SLEDGING IN VALLEY

HOLIDAY REGION FÜGEN-KALTENBACH

Goglhof Sled Run, Fügenberg: Length: 3.3 km Altitude at start: 990 m Altitude at destination: 620 m Altitude difference: 370 m Difficulty level: moderate Opening times: open every day with sufficient snow ATTENTION: please keep the transfer times in mind Lighting: Yes, until 11.00 pm Sled hire: Gasthof Goglhof, lending fee: € 4.- Cost of using the sled run: free of charge Available refreshment points: Gasthaus Goglhof Special features: Sled run with quality label; artificial snow also available Accessibility:  How to find: Take the Fügen Nord exit on the Zillertal Bundesstraße (federal road) and then follow the signs. Parking is available at the Marienberg Chapel  Ascent: 1. Alternative: walk from Fügen (near the Marienberg Chapel) and proceed along the sled run until the Goglhof (approx. 1.2 km); from the Goglhof it is another approx. 2 km until the top of the sled run; walking time: 65 min 2. Alternative: with the car until the Goglhof; then proceed on foot until the top of the sled run  Help with your ascent: Take the Rodeltaxi (sled run taxi) from the Goglhof to the start of the run; € 3.- per person and ride (group transfers available on request) Times: Monday to Saturday 11.00 a.m. until 03.00 p.m. and 07.00 p.m. until 09.00 p.m. Min 3 people.

Further information: Gasthof Goglhof The Baumann family Panoramastraße 50 6264 Fügenberg phone: +43 5288 62725 fax: +43 5288 62725 66 [email protected] www.goglhof.at

Zillertal Tourismus GmbH, Bundesstraße 27d, A-6262 Tel.: +43 5288 87187, Fax: +43 5288 87187 1, [email protected], www.zillertal.at

Spieljoch top staion Sled Run, Fügen: Length: 5.5 km Altitude at start: 1860 m Altitude at destination: 1200 m Altitude difference: 660 m Difficulty level: moderate Opening times: open daily between 8.30 am and 4.30 pm (operating hours Spieljochbahn) Lighting: No Sled hire: at Intersport Bründl located at the valley station of the Spieljochbahn Cost of using the sled run: free of charge; ticket for ascent; Available refreshment points: Bergloft restaurant at the top station at start of the run; Kohleralmhof at the end of the run. Special features: ideal for families Accessibility:  How to find: On the Zillertal Bundesstraße (federal road) to Fügen take the exit for Hochfügen/Spieljochbahn. On the road Pankrazbergstraße until the valley station Spieljochbahn. Parking available at the Spieljochbahn Valley Station in Fügen.  Ascent: Take the Spieljochbahn cable car to the top station

Further information: Spieljochbahn Fügen Hochfügenerstrasse 77 6263 Fügen im Zillertal phone: +43 5288 62991 fax: +43 5288 62991 16 www.spieljochbahn.at

Hochfügen Sled Run: Length: 1.5 km Altitude at start: 1600 m Altitude at destination: 1450 m Altitude difference: 150 m Difficulty level: easy Opening times: open every day with sufficient snow Lighting: Yes Sled hire: several sled hire businesses at the car park in Hochfügen Cost of using the sled run: free of charge Available refreshment points: plenty of refreshment options available in Hochfügen Accessibility:  How to find: Parking available at the valley station in Hochfügen  Ascent: The start of the sled run is accessible on foot. Time of walk: approx. 40 min.  Help with your ascent: none

Further information: Tourist office, First Holiday Region in Zillertal, Fügen office Hauptstraße 54 6263 Fügen phone: +43 5288 62262 fax: +43 5288 63070 [email protected] www.best-of-zillertal.at

Zillertal Tourismus GmbH, Bundesstraße 27d, A-6262 Schlitters Tel.: +43 5288 87187, Fax: +43 5288 87187 1, [email protected], www.zillertal.at

Kupfnerberg Sled Run, : Length: 3 km Altitude at start: 860 m Altitude at destination: 560 m Altitude difference: 300 m Difficulty level: easy Opening times: open every day with sufficient snow Lighting: No Sled hire: No Cost of using the sled run: free of charge Available refreshment points: The Seehüter snack bar is situated just below the top of the sled run Special features: great views over this part of the Zillertal valley Accessibility:  How to find: Set off on the Zillertal federal highway at Uderns tourist association and proceed into the valley on the village street until the crossroads with the school road.Turn right here and then turn left at the second intersecting street (the church road). A street leading out of the village and over fields takes you to a big barn (with a car park).  Ascent: The start of the sled run is accessible on foot. Time of walk: approx. 75 min.  Help with your ascent: none

