Hiking programme Achensee

From 30 April to 29 October 2024, we walk to the biomass cogeneration plant and follow the forest path (natural toboggan run) to the Adlerhorst (1,230 m). After a short ascent, we arrive at the panorama trail leading to the Zöhreralm mountain hut (1,334 m). At the Gourmet-Alm mountain hut, we stop for refreshments and enjoy the splendid view of the valley and the lake before following the track downhill to the starting point.

• Meeting point: 09.45 at the bus stop outside the Information office in Achenkirch, bus stop: Achenkirch Gemeindeamt
• Duration: ca. 4 hours
• Length: ca. 9km

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From 1 May to 30 October 2024, the Karwendel Nature Park rangers will take us on a discovery tour to the Feilkopf mountain (1,562 m). Equipped with Swarovski binoculars, we will explore the alpine flora and fauna. The lowest panoramic mountain in the Achensee region offers spectacular views over the lake and the surrounding peaks. On our way back, we will stop for refreshments at the Feilalm.

• Meeting point: 09.30 at the car park in front of the Langlaufstüberl in Pertisau, bus stop: Pertisau Karwendeltäler
• Duration: ca. 5 hours
• Length: ca. 14km

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Nature watch tour to the Moosenalm

From 2 May to 27 June 2024 and from 10 to 31 October 2024 the Karwendel Nature Park rangers will take us to the romantic Unterautal valley and to the Moosenalm (1,495 m). Equipped with Swarovski binoculars, we will watch marmots, and with a little luck we will catch a glimpse of chamois and ibexes at the Schreckenspitze mountain. We will stop for refreshments at the Gföllalm mountain hut.

• Meeting point: 09.45 at the bus stop in the Christlum parking area in Achenkirch, bus stop: Achenkirch Christlumlifte
• Duration: ca. 5 hours
• Length: ca. 10km

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Excursion to the Tiroler Steinöl® (shale oil) distillery

The exclusive tours to the shale oil distillation facility in the Bächental valley occur from 4 July to 3 October 2024. From the car park at the Christlum lifts, we walk through the Unterautal valley up to the Gröbner Hals (1,650 m). We enjoy the stunning view of the Nature Park Karwendel before descending to the Steinöl surface mining site. There will be refreshments available before the exclusive guided tour through the distillation facility. Afterwards, we travel by bus back to the starting point via the Sylvenstein reservoir. The hike is easy to intermediate, however some endurance is required.

• Meeting point: 08.45 at the bus stop in the Christlum parking area, bus stop: Achenkirch Christlumlifte
• Return: Ca. 16.30 at the Christlum parking area, bus stop: Christlum - Achenkirch. The bus continues to the Information offices in Achenkirch and Pertisau and to the Welcome-CENTER Achensee in Maurach
• Costs: The fee for the bus transfer from the Bächental valley is EUR 10.00 per person
• Duration: ca. 6.5 hours
• Length: ca. 8km

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From 3 May to 1 October 2024 the guide will take us on a challenging full-day hike to a summit in the Karwendel or Rofan mountains. Tours will start at the valley or mountain stations of the Karwendel and Rofan cable cars. We will select our destination depending on weather and trail conditions. Tour suggestions are welcome.   

• Meeting point in May, July, and September: 09.30 at the valley station of the Karwendel cable car in Pertisau 
• Meeting point in June, August, and October: 09.30 at the valley station of the Rofan cable car in Maurach (bus stop Maurach Rofan Seilbahn)
• Duration: ca. 6 hours
• Length: ca. 7km

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