Alpin Lodge Das Zillergrund

You will be delighted with all the trails and routes on offer. Nature shows itself from its most beautiful side; enjoy the perfect outdoor experience directly in front of our hotel.

If the weather is not so good, our Natural Alpine Spa will inspire you on more than 2000 m² or, or you still might be lured to the mountains with our varied activity programme. We offer a variety of experiences and sports activities even in mixed weather.

We will gladly give you tips for the best events such as concerts, parties, traditional festivals, etc. This diversity makes our region so exciting – a very special summer holiday awaits you!

Leave your bike at home! At the active relaxation alpine hotel Zillergrund you can rent your bike for free. For those who want to explore the mountains in a relaxed way, we have e-bikes for a small fee.

There’s nothing standing in the way of hiking and mountain bike fun. The most exciting tours start directly from our hotel – so you can leave your car behind. In addition to the practical hiking bus service we accompany you to the most beautiful places of the Zillertal and our nature park.

You can do everything from guided hikes with a comfortable stop to summiting. With our included hiking and mountain bike packages you will get to know and love our region.

This is a piece of home in the heart of Tyrol for people who are looking for something special – not kitsch, but honesty, authenticity and positive encounters, You deserve it and we look forward to seeing you!

HIKING
Whether in spring, summer or golden autumn: Hikers and those who want to become one, will find perfect conditions in the natural paradise Zillergrund. There is no bad weather… we guide you in almost any weather into the enchanting mountains of our Nature Park – fun and lots of nature experiences are guaranteed.

The Alpine Lodge hiking package offers exactly the right thing for everyone: For the summiteer and mountain hiker, runners, Nordic walkers as well as for families with children.

The 1000 kilometres of trails and paths allow a variety of hiking destinations at various altitudes. In contrast to other Tyrolean valleys, the Zillertal hardly rises and branches only at Mayrhofen in the four side valleys Zillergrund, Zemmgrund, Stillupgrund and Tuxertal.

Beautiful themed hikes and interesting nature trails invite young and old to enjoy nature. Alm hikes: With 150 managed huts in the Zillertal you can enjoy a leisurely hike from lodge to hut across lush green alpine pastures, always accompanied by the good views of the valley and the many Zillertal peaks that challenge you to sporty summit tours.

11 Zillertal summer mountain trains bring you comfortably and safely to your ideal starting point for your alpine or mountain hike. Tip: One daily ascent and descent with the Zillertal summer mountain railways is included with the Zillertal Active Card!

ADVENTURE
For all those who cannot get enough adventure in this natural paradise or want to try something completely new, rafting and tubing, paragliding and hang gliding or canyoning are recommended.

RAFTING
The start of the tour is the Ziller-Zemm estuary in Mayrhofen. After a safety discussion, the boat is placed into the water and the crew enters. Everyone should be seated in the boat when we take on the river and its waves. This tour is a fascinating adventure for the whole family – great fun and low risk!

The rafting highlight in the Imst Gorge. Let yourself be inspired by Europe’s most popular wild water route! Experience the wild waves and the thrill of the next highlight: The route passes straight through rollers, swells and rapids in the gigantic gorge between Imst and Haiming. Experience this stunning landscape yourself and with your friends. Great rafting fun for everyone!

There are not many routes in Austria that are more difficult to ride on a raft. The Ötztaler Ache is only offered in conjunction with the Imst Gorge as a prelude and training for this demanding tour.

You start by jumping in, swimming through rapids, training to flip the boat, and learning to follow the instructions of your guide exactly. Your safety is absolutely at risk here, so two guides are always on the boat.

After the boat-flipping and swimming training, your guide will decide whether the participants are fit for extreme rafting. The sunbeams, which glitter on the water, only occasionally penetrate to the bottom of the gorge. You are harnessed safely with a rope. Deep below you the water rushes over the rocks. Challenging descents at over 50 metres. Pure canyoning!

CANYONING, JUMPING & SLIDING
This tour is perfect for kids and families. Equipped with cold protection suits and a helmet you get the first insight into the fascination of canyoning during this varied and adventurous hike. It’s fun for the whole family!

