Mountain hikes Sommerbergalm - Waldeben - Walfischmaul - Hintertux

Tux / Zillertal Alps
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 3.3 km
Duration: 1:39 h

Alpine pleasure tour with waterfall views, alpine flora and an original descent through the whale's mouth!

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 3.3 km
  • Duration: 1:39 h
  • Elevation uphill:15 hm
  • Elevation downhill:545 hm
Highest point2,035 m

Starting point

Sommerbergalm Top Station Gletscherbus I

Finishing point

Hintertux Gletscherbahn - Bottom Station Gletscherbus I

Best time of year

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Trail condition

Mountain 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 Tourismus GmbH

Description

Follow the path no. 16 to the right around the top station of the glacier cable car up to the summer pasture huts on the Sommerbergalm. The path leading down to Waldeben is somewhat steep (wonderful view onto the waterfalls and lovely alpine flora). From Waldeben take path no. 14, via the bridge, slightly uphill through the dwarf-pine field, turn left, pass the Walfischmaul to Hintertux.

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Linienbus 4104
    Bus stop Hintertux Gletscherbahn

    Ascent with the 1st section of the Hintertux Glacier gondola lift to the Sommerbergalm

  • Parking

    Day parking lot Hintertuxer Gletscherbahn

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