KAUNERTAL VACATION IN THE NATURE PARK

There are 6 Alpine zones to overcome when driving along the 26 km long Kaunertal Glacier Panorama Road. From lush green flower meadows, past the Gepatsch reservoir and ancient stone pine forests all the way to the edge of the glacier ice, this unique natural landscape is truly second to none. No wonder it's considered the most beautiful dead-end in the Alps! Arriving at 2,750 m above sea level, you can still take it even higher by riding the completely barrier-free gondola up to 3,108 m with the Karlesjochbahn. Directly situated on the Italian state border you will experience a breathtaking mountain vista!

Wild gorges, roaring waterfalls, the kingdom of the 3000-metre peaks at your fingertips. Experience a journey into the past and venture into the heart of the mountain. The Kaunertal adventure loop is a varied family hike for young and old and offers a natural spectacle of impressive diversity and special moments at the foot of the Kaunergrat.

Follow the course of the water along the Verpeil Gorge via stairs, narrow paths and a suspension bridge. There are always new vantage points from which to view the cascades and waterfalls of the Verpeilbach. The gorge is crossed on a spectacular suspension bridge.

The Adlerblick viewing platform overlooks the more than 100-metre-high "Seitwand" rock face. Here you can get very close to the mighty peaks of the Kaunertal mountains and get a bird's-eye view of the valley. A small path connects the Adlerblick with the Bergwerksblick viewing platform. The platform towers over a steep slope where the Kaunertal miners pursued their trade centuries ago.

This is where the journey into the past and into the heart of the mountain begins. The Knappensteig leads through the history and tradition of Kaunertal mining. At the miners' hut you can look for ore yourself and share your snack with the wooden miners. Two accessible miners' holes from the 16th and 17th centuries can be found along the further course of the path.

Would you like to go high up in the Tyrolean mountains? Then you've come to the right place in the Kaunertal, because here the holiday begins right at your door. The hiking bus or Alpine-Shuttle takes you safely and comfortably to one of the alpine pastures in the Kaunertal. The E-Shuttle takes you even further up - to 2,750 m above sea level to the Kaunertal Glacier. Enjoy the view and feel the power of the glacier ice.

5.  The Verpeilhütte is located in a picturesque high valley above Feichten at 2,025 m above sea level. An ideal destination for families. A hiking bus runs twice a week to the Verpeilalm. From there, a leisurely hike of about 45 minutes starts to the Verpeilhütte, which also offers overnight accommodation.

6.  The Nassereinalm is an original alpine pasture hut that is located above the Gepatsch reservoir at 2,041 m above sea level. The hut can be reached from the dam crest of the reservoir via a forest path in about 1 1/2 hours. A quick tip: use public transport and start your day CO2 free! With the Summercard you can use public transport for free.

7.   The Gepatschhaus at 1,925 m above sea level is the oldest Alpine Club hut in the Kaunertal. As one of the first huts of the German Alpine Club in the Alps, the Gepatschhaus is located directly on the Kaunertal Glacier Panorama Road, surrounded by pine trees and a small chapel. Overnight accommodation is available there.

Easily accessible via the Kaunertal Glacier Road up to 2,750 m above sea level. Did you know that the highest bus stop in Austria is on the Kaunertal Glacier? For those who want to go even higher, the Karlesjochbahn is another barrier-free transport option to reach elevations of more than 3,000 m. Discover the mountains in the Kaunertal!