Arrival by public transport
bus J | bus 530 - stop "Patscherkofel"
bus 540 - stop "Glungezer Talstation"
If you were a Swiss stone pine, you would probably have stood here too. Because between Patscherkofel and Glungezer you have the best view of Innsbruck. And you wouldn't be alone - here in one of the largest Swiss stone pine forests in Europe.
A popular and much-used panoramic trail, especially among Innsbruck residents. It runs along the tree line at an altitude of around 2,000 meters between the Patscherkofel mountain station and the Tulfeinalm. Mostly wide, it does not present any technical difficulties. It is named after the stone pine forest up there, one of the largest in Europe. Between the trees, some of which are centuries old, there are always unobstructed views of the Inntal valley and the Karwendel mountains opposite. Along the way, you will come across Europe's highest botanical show garden and the Boschebenhütte, where you can take a break. Especially recommended in June and July, when the alpine roses are in bloom. The Patscherkofelbahn takes you up from Igls and the Glungezerbahn gondola takes you down. Or vice versa. For the bus from Innsbruck (line J) and the cable cars, the Zirbenweg circular hiking ticket is available as a combined fare.
A wonderful hiking trail located 2,000 metres above sea level that leads through one of Europe's largest stone pine forests.
The Zirbenweg trail is a popular hike that is widely renowned and always an uplifting experience. Located above Innsbruck, the hike covers part of the Adlerweg trail (the Eagle's Way) from the top of the lift at Patscherkofel to the Tulfeinalm mountain hut (Tulfes). You can get to the start of the hike by taking the Patscherkofelbahn lift up to an altitude of 1,952 metres above sea level. From there, the Zirbenweg trail follows a wide mountain path that leads from Patscherkofel towards Tulfes, past the rather remote Boscheben mountain hut. The path is gently undulating and follows the tree line at over 2,000 metres above sea level without any significant changes in altitude. The route takes you through centuries-old stone pine forests and has breathtaking backdrops and stunning views of the Inn Valley every step of the way. On the other side Innsbruck, the impressive Nordkette mountain range rises up and marks the start of the Karwendel mountains. At the end of the Zirbenweg, you can take the Glungezerbahn gondola down to Tulfes from near the Tulfeinalm mountain hut.
It is also possible to start the hike in Tulfes and do the route in reverse.
bus J | bus 530 - stop "Patscherkofel"
bus 540 - stop "Glungezer Talstation"
Car park at the Patscherkofelbahn valley station
Zirbenweg
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