Holidays in Mayrhofen

This is a very popular walk in the private valley of Stilluptal and is an easy stroll that follows the Waterfall Way along the edge of the river between the brightly coloured Stillup Reservoir and the Grüne Wand Hut at the end of the picturesque valley. The clue is in the name, and along the way you'll spot numerous waterfalls cascading down the valley sides. There will be a stop where you can buy refreshments or lunch.

• Grade: easy (basic fitness and sure-footedness required)
• Distance: 8km
• Walking time: approx. 2.5 hours
• Ascent/descent: 20m ascent and 330m descent or 330m ascent and 20m descent depending on the direction walked, either down the valley or up the valley
• Terrain: mainly gravel track, forest path or quiet road (may be a little uneven in places)
• Useful information: there will be a lunch stop (payable locally) and the private bus is required at the start and end of the walk (payable locally - approx. €18-20pp).

In Summer 26, this walk will run: every Tuesday and Wednesday from 2 Jun - 9 Sep (on Wednesday 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug and 26 Aug the walk will be family-friendly, open to families with children aged 6+).

Please note, that for our family-friendly walks, we welcome families with children aged 6+ and it's important that children are capable of walking the whole route independently.

From the top of the Sommerberg gondola (2,100m) in Hintertux, this route follows an interesting trail via the Tuxerjoch (2,338m) and the Schleier Waterfall along to the Bichlalm Hut, where you can buy lunch before continuing down to the valley. Along the route, there's impressive views of the glacier and surrounding mountains and often a marmot or two to spot too.

• Grade: moderate (good fitness and sure-footedness required)
• Distance: 9km
• Walking time: approx. 3 hours
• Ascent/descent: 400m ascent and 700m descent
• Terrain: mainly single-track, mountain footpath (can be quite uneven in places)
• Useful information: there will be a lunch stop at the Bichlalm hut (payable locally), the public bus is required at the start and end of the walk and the Sommerberg gondola is required at the start of the walk (all payable locally).

In Summer 26, this walk will run: every Monday between 1 Jun and 7 Sep

You'll enjoy fantastic mountain panoramas on this scenic walk high above the Ziller Valley. It follows a scenic trail along several smaller peaks to the Rastkogelhütte (2,174m) - along the way look out for different species of wildflowers and you might also spot a wild marmot or two. There'll be a stop at either the Rastkogelhütte where you can buy lunch.

• Grade: moderate (reasonable fitness and sure-footedness required)
• Distance: 8km
• Walking time: approx. 4 hours
• Ascent/descent: 500m ascent and descent
• Terrain: mainly rocky single-track footpath (can be quite uneven in places)
• Useful information: there will be a lunch stop at the Rastkogelhütte (payable locally) and the public bus is required at the start and end of the walk (payable locally).

In Summer 26, this walk will run on Wednesday: 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 2 Sep and 9 Sep

This beautiful walk traverses the Ziller valley from the top of the Gerlosstein lift via the rustic Karlalm hut to the remote mountain village of Brandberg. Along the way, you’ll have beautiful views and quiet walking trails through picturesque meadows and forests.

• Grade: moderate (good fitness and sure-footedness required)
• Distance: 9km
• Walking time: approx. 4 hours
• Ascent/descent: 400m ascent and 880m descent
• Terrain: mainly single-track footpath through forests and meadows (can be quite uneven in places)
• Useful information: there will be a lunch stop at the Karlalm hut (payable locally), the public bus is required at the start and end of the walk, plus the Gerlossteinbahn lift at the start of the walk (all payable locally).

In Summer 26, this walk will run on Tuesday: 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 1 Sep and 8 Sep and Wednesday: 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug and 26 Aug

Enjoy an easier walk through magnificent scenery along the edge of the Zillergrund reservoir. This area of the Zillertal Alps has a bit of a Himalayan feel to it, especially at the end of the reservoir when you reach the Little Tibet hut where you can buy lunch. They use only products from their remote mountain farm where chickens are running around, and pigs, cows and donkeys are never far away.

• Grade: easy (basic fitness and sure-footedness required)
• Distance: 10km
• Walking time: approx. 3 hours
• Ascent/descent: 320m ascent and descent
• Terrain: mainly gravel track or single-track footpath (can be quite uneven in places)
• Useful information: There will be a lunch stop at the Little Tibet hut (payable locally) and the public bus is required at the start and end of the walk (payable locally).

In Summer 26, this walk will run: every Thursday from 4 Jun - 10 Sep

The Wimmertal is a quiet mountain valley, with a patchwork of picturesque alpine meadows and forests. Our route first takes us from the village of Ried on a wide, gentle path alongside the Gerlosbach stream. Then we head through forests and alpine meadows up to the Wimmertal snack hut where you can buy lunch. Along the way we'll pass mountain farms, and enjoy wonderful mountain views.

