FerienNewspaper for Regular Guests to the Tux- Region Marchblick 2021 | Nr. 29 Summer Edition

Tourist Board Time Out Tux-Finkenberg Information Stunning views, the brilliant white of the Hintertux Glacier and vivid splashes of colour on the green alpine meadows set the tone for some time out in Tux-Finkenberg.

he air is crystal clear, co- arguably Europe’s highest play- lourful alpine flowers ground. Almspielerei at Eggalm, T bloom along the wayside Pepi‘s Kinderland at Penkenjoch The entire Tux-Finkenberg Tou- and the sun swathes the moun- and Luis’ marble run safari with rist Board team are always on tain world of the Tux and all its attractions provide plenty hand to provide helpful advice Valley Alps in radiant light. Situ- of diversity. The TUX-Welten - va- and assistance to valley visitors. ated higher than the rest of the rious themed trails and worlds From looking for accommoda- Ziller Valley, the hiking paradise such as the gorge world, nature, tion to holiday planning or lei- of Tux-Finkenberg offers especial- animal and plant world – provi- sure activities, the whole team ly “high feelings” with impressive de playful insights and guaran- at the Tux-Finkenberg Tourist mountain peaks, thundering tee fun, action and plenty of ad- Board Information Offices are waterfalls, babbling mountain ventures for visitors of every age! more than happy to help. brooks, crystal clear lakes and fragrant alpine meadows. And Tux-Finkenberg Holiday Region - a unique natural recreation and hiking SIMPLY SAVOUR. Simple, Tux Information Offices the crowning glory at the end of paradise at the foot of the Hintertux Glacier regional delicacies such as Kai- Lanersbach 401, 6293 Tux the valley is the eternal ice of the serschmarren, dumplings and Hintertux Glacier, ‘s only kept hiking trails to explore. perfect hiking destination here. curd strudel - made from local Finkenberg year-round ski resort. Ranging from easy strolls down products – bring real pleasure Information Offices in the valley, scenic alpine trails ACTION FOR ALL! “Luis” the to the palate. They taste even Dorf 140, 6292 Finkenberg HIGH TIME. Nature lovers, and mountain refuge huts, to glacier bug looks forward to better when sampled on one hiking enthusiasts and summi- high alpine tours of the sum- welcoming playmates in his Gla- of the alpine dairy farms and Tel.: +43 (0)5287/8506 teers have over 350 km of well- mits - everyone will find their cier Bug Kid’s Park at 3,250 m, mountain huts. ❚ [email protected] | www.tux.at

