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Hiking in Leutasch & Gaistal

Gaistal lies directly behind Leutasch and is one of the most beautiful hiking areas in Tyrol — with over 17 alpine huts, 13 routes from easy to alpine and the unspoiled Gaistalbachtal as your starting point.

17
Alpine Huts
13
Hiking Routes
1,100
m elevation (valley)
2,800
m highest peak

What is Gaistal?

Gaistal is a side valley of Leutasch in the Tyrolean Zugspitze region — quiet, car-free (toll road) and surrounded by the Wetterstein mountains. It is considered one of the last untouched high valleys of North Tyrol.

The valley is known for its staffed alpine huts offering traditional Tyrolean food with mountain views, as well as hikes to the Seebensee, the Wettersteinhütte and surrounding peaks.

Leutasch itself is a spacious holiday resort — Gaistal lies about 10 km from the village centre and is reachable by car or regular bus (line 431).

Popular Alpine Huts in Leutasch & Gaistal

Staffed huts with food and drinks

Coburgerhütte

1917 m

Coburgerhütte Gaistal: DAV hut at 1,917 m on the Zugspitz massif – starting point for alpine tours, daily 8:00–20:00, mid-June to mid-October.

Season: Mitte Juni – Mitte Oktober

Ehrwalderalm

1502 m

Ehrwalderalm: staffed alm at 1,502 m near Ehrwald – reachable by cable car or on foot, family-friendly, dog-friendly, daily 9:00–17:00.

Season: Anfang Mai – Ende Oktober

Family-friendly Dogs allowed

Gaistalalm

1350 m

Gaistalalm Gaistal: first refreshment stop in the valley at 1,350 m, family-friendly, daily 8:30–17:00 – easily reached from car park P1 in 30 min.

Season: Mitte Mai – Ende Oktober

Family-friendly Dogs allowed

Hämmermoosalm

1500 m

Hämmermoosalm Gaistal: Tyrolean cuisine at 1,500 m, daily 9:00–16:00 (Mon closed) – mid-June to September, natural toboggan run in winter.

Season: Mitte Juni – Ende September

Hochfeldernalm

1640 m

Hochfeldernalm Gaistal: staffed alm at 1,640 m near the Seebensee – overnight stays from €50, daily 9:00–17:00 (Tue closed), early June to October.

Season: Anfang Juni – Ende Oktober

Katzenkopfhütte

1360 m

Popular alm hut above Leutasch-Weidach with sun terrace and views of the Wetterstein mountains.

Season: Mai – Oktober

Family-friendly Dogs allowed
View all 17 alpine huts →

Hiking Routes in Gaistal

From easy family walks to alpine summit tours

Cycling in the Almenparadies Gaistal

4 km ↑ 136 m ⏱ 1.5 h
Easy

Gaistalweg – Family Walk

5 km ↑ 80 m ⏱ 1.5 h
Easy ↩ Loop

Ganghoferweg – Circular Tour

10.1 km ↑ 190 m ⏱ 2.75 h
Easy ↩ Loop

Gehrenspitze

13 km ↑ 1050 m ⏱ 5.5 h
Hard

Hämmermoosalm

4 km ↑ 180 m ⏱ 1.5 h
Easy

Hochalmen Circular Walk

12.5 km ↑ 650 m ⏱ 4.5 h
Moderate ↩ Loop

Cycling Fun & Mountain Bike Adventure in Tyrol

22 km ↑ 800 m ⏱ 5 h
Hard

Seebensee & Seebenalm

14 km ↑ 650 m ⏱ 4.5 h
Moderate

Steinernes Hüttl – Circular Walk

18.2 km ↑ 1005 m ⏱ 5.75 h
Moderate ↩ Loop

Südwandsteig – Wetterstein Traverse

17.6 km ↑ 910 m ⏱ 6.5 h
Moderate ↩ Loop

Hike to the Rotmoosalm

8.5 km ↑ 480 m ⏱ 3 h
Moderate

Hike to the Wangalm

10 km ↑ 650 m ⏱ 3.5 h
Moderate

Wettersteinhütte

8 km ↑ 730 m ⏱ 3 h
Moderate
View all 13 routes →

Practical Tips for Your Visit

  • 🚗 Getting there: From Leutasch into Gaistal via the toll road. From Innsbruck approx. 40 min, from Munich approx. 1.5 h.
  • 🚌 Bus: Line 431 from Leutasch into Gaistal (seasonal) — ideal for day trips without a car.
  • 💶 Toll: A toll is charged for car access into upper Gaistal. Current prices and hours on the Current Info page.
  • 🏕 Best time: June to October — most huts are open from mid-June to early October.
  • 🌤 Weather: Current weather and mountain weather updated daily on the Current Info page.
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