HIKING IN THE TAUFERER AHRNTAL

Get away from the everyday stress and enjoy the peacefulness of the Rieserferner-Ahrn national park – a true hiking paradise for nature lovers. The breathtaking hiking area is found south of the Zillertaler Alps, home to the extreme mountain climber Hans Kammerlander.The untouched nature of the Rieserferner-Ahrn national park is a paradise for nature enthusiasts. Experience pure nature here!

FRANZISKUSWEG PATH

The Reinbach Waterfalls are amongst the most impressive natural displays in the Aurina Valley. For several years now travellers head towards the waterfalls to marvel at them. Today the path has been improved and reflective points have been erected which has further increased their value. The St. Franziskus reflection path goes from Bad Winkel to the Franz and Klara Chapel.
 
Starting point: : The car park in Bad Winkel
Route: 2,2 km
Route: 289 m
Walking time: 1 – 2 hours (there and back)
Level of difficulty:easy/medium

RIESERFERNERHÜTTE

The RIESERFERNERHÜTTE is considered to be one of the most beautiful alpine mountain huts in the Vedrette di Ries-Aurina Nature Park. It is located at 2,792 m above sea level. The hike to the mountain hut takes you through forests and meadows and provides you with unbelievable mountain panorama. The hut itself is the ideal point of departure for high tours such as to the Schwarzwand or Schneebigen Nock mountains.
Starting point: Säger carpark in Riva di Tures
Difference in altitude: 1.720 m
Walking time: 3 – 4 h to the hut
Level of difficulty: medium

NEVESER HÖHENWEG

This hike in the unique glacial landscape of the Zillertal Alps keeps its word. It takes you through pastures and forests, past rushing glacial rivers, over bridges and through some unforgettable scenery: at the south of the Dolomites and very close to the unique and impressive glacier. Again and again you pass by mountain huts where you can take a break and a snack.

Starting point: Neves Stausee Lake
Route: 16 km
Route: 1.470 m
Walking time: 6 – 8 h (there and back)
Level of difficulty: medium/difficult