A sea of mountains Welcome to Tux-Finkenberg Contents True freedom is what you feel when you stand on a Thank you for the many kind words! Kids, what a mountain summit and just summer savour the moment. Immerse 2 Dear Guests of the yourself in the magnificent ninth Tux-Finkenberg Regular Bike & Hike with Tux Valley! mountain world of the Tux Guest Week and are preparing 3 pleasure Valley and allow yourself to Much has changed and many everything for an eventful and, be swept away by the veritable things will be different again above all, safe summer holi- Welcome to the plethora of leisure opportuni- this year too. But one thing has day. The programme may have 4 9th Regular Guest Week ties! A simple undertaking in endured throughout - the deep changed. But what remains is Tux-Finkenberg: The ideal al- and close bond of our holiday the joy of reuniting with good Friends for life titude makes it easy to access family. I would like to thank friends and the warm hospita- 5 the 350 km of marked hiking you, dear regular guests, for lity, with which we will once New Operations Centre trails and 120 km of mountain the many kind and encoura- again accompany you on your bike routes. Whether a leisu- ging words that have reached extraordinary, relaxing and Chairman Markus Tipotsch, MSc, 6 rely hiking tour to one of the us in recent weeks and months. eventful holiday. Tux-Finkenberg Tourist Board The who’s who serviced huts, a challenging They are abiding proof of the I sincerely wish you all the very 7 of cows in Tux mountain tour or Bike & Hike, warm relationship shared bet- best and look forward to seeing Yours sincerely everything can be arranged to ween long-time guests and you again soon in your sum- Mountain love story suit individual tastes. their dedicated hosts. We are mery Tux-Finkenberg holiday 8 already looking forward to the domicile. 2 Ferien blick March 2021 | Nr. 29 Kids, what a summer In Tux-Finkenberg, great adventures await glacier heroes of every age, nature explorers, mountain enthusiasts, water babes and explorers. Playarena ou can experience the dows and mountain slopes down The meeting point for kids most amazing adven- into the beautiful valley through in the Tux Valley is of course Y tures in the mountains which the Tux River flows. Luis Playarena in Tux-Vorderla- surrounding the Tux-Finkenberg the glacier bug is your constant nersbach. Great play days holiday domicile. The adventure companion and accompanies you are promised in any weather worlds and playgrounds up on from Luis‘ glacier safari with Luis‘ in the cool 1,000 m² indoor the mountain and down in the marble run safari at Sommerber- area, with trampoline, clim- valley provide thrilling fun and galm, through the natural world, bing park, high rope garden, action for the whole family. animal world, plant world and games corner and much TUX Worlds whisks young and old water world, to the gorge world at more. The age-appropriate, into the magnificent alpine lands- the Devil‘s Bridge in Finkenberg. extensive and professionally cape of the Tux Valley. The six You can even collect stamps and supervised outdoor adven- themed trails transport you from solve puzzles with your Explorer ture programme for children the eternal ice of the Hintertux Passport. The TUX World sticker and young people (from 2 to Glacier, to the gentle alpine mea- will be your reward. ❚ 16 years) guarantees unfor- gettable adventures for the whole family in summer! Playarena supervisors are spe- Snow fun at the cially trained play and adven- Hintertux Glacier ture educationalists. GLACIER BUG KID’S PARK. A snowball fight in the middle of summer - where on Children‘s earth can you do that? At Luis‘ Glacier bug Kid’s Park on the Hintertux Glacier, at 3,250 m hiking badge above sea level. From July onwards, a snow tyre carousel, giant gondola, bobsleigh run, snow bug photo station and mini-lift offer summery winter fun. The ascent to the highest point on the Hintertux Glacier is disabled friendly and easy to manage with a pushchair!

Fun and adventures at Eggalm

“ALMSPIELEREI”. Alpine ring wall. Mums and dads en- games children‘s area at the joy the wonderful panoramic Children who have hiked to top cable car station at Eggalm view while their youngsters a total of six destinations are is a very special children’s pa- rise to the sporting challenge. awarded the hiking pin „Wan- radise that invites even the dergams“ for their achieve- youngest hikers to discover HIKING RALLY. During the ment. Available free of charge and wonder. A large pond hiking rally, children follow at the Tux-Finkenberg tourist with a tugboat, play raft and in the footsteps of “Bergseppl” information offices. many other attractions pro- over hill and dale. Along the vides refreshing and cooling way, they can observe, learn fun on warm summer days. and gather new experiences about cows, plants and life in Yet another tip: BOULDERING WALL. Clim- the mountains. The rally map bers of all ages can see who is can be picked up from Eggalm Climbing and swinging the fastest to scale the boulde- valley station. at Penkenjoch

PEPIS KINDERLAND. The PUMP TRACK. The Funride eight-metre-high Penken Pepi Finkenberg is ready and waiting greets young visitors from afar for you at the base station of the at Pepis Kinderland on Penken- “10er Finkenberg” lift. Anything joch. The ultimate playground that rolls can be ridden here - be for all children is housed in- it BMX, mountain bike, long- side the giant wooden bear. board, scooter, running bike or The ascent and descent with Pepi’s climbing garden is also inline skates. The circular are- the Hintertux Glacier cable equipped with an extensive al with curves and waves is a car, Eggalm cable car and Fin- low rope course for children, real fun course and perfect for kenberg Almbahnen is free teenagers and adults, while improving response time and for children under 10 years of Pepi’s swing paradise invites riding techniques. The pump age when accompanied by an you to play, climb and mess track is also ideal for mountain adult! around. bike beginners. March 2021 | Nr. 29 Ferien blick 3

Grüblspitze Bike & Hike with pleasure Bike & Hike Head to summit victory with an e-mountain bike and hiking boots.

