Summer outdoor activities
Enjoying summer
Snooze comfortably in a hammock while enjoying the fresh Tyrolean mountain air. Taste regional delicacies in an alpine hut. Discover the picturesque landscape and impressive cultural treasures on extensive hiking trails. In summer, explorers of all ages enjoy the wide range of nature activities in Alpbachtal and Wildschönau.
Up to the summit with the “Best Austrian Summer Cable Cars”
The Wiedersbergerhornbahn and Reitherkogelbahn cable cars are among the “Best Austrian Summer Cable Cars”, and they reliably take you to the summits of the region. If you have the Alpbachtal Card or the Wildschönau Card, the rides are free of charge for the whole family.
What summer activities are waiting for you on the summits?
For active nature lovers, gourmets or adventure seekers: The Alpbachtal and Wildschönau regions are unique natural jewels with activities to suit every taste.
For gourmets
If you like to combine nature experiences with culinary joys, then the Tyrolean mountains are just the place for you.
During the mountain breakfast in the "Genussgondel" gourmet gondola of Wiedersbergerhornbahn cable car, you can start the day with regional delicacies and magnificent views.
Our tip: Reserve your breakfast experience well in advance – or gift it to your loved ones in the form of a gift voucher!
Cheese lovers can taste the exquisite cheese specialities of Holzalm. Before you indulge in the award-winning delicacies, an easy hiking trail leads you from Markbachjoch to the hut.
Of course, there are also numerous huts along all other hiking routes that invite you to stop and savour genuine Tyrolean delicacies.
"Genussgondel" mountain breakfast
For sports enthusiasts
Wiedersberger Horn at 2,128 metres offers unique scenic views of the surrounding Kitzbühel Alps. The sunrise at the summit is particularly fascinating. You want to experience this nature spectacle? During the summer months, you have the opportunity to do so every fortnight on Thursdays.
The "Top of Alpbachtal" viewing tower promises a unique 360° panoramic view with a light-flooded parlour that invites you to take a break. The popular viewpoint can be reached via the panorama trail on the Wiedersberger Horn.
After a hike on Markbachjoch, you can relax in a particularly cosy ambience. Near Markbachjochalm, along the hiking trail to Holzalm, there are several hammocks that invite you to kick back and enjoy the magnificent view.
Sunrise on Wiedersberger Horn
For adventure seekers
Hikers will find an impressive combination of nature and culture in the Wildschönau Sculpture Park. The tour starts at the mountain station of Markbachjochbahn and takes you in 30 minutes to the picturesque Mittermoosenalm pond, where 30 sculptures are waiting for those interested in art. If you want to see the world from above, the best thing to do is take a tandem flight.
A souvenir photo of this unforgettable hiking day is a must! So be sure to stop at the mountain station on Wiedersberger Horn. That’s where you can capture a holiday snapshot of your day in the mountains at the Photopoint using your cable car ticket.
Families with children combine hiking with visits to Alpbachtaler Lauserland and Juppi Zauberwald. A ride on the Alpbachtaler Lauser-Sauser rounds off the day on the mountain perfectly.There are also numerous playgrounds along the hiking routes in the Alpbachtal and Wildschönau.
