Innsbruck – Aldrans – Lans - Igls - Patsch
FREE MOUNTAIN HIKING PROGRAM 2018
Autumn Hikes 1 – 26 October 2018
Monday Autumn Colours at Zirbenweg Hiking Region Patcherkofel
Tuesday In the Sellrain Mountains Hiking Region Sellrain - Praxmar
Wednesday Alpine – Urban Rustling of the Leaves Hiking Region Hungerburg - Nordkette
Thursday Autumn Atmosphere at Mieming Plateau Hiking Region Mieming Plateau - Wildermieming
Friday North-Tyrolean Dolomites Hiking Region Axamer Lizum – Birgitzer Alm Theme Hikes Each hike is dedicated to a theme. The qualified hiking guides from ASI Reisen give insight into the fauna and flora of the Tyrolean mountains and share their expertise on this region and its people.
Important Information A good physical condition is required. The hikes are also suitable for fit children from the age of 8. Please always bring weatherproof clothing and boots, drinks, sun protection and headgear. All hikes include a stop at a mountain restaurant or hut – Tyrolean specialities at reasonable prices.
Meeting Point/Departure Please see the respective day program on the bilingual brochure ‘Free Mountain Hiking Program 2018’.
Services Bus transfers and mountain guides are free of charge with the Welcome Card. A limited number of borrow boots are available (FOC).
ASI Reisen like dogs – Despite our love of animals we ask for your understanding that we can’t take dogs on the hikes out of consideration for fellow hikers
Innsbruck – Aldrans – Lans – Igls - Patsch
Theme Hike on Mondays:
AUTUMN COLOURS AT ZIRBENWEG
The panoramic Zirbenweg between the Patscherkofel and Glungezer mountains is the heart of the trail network in the nature reserve above Innsbruck, with a fantastic view of the river Inn valley and the main Alpine ridge. The theme of this hike is the Zirbe – the stone pine tree characteristic of this region – and the importance of mountain forests.
Patscherkofelbahn – Boscheben - Zirbenweg – Patscherkofelbahn Ascent 350 m | Descent 350 m | Distance 7 km | Walking time approx. 3 hours (Patscherkofelbahn: cable car) Weather dependent – if the weather doesn’t permit this hike, an alternative hike will be offered in lower regions.
Important Information Average fitness is required. These hikes are also suitable for fit children from the age of eight. Please always bring weatherproof clothing and boots, drinks, sun protection and headgear. These hikes include a stop at a mountain restaurant/hut – Tyrolean specialities at reasonable prices.
Meeting Point/Departure
9.00 am Congress Innsbruck / 9.10 am Aldrans, bus stop Dorfzentrum village centre / 9.15 am Lans, bus stop Dorfzentrum village centre / 9.20 am Igls Tourist Office
Services Bus transfer and mountain guides are free of charge with the Welcome Card. A limited number of borrow boots are available (FOC).
Please note: Cable car tickets for Patscherkofelbahn are NOT included.
Innsbruck – Aldrans – Lans – Igls - Patsch
Theme Hike on Tuesdays
IN THE SELLRAIN MOUNTAINS
Bus ride to the hiking villages Gries in Sellrain valley and further on to Lüsens valley. You learn about interesting and curious details, for example the meaning of glacier milk and cherry soup. The hike leads from Juifenau to Praxmar and Lüsens. Rest and refreshment while enjoying the scenic view.
Juifenau – Praxmar – Lüsens Ascent 450 m | Descent 250 m | Distance 8 km | Walking time approx. 3 hours
Important Information Average fitness is required. These hikes are also suitable for fit children from the age of 8. Please always bring weatherproof clothing and boots, drinks, sun protection and headgear. These hikes include a stop at a mountain restaurant/hut – Tyrolean specialities at reasonable prices.
Meeting Point/Departure
9.00 am Congress Innsbruck / 9.10 am Aldrans, bus stop village centre / 9.15 am Lans, bus stop village centre / 9.20 am Igls Tourist Office/ 9.25 am Grünwalderhof, Patscher Hof
Services Bus transfer and mountain guides are free of charge with the Welcome Card. A limited number of borrow boots are available.
Innsbruck – Aldrans – Lans – Igls - Patsch
Theme Hike on Wednesdays
ALPINE–URBAN RUSTLING OF THE LEAVES
This hike at Hungerburg – Nordkette is dedicated to the topic Alpine – Urban and impressively shows the two faces of the Nordkette; the capital of the Alps on the one side, and the Alpine Park Karwendel on the other. We visit the nature room in the Umbrüggler Alm hut.
Hungerburg – Umbrüggler Alm – Arzler Alm – Hungerburg Ascent 450 m |Descent 450 m | Distance 8 km | Walking time approx. 3.5 hours
Important Information Average fitness is required. This hike is also suitable for fit children from the age of 8. Please always bring weatherproof clothing and boots, drinks, sun protection and headgear. This hike includes a stop at a mountain restaurant/hut – Tyrolean specialities at reasonable prices.
Meeting Point/Departure
9.00 am Congress Innsbruck
Services Ride with funicular and mountain guide are free of charge with the Welcome Card. A limited number of borrow boots are available.
Innsbruck – Aldrans – Lans – Igls - Patsch
Theme Hike on Thursdays
AUTUMN ATMOSPHERE AT MIEMING PLATEAU
Bus ride to Wildermieming on the sunny plateau above the River Inn Valley. The hike takes us along the foot of the impressive mountains of the Mieming Mountain Range. We hike along the Ochsenbründlsteig to the Strassberghaus Alpine restaurant.
Wildermieming – Ochsenbründlsteig – Strassberghaus - Wildermieming Ascent 500 m |Descent 500 m | Distance 9 km | Walking time approx. 4 hours
Important Information Average fitness is required. This hike is also suitable for fit children from the age of 8. Please always bring weatherproof clothing and boots, drinks, sun protection and headgear. This hike includes a stop at a mountain restaurant/hut – Tyrolean specialities at reasonable prices.
Meeting Point/Departure
9.00 am Congress Innsbruck / 9.10 am Aldrans, bus stop village centre / 9.15 am Lans, bus stop village centre / 9.20 am Igls Tourist Office/ 9.25 am Grünwalderhof, Patscher Hof
Services Bus transfer and mountain guides are free of charge with the Welcome Card. A limited number of borrow boots are available.
Innsbruck – Aldrans – Lans – Igls – Patsch
Theme Hike on Fridays
THE NORTH-TYROLEAN DOLOMITES
We hike from the Axamer Lizum at the foothills of the Kalkkögel to the Birgitzer Alm (1,908 m). The theme of this hike is the characteristic limestone rocks of this area, therefore also called the North-Tyrolean Dolomites. We will tell you interesting details about the geology and reclamation history of this region.
Axamer Lizum – Birgitzer Alm - Adelshof Ascent 250 m | Descent 500 m | Distance 6 km | Walking time approx. 3 hours Weather dependent – if the weather doesn’t permit this hike, an alternative hike will be offered in lower regions.
Important Information Average fitness is required. These hikes are also suitable for fit children from the age of 8. Please always bring weatherproof clothing and boots, drinks, sun protection and headgear. These hikes include a stop at a mountain restaurant/hut – Tyrolean specialities at reasonable prices.
Meeting Point/Departure
9.00 am Congress Innsbruck / 9.10 am Aldrans, bus stop village centre / 9.15 am Lans, bus stop village centre / 9.20 am Igls Tourist Office/ 9.25 am Grünwalderhof, Patscherhof
Services Bus transfer and mountain guides are free of charge with the Welcome Card. A limited number of borrow boots are available.