Hiking programme Achensee

From 2 May to 24 October 2023 we walk to the biomass cogeneration plant. We follow the forest path (natural toboggan run) to the Adlerhorst (1,230 m). After a short ascent we will reach the panorama trail leading to the Zöhreralm mountain hut (1,334 m). We will stop for refreshments at the Gourmet-Alm mountain hut and enjoy the splendid view over the valley and the lake. The driveway takes us down the valley back to the starting point.

• Meeting point: 09.45 at the bus stop outside the Information office in Achenkirch, bus stop: Achenkirch Gemeindeamt
• Duration: ca. 4 hours
• Length: ca. 9km

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From 3 May to 25 October 2023, the Karwendel Nature Park rangers will take us on a discovery tour to the Feilkopf mountain (1,562 m). Equipped with Swarovski binoculars, we will explore the alpine flora and fauna. The lowest panoramic mountain in the Achensee region offers spectacular views over the lake and the surrounding peaks. On our way back, we will stop for refreshments at the Feilalm.

• Meeting point: 09.30 at the car park in front of the Langlaufstüberl in Pertisau, bus stop: Pertisau Karwendeltäler
• Duration: ca. 5 hours
• Length: ca. 10km

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Nature watch tour to the Moosenalm

From 4 May to 29 June 2023 and from 12 to 26 October 2023 the Karwendel Nature Park rangers will take us to the romantic Unterautal valley and to the Moosenalm (1,495 m). Equipped with Swarovski binoculars, we will watch marmots, and with a little luck we will catch a glimpse of chamois and ibexes at the Schreckenspitze mountain. We will stop for refreshments at the Gföllalm mountain hut.

• Meeting point: 09.45 at the bus stop in the Christlum parking area in Achenkirch, bus stop: Achenkirch Christlumlifte
• Duration: ca. 5 hours
• Length: ca. 10km

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Excursion to the Tiroler Steinöl® (shale oil) distillery

The exclusive hike to the shale oil distillery in the Bächental valley is offered from 6 July to 5 October 2023. From the car park at the Christlum lifts, we hike through the Unterautal valley and up to the Gröbner Hals (1,650 m) where we enjoy the splendid view of the Karwendel nature park. We descend to the shale oil distillery, where we can have refreshments before we start our exclusive tour through the distillery. After the tour, a bus will pick us up and we will travel back to our starting point past the Sylvenstein reservoir. The trail difficulty is easy to moderate, however some endurance is required (700 metres elevation gain during the ascent).

• Meeting point: 08.45 at the bus stop in the Christlum parking area, bus stop: Achenkirch Christlumlifte
• Return: Ca. 16.30 at the Christlum parking area, bus stop: Christlum - Achenkirch. The bus continues to the Information offices in Achenkirch and Pertisau and to the Welcome-CENTER Achensee in Maurach
• Costs: The fee for the bus transfer from the Bächental valley is EUR 10.00 per person
• Duration: ca. 6.5 hours
• Length: ca. 8km

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From 5 May to 27 October 2023 the guide will take us on a challenging full-day hike to a summit in the Karwendel or Rofan mountains. Tours will start at the valley or mountain stations of the Karwendel and Rofan cable cars. We will select our destination depending on weather and trail conditions. Tour suggestions are welcome.   

• Meeting point in May, July, and September: 09.30 at the valley station of the Karwendel cable car in Pertisau 
• Meeting point in June, August, and October: 09.30 at the valley station of the Rofan cable car in Maurach (bus stop Maurach Rofanseilbahn)
• Duration: ca. 6 hours
• Length: ca. 7km

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