Day 1: 3-day Alpbachtal family tour
The first day of the 3-day family tour takes you from beautiful Alpbach to the rustic Holzalm. There are plenty of things for children to discover along the way, ...
Day 1: Alpbach - Steinweg - Hösljoch - Holzalm --> approx. 3 - 4 h
The family tour starts in the charming village of Alpbach and leads past beautiful geraniums of vibrant colours decorating the balconies of the traditional wooden houses. After a few minutes' walk, you leave the village centre behind you and hike through lush green mountain meadows walking upwards through the cooling woods. Continue along the scenic "Steinweg" to the viewing platform and the Hösl Saddle. The viewing platform rewards you with far-reaching views over the Alpbach Valley. Allow yourself a pause at the Hösl Chapel or dip your feet into the cooling Hösl Pond.
Clear the way for treasure hunters!
From the "Hösl" pond follow the signs for the "Holzalm" via the "Kupfersteig/Kaiserbründl" * passing eroded gravel gullies with accumulated ore rocks. Every now and then you will see turquoise streaked grey rock. Thousands of years ago, copper ores were mined around the ridge top, and malachite, azurite and other minerals can still be found today. A paradise for stone collectors! With your treasures safely packed away in your rucksack hike on to the destination of this stage, the rustic Holzalm. The hut lives up to its name, it is built entirely of wood. A cosy stop and overnight stay await you at the idyllic Holzalm.
Details
| Max. Altitude | 1520 |
| Start | Alpbach village centre |
| End | Berggasthof Holzalm |
| Public access | A12, motorway exit Kramsach/Brixlegg, towards Brixlegg, via the Alpbachtal to Alpbach |
| Public transport | www.vvt.at bus 620 |
| Parking | at the beginning of the village |
| Equipment | Please remember to take enough water with you. Especially children need a lot of liquid when hiking! Sturdy shoes and protective clothing |
