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Alpbach
A hillside village at 975 m at the end of the Alpbachtal, famous for its uniform timber farmhouse style and the European Forum it hosts each summer.
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Highlights
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Berggasthof Hornboden
A mountain inn at the Hornboden near the top station of the Wiedersbergerhorn gondola above Alpbach, open to skiers and summer walkers.
Dauerstoa Alm
An alpine pasture hut above Inneralpbach on the way toward the Wiedersbergerhorn, serving snacks to walkers in the summer months.
Alpbacher Bergbauernmuseum
A museum in an old farmhouse above Alpbach showing how mountain farming families in the valley lived and worked.
Alpbacher Baustil
Alpbach's uniform timber architecture, protected by a local building code since the 1950s, which keeps the village's wooden farmhouse style intact.
Alpbacher Getreidemühle im Weikartgraben
A historic grain mill in the Weikartgraben ravine at Alpbach, a water-driven survivor of the valley's self-sufficient farm economy.
Flugzeugabsturz B-24 G Liberator am Hösljoch
A memorial site at the Hösljoch above Alpbach marking where a US B-24 Liberator bomber crashed during the Second World War.
Ort der Stille - Dach für alle Religionen in Alpbach
A quiet contemplation space in Alpbach conceived as a 'roof for all religions', open to visitors of any faith for rest and reflection.
Skulptur Tirol - Georg Margreiter
An outdoor sculpture entitled 'Tirol' by Georg Margreiter, standing near the village of Alpbach as part of the valley's public art.
Top of Alpbachtal
A summit viewpoint on the Wiedersbergerhorn above Alpbach, reached with the mountain lifts and looking across the Alpbachtal toward the Zillertal Alps.
Alpengasthof Roßmoos
An alpine inn on the slope above Alpbach at Roßmoos, an easy walking destination from the village with Tyrolean home cooking.
Alstenkapelle
A farm chapel at the Alsten farmstead near Alpbach, built by the farm's family as a private place of prayer.
Bischofenkapelle
A farm chapel at the Bischofen farmstead near Alpbach, one of the chapels that dot the high pastures of the valley.
Hacklkapelle
A farm chapel at the Hackl farmstead near Inneralpbach, one of the small private chapels of the upper Alpbach valley.
Hausbergkapelle
A farm chapel on the Hausberg slope near Alpbach, part of the dense scattering of family chapels across the valley.
Herz-Jesu Kirche Inneralpbach
The Sacred Heart church of Inneralpbach, built so that the farms at the upper end of the Alpbach valley had their own place of worship.
Hof Kapelle
A farm chapel at the Hof farmstead in Alpbach, one of the many small chapels kept by the valley's mountain farms.
Hubertuskapelle
A chapel of St Hubert, patron of hunters, in the forests above Inneralpbach, a devotional stop on hunting and walking paths.
Höslkapelle
A farm chapel at the Hösl farmstead above Alpbach, one of the many private chapels built by the valley's mountain farms.
Pfarrkirche Alpbach St. Oswald
The parish church of St Oswald at the centre of Alpbach; its graveyard holds the grave of the physicist Erwin Schrödinger.
Roßmooskapelle
A chapel at Roßmoos above Alpbach, beside the alpine inn of the same name on the sunny slope over the village.
Nothing of this kind in Alpbach.
Routes
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Schatzberg Rundwanderweg
Summit loop on the Schatzberg above the Wildschönau, from the Schatzbergalm over the Gipfö Hit viewpoint and back past the Wurmegg Hochleger.
- 4.1 km
- Distance
- 174 m
- Ascent
- 1 h 24 min
- Duration
- 54
- Check-ins
Gratwanderung zum Standkopf 2.241 m
Ridge walk from the Wiedersberger Horn gondola over the Hochstand to the Standkopf at 2,241 m, following the grassy crest deep into the Kitzbühel Alps.
