HIKING IN THE KAUNERTAL
Nature park & glacier region. Summit tours, panoramic hikes, huts & alpine pastures, barrier-free walking trails and much more....
Your mountain time-out in the Kaunertal
With over 250 km of hiking trails, there is a huge selection of hiking tours and excursion tips for all mountain sports fans.
Discover the Tyrolean mountains on foot? Nowhere is this more beautiful than in the nature park and glacier region. And you can do so on countless paths - from panoramic routes to alpine high-altitude trails to multi-day long-distance hiking trails.
Whether it's leisurely walks on the valley floor, romantic hikes to huts and panoramic mountain trails or conquering high-alpine summits: everything is on offer in the Kaunertal, the Austrian kingdom of the 3,000-metre peaks!
On the right track in the nature park and glacier region
Take a relaxed walk along lush meadows, discover the flora and fauna of the Austrian nature park and glacier region on special themed routes, or push your physical limits on a long-distance hike lasting several days. No matter what you imagine the perfect hiking holiday to be: in the Kaunertal, expectations are fulfilled, if not exceeded!
And if someone needs a lift, there are 2 cable cars available in the Kaunertal holiday region. The Fendels summer mountain with the Fendels cable cars welcomes you at the entrance to the Kaunertal. The Kaunertal Glacier with its majestic mountains of glacial ice and a unique natural landscape lures you to the end of the Tyrolean holiday valley.
Hiking in the Tyrolean nature enchants at every turn - see for yourself! There is bound to be an enticing event in the current hiking weekly programme.
Climate guide - a hiking guide with "added value"
Hikers and mountaineers not only have to study the weather forecast when planning a tour, but also have to consider the effects of climatic shifts. The climate guide is therefore following a promising path: In addition to tour suggestions in all levels of difficulty, it contains interesting facts about the climatic characteristics in the Kaunertal. Facts and information, pointers to the most beautiful experiences and specific tips for choosing a route - all that is combined to create a "hiking guide with added value". The tour tips book is available together with the hiking map in the Kaunertal tourist office.
Even more hiking tips
Always know where to go! With our tour portal you will find many tours and hiking trails for enthusiastic hikers, families and novices alike. More at maps.kaunertal.com
Huts, pastures & mountain gastronomy - "tasty" hikes in the Kaunertal
You can already feel the hike in your legs and need a break? Or have you already conquered a summit and more than earned a culinary reward? Everywhere along the hiking trails, rustic alpine huts invite you to take a well-deserved stop and refreshment. Tyrolean bacon and house sausages, fresh Alm cheese, fine homemade pastries - and that's when your tour through the Kaunertal becomes a culinary delight.
As the saying goes: Exercise and fresh air make you hungry! Tyrolean home cooking tastes best in these huts and alpine pastures in the Kaunertal:
Cows on the mountain pasture - correct behavior
What applies to cows also applies to nature & the environment! Experience nature mindfully - please respect the boundaries of flora and fauna!
Get close to nature in the Kaunertal nature park and glacier region - but with respect! Stay on the marked and signposted routes, respect the mountain world and don't disturb the wildlife so that future generations can also enjoy the untouched beauty. The Ötztal Alps reserve is located at the back of the valley - please observe the rules for nature and wildlife reserves. Protected wildlife areas may not be entered or used outside the roads and paths intended for general use, including the usual local hiking trails and not outside the usual local ski routes, designated ski runs and cross-country ski trails.
Accommodation for an unforgettable hiking holiday in Austria
After a long day of hiking, you've earned to eat well and slip away into the realm of dreams in a comfortable bed - exhausted but relaxed. Sounds wonderful? The accommodations in the Tyrolean Kaunertal not only woo with comfort and service - many are also ideal starting points for various hiking trails and mountain tours due to their favourable location. Find out now which accommodation best suits your hiking plans and book your favourite!
