Tux: Discover Hiking, Nature and Culture

In Tux, hiking, alpine nature experiences and historic buildings can be combined to suit different travel plans. The Tux Valley has 350 km of marked hiking trails and 150 km of designated mountain biking trails. When looking for a hotel in Tux, it may help to first decide whether your trip will focus mainly on hiking, glacier experiences or culture.

Hikes by length and route type

The Almwanderweg Tux is a moderately difficult 18 km circular hiking trail that starts and ends in Tux-Lanersbach. Also starting in Tux-Lanersbach, the moderately difficult Rosenkranzweg begins at the parish church. It follows a 3 km point-to-point route to the “Kapellstein” forest chapel on the Lattenalm. The two trails therefore differ in both length and route type: on the Almwanderweg, you return to your starting point, while the Rosenkranzweg has a fixed destination.

The easy Erlebnisweg Tuxbach with TUX Worlds is a 10 km point-to-point route from Tux-Vorderlanersbach to the Hintertux Glacier cable car. The Almrosenweg is a short circular hike: this easy family hike is 2.5 km long and starts and ends at the Eggalmbahn mountain station at an altitude of 2,000 m. Check seasonal lift access in advance for the Almrosenweg. Conditions on hiking trails can also vary depending on the season.

The four routes offer different combinations of length, difficulty and route type. If you prefer a circular trail, consider the 18 km Almwanderweg or the 2.5 km Almrosenweg loop. The Rosenkranzweg and Erlebnisweg Tuxbach are point-to-point routes. The TUX Worlds add six themed trails through the alpine landscape of the Tux Valley to this selection.

Nature experiences and getting around the Tux Valley

The municipality of Tux is part of the Zillertal Alps Nature Park. Another year-round destination is the Hintertux Glacier, which offers a snow experience every day of the year. In the municipality of Tux, the entrance to the Nature Ice Palace is a ten-minute walk from the Gletscherbus 3 mountain station.

The Spannagel Cave, the largest marble cave in the Central Alps, is another alpine nature destination in the municipality. The Spannagelhaus serves as a meeting point. You can reach the cave by gondola to the Tuxer Fernerhaus and then on foot in ten minutes. Check lift operations before your trip. For winter sports enthusiasts, the Tuxer Sportbus operates seven modern electric buses through the Tux Valley with no emissions. Fleet details may change, so check the information before you travel.

Cultural history in Tux

The Tux Mill and the Mehlerhaus add historic buildings as another perspective. The Tux Mill dates back to 1839; its restoration has preserved a piece of rural culture. The Mehlerhaus dates back to the 17th century. These dates place the two buildings in different historical contexts, while their stories offer a cultural focus alongside the nature and hiking themes.

If you do not want to base your trip planning solely on hiking trails, you can consider these historical connections alongside the alpine destinations. Tux offers specific trail profiles as well as nature and culture themes to help you choose what to focus on during your trip.

Choose a focus for your hotel search

Consider whether you want to focus on a longer loop, a short trail with a fixed destination, the TUX Worlds or an excursion connected with the glacier. The trails mentioned differ in length and route type; their specific starting and ending points can help you plan your days accordingly.

Take the conditions mentioned into account when planning your hikes: trail conditions can vary seasonally, and seasonal lift access should be checked for the Almrosenweg. Check lift operations before travelling to the Spannagel Cave. These points can help you organize your travel interests before searching for hotels in Tux for your preferred dates.

Discover more destinations: Hintertux, Vorderlanersbach, Lanersbach, Jenbach, Laimach, Gallzein, Schöneben, Ried Im Zillertal

Go to the overview of the wider region: Schwaz.