Mountain biking in Hintertux and the Tyrolean Zillertal

A particularly scenic mountain bike tour in the Tux Valley directly from Hintertux to the Tuxer Joch.
 

Riding time: 1.5 hours Hintertux-Bichlalm-Tuxer Joch
Altitude difference: Start 1,505 m (Hintertux), end 2,338 m (Tuxer Joch)
Kilometers: 9.1 km from the valley station of the glacier lift (asphalt 0.8 km, gravel 8.3 km)
Tipp: fantastic panoramic view of the Tux Valley from the viewpoint behind the Tuxerjochhaus
Tip: moderately difficult tour with a steep section from the Sommerbergalm to the Tuxer Joch

Tour description: From Hintertux, the route first leads along a gravel road to the Jausensation Bichlalm at an altitude of 1,695 meters. The mountain bike tour then leads into flatter terrain until you cross the Weitentalbach stream. You then ride through a beautiful larch forest before cycling uphill to the Sommerbergalm. Last but not least, you climb several hairpin bends to the Tuxerjochhaus - the destination of your tour in the Tuxertal.

Demanding but short tour from Tux to the Wanglalm with a fantastic panorama of the Tux Alps. Get on your mountain bike and ride past rushing streams, through shady forests and up to beautiful alpine meadows!
 

Riding time: 1 ¾ hours (without access road)
Altitude difference: Start 985 m (village center Vorderlanersbach), end 2,120 m (Wanglalm)
Kilometers: 10.1 km (asphalt 2.7 km, gravel 7.4 km)
Tip: cozy stop at the Wanglalm
Difficulty: moderately difficult tour with steep climbs and several hairpin bends

Tour description: You start your mountain bike tour in the village center of Tux-Vorderlanersbach up to the impressive Wanglalm. You first follow several hairpin bends through meadows and fields before turning right before the Bruchbach stream. After a steep ascent to the beginning of the forest, you cross the Röthelbach - from here the gravel path begins, which climbs slightly to the Hoserbach and later climbs steeply and in several hairpin bends to the Wanglalm. After a relaxing break at the Wanglalm, it is also worth taking a final stage over the Penkenjoch in the direction of Finkenberg and on to Hippach. Up there you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Zillertal before heading back down into the valley.

Challenging but rewarding tour to the Geiseljoch (2,290 m) with fantastic views of the Tux Alps. An active exploration tour through the impressive Tux Valley!

Travel time: 2 hours (without access road)
Altitude difference: Start 1,060 m (village center Vorderlanersbach), end 2,290 m (Geiseljoch)
Kilometers: 12.3 km (asphalt 5.7 km, gravel 6 km, single trail 0.6 km)
Tip: You share the last 100 meters of the tour with the hikers on the hiking trail.
Difficulty: Moderately difficult tour with single trail section

Tour description: From the village center of Tux-Vorderlanersbach, follow your route in several hairpin bends through meadows and fields and past several old farms - the so-called hamlet of Schöneben. The route continues over a stream, then branches off to the right and climbs up to the Hobalm. This is where the gravel path begins, which leads up to the Geiseljoch through beautiful alpine terrain.

Medium-difficulty tour to the Eggalm (2,000 m) and Brandalm (1,680 m) up to the picturesque district of Tux-Juns, nestled between mountains. Two rustic mountain pastures in the Tuxertal await you on this challenging mountain bike tour!

Riding time: 4.5 hours
Altitude difference: Start 1,255 m (village center Vorderlanersbach), end 1,344 m (Juns)
Kilometers: 15 km
Tip: Marvel at the picture-book panorama on the Eggalm sun terrace
Difficulty: Moderately difficult tour

Tour description: From Tux-Vorderlanersbach, the route first climbs up several hairpin bends to the Eggalm mountain inn. After a stop for refreshments with stunning panoramic views of the Zillertal and Tux Alps, the route continues slightly downhill and after several hairpin bends to the Brandalm, which is surrounded by idyllic meadows and forests. The tour then continues downhill to the picturesque village of Juns.