Saturday, November 27, 2010

The mountains around Innsbruck


Hiking for young and old! That is our motto. From an easy going, meandering hike all the way to demanding climbing routes - the spectacular mountain world of Innsbruck beck-one everyone to come and take part.

Nordpark - Seegrube - Hafelakar
The Hunberbrugbahn, one of the last remaining funiculars in Europe, connects the city with the scenically beautiful high plateau of the Hungerburg. Then, with the Nordkettenbahn cableway up to the Nordpark-Seegrube (1905 m.), the departure point for hikes to the Panoramic Climbing Path and serveral other destinations. Trial Track for extreme bikers between Seegrube and Hungerburg, Biker's fun terrain. Magnificent panoramic views out over the Inn Valley and the city of Innsbruck.

The final link of the cable-way takes you up to the Hafelekar (2334 m.) with its breath taking alpine panorama to the south: the Zillertal, Stubaital and ��tztal Alps. To the north lies the largest nature preserve of the Eastern Alps, the Karwendel. Form the Hafelekar mountain via the Goetheweg path across genitle, open alpine meadows and stands of mountain pine to the mountain refuge Pfeishutte. In winter, this is a paradise for skiers, snowboarders, carvers and firn gliders.

Patscherkofel
Take the lants. Open from June to September. Informative nature trail around the mountain with 15 stops. Whereas in witner the Patscherkofel Olympic mountain offers a challenge to skiers, in summer it becomes a paradise for mountain bikers.

Glungezer - Zirbenweg
With the Glungezer chairlift from Tulfes, you can quickly and comfortably reach the mountain promenade called "Zirbenweg", which is a fairly easy, 3-hour, high-altitude hike to the Patscherkofel, perfect for young and old.

Splendid views over the Inn valley and the Nordkette mountain range on the opposite side of the valley. A popular alpine skiing and ski touring region in the winter.

Mutterer Alm
A gently sloping hiking and skiing paradise for the entire family (950 1,800 m.) An ideal point of departure for many picturesque excursions on foot or by mountain bike across idyllic mountain pastures into the Stubai valley.


Axamer Lizum - Hoadl - Birgitzk��pfl
Easily accessible hiking region, just 25 km from Innsbruck. Untouched natural landscape with typical alpien flora and fauna. Marvellous views over the Inn valley and the Kalkkogel peaks. The Olympic Games ski pistes have made Axamer Lizum a popular ski area for young and old. Planned for the beginning of winter link with Skipark Mutters ski area.

Stubai Glacier

World famous glacier ski area at the far end of the Stubai valley at an altitude of 3,200 m, only 40 km away from Innsbruck. Perfect point of departure for numerous mountain, glacier and ski tours in high alpine terain. Ice climbing tower.
Awe-inspiring views out over the summits. In July and August guided glacier hikes (free of charge) along an education

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