Hikes

From the tourist information centre, follow the road towards Ötz until you come to the Jagdschloss Kühtai. From there, take the Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Weg trail, which leads off to the right behind the building. The trail takes you through tranquil forests and the alpine meadows above Gasthof Mareil to the hamlet of Marlstein, which is home to an alpine guesthouse and farm.

This hike leads past Hotel Astoria and into the Finster Valley below the impressive reservoir structure. With the dam constantly in sight, follow path AV146 uphill. The path crosses the road twice before reaching the top of the dam. After taking a good look at the dam and enjoying the panoramic views of Kühtai and the reservoir, follow the gravel Höhenpanoramaweg trail to the Drei-Seen-Hütte mountain hut. From there, follow the Höhenweg trail east under the chairlift. This trail leads back to Kühtai via the Mittlerer Plenderlessee lake and Hirschebensee lake.

From the multi-purpose building (tourist information), follow the flat main road and then the forest road to the Zirmbachalm mountain hut and back.

Follow the road to the Längental reservoir, take the path along the south-west bank of the reservoir and then head back to the tourist information office along the Single Trail.

This route leads hikers around Kühtai, showing the village from a different perspective while almost entirely avoiding the road. The route is suitable for everyone.

A circular route around the Längental reservoir PLEASE NOTE: Due to construction work at the power station, part of the Längental reservoir circuit is CLOSED. The Längen Valley is also currently closed.

The starting point is at the Römerstraße, cross it and follow the Lanser Alm trail. On a forest path, the trail climbs steadily in serpentines to the catered Lanser Alm with its beautiful sun terrace and magnificent view of the Nordkette mountain range opposite.  Alternatively, the Ochsensteig trail leads steeply uphill to the Lanser Alm.  Tip: If you prefer a more leisurely hike, take the Patscherkofel cable car to the mountain station and hike downhill from there to the Lanser Alm in around 30 minutes.

A challenging and varied circuit through fields, forests and meadows.   The route starts on Bilgeristraße road at the former bottom lift station of the Patscherkofelbahn cable car. First follow the signs for the "Lanser-Kopf-Loop Zulauf" (access route for the Lanser Kopf Loop). The route leads downhill, past the Kneipp therapy facility and straight on along the Viller Steig trail to the Viller Moor. Shortly before reaching the village of Vill, turn right and shortly afterwards left to follow the path uphill towards the forest. From there, follow the signs "Lanser Kopf Loop". After a short but intensive climb along forest trails, the route leads back downhill to the Poltenhütte farmhouse. After the Poltenhütte, take the middle path to Tantegert. From Tantegert, the route leads slightly uphill again through the forest or follows the edge of the forest towards the village of Aldrans. Before reaching Aldrans, the route leads downhill along a short, steep paved road to the Mühlbach stream and then follows the stream slightly uphill to Mühlsee lake. From the Mühlsee, a short steep section leads uphill to the golf course. Cross the golf course and then continue steeply uphill to the highest point of the route. Continue to the north of the Lanser Kopf, heading west along forest paths, before rejoining a previous section of the route for a short distance. From there, turn left downhill towards Lanser See lake. Continue past the Lanser See and then turn right and follow the route through the Viller Moor marshland to the Kneipp therapy facility. From there, head slightly uphill back to the starting point at the former Patscherkofel lift station.

