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Glungezer. The mountain in summer

The Hall-Wattens region has many different facets - especially from a scenic perspective. While the Karwendel Nature Park with its imposing limestone and dolomite rock towers in the north of the region, the landscape in the south appears more gentle at first glance. But even here there are spectacular mountain peaks, such as the Glungezer itself, which gives the area its name.

The name "Glungezer" probably refers to the gurgling water, because in a hollow above the Tulfeinalm, but also in other places, the water flows invisibly between and under the boulders.

Summer is exciting on the Glungezer. There is a wide range of activities on offer. And for the whole family. Whether on foot or with the Glungezerbahn to Halsmarter or the Tulfein Alm: There is plenty to enjoy in every respect. And of course there's no shortage of culinary delights here!

Seasonal operation summer 2024:

Daily from Thursday, May 30 to Sunday, September 29 inclusive
In October on the following weekends: 5th and 6th, 12th and 13th, 19th and 20th
Daily during the fall vacations from October 26 to November 3

Evening trips on Tuesdays starting on July 2 and ending on August 27.

Hiking on the Glungezer

  • Long-distance hiking trail Adlerweg
  • Via Alpina long-distance hiking trail
  • Long-distance hiking trail Inntaler Höhenweg
  • Four Alpine pastures hike: Patscherkofel - Glungezer
  • From Tulfes to Tulfein
  • Glungezer & Geier Höhenweg
  • Tip of the nine
  • Stone pine path on the Glungezer
  • To the blue lakes in the Viggartal valley
  • Tulfeinalm - Glungezer summit

Summer events on the Glungezer

Culinary delights on the Glungezer

The Glungezer offers a variety of places to stop for refreshments. Starting in the valley, all the way up to 2,610 m above sea level. There you will find the Glungezerhütte, the highest hut above the Inntal valley. It is the starting point or junction for various long-distance hiking trails. You can treat yourself to delicacies from the hut kitchen, home-baked bread and delicious desserts. The Larchnhittl with its sun terrace and adventure playground is located directly at the valley station. While the children are having fun, you can enjoy local and international dishes. The Alpengasthof Halsmarter at the Mittelsation Glungezerbahn and the Tulfein Alm round off the offer. Various events such as morning pints and concerts make the Alpengasthof Halsmarter a sociable experience. The Tulfein Alm is located at the mountain station of the Glungezerbahn and directly on the beautiful Zirbenweg. It offers an unforgettable panoramic view of the Inn Valley and the surrounding mountains.

Other activities on the Glungezer

Biking on the Glungezer

Lacke Tulfeinalm sunrise ©hall-wattens.at (5)
MTB 517 - From Tulfes to Lake Zirbensee

From the Oberdorf/Stiegele parking lot, continue straight on for a short stretch on asphalt into the forest. This is where the gravel road begins, which initially climbs slightly but soon becomes steeper and very winding through the forest. At the so-called "Schönegg" (1,480 m), a side
a side path branches off to the Halsmarter inn. The tour continues steeply uphill to the Zirbensee, where a wonderful panorama of the Inntal valley and the Karwendel mountains awaits. Return along the same route.
ATTENTION: The descent via the Zirbenweg from Tulfein to the Patscherkofel is not permitted.

Travel time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Route length: 8.5 kilometers
Difference in altitude: 1200 meters

E-Bike_Schartenkogel Glungezer_Active Summer ©Hall-Wattens.at (19)
MTB 5061 - From Tulfes to the Rinner Alm

From the Stiegele parking lot in Tulfes, the mountain bike tour initially follows the same route as MTB route 517 to the Tulfeinalm. After riding uphill for a while in the Tulf forest, the route to the Rinner Alm branches off to the right and leads through a beautiful mixed forest to the Rinner Alm. You can also use the Glungezerbahn cable car for the tour and take the cable car to the Halsmarter middle station. From there you first go downhill and then continue to the Rinner Alm after the marked junction.

Travel time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Route length: 5.7 kilometers
Difference in altitude: 500 meters

Vacation. The whole year

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