WIR LIEBEN COOKIES
Hiking trails in Krimml-Hochkrimml
The most beautiful hikes for your hiking vacation
A hiking holiday in the Krimml region means a wonderful mountain panorama, fresh air thanks to the Krimml waterfalls and wonderful nature experiences. At the Alpengasthof Filzstein you can start your hiking adventure at 1.640m above sea level. Open your windows, take a deep breath of fresh mountain air and let your gaze wander over the peaks of the Hohe Tauern towards the Krimml Waterfalls: A perfect start to the day at Alpengasthof Filzstein. Then you are spoilt for choice: mountain hike, summit tour, leisurely walk or collect points for the hiking needle?
Krimml waterfalls hike
The hiking highlight of the region between Gerlos in Zillertal and Krimml in Pinzgau is a hike to and along the Krimml Waterfalls.
The Krimml Waterfalls are an impressive natural spectacle: the waterfall in the High Tauern National Park plunges 380 meters over three cascades. The Krimmler Achental valley is located above the Krimml Waterfalls. Here, the Krimmler Ache meanders leisurely from its source through beautiful alpine landscapes before plunging into the depths at the head of the valley. A steep path leads along the highest waterfalls in Europe up to the Krimmler Achental. Tips for hikes can be found in the section “Hiking paradise Krimmler Achental”.
The waterfalls in Krimml are not only a special natural spectacle, they also have a healing effect, which is why the region is popular for health vacations.
Tip: In winter, you can experience the Krimml waterfalls at night on a romantic torch-lit hike. Once you arrive at the foot of the waterfalls, an illuminated natural spectacle and a musical greeting await you (registration required at the Krimml tourist office Tel. +43 6564 72390).
Hiking paradise Krimmler Achental
The Krimmler Achental valley is one of the most beautiful high valleys in the Hohe Tauern National Park. This is where the waterfalls originate. After the last waterfall stage, the path becomes flat and the valley with its alpine meadows and mountain peaks spreads out. Various tours lead to rustic mountain pastures, alpine huts such as the Warnsdorfer Hütte (2,336 meters) and summits with great views.
On your hike, you can watch cows, horses, sheep and goats grazing and taste various alpine delicacies such as cheese, butter and milk on the alpine pastures. Our tour highlights for you:
Veitn Alm - hike for pleasure-seekers from Krimml along the Krimml waterfalls
You start directly in Krimmel and walk over the 3 steps of the Krimml Waterfalls while enjoying the magnificent view. The entrance to the idyllic Krimml Achental valley is right at the top of the waterfall. From the valley entrance you reach the Veitn Alm at 1,583 m above sea level. Total walking time is approx. 2 hours.
Hölzlahneralm - family hike past the Krimml waterfalls
You start this especially family-friendly tour directly in Krimmel and follow the 3 waterfall levels up to the valley entrance at the uppermost waterfall. On a well-maintained alpine path you reach the managed Hölzlahneralm at 1,583 m above sea level. Total walking time is approx. 2 hours.
Richterhütte - challenging tour to Krimml Waterfalls, Veitn Alm, Krimmler Tauernhaus
The route into the Krimmler Achental valley follows the 3 waterfall levels, the moderately ascending path takes you via the Veitn Alm further into the idyllic valley to the Krimmler Tauernhaus. From here you turn towards the Rainbachtal, a side valley of the Achental, and climb up to the Richterhütte. The total walking time is approx. 5 ½ hours.
Hiking holiay in the Zillertal Arena
The Zillertal Arena includes the towns of Zell im Zillertal, Gerlos, Königsleiten/Wald and Krimml/Hochkrimml. Look forward to:
- 400 km of well-marked hiking trails
- 15 easy, 51 medium, 9 difficult hiking tours
- 9 themed and nature trails, such as the wood trail, adventure trail,
fish trail, animal trail, gourmet trail - Hiking from hut to hut: more than 40 alpine huts, snack bars and mountain inns
- Natural spectacle: Krimmler Waterfalls
Hiking trails around Krimml for families, leisure hikers and mountaineers
Around Krimml there are numerous easy and difficult hiking tours in the High Tauern National Park. Highlights such as the Krimml waterfalls, the Krimml Achental valley or the romantic Gerlostal valley are in close proximity to the Alpengasthof Filzstein.
