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Hiking, motorcycling, biking and excursions in Zillertal
Summer vacation between Tyrol and Salzburger Land
Classic summer resort in the mountains or an active summer with new discoveries? At Alpengasthof Filzstein you have a choice every day. Slip into your hiking or biker boots, take the mountain peaks or relax by the clear mountain lake: Find out right here how varied your summer holiday can be! The beautiful Gerlosstrasse nearby is perfect for doing a trip by motor bike. A summer holiday at Alpengasthof Filzstein is a genuine dream holiday for all ages, young and old. Some relax while reading a book on the sun terrace and enjoying the mood lighting above the mountains; others are active in sports like hiking, mountain biking or climbing.
Information about our summer activities in the Zillertal Area: Here you will find detailed information about the numerous summer activities in the Zillertal Arena with the towns of Zell am Ziller, Gerlos, Wald-Königsleiten and Krimml/Hochkrimml. The interactive summer panoramic map of the Zillertal Arena provides information about the location of the Alpengasthof Filzstein in Krimml, hiking trails and excursion destinations in summer.
Active holiday in Austria
Discover the secrets of the High Tauern National Park, get a portion of adrenaline from canyoning or explore the surroundings on Nordic Walking. The Alpengasthof Filzstein is the ideal starting point for your excursions. Numerous hiking trails start directly in front of the Alpengasthof and also the most beautiful mountain bike trails are nearby. The Krimml outdoor swimming pool, the Durlaßboden reservoir or the Zeller lake provide cooling in the hot summer months. For guided hikes in the surrounding mountains, trend sports or convivial parties, take a look at the varied weekly programme of the Krimml-Hochkrimml region.
Motorcycling
- Motorcycle tour in the Hohe Tauern mountains
- Gerlos Alpine Road
- Bikerclub Alpengasthof Filzstein
Hiking
- 400 km well signposted hiking trails
- Hiking holidays for the whole family
- Natural spectacles Krimml Waterfalls
Biking
- 325 km mountain bike tours for the special kick
- Free info material for bikers
- 17 proven tours & 2 single trails
Family adventures on summer vacation
Shared activities and first mountain experiences are the focus of a summer vacation in the Zillertal Arena. The seven different adventure worlds Rosenalm, Almparadies Gerlosstein, Freizeitpark Zell, Abenteuerland Gerlos, Latschenland Gerlos, Gipfelwelt Königsleiten or WasserWelten Krimml leave no room for boredom. Each of the adventure worlds has a different focus and has plenty of adventures in store: Adventure playground Fichtenschloss or Goldgräber playground? Yodeling trail or petting zoo? Boat hire or bouldering tower? It's best to visit them all in turn.
Sporting activities on the high ropes course or a via ferrata tour, an adventurous bike tour or a leisurely hike provide even more variety on a family vacation in Krimml. Cool off on hot summer days in the swimming pools in Krimml and Zell am Ziller, the Kristallbad Wald, the Durlassboden reservoir in Gerlos and the Fichtensee on the Rosenalm. The towns in the Zillertal Arena also offer tailor-made activity programs for children and teenagers during the vacation periods.
At the Alpengasthof Filztstein, children up to the age of 15 receive a discount.
Excursion destinations in summer
Nature experiences can be found all around the Hotel Alpengasthof Filzstein. Here we present the excursion destinations and vacation regions in the surroundings of Krimml / Hochkrimml.
Zillertal Arena: Summer and winter sports paradise
The village of Hochkrimml is located in the Zillertal Arena, which has made an international name for itself as a hiking and skiing area. We offer 400 km of hiking trails, 136 km of Nordic walking trails, more than 40 huts, snack stations and mountain inns, 143 km of pistes, 52 lifts, snow and fun parks, cross-country skiing trails, ski & winter sports schools, ski rental, free ski bus and much more!
High Tauern National Park
Krimml is a member community of the Hohe Tauern National Park, the largest national park in the Alps. The main attractions in the Hohe Tauern National Park undoubtedly include the 3,798-metre-high Grossglockner, Austria's highest mountain, and the Krimml Waterfalls.
National Park Sommercard
The Hohe Tauern National Park with its impressive Krimml Waterfalls or embark on a cultural journey in the Salzburger Land. Make use of more than 60 services of the Hohe Tauern National Park Sommercard!
Close to nature in Krimml / Hochkrimml on the Gerlos Platte
We were inspired by the materials felt & stone during the reconstruction, renovation and redesign of our alpine guesthouse. Everywhere in the hotel you will find the connection with the alpine and mountain world of Hochkrimml and Gerlosplatte - the windows close to the ground in the new suites, the winter garden and the sun terrace will bring you very close to nature.
Summer resort: Holiday on the sunny side of life
In the Alpengasthof Filzstein you will experience everything you could dream of on a summer holiday in Austria. Slip into your hiking boots, climb mountain peaks on foot or by bike or relax at the clear mountain lake. Also for motorcyclists the surroundings with the directly adjacent Gerlosstraße is a dream.
Discover the many possibilities that you have with us in Krimml!
In Krimml-Hochkrimml, kids and adults of all ages can enjoy a varied weekly program. Participation in the activities is often free, sometimes a fee is charged. The current active programme for your holiday season can be downloaded free of charge here, at Alpengasthof Filzstein or at the Krimml Tourist Office.
- Guided walking tours, themed walks, botanical walks, mountain tours
- Rock climbing, flying fox and high ropes course
- Designated Nordic Walking routes, courses with instructors
- Canyoning, wild water tubing and more
- Wildlife safari
- Barbecues
- Children`s program and family celebrations
- … and much more!
Around the Alpengasthof Filzstein you can expect numerous excursion destinations such as the surrounding cities of Innsbruck, Zell am See or Salzburg as well as cultural highlights. Or explore the surrounding area on a trip with the historic steam train. Also a visit of the Eisriesenwelt Werfen or the Kristallwelten Wattens is very worth seeing. An excursion to the Ferleiten Game and Leisure Park is particularly popular with families. We will be happy to give you tips for excursions and inform you about current events, opening times and prices.
- The cities of Innsbruck, Zell am See and Salzburg
- A ride on the historic Zillertal steam train - in summer daily from Jenbach to Mayrhofen
- The Werfen Ice Caves and the Burg Hohen Werfen
- The Wildlife and Leisure Park Ferleiten
- The Crystal Worlds in Wattens
- Harvest Festival events: farmers' markets, farm and traditional festivals, guided themed walks, seasonal movement of livestock and more from August to October
Recreation, enjoyment of nature and cuisine are very popular among summer tourists. At Alpengasthof Filzstein, you will find it all – right inside the house, in front of the door and in the immediate vicinity. A Special highlight is our big terrace, where you can enjoy the sun with a direct view at the waterfalls of Krimml.
- Relax in spacious rooms and suites
- Sun enjoyment on the large sun terrace with views of the Krimml Waterfalls
- Small, fine spa
- Established cuisine, seasonal and international specialties
On our website, we have given particular attention to these following activity themes. Inform yourself about
- Hiking in the Zillertal Arena and the National Park Hohe Tauern
- Take a deep breath at the waterfalls of Krimml
- Mountain biking at the Zillertal Arena
- Motorcycling at the Gerlos Alpine Road and other mountain roads