Exploring the easy hiking trails in the mountains around Innsbruck is a wonderful way to spend your holiday and also lots of fun for children. Select a route from our network of family-friendly trails. Most family hikes include special highlights for children – either along the route or at the destination. For example playgrounds, an enchanted forest or flowing water to splash around in and discover nature.
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Andreas-Hofer-Weg trail
397 M 
4 KM 
easy An easy hike from the Sonnenburgerhof or Mentlberg via Klosterberg to Eichhof in Natters. The route can also be extended to Natterer See lake. Return via Natters to the Sonnenburgerhof. Alternatively, you can take the Stubaitalbahn tram (STB tramline) from Natters to Innsbruck or if you started in Mentlberg you can take the bus back to the city.
The Bärenbrem benches and viewpoint
129 M 1.2 KM easy Coming from the Panoramaweg trail (route no. 1), a forest road branches off to the right about 300 metres after the Hallschotbrücke bridge (Juifenau) and leads to a wonderful viewpoint.
The Neder benches and viewpoint (23)
48 M 0.7 KM easy At the fire station, cross the Melach river, follow the forest road for 100 metres and then turn left to the benches. There, you can enjoy views of Gries and out towards Kühtai.
Axamer Lizum to the Schafalm mountain hut
28 M 0.4 KM easy An easy walk in Axamer Lizum. Start: Axamer Lizum car park – from the north-west corner of the car park, a gentle forest road leads to the Schafalm, a typically Tyrolean mountain hut with a small playground. Walking time: about 15 minutes. Particularly suitable for families, children, seniors and Nordic walkers.
Axamer Tal valley to the Schafalm mountain hut
475 M 3.3 KM easy An easy hiking trail along the Axamer Valley to the rustic Schafalm mountain hut in Axamer Lizum, where you can stop for a nice break and a bite to eat. The hut also has a small playground. You can get back to Axams by hiking back the way you came or by taking the public VVT bus no. 4162 from Axamer Lizum car park (please note: the buses only run in summer during high season when the mountain lifts in Axamer Lizum are in operation).
Axamer valley hike
558 M 3.9 KM easy An easy hiking trail from Axamer Bach dam along the stream to Axamer Lizum car park.
Hike from Axams to the Adelshof guesthouse
300 M 2.7 KM easy This hike starts in Axams by the Axamer dam (end of the toboggan run in winter) and leads south towards Axamer Lizum. Halfway along the route, at the bridge over the Axamer Bach stream, you'll come to a turnoff (yellow sign) onto a narrow trail that leads to the Gasthof Adelshof guesthouse. Return hike: Option 1: follow the same route back to the starting point at the dam. Option 2: take the steeper but shorter route via Osterberg (Veitl) to Axams. Option 3: travel back down in comfort on the "Postbus" (bus route 4162, hourly according to the timetable, free with a guest card) from the bus stop located right at the Adelshof.
Axams Jennisweg trail
14 M 1.5 KM easy An easy walking route between the holiday villages of Axams and Birgitz with wonderful panoramic views. There are several benches along the way where you can relax and take a break. If you would like to stop for a bite to eat, the route passes the Tenniscafe Axams and the Liftstüberl in Birgitz, where there is also a small neighbouring playground. The walk is possible in either direction.
Axams-Omes-Kristen
137 M 5 KM easy An easy route for the whole family in the Axams - Omes district. The upper part of the route passes a small forest playground and a place where you can take a break and enjoy a bite to eat. Suitable in summer and winter. Please note: this route is in a residential area – NOT a traffic-calming area.
The Path of Reflection Axams - Mails
2.7 KM easy This is an easy walking route in a northern and very sunny part of Axams where you can enjoy wonderful panoramic views of the surrounding villages. Along the way, you pass several benches and wayside crosses where you can stop for a break. The route can be walked in either direction.