THE BLUE LAGOON
The fun park among the canyoning tours and certainly the best canyoning tour in the Zillertal. With rope, harness, wetsuit and helmet, you are perfectly equipped for the canyon. You follow the path of the water and the guide rappels with a practised hand. Dare to jump into crystal-clear pools and penetrate ever deeper into the gorge.

For those who have already done our Blue Lagoon canyoning tour, but just cannot get enough. We offer a huge 2.5 km path spiked with granite, pools, jumps and rappel points from the entrance to the exit at the “6er Gumpen”. – More canyoning!

THE WHITE SNAKE
It lies in the forest waiting for you – the white snake. Breathtaking and respectful, it rushes thundering into the valley. And we rappel with her through raging waterfalls. We fight onward in this unreal world through bubbling pools. Independent rappeling is required here!

SWIMMING
There are lots of options for swimming in the Zillertal! 6 modern outdoor swimming pools, the swimming lake in Schlitters, the amusement park in Aschau and the diverse thermal spa Zillertal ensure carefree swimming and splashing pleasure. Tip: The Zillertal Activcard includes a daily visit to one of the 6 outdoor pools!

HIGH ROPES GARDENS
Climbing fun for the whole family is guaranteed when you visit one of the Zillertal high ropes courses in Kaltenbach and Gerlos or the Skyline in Gerlosstein.

The high ropes course Zillertal is located in the romantic Zemmschlucht. Built in the middle of the forest on natural trees, it lies on the edge of a ravine. 32 exercises spread over different levels of difficulty will test your self-confidence to its limits.

Deep views of 88 metres into the Zemmschlucht demand your full attention. 3 rope slides with a length of 120 metres bring you from station to station or back to the forest floor.

Our high ropes course is no off-piste climbing park, but the highest and most spectacular forest ropes course in the Zillertal. That is why you will be supervised by a high ropes course trainer on the tour.

CLIMBING
Climbing has a long tradition in Zillertal. So the options for all climbing and bouldering fans are accordingly varied. A total of nine climbs, an indoor climbing hall in Aschau, a bouldering hall in Mayrhofen and an outdoor climbing tower in Gerlos are available. It is also possible to participate in guided climbing tours.

The Huterlaner fixed rope course is almost in Mayrhofen and is very popular due to its convenient location. We recommend this course especially for beginning climbers and children. The Gasthof Zimmereben invites you for a rest right at the exit.

A not very difficult, but rather exposed rock passage marks the beginning of this new route. With almost 700 climbing metres and about 300 metres of altitude, the via ferrata is recommended for advanced people.

The special features of this via ferrata include various very beautiful passages – some vertical wall parts and a good view of Mayrhofen. The guest house Zimmereben can be reached in 5 minutes.

The Zimmereben via ferrata is also located near Mayrhofen. This climb impresses, above all, with the strongly overhanging entryway, which has already deterred many climbers. Great when done in combination with the Hutelan via ferrata.

This alpine via ferrata with its location and its northern wall ambience is certainly one of the best of its kind. From the mountain station Gerlossteinbahn, you reach the entrance in about 45 minutes. After another 2.5 hours walk through the north face, you are standing on the summit of Gerlosstein.

The starting point of this climb is the mountaineering village Ginzling. The difficulty of the via ferrata lies with the category “CE” in the middle to upper range. Its length of 400 metres and the exposure make it a really challenging “Via Ferrata”.

ROCK’N’ROLL SWING
Pure adrenaline! Stand on the edge of a gorge, look into the abyss and jump! The Rock’n’Roll Swing is our highlight, where every adrenaline junky gets their money’s worth.

Double-secured on 2 ropes, you stand at the jump, your pulse races, and you plunge into the depths. After a few metres of free fall, you swing through the canyon. When your pulse slowly returns to normal you are already at the bottom of the canyon and want to get it right back to this feeling of flying! That’s pure rock’n’roll.