- 9.3 km
- Distance
- 559 m
- Ascent
- 3 h 52 min
- Duration
- 60
- Check-ins
Bergsteiger Wandertag 2: Roßmoos - Schatzberg - Holzalm
Mountaineers' day route from Roßmoos up the Schatzberg and down to the Holzalm, the hardest of the variants, crossing the summit past the Schatzbergalm and Thaleralm.
- 11.7 km
- Distance
- 911 m
- Ascent
- 5 h 18 min
- Duration
- 69
- Check-ins
Skitour zum Top of Alpbachtal
Ski tour from Inneralpbach up the ski-area flanks past the Hornalm to the viewpoint crowning the Wiedersberger Horn, roughly a thousand metres of skinning.
- 5.9 km
- Distance
- 1 013 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 2 h 53 min
- Duration
- 24
- Check-ins
Singletrail Otto-Leixl-Hütte 345
A short singletrack between the Steinbergalm and the Otto-Leixl-Hütte at 1,911 m.
- 1.1 km
- Distance
- 0 m
- Ascent
- 11 min
- Duration
- 3
- Check-ins
Juwel Runde Wildschönau Alpbachtal
A long link between the Schatzbergalm and the Bischoferjoch, with more than 3,500 m of climbing on forest roads and alm tracks.
- 92.1 km
- Distance
- 3 508 m
- Ascent
- 11 h 29 min
- Duration
- 68
- Check-ins
E-Bike Rundtour Schatzberg ab Alpbach
An e-bike round from Alpbach up to the huts on the Schatzberg ridge at around 1,880 m, returning past the Postalm.
- 21.1 km
- Distance
- 1 013 m
- Ascent
- 2 h 51 min
- Duration
- 64
- Check-ins
Familiengipfelsieg am Wiedersberger Horn
Family summit route up the Wiedersberger Horn from the gondola top station, short enough for children yet ending at a proper 2,127 m peak above the Hornalm.
- 3.3 km
- Distance
- 275 m
- Ascent
- 1 h 45 min
- Duration
- 52
- Check-ins
2 Gipfelwanderung Wiedersberger Horn & Hochstand
Two-summit round from the Alpbach gondola, taking in the Wiedersberger Horn and the neighbouring Hochstand before returning past the Dauerstoa Alm.
- 5.9 km
- Distance
- 331 m
- Ascent
- 2 h 22 min
- Duration
- 53
- Check-ins
Schatzberg Rundwanderung
Full valley-to-summit circuit of the Schatzberg from Alpbach, climbing past the Postalm to the Gipfö Hit at the top and returning by the Wurmegg Hochleger.
- 15.0 km
- Distance
- 1 036 m
- Ascent
- 6 h 55 min
- Duration
- 66
- Check-ins
Skitour Standkopf - Sagtaler Spitze 2.241 m
Demanding ski tour from the Greit area of Inneralpbach onto the Standkopf by the Sagtaler Spitzen, over 1,100 m of skinning to a crest with wide views.
- 6.0 km
- Distance
- 1 150 m
- Ascent
- 12 m
- Descent
- 3 h 12 min
- Duration
- 7
- Check-ins
2. Tag - Mountainbike Runde Alpbachtal
A big day in the Alpbachtal linking the Holzalm, the Achentalalm and the Bischoferjoch hut, with lakeside stops down at 570 m.
- 43.6 km
- Distance
- 1 464 m
- Ascent
- 5 h 24 min
- Duration
- 67
- Check-ins
Rennrad 01 Alpbachtal Giro
A big road day from the lower Inn valley over the Kerschbaumer Sattel at 1,113 m, with the lakes near Kramsach at start and finish.
- 117.2 km
- Distance
- 2 003 m
- Ascent
- 12 h 17 min
- Duration
- 58
- Check-ins
Gipfeltour Südgrat Wiedersberger Horn 2.127m
Gondola-based ascent of the Wiedersberger Horn by its south ridge, a short but airy grass-and-rock crest gained from the Top of Alpbachtal area.
- 3.8 km
- Distance
- 281 m
- Ascent
- 1 h 51 min
- Duration
- 52
- Check-ins
Schatzberg-Wurmhof-Schatzberg
A half-day loop from the Schatzbergalm past the Gipfö Hit and the Wurmegg Hochleger, dropping well below the ridge before a stiff climb of almost 800 m returns to the gondola station.
