Inghams Guided Walks are included on your holiday in Mayrhofen
We’ve included two full-day walks per week in Mayrhofen, just for Inghams guests. Join a small group and be led by a professional walking guide on some of their favourite trails. It’s a great way to get to know the area. The walks in Mayrhofen are run by Actionclub Zillertal.
In Summer 25 from 26 May - 12 Sep. There are eight walks to choose from each week, and each walk has a limited number of spaces. There's one walk on a Monday and Tuesday, and two walks on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and you can choose up to two per person, per week. Most walks require the use of public buses and/or mountain lifts which are payable locally. You can add the walks onto your holiday by calling us.
The Summer 24 walking program is shown below:
Bichlalm and Schleierwasserfall
This walk is all about chasing waterfalls and great views. You’ll walk to the Bichlalm hut first, and then the impressive Schleier waterfall. Along the way you’re treated to exceptional views of the Hintertux glacier and surrounding mountains, interesting paths and an off-the-beaten-track feel. If you want an easier option for this route, you can opt to walk only as far as the Bichlalm and not the waterfall.
- Grade: easy - moderate (good fitness and sure-footedness required)
- Distance: 9km
- Walking time: approx. 3.5 hours
- Ascent/descent: 555m ascent and descent
- Terrain: Mainly rocky single-track, forest trail or gravel road (can be quite uneven, steep and narrow in places)
- Useful information: There will be a lunch stop at the Bichlalm (payable locally) and the public bus is required at the start and end of the walk (payable locally).
This walk will run: every Monday
Höllenstein – Grieralm
The walk to Grieralm is equal parts challenging and rewarding. The path goes through thick forests, with incredible mountain views through the trees and plenty of birds and wildlife to spot. The scenery changes along the way to more open spaces and valleys, before finishing at Grieralm and a pretty, isolated lake where you can sit and enjoy the stillness.
- Grade: moderate - challenging (good fitness and sure-footedness required)
- Distance: 11km
- Walking time: approx. 5 hours
- Ascent/descent: 650m ascent and descent
- Terrain: mainly rocky single-track footpath, gravel roads or forest track (can be quite uneven in places)
- Useful information: there will be a lunch stop at the Höllenstein hut or the Grieralm (payable locally) and the public bus is required at the start and end of the walk (payable locally).
This walk will run: every Tuesday
Little Tibet
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’ll enjoy a lunch break (payable locally). 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 - moderate (basic fitness and sure-footedness required)
- Distance: 10km
- Walking time: approx. 3 hours
- Ascent/descent: 320m 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 Little Tibet hut (payable locally) and the public bus is required at the start and end of the walk (payable locally).
This walk will run: every Wednesday
Plauener Hütte
The mountains of the Zillergrund valley have a bit of a Himalayan feel to them and the scenery is spectacular. On this hike, we start at the dam wall of the reservoir, and walk up to the Plauener Hütte for a fantastic view over the water and to the surrounding mountains.
- Grade: moderate – challenging (good fitness and sure-footedness required)
- Distance: 9km
- Walking time: approx. 4.5 hours
- Ascent/descent: 700m ascent and descent
- Terrain: mainly rocky single-track, forest track or gravel road (can be quite uneven, steep and narrow in places)
- Useful information: there will be a lunch stop at the Plauenerhuette (payable locally) and the public bus is required at the start and end of the walk (payable locally).
This walk will run: every Wednesday
Edelhütte
Get the high Alpine feeling on this picturesque walk to the Edelhütte at 2,338m. The Ahornbahn lift does a lot of the uphill for you, so you can enjoy an easier walk with maximum views. The Ahorn mountain is the tallest of Mayrhofen’s three “home mountains” and you’re seemingly within touching distance of its rocky peak. Look out for marmots and wildflowers along the route.
- Grade: easy - moderate (good fitness and sure-footedness required)
- Distance: 6km
- Walking time: approx. 4 hours
- Ascent/descent: 400m 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 Edelhütte (payable locally) and the Ahornbahn lift is required at the start and end of the walk (payable locally).
This walk will run: every Thursday (from 20 Jun)
Maxhütte
This walk starts in the small village of Ginzling, a short bus ride from Mayrhofen. The path rises through dense forests to the picturesque Gungl Valley with views of alpine meadows, a river and rugged mountain peaks in the distance - think quintessential Austrian Alps scenes. You'll follow the trail to the rustic Maxhütte mountain hut where you can buy lunch before heading back down.
- Grade: moderate - challenging (good fitness and sure-footedness required)
- Distance: 6km
- Walking time: approx. 3.5 hours
- Ascent/descent: 500m ascent and descent
- Terrain: forest trails and meadow paths on a single-track footpath (can be quite uneven and steep in places)
- Useful information: there will be a lunch stop at the Maxhütte (payable locally) and a public bus is required to and from Ginzling (payable locally).
This walk will run: every Thursday
Gerlosstein – Karlalm – Brandberg
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: easy - moderate (reasonable fitness and sure-footedness required)
- Distance: 8km
- 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 rocky/rooty in places)
- Useful information: there will be a lunch stop at the Karlalm hut (payable locally) and 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).
This walk will run: every Friday
Grübelspitz – Stoankasern
For a large part of this walk, you’ll enjoy mountain panoramas and views of the Hintertux glacier. It follows a well-signposted path from the top of the Eggalm lift to the peak of the Grübelspitz where the view is magnificent. Walk through Alpine meadows where there’s often wildflowers and marmots, to the Stoankasern Alpine cheese dairy.
- Grade: moderate – challenging (good fitness and sure-footedness required)
- Distance: 13km
- Walking time: approx. 5 hours
- Ascent/descent: 562m ascent and 1,300m descent
- Terrain: mainly rocky single-track path, forest trails and meadow paths (can be quite uneven, steep and narrow in places)
- Useful information: there will be a lunch stop at the Stoankasern (payable locally) and the Eggalm lift is required at the start of the walk as well as the public bus to and from the Eggalm lift (all payable locally).
This walk will run: every Friday (from 21 Jun)
For every walk you will need: suitable walking shoes with good grip, appropriate walking clothing, sun cream, insect repellent, sunglasses, rain jacket, a warmer layer, rucksack, at least a litre of water, a snack, cash for mountain huts/transport and your Zillertal Activcard if you purchased one. You may find walking poles useful.
Early booking is strongly recommended as spaces are limited. All walks are subject to availability of local guides, weather conditions and maximum numbers. Planned routes are subject to change. Any distances and ascents/descents stated are approximate. Full details of the walks with the meeting points and routes will be provided to you on arrival. In some instances there may be a small charge for local transport that is payable locally. In resorts where the walks run over more than two days, the day of the walk will be allocated to you by your Rep in your welcome meeting. Where we cannot confirm your preferred option in resort, we will endeavour to offer an alternative subject to the above conditions.
Please ensure you are comfortable with the grade of walk, planned distance covered and terrain before booking. The decision of the guide on the suitability of the walk for you is final and no compensation will be paid where the guide believes, in their professional opinion, that it is not suitable. Please ensure you are well-equipped for the walk have suitable clothing and footwear. Walks are not recommended for guests under 12 years. Any guests under 18 years will need to be accompanied by an adult.