Unique Bike and hiking week Zillertal

The panoramic views over the surrounding mountain ranges are impressive. The hotel where we are staying is located on the outskirts of the village, so you can explore nature directly without the need for extra transport. From the first step you take, you will be surrounded by a magnificent variety of flora and fauna in the surroundings of Gerlos. It is a place where you can let your senses run wild and where you can enjoy the pure, fresh air.

When we go hiking in the area, we will venture into the unspoilt nature of the Zillertalarena, which stretches over parts of the provinces of Tyrol and Salzburgerland. This is where the majestic peaks of the Zillertal Alps meet the beautiful Hohe Tauern Nature Park, which makes this holiday region a real gem. We are sure that this week you will be enchanted by the unforgettable beauty of this breathtaking region and feel the thrill of the adventure that awaits you.

Bike and Hike Route

The route´s takes us through challenging mountainous areas with sometimes flat sections on ridges and plateaus at altitudes of no less than 2500 meters and higher. During each Bike / hiking day, we will cover between 10 and 16 kilometers, overcoming altitude differences of up to 800 meters. Sometimes we will use cable cars to cover the steep ascents and descents from the valleys and thus save our energy for the most breathtaking parts of our route. Be ready to challenge yourself and push your limits as we discover the most spectacular views in the Alps

Day 1

Arrival Austria
We travel on our own to the starting point in Gerlos. We will meet at the end of the afternoon where the guide will welcome us. 
He will tell you how the next few days are going to go.

Day 2

Walk-in walk around Gerlos
We start our first day in Gerlos with a beautiful walk-in walk through the picturesque village, along the babbling river and through the peaceful forests. This is the perfect opportunity to acclimatize to the environment and accustom our senses to the unspoiled nature that surrounds us. Along the way, we will be introduced to the breathtaking beauty of Gerlos and the vast Zillertalarena. We will taste the local culture and experience the warm hospitality of the region. This walk-in walk is the ideal way to stretch our legs and prepare our bodies for the challenging hikes to come. As we immerse ourselves in the natural splendor of the surroundings, we will look forward to what the rest of our journey has to offer. Let this first day of our trip be the beginning of an unforgettable adventure in the majestic Alps.

Average walking time is 5 hours. We ascend +/- 600m.

Day 3 to 7

In order to enjoy these days to the fullest, the guide will announce the content of the days during the week. 
The weather plays an important role in this.

Some of the things on our program include:

1. Beautiful bike and hike tours through beautiful nature
2. Overnight stay in the Zittauer Hütte followed by summit attempt Rosskopf 2845m
3. Night walk with sunrise on one of the surrounding mountain peaks, we have breakfast at the top

Day 8

Departure Gerlos
Leave after breakfast and reminisce about a great fun adventure week

Gerlos

We will stay in the village of Gerlos this week on a half board basis. 

Nestled in the beautiful mountains of the Zillertal Alps, Gerlos is a very special place for your summer holiday in the mountains. With its five side valleys, Gerlos is also a perfect starting point for fantastic hikes and bike tours in untouched nature. There is fun and action for the whole family at the forest playground with a high ropes course, a mountain bike practice trail, a 3D archery course and much more. The Erlebnisreichweg adventure trail and the Latschenland invite you to marvel and explore. Durlassboden reservoir provides plenty of water fun. Gerlos is the perfect holiday destination for action lovers as well as for those seeking relaxation and enjoyment outdoors.

Our group tours are organized on the basis of our own transport. This means that you take care of your own transport to the first starting point of your desired week. 
If desired, we can provide accommodation where you can stay before and after the week. Feel free to contact us so we can arrange this for you. 

Mountain hiking in summer and winter

The Zillertal is known for its wide range of hiking opportunities. Both in summer and winter you can make the most beautiful hikes, where you will probably opt for a mountain hike in the summer and a snowshoe hike in the winter. Both are an impressive way to experience the beautiful nature in the Zillertal up close.

Certified mountain guide in the Zillertal

Of course, everyone can take a walk on their own, but if you really want to discover the area, book a guided walk. Especially hiking in the mountains is a great experience, but it is important for everyone's safety that a certified guide is present. First of all, the guide can take you to the most beautiful places with the most beautiful views in the Zillertal, in addition, the guide knows the environment and the climate like no other. For example, it is always important that you are prepared for any weather conditions when you go hiking in the Zillertal area.

Book a walk at Zillertal-reisen.com

At Zillertal-reisen.com we organize different types of walks and tours, accompanied by our own certified guides. Every year, in summer and winter, we make numerous hikes and know the area like the back of our hand. At Zillertal-reisen.com you can book a total holiday: we take care of your accommodation, advise on equipment rental, activities or lessons and you can also book a walking tour directly with us.

Difficulty of this walking week

Click here for details of the difficulty of this walking week. Do you have any questions about this? Feel free to contact us. 

Hikes in summer in the Zillertal

Our hiking offer varies. In the summer period we organize hikes through the nature park "Zillertaler Alpen" as well as in the surroundings of Mayrhofen. You can indicate to us in advance what your level is, so that we can take this into account (to a certain extent). Because the mountain hikes are always tough, we advise you to read further information and tips in advance. 

It is always useful to know what is included in a trip. Below are the most important points

INCLUDING

• Trusted, experienced & licensed English speaking tour guide: 
• 6 Nights in 2-person rooms (1-person room on request)
• 1 night in dormitory / Mehrbettzimmer in mountain hut
• Half board (breakfast and dinner) from dinner day 1 to breakfast on day 8
• Additional information such as packing lists for the overnight stay in the cabin
• Mountain bike rental

EXCLUSIVE

• Personal expenses on drinks, phone calls, snacks and souvenirs
• Round-trip journey to and from the start and end points of the journey
• Tours snacks such as bars, nuts & chocolate and lunch 
• Travel and cancellation insurance