The easy Wieshof natural toboggan run is 1.0 kilometre long; the equally easy Modalrunde is 8.1 kilometres long. This difference gives you two clearly distinct route options when planning your trip to Hinterthiersee. There are also seasonal skiing and tobogganing activities at Tirolina, as well as St Nicholas Catholic Parish Church as a cultural point of interest. This lets you weigh up your interests and the route length, rather than comparing the routes only by their easy rating.

Ski runs and seasonal tobogganing

At Haltjoch, Tirolina offers a red, a blue and a black ski run. The lift operates seasonally. If you would like to include the runs in your trip plans, check in advance whether the lift will be operating during your planned travel dates. The three ratings distinguish the skiing options; the season remains a practical consideration.

Tirolina also offers tobogganing and night tobogganing among its visitor activities. Tobogganing is seasonal, so it is worth checking the information for your travel dates. This means that, alongside the ski runs, there are two specifically named tobogganing activities to choose from when planning your winter trip.

Compare two routes by length and endpoint

The easy Wieshof natural toboggan run is 1.0 kilometre long. It starts in the centre of Hinterthiersee and ends at the Wieshof snack station. The equally easy Modalrunde hiking route is 8.1 kilometres long; both its starting point and endpoint are in the village centre. Winter operating conditions on the Wieshof run may vary. Conditions on the Modalrunde may change depending on the season.

Both routes are rated “easy,” but they involve different activities and differ considerably in length. The endpoints also help you choose: the Modalrunde returns to the village centre, while the natural toboggan run ends at the Wieshof snack station. If having the same starting point and endpoint matters to you, the Modalrunde offers this specific feature. For the toboggan run, the key points of reference are its start in the centre and its finish at Wieshof. Take the stated seasonal conditions into account for both routes.

Parish church and local tradition

St Nicholas Catholic Parish Church at the address Hinterthiersee 91 is protected as a historic monument by regulation. The church thus adds a distinct cultural aspect to the options for a stay, alongside skiing, tobogganing and hiking.

The nickname “Miracle Church” is linked to Hinterthiersee’s miraculous healing water: according to local tradition, the water gave the church this name. The church’s protected status and the story behind its name are distinct aspects of the place—one describes the church’s protection status, while the other connects it with a local tradition. For travellers interested in cultural history as well as outdoor activities, this distinction offers another point of interest.

Finding your way to the Tirolina car parks

The Tirolina car parks are in the centre of Hinterthiersee, on the left-hand side shortly before the church. This gives you a specific point of reference for your journey there. As parking arrangements may change, check the operator’s latest information before your visit.

Different questions are therefore important when planning your trip: Which seasonal offering suits your travel dates? Would you prefer a 1.0-kilometre natural toboggan run or the 8.1-kilometre hiking route? And would you like to include the parish church and its local tradition alongside the activities? These specific differences can help you assess Hinterthiersee according to your own priorities.

Discover more destinations: Oberau Wildschönau, Brandenberg, Reith Im Alpbachtal, Bad Häring, Angath, Brixlegg, Söll, Oberau

Back to the main travel overview: Kufstein.