Off the beaten track — day hikes in Austria’s Paznaun-Ischgl region

Are you looking for peace, seclusion and blissful hiking trails? Then these 6 (half) day tours in Paznaun are just right for you. Away from the well-known destinations that can be reached by cable car, we show you the real insider tips in the Tyrolean mountains in this Collection. All you need for the hikes is your own muscle power, some provisions and a camera to capture the unique mountain moments.

The starting point of the tours is one of the four valley towns Galtür, Ischgl, Kappl and See. Framed by mighty peaks rising more than 3,000 meters into the sky, they are all located on the banks of the Trisanna River. By the way, Paznaun is very easy to reach by car or public bus. The vantage points and alpine pastures in Paznaun are not only enticing in summer, but also in autumn. When the days are getting cooler again, the mixed forests on the valley flanks turn very colorful and you can experience fascinating views from the deserted peaks – these are usually surrounded by warming sunrays during autumnal valley fog.

The vantage points and alpine pastures in the Paznaun valley are not only enticing in late summer, but also in autumn. When the days get cooler, the mixed forests on the valley’s flanks flourish in myriad colours and you can enjoy extraordinary views from the deserted peaks. Majestic vistas bathed in warming sunshine and autumnal valley fog make for epic photographs.

Some of the hikes take you right to the top, others bring you to the most beautiful places in the valley. Both summit climbers and hikers with children will find what they are looking for in this collection. For example, you can climb from Galtür to the Piz Buin Blick at the Radsattel and enjoy an incredible panorama. Or discover the Visnitz waterfall, which plunges 30 meters into the depths. Enjoy pure tranquility on the unmanaged Durrichalpe or regional products on the managed Larein Alpe.

Cozy places to stop for refreshments such as the Larein Alpe or the Niederelbehütte will spoil you with Tyrolean specialties such as Gröstl and Schlutzkrapfen – please pay attention to the summer season of the huts, which usually lasts until the end of September. Otherwise you can simply bring your own snack, there are enough wonderful rest areas along the ways.