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 that on countless paths - from panoramic routes to alpine high-altitude trails to hiking trails for long-distance hikes lasting several days.

From leisurely walks on the valley floor to romantic hikes to huts and panoramic mountain trails to conquering high alpine summits: everything is on offer in the Kaunertal, the Austrian kingdom of the 3,000m peaks!

On the right track in the nature park and glacier region

A relaxed walk along lush meadows. Find out more about 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 expectations are even 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 majstic 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 attractive event in the current hiking week 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, tips on the most beautiful experiences and specific tips for choosing a route combine to create a "hiking guide with added value". The tour tips book is available together with the hiking map in the Kaunertal information office.

Probably the most beautiful "cul-de-sac" in the Alps
Kaunertal Glacier Panorama Road

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 also for hikers. 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 really earned a culinary reward after conquering the summit? Everywhere along the hiking trails, rustic alpine huts invite you to take a well-deserved stop and refreshment. Tyrolean bacon and house sausage, fresh Alm cheese, fine homemade pastries - now at the latest your tour through the Kaunertal will also become 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

Do you come across curious grazing animals? Here we show you 10 tips for humans and animals for correct behavior.
Your ticket for your holiday in the Kaunertal region
SUMMERCARDS
  • Summercard Basic
  • Summercard GOLD from € 77,-
  • Kaunertaler Bergfreiheit from € 67,- 
  • Glacier park card from€ 89,-
Overview of all the discount cards for the Kaunertal

Accommodation for an unforgettable hiking holiday in Austria


After a long day of hiking, eat well and slip away into the realm of dreams in a comfortable bed, exhausted but relaxed... Sounds wonderful? It is! The accommodations in the Tyrolean Kaunertal convince not only with comfort and service - many are also ideal starting points for various hiking trails and mountain tours due to their location. Find out now which accommodation best suits your hiking plans and book your favourites!

How about some relaxation and recreation after an eventful day of hiking in fresh spring water?

Indoor pool, rooftop sauna, Gym, Bouldering hall
Quellalpin Kaunertal
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