- 10.3 km
- Distance
- 790 m
- Ascent
- 5 h 9 min
- Duration
- 53
- Check-ins
Gratlspitze Rundwanderung
Long circuit of the Gratlspitze from Alpbach, climbing over 1,100 m via the Bischoferjoch viewpoint and descending by the Hösljoch back into the valley.
- 12.2 km
- Distance
- 1 024 m
- Ascent
- 6 h 31 min
- Duration
- 47
- Check-ins
Skitour Gamskopf von Inneralpbach
Steep ski tour from Inneralpbach to the Gamskopf, gaining over 1,100 m in under six kilometres through alm clearings to an open summit slope.
- 5.7 km
- Distance
- 1 105 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 3 h 3 min
- Duration
- 2
- Check-ins
1. Tag - Mountainbike-Sternfahrt Alpbachtal
The first day of a multi-day round in the Alpbachtal, over the Kerschbaumer Sattel to the Dauerstoa Alm below the Spitzerköpfel.
- 42.0 km
- Distance
- 1 770 m
- Ascent
- 5 h 24 min
- Duration
- 50
- Check-ins
e-Bike Genusstour
A long e-bike tour through the alms above Alpbach, from the Böglalm and Kühtalalm up to the Filzalm and Steinbergalm.
- 29.3 km
- Distance
- 1 176 m
- Ascent
- 3 h 43 min
- Duration
- 25
- Check-ins
Gipfelwanderung Wiedersberger Horn
Straightforward summit walk from the Wiedersberger Horn gondola past the Hornalm to the 2,127 m cross, the quickest way to a real peak above Alpbach.
- 4.1 km
- Distance
- 294 m
- Ascent
- 1 h 56 min
- Duration
- 52
- Check-ins
Panoramaweg mit Gipfelerlebnis Wiedersberger Horn 2.127m
Balcony path around the Wiedersberger Horn's upper slopes with a summit detour included, combining the trail past the Hornalm with the 2,127 m high point.
- 4.2 km
- Distance
- 291 m
- Ascent
- 1 h 56 min
- Duration
- 52
- Check-ins
Bergsteiger Wandertag 2: Roßmoos - Gratlspitze - Holzalm
Mountaineers' day variant from Roßmoos over the Gratlspitze to the Holzalm, with nearly 1,000 m of climbing packed into just over seven kilometres via the Hösljoch.
- 7.3 km
- Distance
- 904 m
- Ascent
- 4 h 45 min
- Duration
- 43
- Check-ins
Gratlspitz Runde
A big circuit over the Bischoferjoch with the Thaleralm and Holzalm on the way, 1,700 m of climbing spread across 34 km.
- 33.6 km
- Distance
- 1 701 m
- Ascent
- 4 h 42 min
- Duration
- 35
- Check-ins
Rennrad 09 Alpbach-Reither Kogel
A road climb from the Inn valley up the side valley to the Kerschbaumer Sattel at 1,113 m, with the Postalm shortly before the top.
- 46.7 km
- Distance
- 1 131 m
- Ascent
- 5 h 13 min
- Duration
- 24
- Check-ins
Panoramaweg Wiedersberger Horn
Balcony loop below the Wiedersberger Horn summit, connecting the Hornalm and Dauerstoa Alm on wide paths reached directly from the gondola.
- 4.1 km
- Distance
- 199 m
- Ascent
- 1 h 28 min
- Duration
- 37
- Check-ins
3-Gipfel-Tour Alpbach
Three-summit circuit above Alpbach centred on the Gratlspitze, linking the Bischoferjoch viewpoint hut with the Holzalm and the Außerhauseralm.
- 6.3 km
- Distance
- 542 m
- Ascent
- 3 h 26 min
- Duration
- 46
- Check-ins
2. Tag - Mountainbike-Sternfahrt Alpbachtal - Wildschönau
A long stage crossing the Kragenjoch at 1,422 m, with rest stops at the Achentalalm and the Jausenstation Boarstadl.
