Zirl, Austria
Top Spots in and near Zirl
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Schwaz, Austria
Hike to Olpererhütte in the Austrian Alps
4.04 mi / 1969 ft gainAustria’s Zillertal Valley is a spectacular region of the Alps offering a plethora of hiking options. Locals as well as tourism hosts overwhelmingly recommended Olpererhütte! From Mayrhofen, a public transit bus delivers hikers directly to the trailhead. Mayrhofen is a great village to use as hom...Read more -
Gemeinde Reutte, Austria
Hike along Highline179
1.2 mi / 400 ft gainHike to this amazing 376 foot high suspension bridge that spans 1329 feet across the a valley in the beautiful mountainous Tyrol region of the Austrian Alps. The bridge spans the B179 highway, connecting the old Roman Fort Claudia and the 700 year old Ehrenberg castle. This hike is breath taking ...Read more -
Schwangau, Germany
Photograph Neuschwanstein Castle
4.0As a former tour guide, I've spent years taking groups to visit the region around Neuschwanstein castle in Bavaria. Which means I can share the best spots to take photos of these magnificent castles that you can take when you only have one day to visit them. There are some great guides that will ...Read more -
Schwangau, Germany
Hike up Pöllartschlucht to the Best Views of Schloss Neuschwanstein
5.01.2 mi / 656.2 ft gainStarting at the Castle of Neuschwanstein, you will hike up the Pöllartschlucht (it's a ravine with a creek) until the first big waterfall. You then go up a really steep mountainside fully overgrown with all kind of plants and trees. Hiking up the Pöllartschlucht is easy as you can follow a broad ...Read more -
Landeck, Austria
Hike to the Gepatschferner Glacier Tongue
4.2 mi / 1640.4 ft gainOnce you pass the toll station for the Kauntertal Glacier Road, you keep following the road past the reservoir and up to the waterfall and climbing garden. This is where you park the car and start the hike, following the signs for route 902 to the Rauhekopfhütte.For the first hour, your are mostl...Read more -
Bad Hindelang, Germany
Hike up to Lake Schrecksee
5.010.6 mi / 4160.1 ft gainLake Schrecksee lies squeezed in the Bavarian Alps and is well signposted from the trailhead. Especially during summer this location is popular as a swim in the alpine lake will cool you off!To get there drive towards Hinterstein in the Allgaeu region. Follow the small main street until there is ...Read more -
Oberkrimml, Austria
Hike to Krimml Waterfalls
2.6 mi / 1414 ft gainThe Krimml Waterfalls are situated in the Hohe Tauern National Park in the Salzburg region of Austria. At 380m high, they are the highest waterfalls not just of Austria, but in all of Europe. In the village of Krimml, near base of the waterfall you'll find a number of parking areas and the Wasser...Read more -
Bayrischzell, Germany
Hike the Wendelstein Panorama Trail
6.5 mi / 3543.3 ft gainThis adventure starts from the Munich Hbf. Catch an early morning 1.5 hour BoB ( Bayerische Oberlandbahn) train to Osterhofen (Oberbay.) Get on the train marked Tegernsee, but be careful, the train splits into 3 parts, so make sure you're on the car that goes to Osterhofen. It's usually the last ...Read more -
Sankt Anton am Arlberg, Austria
Maienweg Trail to St Christoph
3.85 mi / 1818 ft gainThis demanding, but scenic route ascends from St Anton to St Christoph. Begin in town, following the trail under the Galzigbahn to the Sennhütte. From here, the trail is a bit more gradual as it traverses the valley. Eventually, you'll take a sharp right turn and climb sharply up many switchbacks...Read more -
Sankt Anton am Arlberg, Austria
Arlenweg Loop
4.11 mi / 1165 ft gainArlenweg Loop, easily accessible from St Anton, has views aplenty. If you go counter-clockwise, you can start from anywhere in central St Anton and head towards Nasserein. Follow signs for the Arlenweg. The trail climbs through lush forest for a bit before leveling off to traverse the mountainsid...Read more -
Sankt Anton am Arlberg, Austria
Verwallsee St. Anton am Arlberg Loop
7.78 mi / 1020 ft gainStarting from central St Anton, head west and follow signs for the Rossanaweg. The gravel path will pass under two tunnels, and then continues up the river. Follow signs for Verwallsee. The path climbs at a reasonable grade up the valley, alternating between singletrack trail and gravel paths. Ev...Read more -
Villnöß, Italy
Photograph Santa Maddalena Church in the Dolomites
3.0Santa Maddalena, also known as St. Magdalena, is a picturesque medieval church sequestered in the northern mountains of Italy. The Odle Mountain Group of the Dolomites tower above the surrounding valley and provide an incredible backdrop for images. To reach the best vantage point to photograph...Read more -
Sankt Anton am Arlberg, Austria
Kaltenberghutte to Konstanzerhutte Loop
16.45 mi / 3389 ft gainI did this loop as a wonderful trail run, although it would also be possible to hike it in a long day, or split it up with a stay at Kaltenberghutte or Konstanzerhutte (book ahead). Starting at St Cristoph (a short bus from the center of St Anton), the trail climbs sharply before leveling out an...Read more -
Funes, Italy
Photograph St. Johann Church
5.0This small church sits in a cow pasture just outside of Puez-Geisler Nature Park. The church is next to a hotel, making parking and visiting a little easier. To get the best vantage point of the church and mountains, walk down the road and shoot through the fence. The mountains are fairly lumi...Read more