20 Attractions to Explore Near Erlspitze

The Schafreuter is the highest peak in the Vorkarwendel and therefore offers a fantastic panorama. It is a popular destination both in summer for hiking and winter for ski tours. The ascent to the summit on this hike is not difficult for experienced hikers, but leads a few meters over steep crags that require sure-footedness.

The Große Solstein is a mountain, on the western corner of the Nordkette range in the Karwendel mountains near Zirl in the Austrian state of Tyrol. Its summit may be ascended on various mountain tour routes either from the Solsteinhaus or from the New Magdeburg Hut. These routes are described as not difficult but require stamina. The crossing to the higher peak of the Kleiner Solstein, despite its name the highest in the Nordkette, is described in that article.

The Kleiner Solstein is a mountain, 2,637 m high, in the Nordkette in the Karwendel Alps in the Austrian state of Tyrol. The normal route to the Kleiner Solstein runs from the saddle between the Großer and Kleiner Solstein, initially crossing a small ridge of rock then over schrofen from the south to the flat summit ridge following a waymarked route to the top.

The Reither Spitze is a mountain in the Karwendel in the Austrian federal state of Tyrol that, thanks to its location at the southwestern end of the Erlspitze Group, is particularly well known for its great views of the surrounding area from its summit. Its name is derived the village of Reith bei Seefeld, which lies at its southwestern foot.

Hohe Warte is a peak in Tyrol and has an elevation of 2,238 metres. Hohe Warte is situated nearby to Gampes Spitze, and close to Hoher Napf. The present normal route to the top runs from the Aspach Hut above Innsbruck and poses no great difficulties. It runs through schrofen terrain up to the Gamswart Saddle, then for a short way along the western ridge to the summit.

The Hintere Brandjochspitze is a summit roughly 200 metres northwest of the Vordere Brandjochspitze in the Nordkette range above Innsbruck. The summit may be reached in 20 minutes from the Vordere Brandjochspitze at climbing grade UIAA I through a gully left of the arête.

The Seefeld Plateau is a low mountain range-like valley and basin landscape in the North Tyrolean Limestone Alps around 500 m above the Inn Valley in Tyrol , which includes the basin around Seefeld in Tyrol and Scharnitz as well as the Leutasch Valley. A beautiful location where you can spend some nice time in the middle of nature.

The Vordere Brandjochspitze is a peak, 2,559 m high, in the Nordkette in the Karwendel range and is one of its highest and most striking peaks. In its immediate vicinity to the north-northwest is its sister summit, the Hintere Brandjochspitze, which is about 40 metres higher. To the south a prominent arête runs over to the Brandjochkreuz and the Achselkopf and down to the Innsbruck quarter of Hötting. To the east, the main ridge of the Nordkette runs over to Frau Hitt.

The Frau Hitt is a summit of the Nordkette , the southernmost mountain range of the Karwendel , which resembles a woman on a horse. The prominent rock needle, high above Innsbruck, used to be a tourist symbol for the city. A good trekking destination and also it offers beautiful views too.

The striking Martinswand forms the southwestern end of the Hechenberg in the Nordkette north-west of Innsbruck in the market town of Zirl. The mountain face is the approximately 600 m free demolition of the Kleiner Wandkopf. It is a nature reserve , but also a popular climbing area. The area is designated as a protected area and part of the Karwendel Alpine Park .

A high mountain in the Karwendel Alps, a western part of the Northern Limestone Alps. It is a southern foothill of the Reither Spitze and is known mainly because the Seefelder Straße on its southern slopes climbs through 388 metres in a distance of less than 4 kilometres from Zirl in the Inn valley to Leithen on the Seefeld Plateau.

The Gleirschklamm is one of the most beautiful natural gorges in the Karwendel . It has always captivated with its imposing rocks, small waterfalls and crystal-clear water. You experience a unique water-rock landscape and feel the power and strength of the water, which has been making its way through the rock for centuries. On a hot summer's day, the hiker enjoys the cool and water-saturated air in the Gleirschklamm.

The Hafelekarspitze is a mountain in the so-called North Chain north of Innsbruck in Austria. In summer, nearby Hafelekar gap is starting point for two popular trails on the Southern Inntal ridge of Karwendel:the Goetheweg hiking trail due east, andthe Innsbrucker klettersteig. There is also a cosmic radiation observatory of the University of Innsbruck, the only one of its kind in Austria.

The Höttinger Bild is a pilgrimage chapel above Innsbruck and a traditional place of pilgrimage for students. It is located on the slope of the Nordkette at 905 m above sea level. A. and is surrounded by forest. The chapel can be reached on hiking trails from the Höttinger village center through the Höttinger Graben.

The Botanical Garden is a teaching and research facility of the University of Innsbruck . The garden, which is situated in Hötting and connected to the Department of Botany , is open to visitors since 1906 and contains more than 5000 species. The Alpine Garden Mt. Patscherkofel is an important outstation for research in the Alpine region and also open for visitors.

These Mountain Range offers skiing, hiking, fabulous views and more. It is a popular Alpine playground for Innsbruck locals and visitors alike. In the summer months, you can see courageous downhill mountain bikers taking on the infamous Nordkette Singletrail.

Büchsenhausen Castle is a residence in Innsbruck 's Hötting district on the way from St. Nikolaus to Weiherburg . The core of the facility, originally owned by the Löffler foundry family , dates back to the 16th century and is now a listed building. The complex consists of two main buildings and several outbuildings.

Alpenzoo Innsbruck is a zoo located in the town Insbruck, in the Austrian state of Tyrol. It is one of the highest elevation zoos in Europe. It is located in impressive position at the foot of the Nordkette mountain range fringing Innsbruck and provides an insight into the alpine animal world. Besides it offers a great view on the fascinating mountains as well as the city.

The Hinterau Valley runs from Scharnitz in the eastern end of the valley, the Rossloch , over a length of 14 km . From Scharnitz, the valley is bounded to the north for a few kilometers by the northern link of the Karwendels, it is then interrupted by the Karwendeltal , the valley where the Karwendelbach flows, and to the east by the Hinterautal-Vomper link. The southern limit is formed by the Gleirsch-Halltal link.

Markthalle is a large covered area on the banks of the Inn river combining a farmers' market with a selection of food shops. It sells exquisite foodstuffs and flowers from Tirol and many other countries and regions around the world.