ux-Finkenberg is not only hout the Tux, without you even a hiker‘s paradise, but having to break into a sweat. And T also an eldorado for e- if your battery starts running mountain bikers. And the best low, there are e-bike charging part: you can combine both per- stations scattered throughout fectly with “Bike & Hike”. Tour the entire valley. ❚ Start: Eggalm mountain suggestions can be found in the lift station box on the right. Finish: B & H parking at E-mountain Grüblspitze/Beil BIKE & HIKE. Over 120 kilo- bike hire Level of difficulty: moderate metres of pure mountain bike Length: 2.4 km to Grüblspitze fun are waiting to be discovered Sports shops in Tux and Finkenberg of- Duration: Bike 15 minutes + here in Tux Valley! The bike & fer top of the range e-mountain bikes to Hike 30 minutes hike routes are particularly po- hire. The comprehensively maintained Elevation difference: 440 m On bike & hike tours, you first enjoy a leisurely ride up the mountain pastures pular. The idea behind it all: start with your e-mountain bike, before continuing to the top of the mountain peak and well-adjusted montain bikes are Route: 4023 your tour with a leisurely ride on foot. After savouring the unique experience of scaling a mountain summit, available in a large selection and high Follow signs for “Bike & Hike up through forest trails on your you can then comfortably ride your e-mountain bike back down to the valley. quality. Expert advice is important for Grüblspitze“ from the top e-bike. Then at the last “parking choosing the right bike. After all, the terminal of Eggalm cable opportunity before the peak”, tours to suit every ability: ran- genre and perfect for exploring right frame size, seating position, fea- car until you reach the Bike change into your hiking boots ging from an easy beginner’s the Tux Valley. Because with the tures, etc. are crucial for unadulterated & Hike parking. From there, and complete the final summit tour to challenging mountain support of an electric motor, e-mountain bike pleasure. Moreover, follow the path on foot in ascent on foot. So, what are you bike trails - all including fabu- even ambitious goals are much you will benefit from valuable tips and the direction of the Grübl- waiting for? Get on that moun- lous mountain panoramas. easier to reach - and there are tricks for relaxed uphill riding and safe spitze summit cross. tain bike and head into your so many to choose from in the downhill riding with these powerful e- mountain adventure! Bike & hike E-MOUNTAIN BIKES are true Tux. E-mountain bikes facilitate mountain bikes. tours offer plenty of variety and summiteers amongst the bike eco-friendly explorations throug- Käseroute (Cheese Route) Cheese from the Stoankasern Herbs and grasses grow on Junsbergalm Farm, which form the basic ingredients for a very special kind of milk. Start: Juns igh above the hamlet of large boulders that lie around Finish: Stoankasern Juns, Junsbergalm Farm in this part of the alp and, of Level of difficulty: moderate H occupies a very special course, from the cheese. Length: 6 km position. Ensconced amidst ro- Duration: 1h 50 minutes mantic mountain landscapes, a 189 GRASS RIGHTS. The Elevation difference: 635 m multitude of grasses and herbs number of animals that may Route: 4020 grow on these lush alpine mea- be herded to an alpine pasture In Juns, heading into the val- dows. 120 cows spend their sum- has been regulated for genera- ley, take the mountain road mer months grazing here. They tions by so-called “grass rights” to Oberjuns, which branches produce the raw material for the (one grass right equals one cow), off to the right before To- mountain cheese that is made which ensures that not too mann house, no. 545. Head here at an altitude of 2,000 me- many animals graze on one alp. uphill towards Hintertux tres above sea level, in the Stoan- The nine farmers belonging to and follow signs to Stoan- kasern mountain dairy. the local alpine farming com- kasern. Continue along the munity have different shares alpine trail around several MOBILE MILKING STATION. of the 189 grass rights for the winding bends until you The Junsbergalm Farm encom- Junsberg alp. In a high valley reach the Stoankasern/Juns- passes around 800 hectares and like Tux, alpine pasture manage- berg mountain cheese dairy. ranges from 1,400 to 2,500 metres ment is still very important today. above sea level. It is managed by „When the animals are up on the local alpine farming commu- mals. “We transport it to our that the unique alpine location the alpine meadows, we can use E-mountain nity, which consists of nine far- milking sites. We then bring the of Junsbergalm Farm is the re- the fields in the valley for hayma- mers. Four farmers run the alp. fresh milk directly to the cheese ason Stoankas cheese tastes so king. In order to have enough hay bike tour tips “Most of the time, the cows are dairy,“ says the resourceful far- good. “The animals seek out the for winter fodder, we have to use You will find the most beau- outdoors and somewhere on the mer. On its arrival, dairyman best forage on the alpine mea- ten hectares of alpine pastures tiful (e-)mountain bike mountain pasture. They are, so Alfred processes the „white gold“ dows.” for haymaking, in addition to the routes in Tux-Finkenberg in to speak, self-sufficient‘ ”, says into mountain cheese, Tilsiter, Visitors can sample this for meadows in the valley,“ Peter re- the latest Easy Riding bro- Peter Erler, chairman of the lo- semi-hard cheese, soft cheese themselves at the snack bar ports. Why does he take this rou- chure, which can be picked cal alpine farming community. and mountain butter. Many next to the dairy. By the way, te? “It is of great importance to up at Tux-Finkenberg tourist Peter and his son built a mobile awards bear witness to the excel- the name „Stoan-kasern” (stone- me to ensure everything stays the information offices. milking facility to milk the ani- lent quality. Peter is convinced cheesemakers) comes from the way it always was.” ❚ 4 Ferien blick March 2021 | Nr. 29

