The 3 Most Beautiful Winter Hikes in Hintertux & Tux
Written on October 16, 2026
Winter holiday in Hintertux? There’s plenty to discover away from the ski slopes too!
Of course, here at the Gletscher Aktiv Hotel Kössler, a lot revolves around skiing. After all, the Hintertux Glacier is only 700 meters away, and as a specialist for ski holidays in Tirol, we offer plenty of practical ski extras at our hotel, including our ski room with boot dryers, the free ski bus, our ski pass service, and our Kössler bonus card.
But of course, we also know our home away from the slopes! And since a winter holiday can always use a bit of variety, we’d like to introduce you to three of our favorite winter hikes in this blog post.
The routes lead up to the Sommerberg and back down into the valley via the Bichlalm, along the snow-covered Tuxbach, and from the Eggalm via the Lattenalm to Lanersbach. Three very different tours that all have one thing in common: beautiful winter landscapes, cozy places to stop for a bite, and plenty of fresh mountain air.
Today we’ll reveal what makes each hike so special, how long you’ll be on the trail, and the best way to get from the hotel to the starting point. Maybe you’ll even find your new favorite hike!
The most important facts at a glance:
- Winter hiking in Hintertux as a highlight away from the slopes too.
- 3 most beautiful winter hikes in Hintertux – Tux: two hikes start right at the hotel.
- A worry-free winter holiday for both skiing (right at the glacier) and winter hiking (with free rental of hiking poles & personal hiking advice from our experts).
- As a specialist for hiking holidays, our hotel offers the perfect location for hiking in winter too.
Winter Hike 1:
From the Sommerberg via the Bichlalm down into the valley (starting from Hintertux)
Who says you can only enjoy winter at the Hintertux Glacier on skis?
The winter hike from the Sommerberg via the Bichlalm to Hintertux is one of those tours where you should really take your time. Even the gondola ride up to the Sommerberg with the Gletscherbus I is an experience in itself. As the snow-covered Tux Valley passes beneath you, you can enjoy the magnificent view of the surrounding mountains.
Once you arrive at 2,035 meters, your winter hike begins. A wide, groomed winter hiking trail leads gently downhill, past snow-covered slopes and with wonderful views of the Tux mountains. After a while, you’ll reach the Bichlalm at 1,695 meters. It’s worth taking a short break here, since a cozy stop for a bite is simply part of a perfect winter day in Tirol!
And if you feel like a bit of variety after your break, you can even cover the rest of the way down into the valley by sled. You can rent sleds right at the Bichlalm.
Key tour details:
- Starting point: Sommerbergalm, Gletscherbus I mountain station
- End point: Hintertux
- Best time: December to March
- Distance: 7 km
- Walking time: approx. 2 hours
- Ascent: 15 m & Descent: 560 m
- Highest point: 2,035 m
- Trail condition: wide, groomed winter hiking trail
Here’s how to get from the Gletscher Aktiv Hotel Kössler to the starting point:
- From our hotel in Hintertux, walk about 1.2 kilometers further into the valley toward the end of the valley to the valley station of the Hintertux Glacier cable car. This takes about 17 minutes.
- It’s even more convenient with bus line 4104, the Tuxer Sportbus. The Hintertux Feuerwehr stop is only about a two-minute walk from the hotel. From there, the bus will take you to the valley station in just a few minutes, where you can take the Gletscherbus I up to the Sommerberg.
Important: Please be sure to observe any closure signs along the route. The winter hiking trail may be closed in the event of avalanche danger.
As a hotel at the glacier, we love showing our guests the quieter side of winter in addition to skiing. And this hike is really a wonderful tip for just that! We hope you enjoy your winter hike, and of course a cozy stop at the Bichlalm!
Winter Hike 2:
Along the Tux Valley Trail through the snow-covered Tux Valley (starting from Hintertux)
Sometimes you don’t even need a summit to enjoy a truly beautiful winter day in the mountains. A leisurely walk along the Tuxbach, snow-covered meadows, fresh mountain air, and every now and then a wonderful view of the Tux mountains. That’s exactly what makes the Tux Valley Trail so appealing!
This roughly 10-kilometer winter hike leads from Tux-Vorderlanersbach to Hintertux. A wide, groomed winter hiking trail follows the Tuxbach gently into the valley. The route is easy to walk and offers many lovely opportunities along the way to take in the winter landscape at your leisure.
Here’s how to get from the Gletscher Aktiv Hotel to the starting point:
The best way is to take the free Tuxer Sportbus to the Rastkogelbahn stop in Tux-Vorderlanersbach. From there, your hike along the Tuxbach back to Hintertux begins. If you’d rather drive, keep in mind that only a few parking spaces are available at the Rastkogelbahn.
Of course, you can also hike the tour in the opposite direction. Especially convenient for our guests at the Gletscher Aktiv Hotel Kössler: you can start hiking right from the hotel! Just a few meters away, you’ll find access to the valley trail near the Tuxbach. From there, follow the groomed trail out of the valley via Madseit toward Lanersbach. Alternatively, you can choose the short climb toward the end of the valley.
