Attraction Gmünder Seemeile Gerlos

From the center of Gerlos, one walks along the romantic forest path beside the Gerlos Stream to Gerlos-Gmünd until reaching Hotel Kröller.

Description

First, one crosses the road and follows the path up to the Hotel Almhof. Continuing on the single-lane road that passes the Hotel Almhof, one reaches the turnoff towards 'Seemeile'. The descent to the dam requires some caution, so good footwear is recommended. After a short tunnel section, the return path leads along the picturesque shore of the Gmünder Stausee. Once the Hotel Kröller is reached, the hike continues along the Gerlosbach and returns to Gerlos.

In 2025, the Zillertal artist HAKI created six installations that now form the stations of the circular path called 'Lebensfreude'. They invite visitors to pause and immerse themselves deeply in the beautiful nature of the Gmünder Stausee. The individual stations bring smiles to both children and adults alike.

When setting out on the path, one passes the Jodler-Tunnel after the dam, can take a break a little later to enjoy their snack, can try their balancing skills to smile at themselves in a mirror a few meters further on. Then, one discovers an oversized, colorful hammock from which, when lying in it, one can observe the flow of clouds before becoming immersed in the petting zoo where one can make little bells ring. At the individual stations, one finds signs with poetic texts that make the experience even more enchanting.