Tux combines marked trails, clearly differentiated hikes and cultural points of interest with a glacier experience. The municipality of Tux is part of the Zillertal Alps Nature Park. The Tux Valley has 350 km of marked hiking trails and 150 km of designated mountain biking trails. The following distinctions provide an initial overview.
Choose hiking trails by route and length
The Tux Alpine Trail is a moderately difficult circular hiking trail covering 18 km, starting and ending in Tux-Lanersbach. The Rosenkranzweg, by contrast, is a shorter trail with a set destination: this moderately difficult, 3 km hike leads from the parish church in Tux-Lanersbach to the “Kapellstein” forest chapel on the Lattenalm and is not a circular route. The trails therefore differ considerably in length and route, although both start in Tux-Lanersbach.
The Tuxbach Adventure Trail with TUX Worlds is described as an easy, 10 km route that is not a circular trail. It leads from Tux-Vorderlanersbach to the Hintertux Glacier cable car. The three routes thus offer specific differences in difficulty, length, and starting and end points. The Almrosenweg, on the other hand, is a circular route: this easy trail, described as a family circular hike, is 2.5 km long and starts and ends at the mountain station of the Eggalm cable car at an altitude of 2,000 m. Check seasonal lift access before your trip. Conditions on the hiking trails may vary seasonally.
Themed Trails, Glaciers and Cave Visits
TUX Worlds comprises six themed trails through the alpine landscape of the Tux Valley. The Tuxbach Adventure Trail links this themed area with a specific route description, so when planning, you can take both the route and the character of a themed trail into account. The Hintertux Glacier offers a snow experience every day of the year. This snow experience adds another way to enjoy nature alongside hiking and themed trails.
The Spannagel Cave is another notable point of interest: it is the largest marble cave in the Central Alps. The meeting point for visits is the Spannagelhaus. From there, take the gondola to the Tuxer Fernerhaus, then walk ten minutes to the cave. Check lift operations before your visit. The entrance to the Nature Ice Palace is a ten-minute walk from the mountain station of Glacier Bus 3.
Cultural History and Practical Information
Two historical points of interest, each with a different date, provide a cultural highlight. The Tux Mill dates from 1839; its restoration has preserved a piece of rural culture. The Mehlerhaus dates from the 17th century. These details add Tux’s cultural heritage to the landscape and route perspectives, without requiring you to focus your stay exclusively on hiking.
The Tux Sports Bus is operated by seven modern electric buses and transports winter sports enthusiasts through the Tux Valley with zero emissions. As fleet details may change, check the latest service information before travelling. If you are looking for hotels in Tux, it is best to plan your preferred activities around the stated starting and end points: a circular trail returns to its starting point, while the routes described as non-circular end at a different destination.
Discover more destinations: Vorderlanersbach, Hintertux, Lanersbach, Jenbach, Maurach, Stans, Rohrberg, GmĂĽnd.
To the overview of the wider region: Schwaz.
