WINTER HIKING TRAILS

Enjoy unspoiled nature along this route from Axamer Lizum to Brennach, perfect during winter and for taking in some of that wonderful alpine air. The walk contains many steep slopes and climbs while traversing diverse landscapes. This tour begins at the car park in the Axamer Lizum ski resort, passes the Schaflam alpine hut and returns via the same route; almost 2.5km in total. Our four-legged friends are also welcome along this route, but must be kept on a lead at all times. Winter clothing is essential.

An easy winter hiking trail 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 with its small ice rink and the Liftstüberl in Birgitz with its small neighbouring beginners drag lift and playground. The walk is possible in either direction.

This route starts behind the Olympic Village indoor swimming pool. After walking for one and a half hours, you will reach the Löwenhaus lift station of the Hungerburgbahn funicular. From there, you can take the Nordkettenbahnen lifts and cable cars up to the Seegrube in just 20 minutes and the Hafelekar at almost 2,300 metres above sea level. Alternatively, if you do not want to ride up into the Nordkette mountains, you can cross over Hans-Psenner-Steg bridge to the northern bank of the Inn. From there, you cross the road and then continue along a path that zigzags up through the forest to Weiherbug and the Innsbruck Alpine Zoo.  You can return on bus 501, 502, 503 or 504 from Innrain or Mühlauer Brücke.

Alpine panoramas and beautiful winter landscapes. This winter walk leads from Kirchplatz square in Götzens along Burgstrasse road, crosses the main road to the M-Preis supermarket and then continues from there through the "Götzner Felder" fields. There are plenty of interesting places and gems to admire and enjoy along the way. One very special ensemble: the baroque Field Chapel with its wayside cross. A paved and well-maintained winter path.

A very varied walk with beautiful highlights and many comfortable benches for enjoying a break along the way. Romantic wooden bridges, an abandoned aviary, an idyllic pavilion and an old Jewish cemetery from the 16th century make this tour an unforgettable experience for people of all ages. The path leads through a beautiful mixed forest, which provides plenty of shade in summer but lets the sun shine through in autumn and spring. Coming from Rennweg road, cross the Hans-Psenner-Steg bridge to the northern side of the River Inn. Cross the road at the traffic lights and follow the Heinrich Süß Weg trail uphill until you come to the second bend. From there, take the narrow path that turns off to the west. Almost immediately, you will come to a second covered wooden bridge. An abandoned aviary is the next extraordinary structure you come across on this hike. After the bend in the path, you will suddenly find yourself standing in the park at the Villa Blanka hotel management school. The path continues to the right, leading past several park benches where you can enjoy wonderful views of Innsbruck. Further east, past the back exit of Villa Blanka, you come to the next wooden bridge. You then come to a grassy area where you can play or soak up the sun while enjoying the view of the 15th century Weiherburg building above. This is also where you will find another of the picturesque attractions passed during this hike: a pavilion set in a very romantic spot! Once you've had your fill of this lovely location, follow the path east until you come to the crossroads. There, another impressive wooden bridge awaits. As soon as you have crossed the bridge, you will see a sign for the "alter jüdischer Friedhof" (the old Jewish cemetery) and the memorial immediately below. It is well worth taking a short detour down to check it out. Afterwards, continue east along the narrow path around the Judenbühel until you come to a paved road. Follow the road to the left. After a few metres, turn to follow the signs up Judenbühel hill. At the top, you will find a very large, flat, grassy area. On the northern side, there is a great children's playground with a varied selection of play equipment. For relaxation seekers, there are comfortable benches that look out to the south and provide wonderful views of Innsbruck. You are now at the highest point of the historic bridge circuit and the route leads downhill from here. Follow the path back down to the road. You now have several options: Option 1) Complete the circuit by taking the little path on your left and following it downhill, over a small wooden bridge, along a wide walking path to the River Inn and back to the starting point at the "Hans Psenner Steg" bridge. Option 2) Stay on the road and walk to the "Alpenzoo" lift station for the Hungerburgbahn funicular. Take the funicular down into the city centre or up to the Hungerburg district. (100 metres to the Alpenzoo station) Option 3) Follow the signs "zum Alpenzoo" to the Alpine Zoo and stop in for a visit. (7-minute walk to the zoo) From Rennweg road, take the Heinrich Süß Weg trail up to the second bend. Then turn off    

