Three hikes, countless mountain moments
Written on June 11, 2026
What makes a successful hiking holiday? For us, it’s the combination of impressive nature, varied tours, and a hotel specializing in the needs of hikers.
As a specialized hiking hotel for adults in Hintertux – Tux and a specialist for hiking holidays in Tyrol, we support you with many hiking extras here at our hotel throughout your holiday: free hiking poles, personal tour tips, guided hikes, a hiking room with shoe dryer, and a vital breakfast buffet especially for hikers ensure that you can fully concentrate on the mountains.
For relaxing holidays, we particularly recommend three easy hikes around Hintertux:
- The Bichlalm delights with fantastic views, a petting zoo, and Kaiserschmarrn on the sun terrace.
- The Tuxbach Adventure Trail turns hiking into a real family adventure with its many play and experience stations.
- The themed trail “Life at the Foot of the Glacier” tells exciting stories about life in the mountains and offers wonderful insights into the nature and culture of the region.
And the best part? Many of these tours practically start right on our doorstep. That’s precisely why our hotel at the glacier is the starting point for many guests’ hiking holidays in the Tuxertal year after year.
The most important things at a glance:
- The three most beautiful leisurely hikes in Hintertux – Tux: varied & easy hikes starting from the hotel
- As a specialist for hiking holidays, our hotel offers the optimal location in the middle of the hiking area and many hiking extras
- Our Glacier Active Hotel in Hintertux ensures a carefree hiking holiday with free rental of hiking poles, personal hiking advice from experts, an in-house hiking room with shoe dryer, and much more.
- Additional advantages at the hiking hotel: with a vital breakfast for hikers and a small sauna area for after the hike
Hiking Tip 1: Hike to the Bichlalm
Sometimes you don’t need a spectacular summit tour. Sometimes a leisurely path, good company, and Kaiserschmarrn with a view are enough.
The hike to the Bichlalm is one of the most beautiful easy tours around Hintertux. The circular trail leads along wide paths through the magnificent mountain landscape up to the alm. At the top, you’ll find not only a fantastic panoramic view of the Tux mountains but also a small petting zoo – a highlight for young and old.
And of course, the well-deserved refreshment stop is a must. The freshly prepared Kaiserschmarrn on the sun terrace tastes twice as good after a hike.
As a specialist for hiking holidays in Tyrol, we particularly recommend this tour to leisurely hikers and anyone who wants to spend a relaxed day in the mountains.
Hiking Tip 2: Tuxbach Adventure Trail
Anyone traveling with children knows this: the hike should be varied. That’s exactly why we love the adventure trail along the Tuxbach.
There’s plenty to discover on the path between Vorderlanersbach and Hintertux. Young and old hikers encounter exciting adventure stations, get to know nature in a playful way, and experience a day of hiking full of variety.
Curved slides, wobbly bridges, mountain marble runs, a butterfly flight zip line, and many other stations ensure that boredom is guaranteed not to set in along the way. All the while, the soothing rush of the Tuxbach accompanies you through a beautiful landscape.
With about three hours of walking time and moderate elevation gain, the tour is ideal for families and anyone who wants to experience hiking a little differently.
About the Glacier Active Hotel Kössler
The Glacier Active Hotel Kössler in Hintertux (Tux in the Zillertal) is a small, personally run activity hotel for adult couples and active holidaymakers seeking peace and quiet. Just about 700 metres from the valley station of the Hintertux Glacier, the hotel combines snow-reliable skiing from autumn through to spring with a hiking holiday in summer. The hosts are on site every day, share personal tips for ski and hiking days, and support your stay with individual attention and excellent cuisine. This creates an active holiday in Hintertux that remains calm, warm and close to the mountains.
Hiking Tip 3: Life at the Foot of the Glacier
Some paths tell stories. For us, the themed trail “Life at the Foot of the Glacier” is exactly one of them.
On this leisurely circular hike around Hintertux, you’ll learn how people have lived in this impressive mountain world for generations. The path leads along the Tuxbach, past lush meadows, traditional farms, and magnificent views of the surrounding mountain peaks.
With a walking time of about one hour and only a few meters of elevation gain, the tour is perfect for a relaxed holiday or a short afternoon hike.
As a specialized hiking hotel for adults in Hintertux – Tux, we recommend this tour to anyone who not only wants to hike the region but also get to know it better. After all, that’s precisely what makes a hiking holiday so special.
Upon your return, the hiking extras at the hotel, a small sauna area, and well-deserved relaxation await you after a beautiful day in the mountains.
Why is the Glacier Active Hotel Kössler the right choice for your hiking holiday?
Our Kössler hiking hotel is the top tip for your hiking holiday because you can lace up your hiking boots in the morning and head straight out. But perhaps also because the bus stop for the hiking bus is right on our doorstep. Or because hotel manager Karina is happy to show you the paths she likes best herself.
As a specialized hiking hotel for adults in Hintertux – Tux, we accompany you with many hiking extras at the hotel throughout your holiday. These include free hiking poles, personal hiking tips from real mountain experts, a hiking room with a shoe dryer, and daily guided hikes in the region.
After an eventful day on the approximately 350 kilometers of hiking trails around Tux and Hintertux, our small sauna area with a relaxation room awaits you. And the next morning, you start your next mountain adventure with a vital breakfast buffet.
That’s precisely why many guests value our hotel at the glacier as a starting point for their summer holiday.
The team at Kössler. Glacier Active Hotel in Hintertux – Tux wishes you wonderful hikes with us in Hintertux – Tux!
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Conclusion:
As a specialized hiking hotel, we would like to present three enchanting leisurely hikes for your hiking holiday with us in Hintertux – Tux: the hike to the Bichlalm with Kaiserschmarrn and a petting zoo, the Tuxbach Adventure Trail, and the themed trail “Life at the Foot of the Glacier,” which offers exciting insights into life in the mountains.
Of course, you benefit from our many hiking extras, such as personal tour tips from hotel manager Karina, free rental of hiking poles, daily guided hikes in the region, the hiking room with a shoe dryer, our vital breakfast buffet especially for hikers, and relaxing hours in the small sauna area for after the hike.
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