Please sign in to post.

12-Days in Tirol

Servus Everyone!

Flying in to/out of Munich in the beginning of July for 12 days in Tirol, Austria. Solo male traveler who LOVES outdoor adventures (fitness is not an issue), fluent in German, and will have a car for the duration of my trip.
I'm looking to avoid the big touristy attractions as I've already experienced a lot of the castles / palaces in other parts of the country and really want this to be a chance to connect outdoors with the beauty of Tirol.
Here are my thoughts...would love any other recommendations or tips:

5-nights in the area of Reutte (allows a day trip to Begrenz, a day near Neuschwanstein (hiking not in the castle), Zugspitze area, and some mountain biking / enjoying other small hikes like Suibenfaelle.
5-nights in Zillertal area (outdoor adventure galore...would love recommendations for hikes, etc, possible day or 2-day trip to Dolomites)
2-nights in Salzburg (SOM bike tour, hiking)

Thoughts?

Cheers!
Kevin

Posted by
1652 posts

Just a few of my favorites...
Not far from Reutte is the Hinterhornbachtal. Nice walk from Hinterhornbach to the Petersberg-Alm. You might just drive and explore the Lech River valley. We are staying in Gramais for a week this year.
Ehrwald take the Ehrwalder Almbahn up and just hike. An easy enjoyable hike is across the golf course from Ehrwald to Lermoos. Clasic views of the Zugspitz and Sonnenspitz. The Romans built a road thru here too.
Zillertal nahe...
Check out the Achensee.
Take the Gerlossteinbahn up and explore. Up to the Gerlosstein if you are able.
Schlegeis Stausee and hike around.
Of course the Hintertux area.
You are not far from the Alpbachtal if you are inclined.
From Reutte drive the Lech Valley 198 to the Bschlaber Landesstraße L246 to Imst, then secondary roads along the Inn River thru Innsbruck to the Zillertal. You cold stop in Hochoetz and take the Acherkogelbahn up. I just like to sit myself down at the Kühtaile Alm, drink a beer or two and enjoy the view.
Just so many places. Rent a convertible if possible. Skip the Autobahns, too many tunnels, noise barriers and the toll.
If you like Honey get some from a local Imker. Mountain Wiesen Honig is the best. Eat a Gröstl and try the Kaspressknödel soup.

Posted by
57 posts

The Krimml Falls would be a nice trip while in the Zillertal.