Mountain hikes Penkenjoch - Zirbenweg - Penkenbahn (panorama path)

Schwendau, Zillertal / Tuxer Alpen
Difficulty ratings: easy
Route length: 3.0 km
Duration: 1:00 h

Experience a scenic pleasure tour from the Penkenjoch via the Kasermandlalm to the Penkenbahn, past rustic huts and with fantastic views of the Zillertal.

Tour information

  • Requirement: easy
  • Length: 3.0 km
  • Duration: 1:00 h
  • Elevation downhill:290 hm
Highest point2,085 m

Starting point

Penkenjoch

Finishing point

Top station Penkenbahn

Trail condition

Wide gravel path, alpine path, panoramic path

Equipment

Correct footwear (sole with a tread, firm hiking shoes)

Clothing (quickly drying, protection against wind, rain and cold)

Sunscreen – ATTENTION: strong sunlight in the mountains! Sunglasses, head protection, sunscreen with a high sun protection factor

First aid kit (gauze bandage, plaster)

Charged mobile phone

Drinks and food (drink plenty of fluid on hikes – but avoid alcohol!)

Source: Zillertal

Description

Take the way from the Penkenjoch (path no. 23) and walk on in approx. 30 minutes the Penkenalm at the top station of the Kombibahn Penken lift. From here along a broad car track down and turn off left onto the hiking path, leading to the top station of the Penkenbahn, past the restaurant Pilzbar and the restaurant Bergrast. Nice viewpoint at the Gschößwandhaus, approx. 10 minutes' walk from the top station of the Penkenbahn cable car.

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Linienbus 4104
    Bus stop Finkenberger Almbahnen

  • Parking

    Day parking lot Finkenberger Almbahnen

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