- 56.3 km
- Distance
- 1 967 m
- Ascent
- 6 h 51 min
- Duration
- 34
- Check-ins
Radtour Brixlegg - Berggasthof Holzalm über Alpbach
A long ascent from the Inn valley up through Alpbach to the Holzalm at 1,449 m, close to the Bischoferalm and the Bischoferjoch viewpoint.
- 22.1 km
- Distance
- 1 048 m
- Ascent
- 2 h 58 min
- Duration
- 18
- Check-ins
Teichwanderweg Alpbach
Nearly flat family trail past the Dauerstein Teich pond and the Lauserbühne on the Wiedersberger Horn slopes above Alpbach, with alm stops close by.
- 3.3 km
- Distance
- 0 m
- Ascent
- 1 h 18 min
- Duration
- 27
- Check-ins
Dauerstoa Alm 1 850 m- Bergrettungshütte 1 825 m
- H&N Ski Service Center 1 844 m
- Lauserbühne 1 827 m
- Almhof 1 354 m
Dauerstein Teich 1 577 m- +3
Riedalm Rundwanderung
Alm loop on the Schatzberg's slopes past the Thaleralm, Wurmeggalm, Pechalm and Zottaalm, a quiet round of working pastures above the Alpbachtal.
- 8.6 km
- Distance
- 513 m
- Ascent
- 3 h 34 min
- Duration
- 17
- Check-ins
Thierbach Schatzberg Alpbach Runde
A hut-to-hut mountain-bike loop between Thierbach and Alpbach, taking in the Thaleralm, the Zottaalm and the Bischoferalm.
- 21.2 km
- Distance
- 1 230 m
- Ascent
- 3 h 16 min
- Duration
- 18
- Check-ins
E-Bike Genuss zur Steinbergalm
An e-bike climb on the alm roads above Alpbach, past the Kühtalalm and the Filzalm to the Steinbergalm at 1,712 m.
- 15.3 km
- Distance
- 699 m
- Ascent
- 2 h 1 min
- Duration
- 11
- Check-ins
Alpbacher Heimatweg
Heritage path around Alpbach village telling the story of its farms and wooden houses, an easy round between the Postalm side and the village centre.
- 5.2 km
- Distance
- 169 m
- Ascent
- 1 h 38 min
- Duration
- 11
- Check-ins
Rundweg Thaleralm - Sieglbichlalm 308
Round trip 308 from Alpbach to the Thaleralm and Sieglbichlalm pastures, a half-day circuit past the Zottahof with moderate climbing on farm tracks.
- 13.3 km
- Distance
- 688 m
- Ascent
- 4 h 59 min
- Duration
- 14
- Check-ins
1. Tag - Mountainbike Runde Alpbachtal
The first day of a mountain-bike round through the Alpbachtal, climbing over 1,100 m from Brixlegg on the Inn up to Alpbach and the Postalm.
- 20.5 km
- Distance
- 969 m
- Ascent
- 2 h 34 min
- Duration
- 13
- Check-ins
Mittlerer Höhenweg Familienwanderung
Family stretch of Alpbach's middle balcony path, an easy line between the Postalm side and the village with farm scenery and little height difference.
- 6.3 km
- Distance
- 168 m
- Ascent
- 1 h 53 min
- Duration
- 11
- Check-ins
Alpbachtaler Höhenweg
Mid-height traverse along the Alpbach valley between the village and the Scheffach Alm side, linking farm hamlets high above the valley floor.
- 8.4 km
- Distance
- 416 m
- Ascent
- 2 h 42 min
- Duration
- 12
- Check-ins
Mühlbachweg Weg der Besinnung - Alpbach
Short contemplative path along the Mühlbach stream in Alpbach, with stations for reflection between the village and the stream's shaded banks.
