Tyrol Tours

This classic walking route from Bichlach to Schwarzsee guides you among picturesque landscapes, past traditional farmhouses and through hushed woodland. On arrival at Lake Schwarzsee, you’ll be mesmerised by the Kaiser Mountains, which make up its dazzling backdrop. In summer, the lake can reach up to 27C, making it perfect for wild swimming. Lake Schwarzsee also contains lots of natural minerals, said to be good for the skin, so it’s almost like having your own mini spa!

Spanning 270km from Lofer im Pinzgau to St Christoph am Arlberg, the Tyrolean Way of St James takes you on a fabulous journey through magnificent scenery. Along the way, you visit natural sites such as the Öfenschlucht gorge, Lake Pillersees and the imposing peaks of the Steinberg mountains. You can give your legs a rest as you take the chairlift up the mountain Buchensteinwand, which stands 1,450m tall and affords spellbinding Tyrolean views.

If you prefer more gentle walks on Tyrol trips, the Kartnell Nature Walk is a great trail that runs through the Austrian countryside. Beginning in the pretty village of Neustift, you follow the Ruetz River to Bichl. Along the walk, you pass dramatic mountains, rock formations and a glaciated valley where hidden treasures hide around every twist and turn. As you arrive at the Kartnell nature site, standing at almost 1,300m, you are rewarded with panoramic views across the Stubei Glacier. Learn about the life of local farmers and see the goats, sheep and cows that graze the land.

A cable car takes you above 3,200m to the Eisgrat mountain station, commonly referred to as the ‘Top of the Tyrol’, where the Stubai Glacier lies. From here, views over the Italian Dolomites command your attention and you’ll want to take a moment to appreciate the natural beauty of the landscape. During our summer Tyrol tours, you can also learn about the fascinating history of the Stubai Glacier with a trip to the famous ice grotto. The trail then takes you across the glacier itself to the highest mountain restaurant in Austria, where you can enjoy a drink as you soak up the views.

The Streif is a world-famous downhill ski course that runs from the Hahnenkamm mountain in the Kitzbuhel Alps. Follow the ski route on foot and experience one of the most fearsome ski runs in the world as well as unparalleled views of the Kaiser Mountains, the Kitzbuheler Horn Mountain and Lake Schwarzsee. En route, you come across display boards that tell the Streif’s incredible history.