An experience for the senses
Hiking vacation in the Wildschönau in Tyrol, Austria
In the middle of the picturesque Kitzbühel Alps, nestled in the enchanting landscape of the Wildschönau, you will find our aparthotel – a perfect starting point for hiking enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels. Discover our numerous tour suggestions, come and hike with us and experience an unforgettable vacation in Tyrol!
Tours for every fitness level
Start your day with a hearty breakfast in our aparthotel and then set off on a journey of discovery through nature. The region offers an extensive network of hiking trails that meander through breathtaking Alpine landscapes. From gentle strolls through flowering meadows to challenging mountain tours, the Wildschönau has something for every taste and fitness level. For the more adventurous among our guests, there are challenging mountain trails that lead to spectacular vantage points and provide a sporting challenge. For families, there are numerous easy hikes that are also suitable for children and lead to interesting natural sites and playgrounds.
If you want to take a more relaxed approach to your vacation and don’t want to hike from the valley, then use one of the four gondola lifts in the Wildschönau area. The Markbachjochbahn is even just a few minutes’ walk from our aparthotel and takes you to the Markbachjoch at 1500 meters, from where you can start your hike. Rosskopf (1731 m) and Feldalphorn (1923 m) are already within sight. An absolute advantage for your vacation in Tyrol: the gondola rides in the Wildschönau region are included in the Wildschönau Card.
You can find numerous hiking suggestions in the tour planner on the Wildschönau website. In addition, we would like to recommend the following hikes that you should definitely do.
Our tour suggestions
In the Niederau region in the Wildschönau in Tyrol, you can expect a diverse selection of hiking trails to suit every level. Regardless of whether you are a beginner or an experienced hiker – you are guaranteed to find the perfect route for you in this area. Our recommended tours are clearly categorized according to difficulty into “easy”, “medium” and “difficult” so that you can quickly choose the right route for you.
Möslalm circuit: Hiking trail towards Schrofen via Bacherwinkel.
Length: 9.8 km
Elevation Gain: ↑ 289 m ↓ 296 m
Access: Bus stop Markbachjochbahn or directly from the Aparthotel
Adventure valley hike: From Niederau to Auffach.
Length: 8.8 km
Elevation Gain: ↑ 176 m ↓ 146 m
Access: Bus stop Markbachjochbahn or directly from the Aparthotel
Especially family-friendly:
Auenweg in Niederau: Walking path with playground along a small stream.
Length: 1 km
Elevation Gain: ↑ 31 m ↓ 31 m
Access: Bus stop Niederau Klausenhof
Franziskusweg: Reflection trail between Niederau and Oberau.
Length: 1.7 km
Elevation Gain: ↑ 74 m ↓ 66 m
Access: Bus stop Niederau Wildenbach or Oberau Endfelden
Holzalm family hike: Beautiful short hike from the Markbachjoch (1500 m) to the Holzalm (Käsealm).
Length: 4.7 km
Elevation Gain: ↑ 107 m ↓ 107 m
Access: Bus stop Markbachjochbahn or directly from the Aparthotel
Niederau – Penningdörfl: From the Markbachjochbahn parking lot, the hike leads along the forest edge path, later on a forest path, to the beautifully situated Penningdörfl.
Length: 10.2 km
Elevation Gain: ↑ 258 m ↓ 262 m
Access: Bus stop Markbachjochbahn or directly from the Aparthotel
Niederau – Burgstallstein: Walk through the beech forest to the chapel.
Length: 0.6 km
Elevation Gain: ↑ 45 m ↓ 45 m
Access: Bus stop Sonnberg
On the trail of the Krautinger: A walk between Niederau and Oberau.
Length: 1.7 km
Elevation Gain: ↑ 75 m ↓ 0 m
Access: Bus stop Niederau Wildenbach
Markbachjoch – Horlerstiegl – Halsgatterl: Leisurely hiking trail on the Markbachjoch to the Käsealm.
Length: 8.2 km
Elevation Gain: ↑ 271 m ↓ 271 m
Access: Bus stop Markbachjochbahn or directly from the Aparthotel
Family hike to the organic farm: The hike leads from the tourist office in the direction of Niederauer Sonnberg, past beautiful farms and flowering meadows, to the organic farm (guided tour: June-September).
Length: 6.8 km
Elevation Gain: ↑ 227 m ↓ 227 m
Access: Bus stop Oberau Museum z’Bach
Franziskusweg – Sonnberg – Niederau: From Niederau Wildenbach via the Franziskusweg along the stream to the Bergbauernmuseum z’Bach.
Length: 5.5 km
Elevation Gain: ↑ 272 m ↓ 272 m
Access: Bus stop Niederau Wildenbach
Markbachjoch – Halsgatterl – Norderbergalm: From the Markbachjoch, the hike leads to the Holzalm, the Horler Stiege, the Halsgatterl and the Norderbergalm.
Length: 8.2 km
Elevation Gain: ↑ 271 m ↓ 271 m
Access: Bus stop Markbachjochbahn or directly from the Aparthotel
Markbachjoch – Niederau via forest path: An easy hike downhill to the valley.
Length: 6.2 km
Elevation Gain: ↑ 47 m ↓ 655 m
Access: Bus stop Markbachjochbahn or directly from the Aparthotel
Niederau – Foisching snack station: Hike to the game reserve.