FREE GUIDED TOURS
Spend your summer vacation at the foot of the Zillertal Alps Nature Park. The Zillertal Alps Nature Park in Tyrol is completely off limits to Austria public roads, helicopter flights or lifts for tourism purposes.

The high mountain landscape, which was already known under the name Zillertal Hauptkamm, came under protection in 1991. In 2001, it was designated a “Nature Park”, an internationally recognised category of protection. The park covers an area of 379 km ² and extends from approx. 1000 m up to 3510 m.

SUMMER PROGRAMME
The Nature Park summer programme offers over 200 guided hikes with our nature park guides on more than 30 different topics from May to October. The hikes are aimed at guests as well as locals, who can get to know the park from new perspectives.

Whether it is on our Hike to the Berliner Hütte, our herb hike, exciting ranger tour, wildlife observation or a hike with Peter Habeler on the Ahornspitze peak. Of course, there are also special offers for families and children, such Lama trekking, Waldwichteltag or the Alm Adventure in Zillergrund. The hikes are free for our guests!

CRAZY WALLS, GLACIERS & SUMMITS
Eight mountain huts, numerous “three-thousanders” with rugged cliffs and unique vegetation complete the character of this high alpine mountain landscape

ALPINE BIKE HOLIDAY
A particularly nice, if sometimes a bit exhausting, way to experience the unique Zillertal mountain panorama is by biking! The 30 km long Zillertal Cycle Path, which snakes its way through the valley, is ideal for family cycling tours. And the Zillertal High Road and the Gerlos Pass are for racing cyclists.

The Alpin Lodge das Zillergrund is also a new member of “Mountain Bike Holidays”. This association has been the European market leader in the field of equipment and services for mountain bikers since 1996.

The high standard of “Mountain Bike Holidays“ is guaranteed by the annual inspection of routes and certification by TÜV Austria, meaning that nothing stands in the way of you enjoying an amazing biking holiday.

Only the best is good enough for our guests, which is why we are also inspected and certified by “Mountain Bike Holidays” in the “Elite” category. The gold standard for mountain bike hotels, so to speak.

E-BIKES
For all those who want to climb the mountains by bike without having to exert too much effort during their holiday at the Zillergrund, the electric bike is exactly the right choice. You can rent 8 brand new “E-Power X Vert FACTORY 650B+ 2019” e-bikes directly in our hotel – 2 of them for children from 10 to 12 years + 2 brand new “KTM” city bikes.

The Bosch performance engine fits perfectly with the light, streamlined bikes. The drive uphill is enormous and the balanced geometry ensures plenty of agility, but also safety and directional stability. The electric bike is also a pleasure to ride off-road.

GOLF
The Zillertal offers everything a golfer’s heart desires. The picturesque 18-hole Uderns championship course in the Zillertal has a spacious practice area with covered tees and a short game area with putting green, pitching green and chipping green including sand bunker.

Whether you are swinging a golf club for the first time or wanting to further improve your handicap as an experienced golfer, you will find the ideal training conditions here. PGA-certified golf professionals also offer one-on-one and multi-level golf courses for beginners and slightly advanced players to work with you on developing an optimal golf swing.

Under the direction of PGA head professional Thomas Riechert, the golf school Zillertal offers golf lessons at a high level, in addition to state-of-the-art teaching facilities, it also includes tailor-made lessons in all areas of golf by PGA Golf Professionals. Each hour is designed by the Pro so that you can make concrete progress.

SENNEREI ZILLERTAL IN HOLLENZEN
Right at the entrance to Mayrhofen you will find Austria’s most modern show dairy. An adventure for the whole family, combining innovative technology with traditional cheese production.

SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL WORLDS IN WATTENS
Visitors can expect a unique mix of contemporary art, ancient history, fascinating nature and a year-round programme of events. In the Wunderkammern you can experience the magic of the crystal in an unprecedented dimension. Surrounding the crystalline adventure world, the garden of the giant invites you to linger with unique art installations.