Further information: Tourist office, First Holiday Region in Zillertal, Fügen office Hauptstraße 54 6263 Fügen phone: +43 5288 62262 fax: +43 5288 63070 [email protected] www.best-of-zillertal.at

Almluft Sled Run, : Length: 1.5 km Altitude at start: 1350 m Altitude at destination: 1200 m Altitude difference: 150 m Difficulty level: easy Opening times: open every day with sufficient snow Lighting: Yes Sled hire: at the start of the sled run at the Almluft snack bar Cost of using the sled run: free of charge Available refreshment points: at the start of the sled run at the Almluft snack bar Accessibility:  How to find: Starting from Stumm, head towards Gattererberg. Go past the Jägerklause before proceeding straight ahead at the junction below the Bergrast inn until the Almluft snack bar (car park available).  Ascent: The start of the sled run is accessible on foot. Time of walk: approx. 40 min.  Help with your ascent: none

Further information: Jausenstation (snack bar) Almluft The Bichler family Gattererberg 32 6276 phone: +43 5283 3462 fax: +43 676 3060326

Zillertal Tourismus GmbH, Bundesstraße 27d, A-6262 Schlitters Tel.: +43 5288 87187, Fax: +43 5288 87187 1, [email protected], www.zillertal.at

Lengsteinweg Sled run, Aschau: Length: 800 m Altitude at start: 700 m Altitude at destination: 600 m Altitude difference: 100 m Difficulty level: easy Opening times: open every day with sufficient snow Lighting: Yes Sled hire: Rodelverleih (sled hire) Siglstetter Cost of using the sled run: free of charge Available refreshment points: refreshments available in Aschau Accessibility:  How to find: Parking available at the church in Aschau  Ascent: The start of the sled run is accessible on foot. Time of walk: approx. 30 min.  Help with your ascent: none

Further information: Tourist office, First Holiday Region in Zillertal, Kaltenbach office Kaltenbacher Landstraße 34 6272 Kaltenbach phone: +43 5283 2218 fax: +43 5283 2885 [email protected] www.best-of-zillertal.at

Zillertal Tourismus GmbH, Bundesstraße 27d, A-6262 Schlitters Tel.: +43 5288 87187, Fax: +43 5288 87187 1, [email protected], www.zillertal.at

HOLIDAY REGION ZELL-

Gerlosstein Sled Run, : Length: 7 km Altitude at start: 1650 m Altitude at destination: 935 m Altitude difference: 715 m Difficulty level: easy Opening times of the run: Monday to Sunday from 8.30 am until 4.30 pm Monday to Saturday from 7.45 pm until 9.15 pm Lighting: Yes Sled hire: Eberharter sled hire and Hainzenberg sled centre at the Gerlosstein cable car valley station: Cost of using the cable car: Sled ticket day/1 x mountain trip: Adults: € 8.40; children: € 4.20 Sled ticket night/1 x mountain trip: Adults: € 9.70; children: € 4.85 Available refreshment points: at traditional inns along the route Special features: the longest natural sled run in Zillertal, sled run with the Tyrol seal of quality, ADAC sled run test 2011: the best sled run in Accessibility:  How to find: Parking available at the valley station of the Gerlosstein cable car  Ascent: Ascent with the Gerlosstein cable car to the start of the sled run

Further information: Zillertal Arena – Gerlosstein sled run Rohr 23 6280 Zell im Zillertal phone: +43 5282 2275 11 or +43 5282 7165 226 fax: +43 5282 7165 235 [email protected] www.zillertalarena.com

In the Krummbach Valley, Gerlos: Length: 1.5 km Altitude at start: 1450 m Altitude at destination: 1300 m Altitude difference: 150 m Difficulty level: easy Opening times: Monday to Sunday until midnight Lighting: Yes, until midnight Sled hire: at the sports shops in Gerlos Cost of using the sled run: free of charge Available refreshment points: refreshments available in Gerlos Accessibility:  How to find: Parking available at the valley station of the Isskogelbahn cable car  Ascent: with the ski bus during the day or by taxi in the evening  Help with your ascent: Taxi Kammerlander (tel: +43 5284 5206)  Further information: Association Zillertal Arena, Gerlos office House no. 141 6281 Gerlos phone: +43 5284 5244 fax: +43 5284 5244-24 [email protected] www.gerlos.at

Zillertal Tourismus GmbH, Bundesstraße 27d, A-6262 Schlitters Tel.: +43 5288 87187, Fax: +43 5288 87187 1, [email protected], www.zillertal.at

