Leutasch · Tyrol · Gaistal
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.
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 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
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
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
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
Hochfeldernalm
1732 mHochfeldernalm Gaistal: staffed alm at 1,732 m at the head of the Gaistal valley – overnight stays from €50, daily 9:00–16:30, end of May to early October.
Season: Ende Mai – Anfang Oktober
Katzenkopfhütte
1360 mPopular alm hut above Leutasch-Weidach with sun terrace and views of the Wetterstein mountains.
Season: Mai – Oktober
Hiking Routes in Gaistal
From easy family walks to alpine summit tours
Cycling in the Almenparadies Gaistal
Gaistalweg – Family Walk
Ganghoferweg – Circular Tour
Gehrenspitze
Hämmermoosalm
Hochalmen Circular Walk
Cycling Fun & Mountain Bike Adventure in Tyrol
Seebensee & Seebenalm
Steinernes Hüttl – Circular Walk
Südwandsteig – High Alpine Pastures Circuit
Hike to the Rotmoosalm
Hike to the Wangalm
Wettersteinhütte
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.