

3995 hm

Difficulty

Hard

Women on a Mission Tour- day 1

Starting Point

Gerlos

End Point

Gerlos

highest point

1300 m

Men on a Mission Tour - day 2

Starting Point

Zittauer Hütte (2.169m)

End Point

Gerlos (1.300m)

highest point

2800 m

Walking time

07:00 h

Route Length

16.3 km

altitude meters uphill

650 hm

Difficulty

Hard

Isskogel (2.263 m) - Kreuzjoch (2.558 m) - Krummbachtal

Starting Point

Isskogelbahn Bergstation

End Point

Kreuzjoch (2.558 m)

highest point

2555 m

Walking time

07:00 h

Route Length

17 km

altitude meters uphill

693 hm

Difficulty

Hard

Schwarzachtal

1-hour hike along the Schwarzach river. Ideal for families with prams up to the Schwarzachalm. For experienced hikers: possible to climb up to the Schwarzachscharte (2,475 m).

Wimmertal

Leisurely hike to Klammer’s Jausenhütte and the Wimmertalalm. Hike for the whole family in unspoilt mountain scenery.

Schönachtal

Approx. 1-hour hike into the picturesque Schönachtal valley with a cosy stop at a mountain hut. Ideal for families with prams up to the Lackenalm.

Wildgerlostal

From the Alpengasthof Finkau car park at the end of the Durlassboden reservoir, take the shady forest trail no. 540 along the Leitenkammerklamm gorge natural monument up to the rustic Trisslalm mountain farm.

Krummbachtal

1-hour leisurely hike – past 2 snack stations, light hiking shoes recommended! Hike for all ages in untouched nature.

Gerlos Berg aktiv

Berg aktiv is a varied fitness and vitality programme for all ages. Come rain or shine, this programme is available exclusively to all guests at the 21 member establishments from 23 June to 20 September 2024 (always Sunday to Friday)! Hiking in Gerlos, from easy beginner hikes to challenging “tight calves tours”. High ropes course, mountain bike tours, canyoning are just as much a part of the programme as themed hikes and interesting lectures.

For some activities there is a contribution towards expenses. Sturdy shoes are necessary for all hikes. Please note that fitness is a prerequisite for the high mountain tours. The bikes for the bike tours and also the mountain boots, rainwear, backpacks and telescopic poles can be hired on site from Gerlos sports shops.

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Hiking tips

Weibsbildertour

4 days of fun and a lot of mountain adventures for tough girls. The tour leads to one of the most impressive and beautiful areas of the Zillertal Alps and the Hohe Tauern National Park in four days.

Mannsbildertour

A special mountain adventure for real men! More than 3,000 metres difference in altitude are conquered in four days. The tour leads from the Salzburger Land to Tirol.

Arena Panorama Tour

Magnificent panoramic hike with spectacular views of Zillertal and the Tux Alps. Starting point Rosenalmbahn Zell or Isskogelbahn Gerlos top station.

Durlassboden circular hike

3-hour beautiful circular hike around the picturesquely situated Durlassboden reservoir for the whole family.

Wimmertal

Leisurely hike to Klammer’s Jausenhütte and the Wimmertalalm. Hike for the whole family in unspoilt mountain scenery.

Mountain farms & huts in Gerlos

You can enjoy typical delicacies from the region at the numerous huts, mountain restaurants and snack stations.

Zell-Gerlos-Königsleiten hiking bus

Bus 4094 runs between Zell am Ziller - Gerlos and Königsleiten. The hiking bus can be used free of charge between Zell am Ziller and Königsleiten in teh period from 30.05..2024 to 20.10.2024 if you show your Zell-Gerlos TopCard (guest card).

Zell-Gerlos hiking area

Summer holidays
for mountain enthusiasts