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Hiking in the Olympic Region Seefeld

The Olympic Region Seefeld is one of Tyrol's most famous hiking areas — and Gaistal is its hidden centrepiece. Over 17 alpine huts, 13 routes and the peaceful Gaistalbachtal await you away from the crowds.

17
Alpine Huts
13
Hiking Routes
~40
min from Seefeld
2,800
m highest peak

Gaistal – the quiet side of the Olympic Region

While Seefeld is known for skiing, golf and the Olympic stadium, the neighbouring Gaistal offers the authentic Tyrol: no ski lifts, no hotel chains — just alpine meadows, mountain streams and staffed huts.

Gaistal is in Leutasch, a municipality of the Olympic Region Seefeld, and is reached via a toll road. It is considered one of the quiet gems of the Tyrolean Zugspitze region — ideal for hikers who want to escape the crowds.

From Seefeld, Gaistal is reachable in approx. 30–40 minutes by car — a perfect day trip during a holiday in the Olympic Region.

Alpine Huts in Gaistal

Stop for traditional Tyrolean food with mountain views

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
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Hiking Routes in the Olympic Region Seefeld

From easy to alpine — Gaistal has something for everyone

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
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From Seefeld to Gaistal

  • 🚗 By car: From Seefeld via Leutasch to Gaistal — approx. 30–40 min. Toll required for the upper valley.
  • 🚌 By bus: Line 431 from Leutasch to Gaistal (seasonal) — connection from Seefeld possible.
  • 🏕 Best time: June to October. Mountain huts usually open from mid-June.
  • 🌤 Current info: Weather, toll status and hut openings updated daily on the Current Info page.
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