Our tips for hiking from Krimml in the Zillertal Arena and the High Tauern National Park:
Hiking without detours: Starting point Alpengasthof Filzstein
Explore the surroundings of your holiday residence just right out of the front door: Hike the trail no. 13 up to the Plattenkogel or take a stroll over to the Duxeralm and on to Plattenalm. Particularly attractive: the hike to lake Seekarsee, a reservoir that blends harmoniously into the mountain landscape.
Hiking tours in the Gerlostal and the side valleys
Take a circular hike around the Durlassboden reservoir or explore the side valleys of the Gerlostal, such as the Schwarzachtal, the Wimmertal, the Schönachtal or the Wildgerlostal.
A slightly longer hike leads from Alpengasthof Finkau at Durlassboden reservoir to Zittauer Hütte and Wildgerlossee.
Hiking maps and iZillertal Arena app for free download
Around Alpengasthof Filzstein, you can expect numerous hiking tours. We have compiled the most informative links for you:
- Hiking tours in Krimml: list and description of the individual hikes
- Interactive Hochkrimml hiking map: Overview map
- Interactive hiking map of Zell and Gerlos: Overview and detailed selection of hikes by difficulty, length and time, as well as height profiles and more information
- Free Download iZillertal app for iPhone
- Free Download iZillertal app for Android
Guided walks - Zillertal Arena & Hohe Tauern National Park
No one knows the mountains as well as a certified hiking guide! He will safely take you to the best panoramic points and tell you interesting stories about the fauna and flora. Book your hiking and mountain guide at Alpengasthof Filzstein or take part in a guided hiking tour as part of the active Krimml-Hochkrimml program.
Hiking passes for your alpine hiking holiday
You can obtain your hiking pass from the Krimml Tourist Board. You collect stamps and points while hiking in huts, on summits and in marked places. At the end of your hiking holiday you can "gild" the points in the form of hiking needles at the Krimml Tourist Office. All information: Tourist information Krimml, 5743 Krimml, Tel.: +43 6564 72390.
Krimml Waterfalls
Discover the Krimml Waterfalls - the highest waterfalls in Austria! An ideal destination for your summer vacation to experience the impressive nature of the region. Whether it's a hike or a relaxing day in the fresh mountain air - there's something for everyone here. Find out more about the activities and highlights around the Krimml Waterfalls!
National Park Sommercard
In the immediate vicinity of the Alpengasthof Filzstein there are numerous excursion destinations worth seeing.
Explore 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!
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!
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.
Mobile hiking holidays in Salzburg and Tyrol
Many starting points for hikes and mountain tours can be reached by car. In the Krimml Achental as well as in parts of the Hohe Tauern National Park, however, there are driving bans for individual traffic. Therefore, use the train and hiking bus as well as the popular valley taxis for your hiking tours.
Zillertal Arena hiking bus and train
The hiking bus operates three times a day (morning, noon, afternoon) during the summer holidays in both directions between Krimml and Königsleiten. The current timetables are available at the front desk of our alpine inn!
Hiking in Krimml: by taxi to the Krimmler Achental Vallley
You can hop on in Krimml at the Pizzeria Cascata (car park 3). The valley taxi will take you either to the entrance to the Achental valley, up to the Krimml Tauernhaus or to the head of the valley. Registration is absolutely necessary: Telephone +43 6642612174
- Departure Krimml daily 8:45 and 10:30 am
- Return from Krimml Tauernhaus every day at 3:30 and 5:00 pm
- Bike transport possible!
High up during your hiking holiday: Zillertal Arena summer mountain railways
A total of five summer mountain railways operate from early/mid June to early October and allow you to quickly reach the starting points for high-altitude trails, panoramic tours and trips to the peaks:
- Zell am Ziller cable car
- Gerlosstein cable car/Hainzenberg
- Ramsberg lift
- Isskogel cable car
- Königsleiten villlage cable car
- Wildkogel Arena
- Panorama lift Kiitzbüheler alps
Please inform yourself at the reception of Alpengasthof Filzstein about opening times and directions – we will gladly advise you!
