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When spring slowly becomes noticeable in Hintertux, for many, perhaps the most beautiful time for hiking begins in the Zillertal. The air is clear, temperatures are pleasantly mild, and many hiking trails are significantly quieter than in summer.

As specialists for hiking and hiking holidays in the Zillertal, we particularly recommend spring in Hintertux. Especially now, sunny hikes, clear mountain air, and relaxed moments of enjoyment on the alpine pastures can be harmoniously combined – naturally including all hiking extras at the hotel (such as free rental of hiking poles, daily guided hikes with a nature park guide, personal hiking advice…).

And honestly: what would a spring hike be without something sweet in between? Many Tux alpine pastures serve traditional Tyrolean pastries and homemade cakes daily, like a wonderfully fragrant apple strudel. We’ve already shared our personal favorite recipe for Tyrolean apple strudel on the blog, by the way (read more here).

However, since the popular strawberry season in Tyrol begins in May, this time we want to introduce a slightly more modern recipe idea that is very popular with many young Zillertal residents: fruity strawberry cupcakes with fresh Tyrolean strawberries. Light, summery, and just right for the sweet side of a hiking holiday in Hintertux.

Updated on 2026-05-26

When spring slowly becomes noticeable in Hintertux, for many, perhaps the most beautiful time for hiking begins in the Zillertal. The air is clear, temperatures are pleasantly mild, and many hiking trails are significantly quieter than in summer.

As specialists for hiking and hiking holidays in the Zillertal, we particularly recommend spring in Hintertux. Especially now, sunny hikes, clear mountain air, and relaxed moments of enjoyment on the alpine pastures can be harmoniously combined – naturally including all hiking extras at the hotel (such as free rental of hiking poles, daily guided hikes with a nature park guide, personal hiking advice…).

And honestly: what would a spring hike be without something sweet in between? Many Tux alpine pastures serve traditional Tyrolean pastries and homemade cakes daily, like a wonderfully fragrant apple strudel. We’ve already shared our personal favorite recipe for Tyrolean apple strudel on the blog, by the way (read more here).

However, since the popular strawberry season in Tyrol begins in May, this time we want to introduce a slightly more modern recipe idea that is very popular with many young Zillertal residents: fruity strawberry cupcakes with fresh Tyrolean strawberries. Light, summery, and just right for the sweet side of a hiking holiday in Hintertux.

Updated on 2026-05-26

Finally, the time has come to harvest the first ripe fruits in the garden!
A particularly popular treat for young and old is the strawberry! The juicy, aromatic red berry is best eaten immediately, but is also very popular as jam or as a cake topping. The strawberry, botanically speaking actually an aggregate fruit, is rich in vitamin C and minerals and, on top of that, has hardly any calories.

Did you know that people already ate wild strawberries in the Stone Age?

Ancient writers Virgil and Ovid praised the aroma of these wonderful fruits in ancient Rome. And strawberries were also popular in the Middle Ages. They were even cultivated in large fields. Even though strawberries are available all year round nowadays: what fruit would be better suited as a symbol for the approaching summer?

Strawberry Cupcake Recipe Idea:

We at the Glacier Active Hotel Hintertux Tux are delighted to present you with a recipe for particularly delicious strawberry cupcakes today – perhaps an idea for the next coffee get-together on a warm early summer afternoon in the garden or on the balcony?

Ingredients for 12-14 pieces:

For the dough:

• 150 g flour
• 1 ¼ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 pinch of salt
• 2 eggs
• 170 g sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 120 ml neutral oil (e.g., sunflower oil or rapeseed oil)
• and 120 ml buttermilk

For the cream:

• 200 g quark
• and 200 g cream cheese
• 2 tbsp strawberry jam
• and 200 ml whipped cream

For the filling:

• Strawberry jam

Here’s how it’s done:

• A little tip beforehand: Take all ingredients out of the fridge in good time – they are easier to process at room temperature!
• Preheat the oven to 175 °C top and bottom heat.
• Mix the dry ingredients and sift them into a bowl. Mix the eggs with a food processor for a few seconds, then add sugar and mix vigorously for about half a minute. Set the speed to medium and incorporate vanilla extract and oil.
• Now, on a low speed, alternately add buttermilk and the flour mixture. For the best result, always fold in small amounts and only stir briefly until the ingredients are just combined!
• Now fill the rather liquid batter halfway into the molds and bake for about 17 minutes.
• For the cream, mix quark, cream cheese, and strawberry jam, then fold in the whipped cream. Now fill the mixture into a piping bag with a star nozzle and chill in the refrigerator.
• Cut a small notch into the cooled cupcakes with a pointed knife and fill each with 1 tbsp of strawberry jam. Now take the piping bag out of the fridge and start decorating the cupcakes. The cupcakes look particularly pretty if you place a small strawberry on top and sprinkle some chocolate shavings over them. Let your creativity run wild!

The team at Kössler . Glacier Active Hotel in Hintertux – Tux wishes you good luck and bon appétit!

Enjoy the early summer and savor the juicy red fruits!

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Source:

https://www.fraeulein-gluecklich.com/post/2014/07/03/f%C3%BCnfte-jahreszeit-erdbeert%C3%B6rtchenhttps://eatsmarter.de/ernaehrung/ernaehrungsmythen/sind-erdbeeren-nuesse