Gaistal with Kids
Gaistal is a paradise for families — flat valley walks, easy mountain paths and staffed huts with traditional Tyrolean snacks are waiting for you.
Tips for Families
- 🕗 Start early: Gaistal is quieter in the morning and car parks are still free. Thunderstorms can build up in the afternoon.
- 👟 Sturdy footwear: Even on easy paths, hiking shoes are recommended — paths can be slippery after rain.
- 🥪 Plan a stop: The staffed huts offer Tyrolean snacks, Kaiserschmarrn and drinks. Children are warmly welcome everywhere.
- 🌊 Gaistbach stream: The stream along the valley is a popular play area for children — bring a change of clothes!
- 🚗 Toll road: Access to Gaistal requires a toll. Car parks at the end of the valley, where most hikes start.
Family-Friendly Alpine Huts (12)
Coburgerhütte
1917 mCoburgerhütte Gaistal: DAV hut at 1,917 m on the Zugspitz massif – starting point for alpine tours, daily 7:00–22:00, early June to early October.
Season: Anfang Juni – Anfang Oktober
daily 7:00–22:00
Ehrwalderalm
1500 mEhrwalderalm: staffed alm at 1,500 m near Ehrwald – reachable by cable car or on foot, family-friendly, dog-friendly, daily 8:30–16:30.
Season: Ende Mai – Mitte Oktober
daily 8:30–16:30
Gaistalalm
1373 mGaistalalm Gaistal: second managed alm in the valley at 1,373 m (after the Hämmermoosalm), family-friendly, daily 9:00–18:00 – reached from car park Salzbach (P3–P5) in around 60–90 min.
Season: Mitte Mai – Ende Oktober
daily 9:00–18:00
Hämmermoosalm
1417 mHämmermoosalm Gaistal: Tyrolean cuisine at 1,417 m, daily 9:30–17:00 (Wed closed) – May to October, staffed year-round, natural toboggan run in winter.
Season: Mai – Oktober
daily 9:30–17:00 (closed Wednesday)
Katzenkopfhütte
1360 mPopular alm hut above Leutasch-Weidach with sun terrace and views of the Wetterstein mountains.
Season: Mai – Oktober
daily 10:00–17:00 (summer)
Kristenalm
1348 mKristenalm in the Kristental near Scharnitz: staffed alm serving snacks, drinks and homemade cheese at 1,348 m in the Karwendel – dog-friendly, quiet, mid-May to mid-October.
Season: Mitte Mai – Mitte Oktober
Polis Hütte
1110 mCosy refreshment stop in the Gasse hamlet of Leutasch – known for homemade cakes and wheelchair-accessible entry.
Season: mid-June – early October
Wed–Fri 11am–6pm, Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 9am–5pm (closed Mon+Tue); open continuously in winter (Christmas to March), closed during the shoulder seasons
Rauthhütte
1605 mRauthhütte Gaistal: panorama alm at 1,605 m with views across the Inn Valley – 80 sleeping places, overnight Thu–Sun, daily 9:30–17:00 (Tue closed), early June to October.
Season: Anfang Juni – Ende Oktober
daily 9:30–17:00 (closed Tuesday)
Rotmoosalm
2030 mRotmoosalm Gaistal: peaceful retreat at 2,030 m with overnight stays from €40 incl. breakfast – daily 9:00–22:00, dog-friendly, early June to October.
Season: Early June – Mid-October
daily 9:00–22:00
Seebenalm
1575 mSeebenalm Gaistal: refreshments directly beside the turquoise Seebensee at 1,575 m – daily 10:00–17:00, one of the most beautiful hiking destinations in Tyrol.
Season: Ende Mai – Mitte Oktober
daily 10:00–17:00
Tillfußalm
1382 mTillfußalm Gaistal: popular stop at 1,382 m with Brettljause and Ganghofer history – daily 10:00–17:00 (Mon closed), dog-friendly, children welcome.
Season: Mai – Ende Oktober
daily 10:00–17:00 (closed Monday)
Wangalm
1753 mWangalm Gaistal: alm hut at 1,753 m at the foot of the Gehrenspitze – dog-friendly, overnight stays available, daily 8:00–20:00, early June to mid-October.
Season: Anfang Juni – Mitte Oktober
daily 8:00–20:00