Pristine nature

The impressive natural and cultural landscape of the The regular guest golf tournament at the 18-hole golf course in Uderns and a visit to the “Braukunsthaus” at Zillertalbier brewery are among 422m² Alps Nature the highlights of the ninth Tux-Finkenberg Regular Guest Week. Park can be explored daily on up to three different guided and themed hikes with Na- ture Park guides. Drink in the surroundings of this pro- Welcome to the tected area on a hike and li- sten to the sounds of nature such as a bubbling spring, rustling wind or whistling marmots. Let your gaze wan- 9th Regular Guest Week! der over the breathtaking scenery of the Tux Valley and Markus Tipotsch, MSc. chairman of Tux-Finkenberg Tourist Board reports on indulge in these moments of peace and tranquillity. Some- the new features of the Regular Guest Week from 26th June to 4th July 2021. times, you only need a few es- sential ingredients to escape from everyday life and re- The Tux-Finkenberg Regular time for the people of Tux Val- charge those flagging energy Guest Week is taking place ley. The committed hosts are levels. for the ninth time. What does therefore all the more excited that mean for the region? to welcome their regular guests Markus Tipotsch: The Regular back to their holiday domicile. Peace and plenty Guest Week has been a firm They are all looking forward fixture in Tux-Finkenberg for to a joyous reunion with old of variety decades and, over time, has friends. developed into an incredible event. This year, however, it Which points on the pro- will be an extraordinary week. gramme can visitors to the Circumstances made some ninth Tux-Finkenberg Regular changes necessary. All things Guest Week look forward to? withstanding, we still want to Markus Tipotsch: This week is celebrate the intimate relati- always very special for us. The onship between the dedicated programme for the ninth Regu- hosts with their dear regular lar Guest Week is very flexible, guests and special friendships to suit the prevailing circum- this year. stances. Even though some of the traditional features can’t take place, we can still present The Regular Guest our loyal regular guests with Three summer cable car sys- interesting and entertaining al- tems, the hiking taxi and free Week is truly dear ternatives. The focal point will hiking bus make it easy for re- to the hearts of always be on the deep friend- creation seekers to reach the ship shared between the holi- (C) privat summits in the Tux-Finken- the people in the day hosts and their guests. berg holiday domicile. Thrill Markus Tipotsch, MSc. Chairman of Tux-Finkenberg Tourist Board seekers are also well catered Tux Valley. What does the Regular Guest for: paragliding, climbing or Week mean to the people in in Tux-Finkenberg: we spend actively involved in organising e-mountain biking promise How are the people of Tux- Tux-Finkenberg? this whole week cultivating the and implementing the festival, unparalleled and adventure- Finkenberg preparing for the Markus Tipotsch: The Regular unique and long-term bond bet- from holiday hosts to clubs and filled days. The Golf Course Regular Guest Week after this Guest Week is truly dear to the ween the people in the region associations in the valley and Zillertal in Uderns offers long time? hearts of the people in the Tux and their guests. local communities. I would like professionals and beginners Markus Tipotsch: The past Valley. This is what defines the The camaraderie in the valley is to express my sincere thanks to alike an 18-hole champion- months have not been an easy spirit of the Regular Guest Week quite incredible, as everyone is all the „helping hands.“ ship course with a spacious practice area and a total of 35 tees, 18 of which are cove- IMPRESSUM red, a chipping and pitching Herausgeber: Tourismusverband Tux-Finkenberg, Lanersbach 401, A-6293 Tux, www.tux.at | Verleger: Bezirksblätter Tirol GmbH, 6020 , Eduard-Bodem-Gasse 6, Geschäftsführung: Fredy green, as well as putting Pfurtscheller, Gunther Sternagl | Redaktion: Karl Künstner | Layout: Bezirksblätter Tirol GmbH | Produktion & Bildbearbeitung: Sarah Pfeifer| Fotos: Archiv TVB Tux-Finkenberg, Zillertal Tourismus, greens. Archiv Hintertuxer Gletscher, Maren Krings, Hochgebirgs-Naturpark Zillertaler Alpen, Zillertalbier, Stefan Pichlsberger, Willi Seifert, Mehlerhaus Tux, Johannes Sautner, shootandstyle.com, Karl Künstner, privat | Druck: Athesia Tyrolia Druck GmbH March 2021 | Nr. 29 Ferien blick 5 Friends for life It is what it is, but it will be what we make of it.

