Zirbenweg trail

The 7 km long panoramic hiking path takes hikers through the largest pine forest of the Alps.

Between Glungezer and Patscherkofel mountains, right above Innsbruck there is the 7 km long Zirbenweg hiking path passing above the city of Innsbruck at an altitude of 2,000 m asl. Due to the nature of the path and the small difference in altitude it boasts, this path is suitable for old and young and is prefect for a family hike. However, for a hike on the Zirbenweg panoramic path, local tourist offices offer a round tour ticket, including funicular ascends and descends as well as a bus ride back to the starting point.

A hike at the Zirbenweg panoramic hiking path can be startet at the mountain station of the Glungezer funicular, starting from Tulfes in the surroundings of Innsbruck, or at the mountain station of the Patscherkofel funicular. The Zirbenweg snakes along at the bottom of the Viggar and Neunerspitze mountains and does not boast hardly any difference in altitude. A walk on this panoramic path takes about 2 ½ to 3 hours and crosses the oldest pine forest of the Alps. However, the panoramic view you can enjoy during your hike is fabulous: the Inntal valley extends at your feet and the peaks of the Nordkette mountain with Hafelekar and Seegrube tower into the blue sky above Innsbruck vis-à-vis.

After a cosy stop in the Tulfeinalm refuge (coming from Patscherkofel direction), you can either return down into the valley on foot or by chair lift. And those who still have energy can add a hike to the summit of Glungezer mountain. Enjoy hiking!

Altitude difference: some 200 m
Difficulty: easy
Length: 7 km
Walking time: 2 ½ - 3 hours
Further information: info@tulfes.at