How much water do humans need? What are "thermal springs"? These are just some of the many questions answered along the "Wasserwelt Tux" themed walking trail in the Zillertal Valley. Accompanied by mascot "Luis the Glacier Flea", both adults and children alike can learn about the power of water and how it can transform into many different forms. There are plenty of interactive elements to try out along the way. This is one of six themed trails in the area. The others look at nature, fauna, glaciers, flora and gorges.
Themed Hike
Starting point
Bottom cable car station, Hintertuxer Glacier
Hike to
Learning trail
Finishing point
Bottom cable car station, Hintertuxer Glacier
Mountain chain
Tux Alps
Length
3.5 km
Total hiking time
1h
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible Hiking Route
- Circular hike
Difficulty rating
easy (hiking trails)
Altitude
1,547m 1,482m
Elevation uphill 100m
Vertical metres downhill 100m
Fitness level
Technique
Best time of year
Jan
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* These are approximate values and recommendations. Please take your personal fitness level, technical ability and the current weather conditions into account. Tirol Werbung cannot guarantee that the information provided is correct and accepts no liability.
Public transport
- Accessible using public transport
Parking
Bottom cable car station, Hintertuxer Glacier
Places serving food & drink
- Kinder- und Gletscherhotel Hintertuxerhof (open all year)
Downloads
Trail description
This flat path suitable for buggies begins at the bottom station of the Hintertuxer Glacier cable cars. Following the Tuxbach stream, walkers head in a north-easterly direction to the thermal springs and on to Hintertux. Shortly before reaching the village, the trail leads through a tunnel, then past the church and down to the Tuxbach stream. The way back then also leads once again along the stream back to the cable cars, passing several interactive stations along the way. Once back at the starting point, there is just one more thing to see: the waterfall of the Tuxbach stream.