he last weeks and highlight - a visit to the Hinter- months have been mar- tux Glacier, together with the ex- Free cancellation T ked by unpredictability citing peek behind the scenes of and this is still continuing. the mysterious „eternal ice“, is of up to two days Discussions on how to organise course on the calendar again. before arrival the Regular Guest Week have At this point, we would like to also been affected. Many pros say a special thank you to our Participating hosts in the and cons needed to be weighed cable car operators, who invite Tux-Finkenberg holiday re- up. Changing regulations and every regular guest to an ascent gion would like to offer you other mitigating factors often and descent of the Penkenjoch, the opportunity to book your led to decisions being post- Eggalm and Panorama Terrace holiday without worries by poned. at 3,250 m above sea level. taking part in the „free can- We think this programme offers cellation up to 2 days before ONCE QUITE DIFFERENT. a good combination of what we arrival” campaign. This offer After much deliberation, Tux- can offer right now to celebrate is valid on bookings with arri- Finkenberg Tourist Association the special bond and camarade- val from 19.04. to 10.12.2021 has decided to host the Regular rie of our regular guest family a and on all accommodation Guest Week from 26th June to little differently this time. marked with the red button. 4th July 2021. In order to avoid cancellation or another postpo- The day at the Hintertux Glacier is a highlight in two respects. STRENGTHENING COMMU­- nement, the weekly schedule At 3,250 meters above sea level, those interested can take a NITY. ”Friends for life“ - the will not be exactly what we wis- look behind the scenes of the glacier lift. motto of the Regular Guest hed for our regular guests. Week in Tux-Finkenberg has al- One of the biggest problems these programme items was dinners – there is something to ready proven itself to be true. is the organisation of vario- made with a heavy heart. suit everyone! This is no empty one-liner! The us events during this week. At the moment, we are still closeness, loyalty and encou- In accordance with current working on the programme BREWERY, HINTERTUX GLA- ragement of our guests during guidelines, it will unfortuna- with various service providers CIER, GOLF TOURNAMENT. this crisis have not only deepen- tely not be possible to hold the to avoid large crowds. Our ac- A visit to the new “Braukunst- ed our ties, but also made us feel Book your holiday at surprise welcome concert for commodation providers can use haus” at Zillertalbier brewery, the that this community is stronger www.tux.at/en/booking and our guests, the Schmankerlfest the many different offers availa- regular guest golf tournament, than we sometimes realise. take advantage of the free - Food Festival, mountain mass ble to organise individual days e-bike tours and many other ac- It is therefore deeply important cancellation option, or chan- or the grand gala evening in with their guests, in which our tivities will certainly show our for us, especially in these times, to ge your booking up to 48 the festival marquee. As protec- mountain huts will of course regular guests some perhaps nurture this precious friendship. hours before arrival. ting the health of us all is para- play a major role: ranging from otherwise undiscovered aspects We look forward to sharing this mount, the decision to cancel mountain breakfasts to sunset of our valley. The most popular week with you! ❚ We’ll stay in touch! Summit meeting of the giants at Mehlerhaus The exhibition with works by Josef Wartelsteiner can be seen from July 2021.

