Nature Park Zillertal Alps

This nature park extends among green valleys and white glaciers.

The high-mountain nature park Zillertal Alps has been founded in 2001 and comprises a area of about 2,500 sqkm and represents the lagest protective network in the Alps. In the south this nature park borders on the Vedrette di Ries nature park. In the east the nature park starts with the Ziller Grudl, while in the west it ends with the Zamser Grund.

The nature park Zillertaler Alps is in the true sense of the word a high mountain nature park, which extends from an altitude of 1,000 m asl (Ginzling) to 3,510 m asl (Gran Pilastro). The municipalities which are included in the nature park are Brandberg, Finkenberg and Mayrhofen.

However, the nature park is characterised by a huge variety regarding plants and animals, which can be best explored while hiking and mountaineering, e.g. on the Berliner high alpine path, which crosses the nature park. Eight refuges offer the possibility of overnight stays. Moreover you can enjoy cycling or walking across an intact natural landscape. Theme paths as well as the visitor’s centre provide useful information on the nature park as well as the evolution of glaciers as well as on mountain farmers.

Further information: naturpark.zillertaler@alpenverein.at