• Grade: easy (basic fitness and sure-footedness required)
• Distance: 8km
• Walking time: approx. 3 hours
• Ascent/descent: 214m ascent and 251m descent
• Terrain: mainly gravel track, forest path or single-track footpath (can be quite uneven in places)
• Useful information: There will be a lunch stop at the Wimmertal snack hut (payable locally) and the public bus and train is required at the start and end of the walk (payable locally).

In Summer 26, this walk will run: every Monday between 1 Jun - 7 Sep

This walk is all about the views - from the top of the Penken cable car, we follow a gentle, undulating trail to the mid-station of the Finkenberg lift and on to the village of Vorderlanersbach from where we catch the bus back to Mayrhofen. Along the way, the views are stunning over Finkenberg to the impressive mountains of Ahornspitze, Tristner and Grinberg and the Stillup reservoir. 

• Grade: easy - moderate (basic fitness and sure-footedness required)
• Distance: 9km
• Walking time: approx. 3.5 hours
• Ascent/descent: 200m ascent and 700m descent
• Terrain: Mainly gentle gravel road, footpath or forest track (may be a little uneven in places)
• Useful information: There is no stop for food or drink along the way so please bring plenty of water and snacks/picnic lunch. The Penkenbahn lift is required at the start of the walk, and the public bus is required at the end of the walk (both payable locally)

In Summer 26, this walk will run on Friday: 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 4 Sep and 11 Sep. There will also be a family-friendly version of the walk on Tuesday: 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug and 25 Aug, where families with children aged 6+ are welcome to join.

Please note, that for our family-friendly walks, we welcome families with children aged 6+ and it's important that children are capable of walking the whole route independently.

A gentle walk in the Zemm valley, this route starts at the Kaserleralm and follows the old, scenic road past alpine meadows, waterfalls  and impressive mountains towards Ginzling, and on to the picturesque Gamsgrube hut where we take a break. You can buy lunch or snacks, and then we continue along the trail to the bus stop for the return to Mayrhofen. 

• Grade: easy (basic fitness and sure-footedness required)
• Distance: 8km
• Walking time: approx. 2.5 hours
• Ascent/descent: 70m ascent and 280m descent
• Terrain: mainly gravel track, forest path or quiet road (may be a little uneven in places)
• Useful information: there will be a lunch stop (payable locally) and the public bus is required at the start and end of the walk (payable locally).

In Summer 26, this walk will run on Friday: 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug and 28 Aug

This is a family-friendly version of our usual Stillup valley walk where families with children aged 6 and up are welcome to join. It's a very popular walk in the private valley of Stilluptal and is an easy stroll that follows the Waterfall Way along the edge of the river between the brightly coloured Stillup Reservoir and the Grüne Wand Hut at the end of the picturesque valley. The clue is in the name, and along the way you'll spot numerous waterfalls cascading down the valley sides. There will be a stop where you can buy refreshments or lunch.

• Grade: easy (basic fitness and sure-footedness required)
• Distance: 8km
• Walking time: approx. 2.5 hours
• Ascent/descent: 20m ascent and 330m descent or 330m ascent and 20m descent depending on the direction walked, either down the valley or up the valley
• Terrain: mainly gravel track, forest path or quiet road (may be a little uneven in places)
• Useful information: there will be a lunch stop (payable locally) and the private bus is required at the start and end of the walk (payable locally - approx. €18-20pp).

In Summer 26, this walk will run on Wednesday: 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug and 26 Aug

Please note, that for our family-friendly walks, we welcome families with children aged 6+ and it's important that children are capable of walking the whole route independently.

This is a family-friendly version of our usual Finkenberg Almenweg walk where families with children aged 6 and up are welcome to join. This walk is all about the views - from the top of the Penken cable car, we follow a gentle, undulating trail to the mid-station of the Finkenberg lift and on to the village of Vorderlanersbach from where we catch the bus back to Mayrhofen. Along the way, the views are stunning over Finkenberg to the impressive mountains of Ahornspitze, Tristner and Grinberg and the Stillup reservoir. 

• Grade: easy - moderate (basic fitness and sure-footedness required)
• Distance: 9km
• Walking time: approx. 3.5 hours
• Ascent/descent: 200m ascent and 700m descent
• Terrain: Mainly gentle gravel road, footpath or forest track (may be a little uneven in places)
• Useful information: There is no stop for food or drink along the way so please bring plenty of water and snacks/picnic lunch. The Penkenbahn lift is required at the start of the walk, and the public bus is required at the end of the walk (both payable locally)

In Summer 26, this walk will run on Tuesday: 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug and 25 Aug.

Please note, that for our family-friendly walks, we welcome families with children aged 6+ and it's important that children are capable of walking the whole route independently.

• Grade: Easy 
• Distance: 4.75km 
• Walking time: 1 hour 30 minutes - 2 hours 
• Terrain: well-maintained wide gravel trail

The clue is in the name for this walk - there are panoramic views in every direction as you wander the gravel tracks that lead from around the top of the Penken and Kombibahn Penken area. See if you can identify the Ahornspitze or Tristner, two striking mountains on the other side of the valley - if you have keen eyes you'll also be able to spot the Stillup Reservoir. Along the route, you'll find lots of activities for families including mountain scooters and adventure playgrounds.

