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Zell-Gerlos hiking area

Idyllic alpine pastures, kilometres of hiking trails, vast meadows and culinary delights – this is how the Zillertal Arena presents itself in summer with a wide range of outdoor activities to suit everyone.

Kilometres of hiking trails
400
Kilometres of
hiking trails
Themed trails
9
Themed
trails
Kilometres of Nordic walking trails
136
Kilometres of
Nordic walking trails
Huts & mountain inns
40
Huts &
mountain inns

Summer holidays
for mountain enthusiasts

What could be better than exploring the unique and magnificent mountains of Zillertal and Pinzgau on foot? Pack a hearty snack in your rucksack and put on your hiking boots: there are 400 km of hiking trails to explore. Five side valleys stretch out from Gerlos, making hiking a unique experience. During the hikes you will always be accompanied by crystal-clear, quietly babbling brooks all the way to the end of the valley.

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Starting Point
top station, Isskogelbahn Gerlos
End Point
Königsleiten - Falschriedel
Walking time
05:30 h
Route Length
8 km
altitude meters uphill
470 hm
Difficulty
Middle
Starting Point
Zittauer Hütte (2.169m)
End Point
Gerlos (1.300m)
highest point
2800 m
Walking time
07:00 h
Route Length
16.3 km
altitude meters uphill
650 hm
Difficulty
Hard
Starting Point
Music pavilion Gerlos (1.250 m)
End Point
Music pavilion Gerlos (1.250 m)
highest point
2277 m
Walking time
07:00 h
Route Length
17 km
altitude meters uphill
1616 hm
Difficulty
Middle
Starting Point
Wimmertal entrance (1,200m)
End Point
Wimmertal entrance (1,200m)
highest point
1369 m
Walking time
02:00 h
Route Length
12 km
altitude meters uphill
165 hm
Starting Point
Gerlos
End Point
Gerlos - Gmünd
highest point
1250 m
Walking time
01:30 h
Route Length
4 km
altitude meters uphill
10 hm
Starting Point
Zittauer Hütte (2.169m)
End Point
Krimmler Tauernhaus (1.631m)
highest point
2845 m
Walking time
05:00 h
Route Length
13.4 km
altitude meters uphill
550 hm
Difficulty
Hard
Starting Point
Berghotel Gerlosstein (1.620m)
End Point
Hainzenberg (
highest point
1780 m
Walking time
03:00 h
Route Length
8.5 km
altitude meters uphill
40 hm
Difficulty
Middle
Status Closed
Starting Point
Krimml (1.079m)
End Point
Zittauer Hütte (2169m)
highest point
2713 m
Walking time
08:00 h
Route Length
18.8 km
altitude meters uphill
1627 hm
Difficulty
Hard
Starting Point
Parkingstation Isskogelbahn Gerlos or topstation cable car Isskogelbahn
End Point
Parkingstation Isskogelbahn Gerlos
highest point
1700 m
Walking time
02:00 h
Route Length
7.5 km
altitude meters uphill
420 hm
Difficulty
Middle
Starting Point
Gerlos
End Point
Gerlos
highest point
1300 m

The five side valleys

Schwarzachtal

Schwarzachtal

1-hour hike along the Schwarzach river. Ideal for families with prams up to the Schwarzachalm. For experienced hikers: possible to climb up to the Schwarzachscharte (2,475 m).
Wimmertal

Wimmertal

Leisurely hike to Klammer’s Jausenhütte and the Wimmertalalm. Hike for the whole family in unspoilt mountain scenery.
Schönachtal

Schönachtal

Approx. 1-hour hike into the picturesque Schönachtal valley with a cosy stop at a mountain hut. Ideal for families with prams up to the Lackenalm.
Wildgerlostal

Wildgerlostal

From the Alpengasthof Finkau car park at the end of the Durlassboden reservoir, take the shady forest trail no. 540 along the Leitenkammerklamm gorge natural monument up to the rustic Trisslalm mountain farm.
Krummbachtal

Krummbachtal

1-hour leisurely hike – past 2 snack stations, light hiking shoes recommended! Hike for all ages in untouched nature.

Gerlos Berg aktiv

Berg aktiv is a varied fitness and vitality programme for all ages. Come rain or shine, this programme is available exclusively to all guests at the 21 member establishments from 25 June to 22 September 2023 (always Sunday to Friday)! Hiking in Gerlos, from easy beginner hikes to challenging “tight calves tours”. High ropes course, mountain bike tours, canyoning are just as much a part of the programme as themed hikes and interesting lectures.

For some activities there is a contribution towards expenses. Sturdy shoes are necessary for all hikes. Please note that fitness is a prerequisite for the high mountain tours. The bikes for the bike tours and also the mountain boots, rainwear, backpacks and telescopic poles can be hired on site from Gerlos sports shops.

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Hiking tips

Weibsbildertour

Weibsbildertour

4 days of fun and a lot of mountain adventures for tough girls. The tour leads to one of the most impressive and beautiful areas of the Zillertal Alps and the Hohe Tauern National Park in four days.
Mannsbildertour

Mannsbildertour

A special mountain adventure for real men! More than 3,000 metres difference in altitude are conquered in four days. The tour leads from the Salzburger Land to Tirol.
Arena Panorama Tour

Arena Panorama Tour

Magnificent panoramic hike with spectacular views of Zillertal and the Tux Alps. Starting point Rosenalmbahn Zell or Isskogelbahn Gerlos top station.
Durlassboden circular hike

Durlassboden circular hike

3-hour beautiful circular hike around the picturesquely situated Durlassboden reservoir for the whole family.
Wimmertal

Wimmertal

Leisurely hike to Klammer’s Jausenhütte and the Wimmertalalm. Hike for the whole family in unspoilt mountain scenery.

Mountain farms & huts in Gerlos

You can enjoy typical delicacies from the region at the numerous huts, mountain restaurants and snack stations.

Zell-Gerlos-Königsleiten hiking bus

Bus 4094 runs between Zell am Ziller - Gerlos and Königsleiten. The hiking bus can be used free of charge between Zell am Ziller and Königsleiten in summer 2024 if you show your Zell-Gerlos TopCard (guest card).

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