The highlights include the crystal cloud of around 800,000 hand-set crystals, South of the iconic giant, the play tower and the innovative outdoor play area, especially for children of all ages, offer plenty of space for a variety of games and climbing experiences.

The newly built play tower is also an adventurous viewing platform. As a light-flooded pavilion, embedded in the garden, the Daniels Café & Restaurant frames the views into the surrounding landscape and promises unforgettable culinary delights – not least due to the in-house patisserie.

RIDE WITH THE STEAM ENGINE
You should not miss a romantic ride with the nostalgic steam engine through the Zillertal!

ZELL AM ZILLER GOLD MINE
Take part in one of the great adventures of past centuries! Feel how the interior of the mountain lives, and learn in an impressive multimedia presentation in the gallery about 350 years of culture of this almost forgotten industry.

ADVENTURE SWIMMING POOL MAYRHOFEN
Water fun for all! Fun for young and old is guaranteed with outdoor pool, indoor pool, giant slide and much more!

INNSBRUCK – STATE CAPITAL OF TIROL
Charming Innsbruck, at the foot of the imposing Nordkette is always worth a visit, Interesting sights for the whole family, great shopping experiences and numerous nice restaurants await you.

NATURAL ICE PALACE AT THE HINTERTUXER GLACIER
The unique natural jewel is an ideal year round excursion destination for the whole family. Visitors explore a walk-through crevasse with magical ice stalactites, huge sparkling ice crystals, frozen waterfalls and even a glacier lake – all at a constant temperature of 0°C throughout the year.

Warm clothes and sturdy shoes are required, but the tour is also possible with snow boots. Visitors to the ice cave can choose from two different tours with experienced guides.

CLIMBING & BOULDERING
An incomprehensible number of climbing opportunities open up in the Zillertal. Ideal for all are the numerous via ferratas, which are in all difficulties to conquer. Worthwhile are the views of the climbed climb. The insured routes lead through steep walls, so perfect for vertigo-free hikers who want to try something different.

The climbing areas and boulder blocks extend over the whole Zillertal and offer a multiple opportunity to prove yourself in nature to see if you can handle the challenge.

The bouldering area in the Zillergrund is well known to many professional climbers who still want to become one. Boulders lying on alpine meadows or hidden in the cool forest. In bad weather, the climbing gym can be visited to improve his skills. Of course, beginners are welcome and can learn to climb with a course.

ATTRACTIONS & SIGHTS 
A holiday in the Zillertal is a varied pleasure. In the vicinity there are many interesting destinations, which you should pay a visit. Whether you are adventurous, athletic, prefer to admire majestic birds or imposing waterfalls, or indulge in art, there are great attractions for every taste. Boring is a holiday in the Zillertal by no means. Promised!

EAGLE’S STAGE AHORN
A very special experience at 2,000 m above sea level – the kings of the skies inspire visitors with spectacular aerial acrobatics against the dreamlike backdrop of the Zillertal Alps. In the roughly one-hour demonstration, eagle, owls and other birds hover just above the heads of the visitors, while the falconers tell interesting facts about the lifestyles of the animals.

The bird of prey shows in the Eagle’s Stage on the Genießerberg Ahorn is open from mid-June to mid-October from Saturday to Thursday at 2.00 pm. It is closed on Fridays. The Eagle’s Stage Ahorn is open every day (except Wednesdays) for a free visit between 9.30 am and 11.30 am

SPRUCE CASTLE
In the Spruce Castle in the Zillertal Arena at Zell am Ziller both big and small visitors can really let off steam – be it climbing on the climbing tower, slipping in the slide tower, playing in the generous water play area, working in the crane tower or much more.

The 18-m high observation tower offers a magnificent view of the Zillertal mountains. Numerous cosy places invite you to take a rest.

SPANNAGEL CAVE
The Spannagel Cave on the Hintertux Glacier offers an ideal destination for every explorer. The entrance of the natural cave is located at the Spannagelhaus. The main Alpine ridge consists mainly of original stone as is well-known.