Key tour details:
- Starting point: Tux-Vorderlanersbach
- End point: Tux-Hintertux
- Trail numbers: 10, 12 and 11
- Difficulty: Easy
- Distance: approx. 10 km
- Walking time: approx. 3 hours
- Ascent: 350 m & Descent: 80 m
- Highest point: 1,550 m
- Trail condition: wide, groomed winter hiking trail
As a hotel at the glacier and specialist for active holidays in Hintertux, we’re always happy when our guests want to discover the quieter side of winter too. The Tux Valley Trail is perfectly suited for just that. You don’t need a cable car, you can shape the hike exactly as you please, and you’re always right in the middle of the beautiful winter landscape of the Tux Valley.
And after three hours in the fresh winter air? A visit to our small wellness area with Finnish sauna and cozy relaxation room really hits the spot!
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.
Winter Hike 3:
From the Eggalm via the Lattenalm to Tux-Lanersbach
Sun on your face, crunching snow beneath your hiking boots, and all around you a wonderful view of the snow-covered Tux mountains. If you love enjoying winter away from the ski slopes, you should definitely add this hike to your list!
This winter hike takes you from the Eggalm at 1,950 meters via the Lattenalm and the Gemais down to Tux-Lanersbach. And the ride up is something special in itself: with the small 4-person gondolas of the Eggalm cable cars, you’ll glide up into the winter mountain world almost as if in a private gondola.
Once you arrive at the top, your hike begins on a wide, groomed winter hiking trail. The route leads mostly downhill and treats you to wonderful views of the Tux Valley along the way. You’ll pass the Lattenalm, where a cozy stop at the snack hut is well worth it. From there, you continue via the Gemais down into the valley to Tux-Lanersbach.
You should plan around two hours for the entire hike. The tour is of medium difficulty and especially beautiful on sunny winter days, when the snow-covered mountain slopes around the Eggalm sparkle in the sunlight.
Key tour details:
- Accessible: December to April
- Starting point: Eggalm mountain station
- End point: Tux-Lanersbach, Eggalm valley station
- Trail numbers: 39 and 21
- Difficulty: Medium
- Distance: 6.3 km
- Total walking time: approx. 2 hours
- Ascent: 2 m & Descent: 670 m
- Highest point: 1,950 m
- Trail condition: wide, groomed winter hiking trail
Here’s how to get from the Gletscher Aktiv Hotel Kössler to the starting point:
From our hotel, it’s just about a two-minute walk to the Hintertux Feuerwehr bus stop. There, you’ll board the Tuxer Sportbus (line 4104) heading toward Mayrhofen Postamt. After about 13 minutes, you’ll reach the Lanersbach Eggalmbahn/Tux Center stop. From there, the Eggalmbahn cable car will take you comfortably up to the starting point of your winter hike.
Why is our hotel the best partner for your winter holiday in Hintertux?
Because as a specialist for ski holidays at the Hintertux Glacier, we know not only the slopes, but also the most beautiful winter experiences in the surrounding area. Our hotel at the glacier is just 700 meters from the valley station. In winter, the glacier valley run even ends just a few meters from our house. And with 196 kilometers of slopes in the Ski- und Gletscherwelt 3000, there’s guaranteed to be no shortage of skiing excitement!
On top of that, we offer plenty of practical extras for winter hiking at the hotel:
- Free rental of hiking poles right at reception.
- The ski bus doesn’t just go to the valley station of the Hintertux Glacier, it also takes you to the starting points of the most beautiful winter hikes in the Tux Valley (every 5 minutes). The stop is directly across from the hotel. With a ski pass, the bus ride is free.
- Personal tour advice for your winter hike right at reception:
And if you’d like to spend a day without skiing every now and then, we of course have the right tips for you at our reception too. Because for us, a wonderful winter holiday is about much more than just skiing. - Of course, we also offer all the extras for skiers:
- Lockable ski and boot room with ski boot dryers right on the ground floor next to the hotel entrance.
- Free ski pass service at reception. We take care of your ski pass so you don’t have to wait in line at the ticket counter. The ski passes themselves are not free of charge.
- Free ski bus to the valley station every 5 minutes. The stop is directly across from the hotel.
- Kössler bonus card with 5% discount on ski lessons at the Skischule Tuxertal and 10% discount on ski rentals at Sport Nenner. If you pay in advance, you’ll get an extra 5% off there too.
The team at the Kössler . Gletscher Aktiv Hotel in Hintertux – Tux wishes you wonderful winter hikes here in Hintertux – Tux!
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In summary:
As a specialist for ski holidays in Tirol, we love skiing at the Hintertux Glacier. But sometimes a cozy winter hiking day is just as good! That’s why we’d especially like to recommend these three beautiful tours:
- Sommerberg – Bichlalm – Hintertux: 7 km, approx. 2 hours. Take the gondola up to the Sommerberg, then head back down into the valley via the Bichlalm. Tip: after a cozy break, you can rent a sled at the Bichlalm! Start: right at the hotel.
- Tux Valley Trail: 10 km, approx. 3 hours. An easy winter hike along the Tuxbach from Vorderlanersbach to Hintertux. You can also start right at our hotel.
- Eggalm – Lattenalm – Tux-Lanersbach: 6.3 km, approx. 2 hours. A scenic winter hike with a gondola ride up, a cozy stop at the Lattenalm, and a descent into the valley afterward.
Of course, in addition to all the extras for skiing, we also offer our guests free rental of hiking poles for winter hikes.
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Source:
https://www.hintertux.at/winter/abseits-der-piste/winterwandern/
About the Author: Sabine Egger
