{"id":189522,"date":"2023-03-06T16:50:29","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T15:50:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/presse.tirol.at\/?p=189522"},"modified":"2023-03-07T09:32:43","modified_gmt":"2023-03-07T08:32:43","slug":"the-mountains-are-calling-new-opportunities-in-the-2023-tirolean-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/presse.tirol.at\/en\/the-mountains-are-calling-new-opportunities-in-the-2023-tirolean-summer\/189522\/","title":{"rendered":"The Mountains are calling: New opportunities in the 2023 Tirolean summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether in hiking boots, in the saddle or on climbing ropes: mountain enthusiasts, nature lovers, gourmets and families can look forward to numerous new opportunities and attractions in summer 2023. These include Austria’s first indoor bike park, long-distance hiking on the \u201cGlocknerkrone\u201d trail, or pioneering virtual services. Here, an overview of Tirol\u2019s new highlights:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Glocknerkrone: The new long-distance hiking trail in East Tirol © Peter Maier<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

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The Glocknerkrone: new long-distance hiking trail in East Tirol<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Glocknerkrone, the new long-distance hiking trail in East Tirol, traverses the most impressive peaks of the Glockner\u2019s southern flanks on a six-stage tour. Hikers come into close contact with the mountain landscape and the Hohe Tauern National Park with its unspoilt peaks over a route length of 65.6 kilometres and elevation differences of 3,737 metres. The tour, classified as moderately difficult, starts in Matrei in East Tirol and leads in six stages to Kals am Gro\u00dfglockner. Overnight stays are made in some of Kals\u2019 finest mountain huts, such as the Sudetendeutsche Hut, Kalser Tauernhaus or the Luckner-Hut. www.glocknerkrone.at <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tirolean Silberpfad (Silver Trail): new long-distance hiking trail in the Karwendel Silberregion<\/strong>
The Tirolean Silberpfad (Silver Trail) is a circular tour that leads “around the Inn Valley,” passing through all twelve communities of the Karwendel Silberregion. Jenbach railway station is the starting point, from where it takes five days to hike at medium altitudes through the Karwendel Mountains and the Tux Alpine foothills. The easy to moderately difficult long-distance hike is particularly entertaining, thanks to the many sights along the way. The historical background of the region is reflected throughout the entire route. Some stages are also suitable for families. Hikers cover some 3,360 metres of elevation difference on the 86-kilometre tour, along which there are plenty of places to stop for refreshments and overnight stays.  www.silberregion-karwendel.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Tirolean Silver Trail: New long-distance hiking trail in the Karwendel Silver Region © Mia Maria Knoll<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Top of Alpbachtal: new viewing platform with 360\u00b0 panoramic views<\/strong>
The prestigious Norwegian architectural firm Sn\u00f8hetta, based in Innsbruck, is responsible for the design of the new viewing platform in Alpbachtal: “Top of Alpbachtal” is a 13-metre-high observation tower at the top station of the Hornbahn 2000 cable car. With a large panorama window inside and a 360\u00b0 viewing platform, visitors can look forward to unique panoramic views. In accordance with Alpbach Valley tradition, the tower is made of wood and clad with handmade shingles. The interior design is based on a Tirolean lounge theme. Those interested can visit the new viewing platform in summer 2023 on guided tours or on individual hikes. www.alpbachtal.at<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Place it Token: playful visitor guidance in the Alpbach Valley<\/strong>
In summer 2023, the Alpbach Valley will be the pilot region for a new digital visitor guidance project. Using an app developed by the Bonn-based company “placeit”, the behaviour and movement of guests can be guaged by means of gamification, whereby guests collect so-called tokens. To get started, all they have to do is scan a QR code with their smartphone and the digital scavenger hunt begins. A digital parallel world is not created, however, but information provided augments the real world instead: as guests wander from station to station, for example, they are notified on their smartphone which sights or eateries are nearby. <\/a>www.alpbachtal.at<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

60th Anniversary: Kaisergebirge Nature Reserve & Kaiserlift Kufstein<\/strong>
The Kaisergebirge has been a nature reserve since 1963, and this year the popular hiking area between Zahmer and Wilder Kaiser celebrates its 60th anniversary. Hikers, families and passionate mountaineers appreciate the unspoilt landscape, which is conveniently accessible by taking the Kaiserlift Kufstein. The start of the summer season on 29th April 2023 also marks the start of the anniversary year. Visitors can then look forward to a series of smaller workshops and lectures on the Kaisergebirge Mountains throughout the summer, with a focus on raising awareness and educating people about the nature reserve. www.naturerlebnis-kaisergebirge.at<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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60th anniversary: Kaisergebirge nature reserve © Math\u00e4us Gartner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

BergWaldWeg Trail Penken: scenic hike in Mayrhofen<\/strong>
The new 4.7-kilometre BergWaldWeg trail on Mount Penken leads from the Penkenbahn top station to the middle station of the Finkenberger Almbahnen cable car. Along the approximately 1.5-hour hike, hikers enjoy the idyllic landscape and unique views of Mount Ahorn opposite and the Stilluptal Valley. Those wishing to extend the tour a little further can take the Finkenberger Almbahn up to the Penkenjoch and then the PanoramaRundWeg Penken trail back to the Penken Kombibahn, from where you can walk back to the original starting point. Alternatively, hikers can take the bus from the valley station of the Finkenberger Almbahn back to Mayrhofen. www.mayrhofen.at<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bergwelt Hahnenkamm: new, wheelchair-accessible facilities in the Reutte Nature Park Region<\/strong>
From spring 2023, tourist attractions in the Reutte Nature Park region will be enhanced by a new feature, as the circular trail on the dam wall of the new mountain lake will be wheelchair accessible, as will the Alpine Rose Garden below the mountain station.  Thanks to new paths, visitors will also be able to access the revitalised Alpine Rose Garden with wheelchairs or prams. Following the extension of the Alpine Rose Trail from H\u00f6fen to Lechaschauer Alm, Bergwelt Hahnenkamm is thus implementing further steps in its overall accessibility concept. www.bergwelt-hahnenkamm.at<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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