- 2.4 km
- Distance
- 114 m
- Ascent
- 51 min
- Duration
- 11
- Check-ins
Bergsteiger Wandertag 2: Roßmoos - Hösljoch - Holzalm
Easier mountaineers' day option from Roßmoos over the Hösljoch to the Holzalm, skipping the Gratlspitze summit while keeping the pass crossing.
- 7.0 km
- Distance
- 487 m
- Ascent
- 2 h 39 min
- Duration
- 11
- Check-ins
Oberer Höhenweg Alpbach
Upper balcony path above Alpbach, an easy line along the sunny side of the valley with farmhouses, benches and steady views toward the Wiedersberger Horn.
- 6.3 km
- Distance
- 277 m
- Ascent
- 2 h 7 min
- Duration
- 11
- Check-ins
Panoramawanderung Alpbach Hösljoch
From Alpbach's centre, balcony paths climb past the Zottahof and the Thierberger Haselbergalm to a saddle with wide views over the valley and across to the Rofan.
- 7.7 km
- Distance
- 442 m
- Ascent
- 3 h 5 min
- Duration
- 9
- Check-ins
Oberer Höhenweg Alpbach - Inneralpbach
Continuation of Alpbach's upper balcony trail toward Inneralpbach, rolling along the sunny slope past scattered farms with modest overall climbing.
- 6.9 km
- Distance
- 291 m
- Ascent
- 2 h 18 min
- Duration
- 11
- Check-ins
Bischoferalm Rundwanderung
Loop from Alpbach up to a managed alm terrace above the village with wide Alpbachtal views, out via the Postalm and back on quiet forest tracks.
- 6.8 km
- Distance
- 370 m
- Ascent
- 2 h 38 min
- Duration
- 7
- Check-ins
Alpbacher Höhenweg Rundwanderung
Sunny high path along Alpbach's upper farm belt, an easy round from the village core past flower-decked farmhouses with steady views down the valley.
- 6.5 km
- Distance
- 242 m
- Ascent
- 2 h 7 min
- Duration
- 6
- Check-ins
Farmkehralm über den Schützensteig
From Inneralpbach a narrow steig climbs through steep forest into open alm country, rounding the Zirmalm and Stettaueralm to remote pastures at the valley head.
- 12.9 km
- Distance
- 814 m
- Ascent
- 5 h 33 min
- Duration
- 7
- Check-ins
Spaziergang zur Weikartmühle
Easy walk from Alpbach's centre down to an old water mill in the valley bottom, returning on field paths past the village's timber farmhouses.
- 5.2 km
- Distance
- 126 m
- Ascent
- 1 h 32 min
- Duration
- 6
- Check-ins
Bergsteiger Wandertag 1 - Vom Pinzgerhof zum Alpengasthof
First of the village's mountaineer walking days: a moderate traverse from the Pinzgerhof over sunny mid-slopes to the Alpengasthof Rossmoos above Alpbach.
- 9.2 km
- Distance
- 443 m
- Ascent
- 2 h 59 min
- Duration
- 6
- Check-ins
Alpbach Dorf Spaziergang
Gentle amble through a village repeatedly honoured for its uniform timber architecture and flower balconies, looping past the Postalm and the parish church.
- 3.0 km
- Distance
- 104 m
- Ascent
- 58 min
- Duration
- 5
- Check-ins
Mittlerer Höhenweg Alpbach (Ganzjahreswanderweg)
All-season balcony route on Alpbach's middle slopes, running via Innerache and the Dornegg farms — walkable even in winter thanks to its sunny, cleared paths.
- 8.9 km
- Distance
- 272 m
- Ascent
- 2 h 46 min
- Duration
- 6
- Check-ins
Wanderung zur Böglalm
Family-friendly track from Inneralpbach rising gently through forest to a welcoming alm inn where children can play while adults take in the valley view.
- 3.4 km
- Distance
- 117 m
- Ascent
- 1 h 5 min
- Duration
- 3
- Check-ins
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Schatzberg Rundwanderweg
Summit loop on the Schatzberg above the Wildschönau, from the Schatzbergalm over the Gipfö Hit viewpoint and back past the Wurmegg Hochleger.
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