rom July 2021, the new ex- These fascinating mountain F hibition, „Gipfeltreffen der motifs will surely whet your Zillertaler Giganten“ – „Summit appetite for taking tours in the Meeting of the Zillertal Giants“ . ❚ And keep you up to date with at Mehlerhaus in Madseit (Tux), all the latest news! Exciting with works by Josef Wartelstei- stories, great photos and ner, will be on display. With his much more from the Tux-Fin- spatula technique, the artist Exhibition and kenberg holiday domicile can skilfully sets the scene for the farmers‘ market be found on. Zillertal giants in numerous paintings and transforms Meh- The new exhibition, „Gipfeltreffen tvbtuxfinkenberg lerhaus into a fascinating house der Zillertaler Giganten“ – „Sum- tvbtux of mountains. Moreover, visitors mit Meeting of the Zillertal Giants“ will glean exciting information at Mehlerhaus in Tux/Madseit, with Check out www.tux.at/social- about the mountains, the ori- masterpieces by Josef Wartelsteiner, media to see what Tux-Fin- gin of their names, their history opens in July and can be viewed eve- kenberg fans, ski bunnies, and the natural treasures that ry Monday and Friday from 13:00 to mountain enthusiasts and surround them. 18:00 hrs. From mid-August 2021, nature lovers are posting and The so-called “mountain movie” the popular farmers‘ market will take sharing about our vacation provides a cinematic insight place every Friday from 15:00 to region. #tux #finkenberg into the work and technique of 17:00 hrs, where various quality pro- #hintertuxergletscher #hin- Mehlerhaus visitors get an impression of the former life and work Sepp Wartelsteiner, exploring ducts from Tux can be sampled and/ tertux #zillertal #stammgast on a farm in the Tux Valley. The large mountain relief on the upper the secrets surrounding the or purchased. #lovetux floor provides a beautiful overview of the Tux mountains. names of the mountain giants. 6 Ferien blick March 2021 | Nr. 29

Ice worlds and natural gems

The picture above shows the south-facing view of the new Tux Opera- tions Centre: emergency vehicles and the operational rooms of the two emergency services are located on the ground floor. Training, community and ancillary rooms as well as offices are housed on the first floor, which is slightly set back and built partly into the slope. Picture left: model of the new operations centre winning project by architect, Sebastian Neuschmid. Parking spaces for the emergency vehicles are provided on the large forecourt and along the street. Graphic: Neuschmid

Nature’s Ice Palace, an extra- ordinary natural gem at the Hintertux Glacier, never fails to impress. Visitors are en- New Operations Centre chanted by the frozen water- falls and glittering ice stalac- Tux Voluntary Fire Brigade and the Red Cross will have a new home in 2023. tites, a sparkling glacial lake and glacier cathedral. The Spannagel Cave, the lar- y 2023, a new operations centre slowly emerged. It was proval for the project in 2018, ly coordinated. This will be fol- gest rock cave in the Central centre will be built in decided that a suitably modern the fire department‘s building lowed by invitations to tender. Alps, lies at the foot of the B Tux-Vorderlanersbach building should be constructed committee began drawing up Construction is scheduled to glacier and is another natural for the Tux Volunteer Fire De- to house the entire infrastruc- plans. This involved countless start in the spring of 2022 and experience that one simply partment and the Tux branch of ture of the two emergency orga- meetings and several visits to completed in 2023. must not miss. the Red Cross. nisations. other fire stations throughout For Mayor Simon Grubauer, the Breathtaking views of the The current fire station in Tux- “An appropriate plot of land . The concept also served new Tux Operations Centre is surrounding mountain peaks Lanersbach opened in 1966 was found in Tux-Vorderlaners- as the basis for an architectu- an important investment to and the eternal ice on the which, due to technical deve- bach, Rötlbach. I am delighted ral competition. In 2020, the ensure the safety of local resi- Panoramic Terrace at 3,250 m lopments and the large number with the location. It is situated project by architect Sebastian dents and guests at all times: can even be enjoyed by fa- of members (around 100), has away from the residential area Neuschmid from Innsbruck “In an alpine valley such as milies with pushchairs and reached its spatial limits. Initi- and we also have enough space emerged as winner from twelve Tux, it is important that the wheelchair users, as barrier- al considerations about alterna- to carry out exercises without submissions. emergency organisations are free access is provided from tive venues began years ago. To- disturbing anyone,“ says fire The planning phase has been given the very best conditions.“ the underground car park of gether with the municipality of department commander Bern- underway since 2021, during Costs for the Tux Operations the valley cable car terminal. Tux and the Red Cross, a plan hard Kofler happily. After Tux which all details of the new Centre are estimated at around to build a new joint operation municipal council gave its ap- building are being meticulous- six million euros. ❚

