Mountain hikes Animal Nature Trail

Gerlos, Zillertal / Zillertaler Alpen
Difficulty ratings: easy
Route length: 5.2 km
Duration: 2:00 h

2-hour leisurely hike to the Schwarzachalm snack station and back again.

Tour information

  • Requirement: easy
  • Length: 5.2 km
  • Duration: 2:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:172 hm
  • Elevation downhill:172 hm
Highest point1,362 m

Starting point

Gasthof Kühle Rast, Gerlos-Gmünd

Finishing point

Gasthof Kühle Rast, Gerlos-Gmünd
  • Fitness level 1 / 6
  • Technique 1 / 6

Features

  • Suitable for families
  • suitable for pushchairs

Best time of year

  • January
  • February
  • March
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  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

Trail condition

Schotterstraße
Source: Zell-Gerlos, Zillertal Arena

Description

From the Gasthof Kühle Rast you slowly climb uphill through a narrow forest belt.

It takes about an hour to hike along the Schwarzach in the narrow, romantic valley.
Along the way you will find display boards with local animals (chamois, eagles, marmots, etc.)
At 1,400 m, the Schwarzachalm snack station beckons you to stop off.
Then we return on the same route.

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    With the bus 4094 to Gerlos.
    Exit point: Kühle Rast

  • Parking

    Parking lot at the entrance to the Schwarzachtal

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