Arrival by public transport
Bus/train
from Jenbach with the Zillertalbahn railway to Mayrhofen station
from Mayrhofen railway station, take the busline 4104 to Finkenberg
bus stop Finkenberg-Dorf
On the sunny side of Finkenberg through the romantic winter forest to Mayrhofen.
Well-maintained winter hiking trail, sections on cleared village roads
Sturdy winter hiking boots with a grippy sole
Clothing suitable for winter conditions: breathable, insulating and quick-drying base layers, water- and wind-resistant outerwear, hat and gloves
Charged mobile phone
Trekking poles
Drinks (in a thermos flask) and food
Sunscreen
From Finkenberg/Dorf at the church on the road to the glass painting Sporer (house no. 169), then on the lower branch of trail no. 26. After the 2nd bridge, descend to the right on trail no. 26a through wooded area to the Tuxer Straße (L6). Cross this and follow the hiking trail out of the valley, about 10 meters after the bus stop on the outskirts of Gstan to Mayrhofen.
Shorter variant: cross the Tuxer Straße (L6), then turn right on trail no. 26c (Schürzenjägerstraße) into the valley and left again downhill on trail no. 31 through Gstan on the road.
Return from Gstan along the Zemmbach stream into the valley on trail no. 12, keep right and head uphill to Au. After house no. 43 on path no. 31 a (Kreuzweg) to the Sacred Heart Chapel and then turn left into path no. 31 (Glocke), which leads through the "lower village" back to the church.
This path is also recommended in the opposite direction!
Bus/train
from Jenbach with the Zillertalbahn railway to Mayrhofen station
from Mayrhofen railway station, take the busline 4104 to Finkenberg
bus stop Finkenberg-Dorf
Zillertal: B 169 from Strass/Brettfalltunnel to
Mayrhofen - junction Ginzling/Hintertux
Tuxertal: turn right at the crossroads and stay on the L 6 Tuxer Landesstraße
to Finkenberg