Length: 1.1 km
Elevation Gain: ↑ 109 m ↓ 109 m
Access: Bus stop Niederau Klausenhof
On the trail of cheese: From Markbachjoch via Holzalm, Vordere & Hintere Feldalm and Koberalm to Schönangeralm.
Length: 13 km
Elevation Gain: ↑ 338 m ↓ 627 m
Access: Bus stop Markbachjochbahn or directly from the Aparthotel
Hike to the Eisstein: Around the Niederauer Sonnberg.
Length: 9.7 km
Elevation Gain: ↑ 389 m ↓ 389 m
Access: Bus stop Oberau Museum z’Bach
Markbachjoch: Hike to the Markbachjoch and past the Markbachjoch chapel.
Length: 7 km
Elevation Gain: ↑ 600 m ↓ 0 m
Access: Bus stop Markbachjochbahn or directly from the Aparthotel
Hike from pasture to pasture: From the Markbachjoch to the Schönangeralm, the jewel of the Wildschönau.
Length: 12 km
Elevation Gain: ↑ 380 m ↓ 664 m
Access: Bus stop Markbachjochbahn or directly from the Aparthotel
Wildschönauer Höhenweg: From the Markbachjoch over four peaks to the Schönangeralm, the jewel of the Wildschönau.
Length: 14.5 km
Elevation Gain: ↑ 673 m ↓ 958 m
Access: Bus stop Markbachjochbahn or directly from the Aparthotel
Markbachjoch – Rosskopf – Oberau: From Niederau to Oberau via the Rosskopf.
Length: 5.9 km
Elevation Gain: ↑ 318 m ↓ 839 m
Access: Bus stop Markbachjochbahn or directly from the Aparthotel
Markbachjoch Penningdörfl: Hike to the pretty Penningdörfl.
Length: 11.3 km
Elevation Gain: ↑ 162 m ↓ 786 m
Access: Bus stop Markbachjochbahn or directly from the Aparthotel
Long circuit around the Rosskopf: The hike around the Rosskopf is just a few meters in altitude.
Length: 17.2 km
Elevation Gain: ↑ 251 m ↓ 900 m
Access: Bus stop Markbachjochbahn or directly from the Aparthotel
Especially family-friendly:
Around the Rosskopf: A popular hike around the Rosskopf.
Length: 10 km
Elevation Gain: ↑ 407 m ↓ 407 m
Access: Bus stop Markbachjochbahn or directly from the Aparthotel
Markbachjoch – Mittermoosen – Niederau: Panoramic hike via the sculpture park to Niederau.
Length: 6.7 km
Elevation Gain: ↑ 23 m ↓ 612 m
Access: Bus stop Markbachjochbahn or directly from the Aparthotel
Markbachjoch – Feldalphorn via Halsgatterl: Summit hike to the Feldalphorn with magnificent panoramic views.
Length: 15.4 km
Elevation Gain: ↑ 646 m ↓ 646 m
Access: Bus stop Markbachjochbahn or directly from the Aparthotel
Markbachjoch – Feldalphorn: Summit hike to the Feldalphorn and back to Auffach.
Length: 12.1 km
Elevation Gain: ↑ 492 m ↓ 913 m
Access: Bus stop Markbachjochbahn or directly from the Aparthotel
Most popular hikes in the Wildschönau
The region has numerous tours to offer, the Breitegger Runde and the hikes “Oberau-Feldalphorn” and “Schönanger-Großer Beil” are particularly recommended:
Breitegger Tour: This tour, which has been awarded the Tyrolean Mountain Quality Seal, leads from the Schönangeralm to the Breiteggspitz and back to the starting point via the Siegeljoch.
Oberau – Feldalphorn: The 1086 m hike leads from Roggenboden in Oberau to the summit cross of the Feldalphorn.
Schönangeralm – Großer Beil: This tour leads from the Schönangeralm to the Kundl Alm and Gressensteinalm to the summit of the Großer Beil, the highest mountain in the Wildschönau at 2309 m.
Hiking with the whole family in the Wildschönau
The family hiking trails in the Wildschönau in Tyrol are a true paradise for mountain enthusiasts of all ages. With their low altitude difference, easily accessible starting points and attractive play and adventure areas along the trails, the tours offer the ideal mix for an unforgettable nature experience on your vacation. The offer is varied and diverse:
Through the Kundler Klamm: The exciting hike leads through the natural gorge lined with steep rock faces and connects Wildschönau with Inntal.
Forest and family trail: An exciting forest playground, artistically designed wooden figures and a fascinating insect hotel await you on the round trip around the Thierbacher Kogl.
Auenweg Niederau: The family-friendly walk is characterized by its suitability for baby carriages and offers a welcome opportunity to play and linger with a playground along the way. For those who would like to extend their hike, the route to the game reserve near Foisching is ideal. This is a particular highlight for the youngest hikers and crowns the day’s hiking.
Pleasure hiking in the Kitzbühel Alps in Tyrol
The numerous inns and mountain huts along the routes invite you to linger and enjoy traditional dishes such as Käsespätzle, Tiroler Gröstl or apple strudel. You can also look forward to a special breakfast in the mountains – selected huts offer various regional specialties for a good and relaxed start to the day. Thanks to these culinary breaks, you have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture and experience the hospitality of the Wildschönau region. This turns every hike in the Wildschönau into a holistic experience for body, mind and palate.
After an eventful day in the mountains, you can relax in the cozy atmosphere of our aparthotel in Tyrol. Enjoy the comfort and tranquillity that our hotel offers for your vacation and reflect on the impressions of the day.