Tips for hiking and mountain tours Common sense in the mountains Easy hikes Hiking tours are a real pleasure, so long as you plan them well and are suitably equipped. Leisurely hikes of three to four kilome- tres in length and 400 to 500 meters in altitude gain are usually easily mana- ther (rain, snow, thunderstorms, the peaks of the Tux Valley. geable, even for the inexperienced. Ad- wind, cold, heat), falling rocks, ▸ Always take sufficient food vice from Stefan Pichlsberger: „Hiking slipping and the risk of tripping, and drink with you when poles support you when going downhill animals, etc., cannot be pre- hiking. The body’s need for and help you keep your balance.“ vented, but you can prepare for fluids and energy is very high, them with good planning. especially on longer tours. High alpine tours ▸ Do not overexert yourself or As the metres in altitude increase, so do Stefan Pichlsberger TOUR PLANNING other group members. If things from the Tux Moun- the demands on hikers and their equip- ▸ Don‘t just set off, but inform don‘t go so well on a particular tain Rescue team: ment. High-alpine tours are usually „Simple hikes are yourself in advance, may- day, it‘s better to choose an much longer and often take you to over usually well doable be by asking your holiday alternative (easier) destinati- 2,500 metres above sea level. “It can even for the inexpe- host. „Many are experienced on, or break off the tour and get cold quickly in the high mountains rienced. For High alpinists and can assess the attempt it another time. alpine tours Fitness and there are fewer mountain huts to and ability are the necessary conditions and the offer refuge from the elements. Which benchmarks for tour weather well,“ says Stefan. EQUIPMENT. Basic equipment is why you should also take a bivouac planning.“ ▸ Adapt the tour to your own should include good weather with you on every tour,“ Stefan advises. abilities. The demands on phy- protection, sufficient liquids rom leisurely hut-to-hut awareness of alpine dangers are sical fitness and the need for and food, a first aid kit and a E-mountainbike tours hikes, to challenging essential prerequisites. Stefan alpine experience are much cell phone packed in a backpack. Basically, the same advice applies F high alpine tours, to rock Pichlsberger from the Tux Moun- higher when hiking in high „Furthermore, ankle-high hiking to both e-mountainbikers and hikers. climbing and glacier crossings tain Rescue team explains what mountains, rather than down boots with a sturdy sole are an “The danger with e-mountainbiking - mountain lovers will find all this means. „Fitness and ability in the valleys. absolute must. These help pre- often lies with the lack of experience that and more in Tux-Finken- are the benchmarks for good ▸ A safe mountain experience vent sprained ankles”, explains the user has with these kinds of spor- berg. In order to enjoy the moun- tour planning. It takes self-re- can be enjoyed when hiking Stefan. Specialists in the local ting apparatus. Training courses and tain experience comprehensively sponsibility and awareness,”says in the company of local sports shops can provide wel- e-bike guides help,” says Stefan. and safely, correct planning, the alpinist. mountain and hiking guides, come advice on choosing appro- appropriate equipment and Alpine hazards such as the wea- who are well acquainted with priate equipment for your tour. ❚ March 2021 | Nr. 29 Ferien blick 7

Discover even The who’s who of cows in Tux more winter! For a cow to flourish during an alpine summer, it needs to be both agile and healthy. The four most popular cattle breeds in Tux valley, however, have another set of skills.

