So close to heaven

Summit hikes in the Innsbruck region

A summit victory is a special experience every time - especially at sunrise or sunset. The literal feeling of elation you get when you have climbed a mountain and have a bird's eye view of the world cannot be compared to anything else. There are plenty of opportunities to experience this in the Innsbruck region, although not every tour to the very top is necessarily associated with great effort: thanks to the support of the mountain railroads, many a summit can be conquered in a very relaxed manner.

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Classification of hiking trails

The five most beautiful summit hikes in the region

Admittedly: With such a variety of summit tours as in the Innsbruck region, the choice is not always easy. That's why we present our five favorites below.

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Hafelekarspitze

The Hafelekar can be reached quickly and easily by cable car from the center of Innsbruck. Once at the top, a unique view of the city awaits.

30min

1.5km

65m

easy

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Nockspitze

This summit tour in the Muttereralm hiking area leads from the Birgitzköpflhaus to the Nockspitze at around 2,400 meters. A double chairlift helps with the ascent.

2h 30min

1.6km

366m

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Kögele

Not only the view from the summit of the Kögele is an experience, but also the way there: the alpine pastures with their beautiful flowers alone are worth every excursion.

6h

13km

819m

easy

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Sonnkarköpfl

From barren slopes to vast fields of alpine roses: There is a lot to discover on the summit tour to the Sonnkarköpfl at over 2,200 meters above sea level.

5h

6.6km

720m

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Pirchkogel

The moderately difficult tour to the Pirchkogel in Kühtai involves an ascent of around 800 meters. You will be rewarded with a magnificent view.

2h 30min

3.5km

800m

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Anything else?

So that you can literally take your next summit hike in the Innsbruck region to the extreme, we have collected even more tours, tips and tricks for you.

All summit tours

For every taste and every level: here is an overview of all the summit tours around Tyrol's capital.

Best company

Don't have the confidence to conquer a summit on your own? Then simply use the services of a trained guide.

Good things on the mountain

You shouldn't set off on a hike on an empty stomach. The mountain huts and mountain huts in the region offer plenty of refreshments.

Everything about hiking

It doesn't always have to be a summit: There are numerous other beautiful hiking trails in Innsbruck and the surrounding area.

Train by train

From the bouldering centre to the rock face to the frozen waterfall: the region is a true paradise for climbing fans.

Over hill and dale

Here you will find everything you need to know about trail running - if you prefer to run your way to the top.

Fantastic panorama

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Sonnenuntergang Hafelekar Blick Richtung Scharnitz

Sunset on the Hafelekar (Nordkette mountain range) More Infos.

Patscherkofel, Innsbruck's local mountain More Infos.

Sonnenuntergang Hochtennspitze mit Blick auf Innsbruck und die Axamer Lizum

Sunset on the Hochtennspitze (Kalkkögel) More Infos.

Sonnenuntergang am Pockkoogel mit Blick auf Kühtai und den Finstertalstausee

Sunset on the Pockkoogel (Sellrain Valley and Stubai Alps) More Infos.

When the mountains shine

You should definitely see a sunrise or sunset in the high mountains at least once. Our bloggers, who have tips on the most beautiful tours under the sun, share this opinion.