Themed hikes Planetary Discovery Trail

Terfens / Karwendel
Difficulty ratings: easy
Route length: 3.0 km
Duration: 1:00 h

The solar system at every turn – the Planetary Discovery Trail combines nature, knowledge and digital experiences in the Forchat Forest in Terfens.

Tour information

  • Requirement: easy
  • Length: 3.0 km
  • Duration: 1:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:45 hm
  • Elevation downhill:45 hm
Highest point600 m

Starting point

Elementary school Terfens-Vomperbach

Finishing point

Elementary school Terfens-Vomperbach
  • Fitness level 1 / 6
  • Technique 1 / 6

Features

  • Circular route
  • Suitable for families
  • suitable for pushchairs

Best time of year

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Trail condition

  • Wide, well-maintained and level hiking trail
  • Suitable for strollers
  • Forest trails, wide nature trail, asphalt road

  • Numerous benches available

Equipment

  • Sturdy shoes
  • Rain protection/sun protection
  • Sufficient drinking water
  • Smartphone, map, and pen for digital adventures
Source: TVB Silberregion Karwendel

Description

Since 2001, the Planetary Discovery Trail has brought the dimensions of our solar system to life. By 2025, all information about the planets will be up to date and accessible free of charge to families, school classes, and curious minds of all ages.

Highlights:

  • Information boards & true-to-scale planets & distances to the starting point Sun
  • Digital audio puzzle adventure with Karwendolin & Karla Wendel (for children aged 8-12)
  • Walking time: approx. 1 hour round trip (approx. 2 hours with digital adventure)
  • Suitable for: Families
For the digital adventure, you will need the planet map from the tourist office in Schwaz or the municipality of Terfens. Bring a smartphone & pen or felt-tip pen to the Planetary Discovery Trail, and possibly headphones.

Thanks to the protective trees in the forest, the Planetary Discovery Trail can also be enjoyed in the rain. Depending on snow conditions, the trail is generally accessible all year round—however, in winter, pay particular attention to snow loads on branches.

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Take the train to Pill-Vomperbach station, then walk for 10 minutes along Stublerwald forest, over the motorway bridge to the starting point.

    Plan your route easily using the VVT Smartride app or VVT route planner.

  • Parking

    Short-term parking zones (3 hours) are available at the fire station, the elementary school, and Christuskirche church.

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