Winter hike Finkenberg-Mayrhofen-Circularhike over Gstan

Finkenberg, Zillertal / Tuxer Alpen
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 3.5 km
Duration: 1:39 h

On the sunny side of Finkenberg through the romantic winter forest to Mayrhofen.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 3.5 km
  • Duration: 1:39 h
  • Elevation uphill:215 hm
  • Elevation downhill:220 hm
Highest point840 m

Starting point

village of Finkenberg at the church

Finishing point

village of Finkenberg at the church
  • Fitness level 2 / 6
  • Technique 2 / 6

Features

  • Circular route

Best time of year

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

Trail condition

Well-maintained winter hiking trail, sections on cleared village roads

Equipment

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

Source: Zillertal

Description

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!

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    busline 4104
    bus stop Finkenberg-Dorf

  • Parking

    car parking and garage bottom station Finkenberger Almbahnen, Persal 200 (when open)

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