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The Zirbenweg – pleasure hike on the Patscherkofel

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Austria

Tyrol

Bezirk Innsbruck-Land

Wipptal

Patsch

The Zirbenweg – pleasure hike on the Patscherkofel

Moderate

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The Zirbenweg – pleasure hike on the Patscherkofel

02:35

7.25km

220m

Hiking

At an altitude of 1,964 meters, your hike to the Patscherkofel begins, and thus also to Europe's highest display garden. Instead of viewing behind display cases, you can experience on-site education and explore 400 plant species on the nature trail. Views of the valley and the majestic Karwendel mountain range…

Last updated: July 22, 2025

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Small mountain pond

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A small pond on the Zirbenweg high above the Inntal. From the bank above the lake you have a first-class view of Innsbruck.

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1.27 km

Tree Arch on Zirbenweg

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At this section of the path a tree bends directly over the path. A good place for a souvenir photo from the Zirbenweg.

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4.22 km

Zirbenweg Trail

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Actually, the entire Zirbenweg is a highlight. Only the descent from the Patschkoferl is a bit boring but still with a beautiful view of Innsbruck and the Brenner Pass.

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.74 km

405 m

103 m

Surfaces

6.74 km

405 m

103 m

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Highest point (2,060 m)

Lowest point (1,960 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

19°C

12°C

98 %

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Comments

August 28, 2024,Zirbenweg Patscherkofel

Beautiful hike on an easy path at an altitude of 2000m with a great panorama and beautiful pine trees. Thanks to the combined ticket for the cable car and bus shuttle, you don't have to go back the same way.

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August 10, 2024,🥾 Zirbenweg von Tulfes nach Igls 🇦🇹

From Patscherkofel take the bus to Tulfes, then take the gondola up there. The Zirbenweg is a beautiful hiking trail about 7.5km long. With slight ups and downs.
Even though it is an easy hike, I still recommend sturdy shoes. It goes over hill and dale!
The view is fantastically beautiful and the cheese dumplings at the Patscherkofel Schutzhaus round …

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August 13, 2025,Zirbenweg…schön wie immer🥾🥾

Our friends wanted to hike the Zirbenweg trail. So...here's to another one...but no matter: the Zirbenweg is always beautiful!

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July 11, 2022,Zirbenweg *** (+)

PARK
N47.22263° E11.42688°
Patscherkofelbahn car park
6€ fee, which will be refunded if you use the train

WAYS
mostly sunny alpine trail with only minor inclines/declines. It is best to do it during the week / off-season, as it is very popular with tourists. On the other side then take the train down and the bus back to the Patscherkofel …

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October 23, 2022,Innsbruck Zirbenweg von Patscherkofel bis Glungezerbahn Tc

Quote from oncoming hikers: "Aa sporty with crutches there."

At the Patscherkofel only got as far as the middle station because of a storm. Promotion as an additional deposit.

The Zirbenweg at an altitude of approx. 2000 m is one of the most beautiful mountain hikes in Tyrol and impresses with a fascinating view of the Inn Valley and the …

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June 27, 2024,Der Zirbenweg vom Patscherkofel –Tulfeinalm

Today we walked the Zirbenweg near Innsbruck. We started at the Patscherkofel mountain station along a beautiful path full of alpine roses and, of course, Swiss pines towards the Tuflein Alm.

Once we got there, we naturally had a small Swiss pine schnapps alongside a delicious apple strudel.

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June 13, 2024,🇦🇹Zirbenweg Tulfes

Today, in sunshine, we took the bus up to the Patscherkofelbahn (the ticket was free with the 24h Innsbruckcard👍). The Zirbenweg is sensationally beautiful, with endless panoramas 🤗 The path is not so easy to walk as there are large stones in it. We had to go through a few snowfields and finally through streams of meltwater. It was great …

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July 4, 2026,Patscher Kofel Bahn - Zirbenweg - Tulfeinalm - Glungetzer Bahn - Wanderbus zum Patscher Kofel

The hike is also very suitable for children and beginners. It is not too long. For the approx. 7 km, you need about 2 - 2.5 hours, and there are only a few steep ascents. You have to climb over a few stones and roots, but it is a cozy, alpine hiking trail without dangerous sections. You always have the …

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June 6, 2025

At an altitude of 1,964 meters, your hike to the Patscherkofel begins, and thus also to Europe's highest display garden. Instead of viewing behind display cases, you can experience on-site education and explore 400 plant species on the nature trail. Views of the valley and the majestic Karwendel mountain

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