Swiss Brown Tyrolean Grey

Swiss brown have always been kept on Himmenhof Farm, Sport, sun and so much snow: high above Tux-Vorderlaners- when spring arrives down in bach, says Maria Geisler: „You the valley between Finken- develop a love for the breed you berg and Hintertux, perfect grew up with.“ Today there are powder slopes still beckon on 14 dairy cows and eight calves the Hintertux Glacier. 60 kilo- on the farm, which spend eve- metres of fantastic firn snow ry summer grazing on the alp. slopes, wonderfully wide This means the twelve hectares pistes and balmy glacier suns- of meadows down in the valley hine await winter sports en- can be used for producing hay thusiasts and pleasure skiers for winter fodder. Defining fea- until well into early summer. tures of the Swiss Brown are their vigour and long life ex- Andreas Stock with his bull dam „Stern“ (Daberus Daughter). Tyrolean pectancy. They are particularly Grey cattle are an old Austrian breed. Silver to iron-grey, sometimes brownish-grey with certain lighter and darker spots. The dark muzzle has suited to mountainous regions, a light frame and its hooves are black. thanks to their healthy hooves and powerful legs. Moreover, Tyrolean Grey is a long-establis- eight dairy cows with their they are undemanding, socia- hed breed, which is characteri- young in a barn on his farm at ble and robust. Swiss Brown are sed by its robust constitution, 1,500 metres above sea level. fussy and eat only the very best mountain pasture competence “The animals graze on the al- grass. The breed is considered and ability to graze on even pine pastures from the end of Maria Geisler with one of her 14 a ‚gourmet‘ among cattle,“ barren land. May to the end of September,” dairy cows. The Swiss Brown is a Maria explains. The milk and “Tyrolean Grey is a so-called explains the organic farmer. medium-sized breed and, as the meat quality are correspondi- dual-purpose breed, with a Around 6,000 litres of milk per Betterpark name suggests, uniformly brown ngly good. One cow produces very good milk and beef perfor- cow per year are delivered to or dark brown, with bulls usually around 7,800 litres of milk per mance,” explains Andreas Stock the Zillertal dairy in Mayrho- When the rails and kickers darker than cows. Its hooves are darkly pigmented. The dark muzzle year, which is delivered to the from Kuchlerhof Farm in Tux- fen. The breeder is particularly in other winter ski resort fun is lined with a light border. alpine dairy in . Vorderlanersbach. He keeps proud of his bull dam. parks begin to melt, things really get going at the Hinter- tux Glacier! Betterpark at the foot of Mount Olperer will be Tux Cattle Simmental Cattle in excellent condition for ri- ders and jump acrobats from The Simmental is particularly been kept on his Kernhof Farm early April onwards. adaptable and widespread in in Madseit for generations. The alpine regions. They are kept as animals graze on the alpine pa- dual-purpose cattle with a focus stures from the end of May to Highlights on milk and meat. A cow produ- the end of September. “Simm- ces around 7,000 litres of milk ental have a fine palate and eat ▸ 60 km of firn and powder per year. “Simmental are easy to only good hay,” says the orga- snow slopes on the Hinter- keep and very frugal. We have 21 nic hay milk farmer. In order to tux Glacier cows and 19 young animals on have enough forage for the win- ▸ State of the art cable cars the farm, ”explains Konrad Fan- ter, he cultivates 20 hectares of with no waiting in line khauser. Simmental cattle have meadows in the valley. ▸ A perfectly shaped snowpark at the foot of Mount Olperer ▸ Stunning views from the Pa- norama Terrace at 3,250 m Tux Cattle are black with white marks near the pelvis and root of tail, the so-called “feather,” their build is stockier and smaller than other breeds. ▸ Free Tux-Finkenberg They have a short, broad head with strong horns. The animals are com- Shuttle pact, strongly muscled and their legs are relatively short.

Tux Cattle are particularly sui- to them. Battles for dominance Skiing in table for dairy and suckler cow often take place on the alpine husbandry. They are also excel- grazing pastures to ascertain hi- summer lent feed utilisers, robust and erarchy and with it the best fee- Austria’s only year-round well-suited to steep alpine me- ding spots. As a head chef, Ma- skiing area is also located on adows. Manuela Wechselberger nuela particularly appreciates the Hintertux Glacier, where and her family keep ten dairy the finely marbled meat of the skiers and snowboarders can cows and ten young animals on Tux breed. Tux Cattle and the enjoy the thrill of skiing on their farm in Juns. She describes related Zillertal Cattle (reddish The breed’s piebald coat varies from yellowish brown to straw colour to up to 20 km of groomed ski dark red, with white markings on the head, brisket, belly and legs. Occasi- her “Tuxers” as „friendly, sensi- in colour) are often considered onally, animals display fewer white spots. An important characteristic is the slopes during the summer tive and sometimes stubborn.“ to be the oldest cattle breed in white head with a broad pink muzzle. (The moist area of skin between the months. But they also have another side Tyrol. nose and the upper lip of cattle is called the muzzle). 8 Ferien blick March 2021 | Nr. 29 Mountain love stories When a love of the mountains brings two hearts together.

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