Hiking in Tux
Five hikes from the weekly program, including walking time, elevation gain, and places to stop for a break—ranging from a flat trail along a stream up to 2,541 meters. Plus, everything you need to know about toll roads, buses, and mountain railways.
An Overview of the Tours
Five tours from the weekly schedule
The hikes are led by Sepp or Thomas, the senior partner. The hikes scheduled for your vacation week vary from week to week; these five were included most recently. On the maps, you can see the duration and elevation gain for each hike in the weekly schedule. If you prefer to hike on your own, you’ll find the route and walking time for each hike listed below.
Every Sunday at 6 p.m.
At the welcome evening, you'll find out which tours are coming up
At the hotel bar, we’ll toast your week-long vacation with a glass of sparkling wine and present the weekly program, from hikes to activities at the Alpin Spa.
Each tour is led by Sepp or Thomas, the senior partner. Participation is free for hotel guests; you just need to sign up in advance.
By the Glacier Cable Car
Via the Kasererscharte to the Frauenwand
The tour begins at the Sommerbergalm at 2,100 meters; the glacier cable car from Hintertux takes you up there. The route leads over the Kasererscharte at 2,446 meters to the Frauenwand at 2,541 meters. The tourism association estimates the hike will take 3.5 hours and involve a 500-meter elevation gain; between the saddle and the summit, there is a section secured with a rope where you’ll need to be sure-footed. The weekly itinerary continues after the summit with a stop at the Tuxer Jochhaus, then through the Weitental valley, past the Schleierwasserfall, and down to Hintertux. This makes for a day-long hike of about 5 hours, with 450 meters of elevation gain and 1,000 meters of elevation loss.
You can stop for a break at the Sommerbergalm and at the Tuxerjochhaus at 2,313 meters, which is open from late June through mid-September. The ride to the Sommerbergalm is included with the Zillertal Activcard, so you don’t need a separate ticket for this tour.
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Via the Tulfer Alm and Grieralm to the Höllensteinhütte
This trail connects Madseit with Lanersbach, so you can start or end it right outside your front door. It leads past the Tulfer Alm and the Grieralm at 1,787 meters to the Höllensteinhütte at 1,740 meters. The tourism association estimates the hike takes 3 hours and 45 minutes and rates it as moderate; depending on the direction, the elevation gain ranges from 535 to 650 meters. In the weekly program, you start right outside the hotel and return via Juns and the trail along the stream. That’s about 4 hours and 400 meters of elevation gain—a great way to kick off the hiking week.
The Grierlacke and Griersee lakes lie between the two huts. The Grieralm is open from June through October, and the Höllensteinhütte will be open through October 10, 2026. You can take the bus back; the bus stop is right in front of the hotel.
From the Schlegeis Reservoir
To the Olperer Hut and across the Pfitscherjoch to South Tyrol
The Neumarkter Runde trail leads to the Olpererhütte at 2,389 meters, first along the reservoir and then up through the Unterschrammachkar. This route takes 3.5 hours and involves a 650-meter elevation gain; the direct Trail 502 takes only 1.5 hours. It takes about 2 hours to reach the Pfitscherjochhaus at 2,276 meters; the border with South Tyrol lies at the top, and the hut only accepts cash. For both tours in the weekly program, you’ll carpool to the reservoir, and the hotel covers the toll. The hike to the Olpererhütte takes about 6 hours, with an elevation gain of about 800 meters and a photo opportunity on the suspension bridge. The day at the Pfitscherjoch also takes about 6 hours with a 600-meter elevation gain; at the top, you can enjoy Kaiserschmarrn.
The Schlegeis Alpine Road leads to the Schlegeis storage facility; it is open from mid-May through the end of October for 19 euros per car, including day parking. Traffic lights regulate traffic on some sections, so expect a wait of 15 to 30 minutes. It’s best to purchase your ticket online in advance, as cell service is poor at the toll booth.
Stilluptal
Along the stream to the Grüne Wand Hut
The easiest of the five hikes follows a mostly flat forest road along the stream through the Stillup Valley. The distance from the Wasserfall Inn to the Grüne Wand Hut at 1,438 meters is 7.2 kilometers, taking about 2.5 hours and covering 364 meters of elevation gain. The trail is stroller-friendly and is therefore ideal for a day out with the whole family.
A toll road leads from Mayrhofen to the Stilluptal valley; it opens in 2026 starting in mid-May, and the toll is 12 euros per car. From mid-May through mid-October, shuttle buses also run to the hut, allowing you to hike in one direction only. The Grüne Wand Hut is open from May through October.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hiking in Tux
Which hike starts right at the hotel?
The trail via the Tulfer Alm, the Grieralm, and the Höllensteinhütte connects Madseit with Lanersbach. You can start or end the hike right outside your front door; the tourism association estimates it takes 3 hours and 45 minutes.
How do I get to the Sommerbergalm?
Take the Hintertux Glacier Cable Car, whose valley station is located 3 minutes from the hotel. The Sommerbergalm is situated at 2,100 meters, and the ride there is included with the Zillertal Activcard.
How long does it take to walk to the Olpererhütte?
From the Schlegeisspeicher, it takes about 1.5 hours via the direct route 502, and 3.5 hours via the Neumarkter Runde, with 650 meters of elevation gain. The hut is located at 2,389 meters.
Is a toll required for the Schlegeis reservoir?
Yes. The Schlegeis Alpine Road will be open from mid-May through the end of October 2026, and the toll for a passenger car is 19 euros, including day parking. Traffic is regulated by traffic lights on some sections; expect a wait of 15 to 30 minutes. For the guided tours listed in the weekly program, you’ll carpool, and the hotel will cover the toll.
How do I get to the Stilluptal?
Take the toll road from Mayrhofen, which opens in 2026 starting in mid-May, for 12 euros per car. From mid-May through mid-October, shuttle buses also run to the Grüne Wand Hut.
Which tour is best for beginners and families?
The hike to the Grüne Wand Hut in the Stillup Valley. It follows a mostly flat forest road along the stream, takes about 2.5 hours, and is suitable for strollers.
Are the tours guided?
The five tours are part of our weekly program, which is free for hotel guests. They are led by Sepp or by our senior manager, Thomas. The tours offered during your vacation week vary from week to week. We’ll present the program during the welcome evening on Sunday at 6:00 p.m. at the hotel bar; it’s also posted in the hotel and available in the digital guest guide.
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