Weekly hiking programme

From 29 April to 25 October 2019 the Achensee region offers visitors a versatile hiking programme. Hikes occur Monday to Friday, and participation is free for all guests on presentation of their AchenseeCard.

Sonnenuntergangn im Rofan im Hintergrund der Hochiss

Programme overview

The weekly hiking programme of the Achensee region has been devised to provide significant recreational value for hiking enthusiasts. These tours offer visitors a chance to learn about the local flora and fauna, and the knowledgeable guides will share lots of interesting information about your holiday destination, its history and its special features, such as the Tiroler Steinöl® (shale oil).

  • MONDAY: Herb Walk & Exclusive ranger-guided nature hike

    Guided herb walks
    Every Monday from 29 April to 24June 2019 you have the opportunity to join our free guided herb walks in the Nature Park Karwendel. The guide will explain the various plants which can be found along the way, and there will also be tasty samples for the participants. Tours will be in German.

    • Dates: 29 April to 24 June 2019
    • Meeting point: 9.30 at the car park in front of the “Langlaufstüberl” in Pertisau (bus stop “Karwendeltäler”)
    • Duration: approx. 2h
    • Distance: approx. 2km

     
    Exclusive ranger-guided nature hike
    From 2 July to 22 October we will explore the area surrounding the “Gramai Alm” mountain hut. The ranger will take us on a 3.5 hour tour and explain the history and geology of the Nature Park Karwendel and the daily work of the rangers. We will learn interesting facts about animal tracking and watch chamois with a spotting scope. This hike is a great opportunity to discover the Karwendel mountains.

    • Dates: 1 July to 21 October 2019
    • Meeting point: 10.30 at the “Kasalm” at the “Gramai” in Pertisau
    • Duration: approx. 3.5h
    • Distance: approx. 3km
  • TUESDAY: Panorama hike in Achenkirch

    From 1 May to 23 October we walk from the meeting point to the biomass cogeneration plant. We follow the forest path (natural toboggan run) to the “Adlerhorst” (1,230 m). After a short ascent we will reach the panorama trail leading to the “Zöhreralm” mountain hut (1,334 m). We will stop for refreshments at the “Gourmet-Alm” mountain hut and enjoy the splendid view over the valley and the lake. The driveway takes us down the valley back to the starting point.

    • Dates: 29 April to 25 October 2019
    • Meeting point: 9.45 at the bus stop outside the Information Office in Achenkirch (bus stop Achenkirch “Gemeindeamt”)
    • Duration: approx. 4h
    • Distance: approx. 9km
  • WEDNESDAY: Nature Watch Tour to the Feilkopf

    From 2 May to 24 October the Karwendel Nature Park rangers will take us on a discovery tour to the Feilkopf mountain (1,562 m). Equipped with Swarovski binoculars we will explore the alpine flora and fauna. The lowest panoramic mountain in the Achensee region offers spectacular views over the lake and the surrounding peaks and is ideal for a well-deserved rest at the summit. Depending on the weather conditions the rangers may take us to the “Gernalm” mountain hut (1,169 m) where we can stop for refreshments. The return route leads via the “Pletzachalm” mountain hut (1,040 m) and the “Seebergsteig” trail back to the starting point.

    • Dates: 29 April to 25 October 2019
    • Meeting point: 9.30 at the car park in front of the “Langlaufstüberl” in Pertisau (bus stop “Karwendeltäler”)
    • Duration: approx. 5h
    • Distance: approx. 10km
  • THURSDAY: Nature Watch Tour to Moosenalm or Tiroler Steinöl® hike

    Nature Watch Tour to the Moosenalm
    From 3 May until the beginning of July and in October the Karwendel Nature Park rangers will take us to the romantic “Unterautal” valley and to the “Moosenalm” (1,495 m). Equipped with Swarovski binoculars we will watch marmots, and with a little luck we will catch a glimpse of chamois and ibexes at the foot of the “Schreckenspitze” mountain. The return hike takes us over mountain pastures with superb views of the Rofan mountains and Lake Achensee. We will stop for refreshments at the “Gföllalm” mountain hut.

    • Dates: 3 May until the beginning of July and in October 2019
    • Meeting point: 9.45 at the bus stop in the Christlum parking area (bus stop “Christlum”)
    • Duration: approx. 5h
    • Distance: approx. 10km

     
    Excursion to the Tiroler Steinöl® (shale oil) distillery
    The exclusive hike to the shale oil distillery in the “Bächental” valley is offered from the beginning of July to the beginning of October. From the car park at the Christlum lifts we hike through the “Unterautal” valley and up to the “Gröbner Hals” (1,650 m) where we enjoy the splendid view of the Karwendel mountains. We descend to the shale oil distillery where we can have refreshments before we start our exclusive tour through the distillery. After the tour a bus will pick us up and we will travel back to our starting point past the “Sylvenstein” reservoir. The trail difficulty is easy to moderate, however some endurance is required (700 metres elevation gain during the ascent). Limited number of participants! The fee for the bus transfer from the “Bächental” valley is EUR 10.00 per person.

    • Dates: beginning of July until the beginning of October
    • Meeting point: 9.00 at the bus stop in the Christlum parking area (bus stop “Christlum”)
    • Return: approx. 16.30 to the Christlum car park (bus stop Christlum – Achenkirch). The bus continues to the Information offices in Achenkirch, Pertisau and to the Welcome-CENTER in Maurach. 
    • Duration: approx. 6.5h
    • Distance: approx. 8km
    • Charge: The fee for the bus transfer from the “Bächental” valley is EUR 10.00 per person.
  • FRIDAY: Summit tours in the Rofan or Karwendel mountains

    From 29 April to 25 October 2019 the guide will take us on a challenging full-day hike to a summit in the Karwendel or Rofan mountains. Tours will start at the mountain station of the Karwendel or Rofan cable car. We will select our destination depending on weather and trail conditions. Tour suggestions are welcome.

    • Meeting point in May, July and September: 9.40 at the valley station of the Karwendel cable car in Pertisau (bus stop “Pertisau Karwendellift”)
    • Duration: approx. 6h
    • Distance: approx. 7km
    • Meeting point in June, August and October: 9.30 at the valley station of the Rofan cable car in Maurach (just 2 minutes from the school bus stop – “Rofanseilbahn”)
    • Duration: approx. 6h
    • Distance: approx. 7km
  • Information

    For all hikes sturdy walking/hiking shoes/boots are absolutely required. Please bring waterproof clothing and sun protection (depending on the weather), a drinking bottle and a small snack. Telescopic hiking poles are recommended. It is important that you are fit and sure-footed. In case of accidents we assume no liability. Please note that the daily programmes can be changed at short notice due to the current weather situation. Programme is subject to change!

Golden Eagle Nature Watch Tours & Sunrise Tours

In addition to the weekly programme the Nature Park Karwendel offers ranger-guided golden eagle nature watch tours from June to August.

Another highlight is the sunrise tours to the Astenau Alpe with mountain breakfast. After hiking up the mountain and marveling at the sunrise the participants enjoy much-deserved refreshments at the Astenau mountain hut.

Registration

For all tours, pre-booking is required on the previous day. Please register online, at the local Information Offices during regular opening hours until 17.00, or by phone at +43 (5246) 5300-0 until 18.00.

The Achensee hiking programme is offered daily from Monday to Friday and is free for all guests with a valid AchenseeCard. Participants without AchenseeCard pay EUR 29.00 per hike. Additional costs such as cable car tickets, toll or parking fees are not included.