But there is a special geological feature: a marble vein (Kristaliner Kalk) runs from Hintertux south to the Spannagelhaus. The Spannagel Cave system with its many natural wonders lies in this marble layer.

KRIMMLER WATERFALLS
The water wonder world Krimml is interesting for young and old. The wonderful experience of this visit is completed at the Haus des Wassers, an aqua park and a multi-vision cinema, close to the Krimml waterfalls, which are one of the largest in Europe with a drop of 30 metres. The thunderous roar of huge volumes of water leaves an unforgettable impression on every visitor.

FLYING FOX AT SCHLEGEIS STAUMAUER
An ultimate adrenaline rush during a flight along the dam over a length of about 600 metres and a height of 131 metres. If you have always wanted to fly free like a bird, then the Flying Fox #Schlegeis 131 is the perfect opportunity.

ART RIVER SCULPTURE TRAIL
Under the title “Art River”, works of art have been admired while hiking along the Ziller since their official handover to the community of Schwendau in the summer of 2011. With 20 high-quality works of art, you will discover a fascinating “sculpture gallery” in the picturesque setting of the Zillertal.

HIGHLIGHTS IN THE MID SEASON
The Zillertal offers a lot of different aktivities even in the mid season. Festivals and traditions make spring and autumn an exciting time. Learn about local customs, such as various spring rituals and the colorful and fun activities around the Almabtrieb.

ZILLERTALER ALMABTRIEB
At the end of the pasture season, the cows are festively decorated with flowers, ribbons, banner and saint’s tablets as well as the large departure bells and driven home from the Zillertal Alps – It is a very special spectacle for our guests.

The Almabtrieb is a particularly colourful event and leads from the Zillertal Alps over our Zillergrund Nature Park, right past our Alpine Lodge.

The Zillergrund founders celebrate this holiday with you: Enjoy regional Zillertal specialties such as donuts, Melchermuas, Zerggl, farmhouse bread, bacon, grilled, stone pine schnapps and sweets and look forward to musical and traditional performances by bands.

TRADITIONAL SPRING START WITH THE “GRASAUSLÄUTEN”.

At the present time it is difficult to imagine that in the past special spring customs should help drive off the cold winter. One of these customs is the “Grasausläuten”, People parade through meadows and grasses with bells to accelerate the growth of the fields and meadows.

Many parades and processions take place especially in late spring and early summer. With the Blessed Sacrament, the parish moves through blossoming nature and is accompanied by people, bands and marksmen.

These rituals are usually a way to hope against lightning and thunderstorms and have a long tradition. The uniforms and standards of the individual clubs and participating bands are especially worth seeing. You really shouldn’t miss it.

ZILLERGRUND NATURE PARK
Located directly on the most beautiful Nature Park of the Zillertal, our wellness hotel in Tyrol offers a diverse nature-adventure programme through the whole year. “Cinema experience” with real waterfalls, valleys, gorges, lakes, meadows, pastures and wonderful mountain panoramas.

The love for our home, nature and the mountains of Tyrol throbs in our hearts. We would like to show you these fascinating places in person and give you unique and lasting, beautiful memories.

Look forward to your time at the wellness hotel in Tyrol, the Alpine Lodge Zillergrund – the most beautiful place in the Zillertal! The best nature park hikes and e-bike tours directly from the hotel in the beautiful Zillergrund.

HOHENAUALM – 1863m

• Walking time – total: about 1 hour from the dam
• Route length: 3.5 kilometres
• Road surface: well-developed forest road – beautiful route for families and children

Beautiful tour along the Zillergrund reservoir! By car / bus (stop about 200m from the hotel), we travel to the Bärenbadalm, from where we cover the 450 meters in altitude on the dam wall. Afterwards we enjoy a leisurely hike along the lake to the Hohenaualm, which is surrounded by some 3000m mountains.

After a refreshment in “Little Tibet”, as the Alm is still called, we walk back to the crown of the dam. Then we head back to the hotel with the shuttle bus.