This hike leads up Rangger Köpfl mountain. The route starts from the lift car park at Bergbahnen Oberperfuss, which is free of charge for anyone using the lift. We recommend taking the 8-seater gondola up to Stiglreith. Alternatively, you can hike up on foot by following the Haggenweg trail but be warned: this route is also a toboggan run. The trail climbs gently uphill through the forest for about 1.5 hours to the car park at Stiglreith. It is very important to be aware of oncoming tobogganers and to proceed with caution. Please note: fees apply to park in the car park at Stiglreith and a driving ban prohibits anyone from driving there between 1 November and 30 April. On the left-hand side of Stiglreith car park, you will find the Chapel of the Visitation, which was built by the Kofler Family to fulfil a promise. The chapel was consecrated in 1992. A mountain church service (Almsegen) accompanied by a small celebration takes place there every year on the Sunday after the Visitation (2 July). The site of the chapel was formerly home to a stone cross built to ask God for good weather.  Follow the forest road gently uphill to Sulzstich. When you come to a turnoff, keep left towards Gfas. Gfas is the highest district of Oberperfuss at an altitude of 1,517 metres above sea level. It is home to two farmhouses and a Marienkapelle (St. Mary's Chapel) that was originally made of wood. In 1941, Franz Leitner replaced the wooden construction with a brick-built chapel, which was consecrated in 1987 following renovation work. The distinctive Rosskogel mountain towers up behind the chapel.  From the district of Gfas, follow the road towards Sulzstich until you come to the idyllic reservoir. Just below the reservoir is the Sulzstich restaurant with its large sun terrace. This is wonderful place to take a break and enjoy a bite to eat. From there, you can either take Gondola II or follow the road back down to Stiglreith before taking Gondola I back down into the valley. Sources and literature: “Gemeindebuch Oberperfuss” (Oberperfuss Parish Chronicle)  Places to stop for food and drink: Restaurant Sulzstich (only open when the lifts are running at Bergbahnen Oberperfuss) and Panoramarestaurant Stiglreith (open daily).

Leave the Lehnbach car park through the gate, head straight on to the first fork and follow the signs towards Wildermieming. At the golf course, the route rejoins the little-used road. Hikers go through Brentesiedlung and reach Wildermieming after the Pestkapelle (Chapel of the Black Death). After the Rochuskapelle, the route loops upwards towards the car park (many hiking routes begin here) and back down towards Wildermieming after passing one of Austrian TV's most famous houses, the Bergdoktorhaus. The route continues through Wildermieming and via the Einsiedlerhöfe back towards Affenhausen. After crossing the road and passing the Afrakapelle, the south side of the road takes you through the forest and past the Nothelferkapelle and Kirche St. Georg. The final stretch takes you through Obermieming and back to the starting point.

From the village center in a northerly direction. Via Hintere Gasse and Grießgasse to the fountain - short piece under the Axamer Bundesstaße. Along the edge of the forest to Afling - worth seeing church Maria Schnee - back again - then following the road north, the first turn left to Kematen.  Very easy hike.

Starting at the fire brigade in Kühtai, this route follows a light climb through the ski piste's tunnel, and then heads slightly downhill to the toboggan run. Those who wish to walk a little further can take the tobogganing and hiking route to the Graf-Ferdinand-Haus and a deserved refreshment break.

From the bottom lift station of the Muttereralm, a maintained and very scenic hiking trail and prepared toboggan run (from the mid-station) lead you up the mountain through alpine meadows and forests. At the top, you can enjoy a break at the Mutterer Alm mountain restaurant before heading back down into the valley on foot, by toboggan (to the mid-station) or on the gondola.

Start in Natters to the north of the village church and follow Nockweg road through alpine meadows to Nattererboden restaurant.

South-east of the western Mittelgebirge range, the Panoramaweg in wintertime goes from Mutters to Götzens. The majority of the route is through forest with plenty of benches along the way to relax and enjoy the scenery, especially at those parts which offer beautiful views of the Mittelgebirg range, the Inn valley, Innsbruck and the Nordkette. This route is perfect for the whole family, but remember to bring your good walking shoes!

Start at the village square in Natters and follow Magdalenenweg road. After about 100 metres, turn left onto Troienweg towards Natterer See lake. The walk takes just 45 minutes.

This leisurely winter hike leads via the Fiechter Valley to Untermieming. The road back to Obermieming leads gently uphill and is suitable for people of all ages.

This walk begins in Gries, goes past the fire brigade and follows the Melach stream. Follow the path to Reichenhöfe.