With a mixture of different levels of difficulty, everyone is guaranteed to find the right route on the Spieljoch. Some impressive hikes start directly at the Spieljochbahn mountain station. So it goes, on excellent hiking trails with panoramic views through the unique nature of the Zillertal.
Hiking
Miracles of nature
4 Hiking Trail Tips
From the Spieljochbahn mountain station, the trail first leads to the Geolsalm and then to the Gartalm (1830 m Hochleger). From there the trail leads through treeless terrain (watch out for the markings on the trail - rocks or stones) to the Kellerjoch hut. The Kellerjoch is the most beautiful panoramic mountain in the Inn Valley (2344 m high). From the Kellerjoch hut you can either hike along the Alpine trail (AV trail 312) to the Spieljochbahn cable car or take the same trail back.
Difficulty: difficult
Route length: 10.5 km
Metres in altitude downhill: 660 m
Metres in altitude uphill: 660 m
Walking time: 04:00 h
ATTENTION: If you choose the way back via the alpine path to the Spieljochbahn, first talk to the landlord of the Kellerjoch hut! This route is ONLY for experienced mountaineers with equipment. - (approx. 5 hrs.)
Take the gondola lift to the Spieljochbahn mountain station. From the mountain station the hiking trail leads to the Spieljoch - from there continue on the trail to the Geolsalm and then to the Gartalm (1830 m Hochleger). The Gartalm is a natural jewel. Cows and sheep are in the grazing area every day. Golden eagles, chamois, marmots as well as snow hares can be observed. The 400-year-old alpine hut still shows traces from the time of silver mining. Mountain trail with award from the Tyrolean provincial government. From the Gartalm, the trail leads through treeless terrain to the Gamssteinhaus (Loassattel 1683 m) - past the Gamssteinhaus, the trail heads towards the Maschentalalm - Lamarkalm - and on to Hochfügen. Of course, you can also complete the hike in the opposite direction from Hochfügen to the Spieljochbahn mountain station. Take the free bus to Hochfügen and the Spieljochbahn back to Fügen.
Difficulty: moderately difficult
Route length: 10.2 km
Metres in altitude downhill: 595 m
Vertical metre uphill: 215 m
Walking time: 03:30 h
From the Spieljochbahn mountain station, the trail first leads downhill a short distance to the junction with the hiking trail to Geolsalm. The trail continues without ascending to the Geolsalm (1733 m). From the Geolsalm, the hiking trail leads uphill across alpine meadows to the summit of the Spieljoch (1920 m). From the Spieljoch it is only a few minutes back to the top station of the Spieljochbahn.
Difficulty: moderately difficult
Trail length: 4.6 km
Metres in altitude downhill: 205 m
Metres in altitude uphill: 205 m
Walking time: 01:30 h
Take the cable car to the Spieljochbahn mountain station - from there the trail leads along the ski slope out of the valley past the reservoir to the ski hut and then either follow the wide road in a northerly direction or the forest trail downhill (difficult trail) to the Spieljochbahn middle station. To the valley station, the trail leads along the valley path past the Trojerhöfe farmsteads, from where you can take the forest path back to Fügen, either along the forest path or in the direction of the Sonnberg snack station.
Difficulty: moderately difficult
Route length: 3.6 km
Metres in altitude downhill: 0 m
Altitude difference uphill: 560 m
Walking time: 02:15 h
Interactive Hiking-Adventure
The abandoned mine at Spieljoch
This interactive adventure lures daredevils into a race for a mysterious inheritance on the Spieljoch in Fügen. The shrewd grandfather Mauritsch has come up with a very special will - with all kinds of potential for family strife. With a mysterious map, he sends his heirs, accompanied by the players via the Locandy app, on an eventful treasure hunt from the mountain station via the reservoir lakes to the middle station.
Family friendly hike
The Spieljochbahn cable car takes you up to the mountain station at 1,860 meters. From here, the wide, stroller-friendly gravel path winds gently up to the summit cross, which is also easy to explore for people with limited mobility. For those who prefer a more exciting experience, the barefoot path next door also leads to the summit cross.
Winter-Hiking
Up on the mountain
Feeling the fresh air in your lungs, overlooking the mountain peaks and hearing the snow crunching under your shoes - hiking is not only part of the Spieljoch in summer. From the top station of the Spieljochbahn cable car, you can reach the summit of the Spieljoch via a cosy winter hiking trail.