This hike starts at the Arzkasten car park and follows the path past the guesthouse of the same name. After the fountain, turn right and follow the forest road north towards the Lehnberghaus mountain hut. After about 15 minutes, you'll come to a fork in the road. Turn left before the bridge and follow the "Bachweg" trail along the stream and through the forest. The path provides plenty of opportunities to enjoy impressive views of the Mieming Range, for example the Wankspitze peak (2,209 m). After just under an hour, the trail turns sharply right, away from the stream, and a short but quite steep path leads straight up to the forest road. From there, it's only a few metres to the Lehnberghaus mountain hut. For the hike back, you can either double back along the same route or follow the forest road. Optional route extension to "Lacke" viewing platform (1,704 m): From the Lehnberghaus, a hiking trail leads uphill towards "Lacke", first climbing up through alpine meadows and then continuing through the forest. When you arrive at Lacke, you'll find a giant picture frame and an impressive viewing platform with views that stretch far along the Inn Valley and over the Mieming Plateau.  Duration from the Lehnberghaus (one-way): about 30 minutes Optional route extension to "Wankspitze" summit (2,209 m / difficult): This additional section leads from the Lacke viewing platform to Wankspitze peak. Hike north along the wooded ridge and follow the trail as it snakes upwards and finally follows the final ridge right up to the summit cross. The Wankspitze is located in front of the rugged peaks of the Mieming Range and displays high alpine character. It offers fantastic views over the Mieming Plateau and the Inn Valley to Innsbruck. To the south, you can see the Stubai Alps.  Duration from the Lacke viewing platform (one-way): about 1.5 hours.

The "AXAMER LIZUM" CIRCULAR HIKING TRAIL takes you on a hike at the foot of the majestic "Kalkkögel" mountain range. The trail is easy to walk and gives you the opportunity to experience Tyrolean nature up close at alpine heights. Several educational display boards line the route and provide information about the local flora and fauna. The route also passes two memorials near the barn of the old Lizum Alm mountain hut: one commemorates mountaineers from the local mountain association who lost their lives here, the other the crash of an American bomber near Marchreisenspitze peak during World War II. There are several benches along the way where you can take a break. The total walking time is about 75 minutes but the trail is made up of two sections that can be walked individually. The "AXAMER LIZUM" CIRCULAR HIKING TRAIL has a total length of about 3.5 km and is particularly suitable for families, senior citizens who enjoy walking and Nordic walkers. Tour description: start at Axamer Lizum car park in Axamer Lizum (1,583 m) > north along the car park to the Schafalm mountain hut > back towards the ski resort > south past the pond and the historic barn of the Lizum Alm (approx. 300 years old) > around the pond > past the Olympia Kapelle chapel > Axamer Lizum car park (1,583 m). Walking time: 75 minutes, difference in altitude: 30 vertical metres

From Lüsens, take the wide path that leads up to the right. After 15 minutes, continue straight on along the trail through the mixed pine forest; after 45 minutes you will meet a trail coming up from Praxmar. From there, follow trail no. 141 to the Westfalenhaus mountain hut.

From the starting point, walk past the Gasthaus Arzkasten guesthouse and turn right to continue along a wide forest road. After a short walk, turn left onto a wide, flat path. This soon narrows to become a hiking trail and leads up through the forest, quite steeply at first. The route keeps crossing the stream and passes several small springs. Once you get to the alpine pastures, it is only a short walk to the Marienbergalm mountain hut. For the return hike, you can either double back along the same route or take the forest road.

From the car park in Ellbögen/Mühltal (fees apply), follow the forest road through the untouched nature of the Viggar Valley to the Meissner Haus alpine guesthouse.

From the village centre, follow the Zwölfergasse and Mühlbachweg roads towards the retirement home. From there, continue along the Melach river heading downstream until you come to the wooden bridge. Follow the same route back or cross the Sellrain Valley road and follow the roads Melachweg - Rauthweg - Bahnhofstraße back to the village centre. Very easy hike

From the car park, walk past the dam, cross the field and then take the marked alpine trail that leads off to the right. Behind the forest, you'll come to a fork in the path: the path on the right leads to the Mittergrat Hütte mountain hut, the one on the left joins the AV149 trail towards the Bielefelder Hütte mountain hut and the Mittertaler Scharte. Follow the trail on the left, which initially leads gently uphill and then gets steeper as it crosses the eastern slope of the Vordere and Hintere Karles Spitz. Before the trail turns right and starts climbing very steeply uphill, you will come to a mighty boulder with a circular red-and-white marking. At this point, you should take a break before turning around and following the route back because the rest of the trail up to the Mittertaler Scharte is difficult and includes sections that are secured with wire ropes where climbing is required.