HOLIDAY REGION -

Tristenbachalm, Ginzling: Length: 2.5 km Altitude at start: 1200 m Altitude at destination: 1000 m Altitude difference: 200 m Difficulty level: moderate Opening times: Tuesday to Sunday; closing day on Mondays Lighting: Yes Sled hire: at the Tristenbachalm, lending fee: € 3.-; only by appointment; Cost of using the sled run: free of charge Available refreshment points: at the start of the sled run on the Tristenbachalm Special features: pleasant stop on the mountain pasture with music Accessibility:  How to find: Parking available at the Naturparkhaus (nature park house)  Ascent: on foot or with the Rodeltaxi; time of walk: 40 min  Help with your ascent: Information on the Rodeltaxi, contact Jitka Chudova (+43 676 3320032)

Further information: Jitka Chudova Ginzling 290 6295 Ginzling mobile: +43 676 3320032 [email protected] www.tristenbach-alm.at

Wiesenhof, Mayrhofen: Length: 2.5 km Altitude at start: 1058 m Altitude at destination: 633 m Altitude difference: 425 m Difficulty level: easy Opening times: open every day with sufficient snow Lighting: No Sled hire: No Cost of using the sled run: free of charge Available refreshment points: at the start of the sled run at the Gasthof Wiesenhof Accessibility:  Ascent: at the valley station Ahornbahn  Help with your ascent: on foot or with the Rodeltaxi, Taxi Kröll (+43 5285 62260)

Further information: Gasthof Wiesenhof Hauserberg 930 6290 Mayrhofen phone: +43 5285 64814 [email protected]

Zillertal Tourismus GmbH, Bundesstraße 27d, A-6262 Schlitters Tel.: +43 5288 87187, Fax: +43 5288 87187 1, [email protected], www.zillertal.at

Rastkogelhütte, Hippach: Length: 4 km Altitude at start: 2124 m Altitude at destination: 1650 m Altitude difference: 474 m Difficulty level: moderate Opening times: open every day with sufficient snow Lighting: No Sled hire: Yes Cost of using the sled run: free of charge Available refreshment points: at the start of the sled run at the Rastkogelhütte (opening hours during winter between 26th Dec and Easter, approximately) Special features: This family-friendly hut offers breathtaking panoramic views over the Zillertal mountains. It is also possible to stay at the hut overnight. Accessibility:  How to find: Ascend on the Zillertal Höhenstraße at Hippach until the Sportalm (car park available)  Ascent: The start of the sled run is accessible on foot. 90 min  Help with your ascent: none

Further information: Kathleen Dammann Hochsteg 574 6290 mobile: +43 680 2257124 [email protected] www.alpenverein-oberkochen.de

Brindlingalm, Hippach: Length: 2.5 km Altitude at start: 1823 m Altitude at destination: 1480 m Altitude difference: 343 m Difficulty level: easy Opening times: open every day with sufficient snow Lighting: No Sled hire: No Cost of using the sled run: free of charge Available refreshment points: the Gasthof Mösl and at the start of the sled run at the Brindlingalm Special features: It is possible to stay overnight at the Brindlingalm Accessibility:  How to find: Ascent to the Gasthof Mösl via the Zillertal Höhenstraße. Parking available at the Gasthof Mösl  Ascent: The start of the sled run is only accessible on foot, time of walk from the Gasthof Mösl: approx. 60 min.  Help with your ascent: none

Further information: Brindlingalm The Sporer family Hochschwendberg 6283 Hippach phone: +43 5282 2683 mobile: +43 664 2636106

Zillertal Tourismus GmbH, Bundesstraße 27d, A-6262 Schlitters Tel.: +43 5288 87187, Fax: +43 5288 87187 1, [email protected], www.zillertal.at

HOLIDAY REGION TUX-FINKENBERG

Höllensteinhütte, Tux-Lanersbach: Length: 5 km Altitude at start: 1740 m Altitude at destination: 1280 m Altitude difference: 460 m Difficulty level: moderate Opening times: Daily with adequate snow conditions Lighting: Yes Sled hire: Yes, at the Höllensteinhütte Cost of using the sled run: free of charge Available refreshment points: at the start of the sled run at the Höllensteinhütte Special features: the Tux farming museum in the hut, traffic light system on the sled run: three coloured lights for safety (red, yellow, green). From Höllensteinhütte sled to Juns or directly to the village Tux-Lanersbach.