• Grade: Easy-Moderate
• Distance: 10km
• Walking time: 3 hours 30 minutes
• Terrain: mostly forest paths, single track or gravel roads

Leap out straight onto the trail from Mayrhofen, This lovely local walk has no need for buses or lifts as you enjoy what is on your doorstep. From Mayrhofen the route initially follows the river, before entering the forest - unusually for the region, the forests are a deciduous mix of lime and beech trees. The plant life is particularly impressive along the edge of the Tuxer Gorge - an impressive ravine which reaches depths of up to 70 metres in the areas of the Devil's and Cemetery Bridges.

• Grade: Challenging
• Distance: 18km
• Walking time: 6 hours
• Terrain: Wide gravel path, forested single track

From the Gasthof Breitlahner this hike weaves up the Zemmgrund through pastures, forests and alpine meadows, past waterfalls and remote mountain huts before eventually arriving at the spectacular Berlinerhütte, an architectural masterpiece. You have to go inside, not only to try to food, but to see the unique interior. Outside, the view is just an impressive with three glaciers visible from the terrace.

Stride the stepping stones, dip your feet into the Ahornsee lake and wander the family-friendly leisure trail on the Ahorn mountain. Most of the paths on this mountain are pushchair-friendly, and there’s plenty of spots to relax and enjoy the view while the children splash, climb and play. Young adventurers can also tick off their first summit at the Filzenkogel, which is around one hour from the top of the Ahorn lift.

Image: (copyright Frank Bauer)

As well as all the family-friendly walking trails you’ll find on the Penken mountain (many of which are pushchair-friendly) you can take bikes on the lift, and there’s plenty of trails to explore. You can also try mountain scooting or discover one of the mountain play areas – one of them at Penkenjoch has an eight-metre-tall wooden bear.

Image: (copyright Frank Bauer)

Water enthusiasts of all ages will love the Zillertal with its six outdoor pools and adventure bathing lakes throughout the mountains. Slides and splash pools at the Mayrhofen and nearby Hippach pools will delight families with young children.

At the adventure pool in Mayrhofen, there’s heaps of indoor and outdoor fun to be had, with slides, a crazy river, and multiple pools to enjoy, plus plenty of space for relaxing. It's the perfect activity on a summer holiday! A pleasant walk down the valley, following the river path will get you to the outdoor pool at Hippach, which is great fun for little ones with slides, a large pool, children’s pool, and grassy areas to run around. There's also the Ahornsee bathing lake at the top of the Ahornbahn lift where children can splash and play while parents relax and take in the view.

Marvel at the natural wonder of Krimml waterfalls set amidst the stunning Hohe Tauern National Park. Follow the path right next to the falls for fantastic photo opportunities of the 380 metre falls that cascade over three levels. A small National Park fee may be payable locally. This excursion is a half-day trip.

We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our terms & conditions.

With 1,300 kilometres of routes, the Zillertal is heaven for biking, whether on gravel, bumpy single-track trails or quiet mountain roads. Hire an e-bike and ride up into the Stilluptal to enjoy this picture-perfect private valley, or head to the more challenging single-track trails for some adrenaline-packed downhill action. The Penken Mountain’s FunSportStation is made for young thrill-seekers. There’s a bike park with mini electric motorcycles to play around on. If the children are into scooters, here’s where you can step it up a level by trying out the ‘mountain scooter’ that handles trickier terrain more like a mountain bike. The whole family can head out onto the trails on mountain scooters (once everyone’s got to grips with it).

Image: (copyright Zillertal Tourismus Heiko Mandl)

The River Ziller flows the length of the Zillertal, and provides plenty of opportunities for fun.

Get kitted out with a wetsuit and boots and hit the water on a family rafting adventure on the on the calmer sections, or try out river-tubing or canyoning. Explore the Zemmgrund canyon from within, abseil waterfalls, jump into pools and slide down the rocks - teenagers will love these action-packed activities.

Image: (copyright Dominic Ebenbichler)

The most popular via ferrata are the routes to the Zimmereben Hut. There are different routes to suit all ability levels and some are a real challenge. You'll be rewarded with incredible views on your climb and you can tuck into a strudel and a coffee or beer at the hut when you reach the top. If the Zimmereben routes whet your appetite and you're keen for more, the route on the Gerlosteinwand is longer and lots of fun, with equally spectacular views - remember to take your own treats for the top though.

There’s playparks and adventure spots at all over the place in Mayrhofen and the Zillertal, which is great news for families with active young explorers. In the forest around Waldfestplatz there’s various wooden play areas and you can try crazy golf. Then head up the Ahorn or Penken mountains for more family adventures.

At the bottom of the Rosenalm lift in Zell am Ziller, there’s a big playground and summer toboggan, and at the top a huge wooden castle and adventure park. You could also try the high ropes course near Mayrhofen to test your head for heights and balance.