A wonderfully tranquil and picturesque area with hundreds of km of marked walking trails, through rural meadows and rolling pastures, and up to lakes and summits accessed by a network of lifts across the Bergwelt valley.
Popular Walks include:
The ‘Waterfall way’ from the middle station through woodland to reach the top for panoramic views; the Wanderweg route which takes in beautiful views of the village and the Brixen valley; many walks to local dairy farms and over to Kirchberg; up to the stunning Kreuzjochsee lake and to the Gaisbergjoch summit.
Getting Around | The start points of many walks are easily reached by foot in Westendorf. There is a superb network of 13 chairlifts and gondolas in the valley making access to summits and linking walks very easy.
In Westendorf alone, there are over 200 kilometers of perfectly tended and signposted hiking trails to explore. The Kitzbüheler Alpen provide a sheer inexhaustible area for hiking, with a legendary 2500 kilometers of hiking trails. Hike across lush pastures and gentle grass mountains to traditional alpine huts where the traditional culinary delights await - ideal for the gourmet hiker!
The Hiking and Stamp Book should serve as an inspiration and motivation to go hiking in the mountains within the Brixental valley. You can collect valuable points at most summits and at many of the mountain huts along the walking routes. As a reward for your diligent work, you will be presented with a "Hiking Pin" in bronze, silver or gold.
The Hiking and Stamp Book, as well as the hiking pin, are available free-of-charge in the Tourist Information Offices in Brixen im Thale, Kirchberg in Tyrol and Westendorf. "Berg Heil" (Salute the mountain!) and have fun hiking!
Walkers' Lift Pass | from £55 - 6 days | from £41 - 3 days
The pre-bookable Bergwelt Wander Pass is available from late May to end of the season and includes all 13 lifts in the Bergwelt region. The pass also gives access to 6 children’s play areas at the tops of the mountains. Consecutive days only. Other durations are available locally.
Free Guided Walks
Westendorf Tourist Office offers an excellent programme of guided walks, hikes and E-bikes tours (some are at extra charge). Walks are available for all abilities and include a range of easy level ‘gourmet’ walks to local cheese and dairy farms, as well as a unique ‘woodcutters’ breakfast on the mountain, for early risers!
Please note: Programme is subject to change. A small local charge may apply to some walks.
