Mountain hikes Mountain hike: Zillergrund Bärenbadalm - Hundskehljoch

Mayrhofen, Zillertal /
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 17.4 km
Duration: 7:00 h

Off the beaten path, this tour takes you up to the Hundskehljoch, 2.557 m. A scenic route through the quiet beauty of the high alpine landscape.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 17.4 km
  • Duration: 7:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:1,130 hm
  • Elevation downhill:1,130 hm
Highest point2,557 m

Starting point

Bärenbadalm, Zillergrund 78, 6290 Brandberg

Finishing point

Bärenbadalm, Zillergrund 78, 6290 Brandberg
  • Fitness level 3 / 6
  • Technique 3 / 6

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Trail condition

  • Well-marked hiking trail 
  • Wide gravel alpine road
  • Steady, moderate ascent
  • Mix of alpine meadows and rocky terrain
  • Surefootedness recommended in the upper section

Equipment

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Source: Zillertal

Description

Your hike begins at the Bärenbadalm, 1.450 m. From here, you cross a small bridge and follow the well-marked trail No. 516, which leads you south on a wide gravel road. The path steadily climbs through impressive alpine scenery, with green meadows, rocky stretches, and stunning views of the surrounding Zillertal Alps.

As you gain altitude, the views become even more spectacular, leading you to your destination – the Hundskehljoch, 2.557 m. At the top, you're rewarded with a breathtaking panorama and the peaceful silence of the high mountains. After a short rest, you return the same way back to the Bärenbadalm, 1.450 m – a perfect spot to round off your tour with a relaxed break.

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