Ziller Waterfall and Dam – Zillergründl Dam loop from Mayrhofen im Zillertal

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Zillertal

Mayrhofen

Ziller Waterfall and Dam – Zillergründl Dam loop from Mayrhofen im Zillertal

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Ziller Waterfall and Dam – Zillergründl Dam loop from Mayrhofen im Zillertal

03:31

43.5km

1,290m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.80 km

Ziller Waterfall and Dam

Highlight • Waterfall

On a trip along the Zillergrundweg you have a great view of the gorge, the Ziller waterfall and the weir built right next to it.

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10.9 km

The bike tour in the Zillergrund near Mayrhofen leads through an idyllic, alpine landscape along the Zillerbach. The path offers impressive views of steep rock faces, turquoise water reservoirs and small waterfalls.

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11.4 km

Waterfall Near Mayrhofen

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21.6 km

Tunnel Exit to the Dam at Schlegeis Reservoir

Highlight • Monument

The last section goes through an (illuminated) tunnel with a 180 ° curve up to the dam, the exit leads directly to the dam.

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21.6 km

Eagle's View

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The restaurant "Einkehr zum Adlerblick" is located at an altitude of approximately 1,900 meters above the Zillergründl reservoir. Anyone arriving by bike or on foot will need a bit of refreshment!

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21.6 km

Zillergründl Dam

Highlight • Monument

In the inn "Einkehr zum Adlerblick" you can enjoy the view of the Zillergründl reservoir with the best cuisine.

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25.7 km

Zillgrund Dam

Highlight • Monument

The view from the bottom up along the dam wall is simply overwhelming.

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43.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.2 km

10.9 km

999 m

252 m

207 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.6 km

4.47 km

1.40 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,820 m)

Lowest point (630 m)

Weather

Sunday 1 November

1°C

-4°C

0 %

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It’s going to be cold. Wrap up warm and watch out for ice.

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Comments

October 4, 2023,...die Wolken waren leider schneller

We went by bike from Mayrhofen to the Zillergründl Speicher dam, then we actually wanted to walk to the Chapel of St. Valentine, but the clouds caught up with us and overtook us. Visibility was zero, so we turned back halfway. Even if we didn't reach our actual goal, it was still a very nice tour.

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August 13, 2025,Zillergründl Stausee und Klein Tibet Versuch 🚴‍♀️⚡☀️

I thought I'd try an e-bike tour up towards the Zillergründl reservoir today. I wanted to turn around at the latest when only two bars were visible. Maybe I could make it to Little Tibet!? The Hohenaualm, affectionately called "Little Tibet," is located at the end of the Zillergrund reservoir.
Arriving at the Zillergrund toll station, I asked the cashier …

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July 15, 2024,Von Mayrhofen nach klein Tibet 🚴‍♀️🏔🚴‍♀️😅🇷🇪👍

From Mayrhofen via Bärenalm to the Zillergründel reservoir, then via a small tunnel and beautiful signposts with wise sayings to the Hohenau Alm 1863m, also known as "Little Tibet". There are prayer wheels and prayer flags here. A few goats, three pigs and some chickens also enjoy the summer on the mountain pastures here. A place where you can relax …

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August 11, 2022,Klein Tibet

Great e-bike tour. Batteries can be charged free of charge at the Bärenbadalm👍...perfect place for delicious food

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September 13, 2022,Vom Edenlehen durch den Zillergrund

In the best weather, a great tour for mind and body. Always a great tour. The Bärenbadal is recommended for pleasure and technology. Great descent to Mayrhofen.

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September 24, 2023,Mayrhofen - Staumauer - Klein Tibet

A great tour in cloudy weather. The rain of the last two days resulted in powdered mountains at over 2,000m. Great tour. Always a leisurely climb up to the Bärenbadalm. After that it got significantly steeper. The tunnel passages are crazy! It's easy to drive from the dam to Little Tibet. But you should be safe on the bike. It …

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June 4, 2022,Mountainbike-Tour Zillertal Klein Tibet Speicher Zillertgruendl

Wonderful tour to the Zillergründl reservoir in the Zillertal. In contrast to private cars, you can cycle up to the reservoir and also via a coarse gravel field path to the "Klein Tibet" valley head. The climbs are well distributed, i.e. well suited for biobikes. But what I hadn't considered today was the extreme heat/sunshine. The asphalt was literally glowing …

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