Summer in Alpbachtal & at Lake Achensee

Around Achenkirch at Lake Achensee

Between Karwendel and Rofan, more than 500 km of marked hiking trails await:

• Rofan cable car & Erfurter Hütte – an easy starting point for the Rofan peaks
• Gaisalmsteig – lakeside hike from Achenkirch to Gaisalm, Tyrol’s only alpine hut with its own boat landing
• Dalfaz waterfall – an easy destination with a wide panorama over the lake
• Karwendel valleys near Pertisau – car-free alpine pasture hikes, for example to Gramaialm
• Seekarspitze & Seebergspitze – scenic summit tours directly above Lake Achensee

These two family mountains are right on the doorstep of Chalet Alpenglück:

• Reither Kogel – relaxed adventure loop trail with views across the Inn Valley
• Wiedersbergerhorn – panorama trail and summit cross, easily reached by cable car from Alpbach
• Sunrise rides – experience the first rays of sunshine on the summit in summer
• Lauserland & Lauser Sauser – right at the mountain station

The most beautiful lakeside hike at Lake Achensee – directly from Achenkirch:

• Route: along the western shore from Achenkirch to Pertisau, with Gaisalm roughly halfway
• Refreshments: Gaisalm is Tyrol’s only alpine hut with its own boat landing
• Tip: hike one way and return comfortably by boat
• Good to know: some rocky passages – sturdy shoes and sure-footedness recommended

At Lake Achensee

Kids definitely will not get bored around Achenkirch either:

• Adventure Park Achensee – high ropes course in Achenkirch with routes for every level
• Atoll Achensee – adventure pool in Maurach with slides and children’s pools, perfect for rainy days
• Achensee boat trip – a round across the lake is an experience in itself for children
• Achenkirch lakeside beach – sunbathing lawn with its own children’s area

Juppi’s Magic Forest starts right at the mountain station of the Reitherkogelbahn – an adventure loop trail for children.

• Length: approx. 2.5 km, stroller-friendly and easy to walk
• Along the way: varied play stations and riddles
• Also: small petting zoo, water games and barefoot trail

• Several beautiful viewing platforms
• Huge photo frame for selfies with views into Alpbachtal
• Juppi Magic Forest riddle trail
• Petting zoo
• Swing bowling alley
• Barefoot trail
• Juppi’s water games

Around Chalet Hoamatl, plenty of action awaits the whole family:

• Adventure Park Achensee – high ropes course in Achenkirch with routes for every level
• Atoll Achensee – adventure pool in Maurach with slides and children’s pools
• Pedal boat & canoe – rental stations directly at the lake
• Tourism association holiday programme – from tubing to white-water action

At Lake Achensee

Tyrol’s largest lake – turquoise blue, drinking-water quality and pleasantly refreshing at around 20 degrees:

• Lakeside beaches around the lake – including directly in Achenkirch
• Sailing, windsurfing & kiting – Tyrol’s “sea” is the region’s number-one water sports area
• Stand-up paddling – rental stations at several lakeside spots
• Atoll Achensee – adventure pool in Maurach as a rainy-day alternative

Right in the village centre of Reith, Lake Reith invites you to cool off on hot days.

• Water temperature: up to 23 °C
• Size: 1.45 ha, up to 7.7 m deep
• Facilities: large sunbathing lawn, toilets, changing rooms, buffet
• For children: playground and paddling pool

An insider tip for anyone seeking peace and quiet: the natural swimming lake “Berglsteinersee” lies amid an idyllic landscape.

• Location: between Kramsach and Breitenbach
• Getting there: an easy 15-minute walk from the Berglsteinersee car park
• Character: quiet and natural – ideal for relaxing

• Achenkirch lakeside beach with sunbathing lawn and children’s area
• Sailing, windsurfing and kitesurfing schools plus SUP rental around the lake
• Achensee boat trips – for example to Gaisalm
• Atoll Achensee adventure pool in Maurach as a rainy-day alternative

Biking

Whether a relaxed cycle ride or a challenging mountain tour – both regions are a biking paradise:

• More than 20 mountain bike tours – through mountains and valleys in Alpbachtal
• Lake Achensee cycle loop – relaxed panoramic route, partly shortened by boat
• MTB tours in the Karwendel – up to the alpine pastures of the car-free valleys near Pertisau

From relaxed valley cycle paths to demanding alpine pasture tours, there is something for everyone:

• Alpine pasture tours – for example to Faulbaumgartenalm or through Greiter Graben
• Bischofer Joch – panoramic tour with views towards Großer Galtenberg
• E-bike – rentals in the valley and enjoyable e-bike tours for every level

Sights

True Tyrolean classics await around both regions:

• Rattenberg – Austria’s smallest town, famous for its glass art
• Museum of Tyrolean Farms – open-air museum in Kramsach
• Tratzberg Castle – magnificent Renaissance castle near Jenbach
• Sixenhof local history museum – Achenkirch local history you can experience up close
• Notburga pilgrimage church – in Eben am Achensee
• Innsbruck & Swarovski Crystal Worlds – both reachable in under an hour

Sightseeing does not get more relaxed than this – cruise across the entire lake:

• Boat landings – including Scholastika in Achenkirch, Pertisau and Seespitz
• Gaisalm – stop at Tyrol’s only alpine hut reachable by boat
• Tip: combine the boat trip with the lakeside hike on the Gaisalmsteig

History and craftsmanship you can experience up close – in both regions:

• Museum of Tyrolean Farms – open-air museum in Kramsach with 37 original buildings
• Sixenhof local history museum – rural life from days gone by in Achenkirch
• Notburga Museum – in Eben am Achensee, by the pilgrimage church
• Rattenberg – glass-blowing demonstrations in Austria’s smallest town