Accessibility:  How to find: Drive to Tux-Lanersbach; parking available in the village or to the west of the river; - starting at the bridge Hinteranger: on the left hand side of the road as the village of Lanersbach reaches its end point; starting at Tux-Centre: from the large car park area vis á vis the valley station Eggalmbahnen cable car, behind the Tux-Centre; ascend by foot from the car park area across the tennis court bridge, then take a right;  Ascent: on foot or with the taxi, time of walk: 1 – 1.5 hours  Help with your ascent: By taxi. ATTENTION: please keep the sled times in mind! Driving licence to and from Höllensteinhütte for taxis til 1.00, 4.00 pm – 05.00 pm and 07.00 pm – 9.30 pm

Further information: Höllensteinhütte The Herzog family Lanersbach 510 6293 Tux mobile: +43 676 6086908 [email protected] www.hoellensteinhuette.at

Zillertal Tourismus GmbH, Bundesstraße 27d, A-6262 Schlitters Tel.: +43 5288 87187, Fax: +43 5288 87187 1, [email protected], www.zillertal.at

Grieralm, Juns: Length: 5 km Altitude at start: 1787 m Altitude at destination: 1300 m Altitude difference: 487 m Difficulty level: moderate Opening times: Daily with adequate snow conditions Lighting: Yes Sled hire: Yes, on the Grieralm Cost of using the sled run: free of charge Available refreshment points: at the start of the sled run on the Grieralm Special features: traditional Alpine Alm with 'Adlerstube' restaurant with hand-carved wooden chairs Accessibility:  How to find: Drive until the entrance to the Juns  Ascent: on foot or with the taxi, time of walk: 1 - 1.5 hours  Help with your ascent: By taxi. ATTENTION: please keep the times for sledding in mind!

Further information: Grieralm, Huber family Juns 529 6293 Tux phone: +43 5287 86922 mobile: +43 660 6659306 mobile: +43 660 3488405 [email protected] www.grieralm.at

Bichlalm, Hintertux: Length: 3 km Altitude at start: 1695 m Altitude at destination: 1500 m Altitude difference: 195 m Difficulty level: easy Opening times: Daily with adequate snow conditions Lighting: Yes Sled hire: Yes Cost of using the sled run: free of charge Available refreshment points: at the start of the sled run on the Bichlalm (closing day on Saturdays) Special features: Superb panoramic views over the glacier from the sun terrace; hut evening every Tuesday to Thursday, fondue evening every Friday (reservations required) Accessibility:  How to find: In Hintertux, turn right and uphill after the village sign and then follow the 'Bichlalm' signpost until the Hintertux community barn (parking available).  Ascent: on foot or with the Rodeltaxi, time of walk: approx. 50 minutes  Help with your ascent: sled-taxi: Tuesday – Friday at 7.10 pm and 8.00 pm from Hintertux, place your reservation by calling +43 5287 87776.

Further information: Bichlalm, Familie Klausner Vorderlanersbach 148 6293 Tux phone: +43 5287 85245 or +43 5287 87776 [email protected] www.jagdhof-tux.at/de/die-bichlalm

Zillertal Tourismus GmbH, Bundesstraße 27d, A-6262 Schlitters Tel.: +43 5288 87187, Fax: +43 5288 87187 1, [email protected], www.zillertal.at

CLASSIFICATION ACCORDING TO DIFFICULTY LEVEL: (According to the Tyrolean nature sled run seal of quality, sports department of the state of Tyrol, www.tirol.gv.at/rodeln)

Easy sled runs (blue): Also suitable for beginners and children, maximum slope gradient of 14%, average gradient of up to 10%

Moderately difficult sled runs (red): Maximum gradient of 18%, average gradient of up to 12%

Difficult sled runs (black): Only for practised and experienced sledge users, maximum gradient of over 18%, average gradient of over 12%

SLED RECOMMENDATIONS: (According to the Austrian Sledging Association, www.rodel-austria.at/freizeitsport/basisinfo)

 Be considerate to the other users of the sled run  Pay attention to barriers and warning signs  Use good quality equipment: High quality sledge, protective helmet, sturdy footwear  Get on on the right and in succession  Make sure you control your sledge responsibly and keep your distance  Call attention to yourself  Wait for your friends at clearly visible locations  Sledging on skiing areas is dangerous and is not allowed  No dogs: the ascents and descents are unsuitable for dogs  Do not use the sled run when under the influence of alcohol or medication

Status: December 2017 Subject to alterations!

Zillertal Tourismus GmbH, Bundesstraße 27d, A-6262 Schlitters Tel.: +43 5288 87187, Fax: +43 5288 87187 1, [email protected], www.zillertal.at