PLAUENER HUT –  2364m

• Walking time – total: about 4 hours
• Track length: 10 Kilometres

By car or by bus (stop about 200m away from the hotel), you head straight to the highest dam wall of the Zillertal, the Zillergrundspeicher (1850m) through pine forests and alpine meadows.

After approx. 2 hours, you will reach the Plaunerhütte high above the Zillergrund with impressive views of the Kuchelmooskees and the surrounding 3000m mountains. You can enjoy the view with a little refreshment before making you way back on the dam wall.

ALPENROSE- 1389m

• Easy-medium tour – Start directly from the hotel
• Total walking time: approx. 4 hours (about 650 metres altitude difference)

A leisurely hike awaits you. You start directly from the hotel and walk first in the direction of Zillergrund. After about 1 kilometre, turn right and follow the forest road to the hut. Once at the top, there is a wonderful view. Linger on the cosy terrace before heading back (Return hike through the forest).

STEINERKOGEL – 1270 m & KARLALM – 1750 m

• Easy-medium tour – Start directly from the hotel
• Total walking time: Approx. 4 hours (about 550 meters altitude)

The starting point is directly in front of the hotel, from where you follow the road until a forest road branches off to the right. From there you follow the path through the forest to the beautiful holiday village Brandberg until you finally come out at Gasthof Thanner.

Then you go along the Bergmäderweg to Steinerkogel where you can expect a wonderful view …. Our Tip: Hike on from Steinerkogel to Karlalm. Follow the signposts through the forest to the Laberg Alm. Then it is only a short distance to the Karlalm.

KOLMHAUS – 1845m & BRANDBERGER KOLNSPITZE PEAK – 2700m

• Total walking time to the Kolmhaus: about 5 hours
• to Kolm: about 7 hours
• Route length: 10 kilometres (Kolmhaus)

You can reach Brandberg by car or bus. Arrival by bus to the Gasthof Thanner stop. Parking is available at the municipal office Brandberg. Immediately at Gasthof Thanner the narrow and steeply rising meadow path to the Frodls farm begins.

Now you follow the path to the Kolmhaus … for those who want to all the way up to the Kolmspitze peak. From the Kolmhaus, head east through the Brandberger-Kar and then uphill to an alpine pasture.

The trail to Kolm branches off to the right. Follow the path until you reach a striking “Steinmandl” until you reach the broad summit with the summit cross. The fantastic view is rewarding for everyone.

EDELHUTTE – 2238m & AHORN PEAK – 2953m

• Total time: about 6.5 hours
• Route length: 10.9 kilometres
• Altitude: 1080 m

Follow the road to the Kumbichlhof signpost directly from the hotel. Follow the comfortable path to Kumbichlhof (about 20 minutes). From there it is only a few minutes to the Ahornbahn train. From the mountain station of the Ahornbahn the path leads past a pond.

Continue on a well-developed hiking trail to the Edelhütte. After the Edelhütte you hike on a well-marked winding climb to a plateau. A steep passage with many turns follows. Do not let the many climbing options dazzle you and follow the marked path. The most dangerous area is secured with a steel cable.

E-BIKE TOURS

HOHENAUALM – 1863m

• Riding time: 3 – 3.5 hours
• E-bikes are available at the hotel for € 25,- per day

The tour starts directly at the hotel; ride from there over the wooden bridge and then turn right. Follow the paved road to the Bärenbadalm. From there, a steeper section leads to the dam. A simple path then leads along the reservoir back to the Hohenaualm, also called Little Tibet.

KOLMHAUS –  1845m

• Riding time: 2 hours
• Route length: 24.4 kilometres

From the hotel you cross the wooden bridge and then turn right – then drive along the Zillergrund to the junction Ritzl and to Brandberg. Follow the uphill road until you arrive in the village of Brandberg.

Then take the gravel road / forest road uphill. Passing the fields, the route begins to rise a bit more in the forest. After passing the cable car, the finish is just a few metres away. Behind the Kolmhaus, a flat meadow and grassy hills invite you to relax.

Rooms: 25

Price: from 372 EUR per night

Source: www.zillergrund.at