Hikers can find easy and challenging destinations: Lodges, alpine meadows and many 3,000m mountains can be reached in a one-day trip, and there are worthwhile hikes for every physical condition.

Hiking is one of the nicest activities during a mountain summer. The popular Tyrolean holiday town Ischgl is the ideal starting point for trips into the Silvretta Alps. Impressive high alpine landscapes and the fascinating beauty of nature await you. On the many routes, you can explore the region, hiking from Ischgl to Galtür, Kappl or See. Bright sunshine, clear mountain streams and craggy mountains to your left and right. More than 300 kilometers of hiking routes bring you to 18 alpine meadow and mountain lodges that invite you to linger. Have a break where it is best and refuel with typical Tyrolean food! You will appreciate the alpine lodges and mountain huts especially on hikes taking several days. Because then you can stay overnight in the rustic and cozy lodges and shelters.

Regardless whether you are enthusiastic mountaineer or simply an unhurried hiker, the hiking region Ischgl has the ideal terrain for everybody. A special highlight in what Ischgl offers for hikers: Qualified mountain guides that know the region like the back of their hand will gladly accompany you on challenging mountain and climbing tours. A hit with our guests are the sunrise or sunset tours.

This impressive wonder of nature can be experienced by everybody thanks to our ‘Alpine Express’ truck.

An interesting version of hiking pleasure in Ischgl is cultural hiking along historical paths, where history comes alive. Your hiking holiday also gives you the opportunity to take home a special trophy: Earn the badge for outstanding hiking performance, the hiking core.

Hiking holiday in Ischgl means a great selection of hiking hotels and routes for every taste. Many of the routes are online and can be downloaded easily.

The interactive hiking map gives you additional insights to enable you to plan your hiking holiday in Paznaun.

Routes at all Levels of Difficulty in Ischgl / Tyrol

In summer, the holiday region Ischgl is especially interesting for mountain bikers, who can be transported with the lifts up to an altitude of 2,800m. With a route network of over 1,200km, Paznaun is one of the largest in the Alps.

Which bikers use the Silvretta Bike Arena? Here you can find free riders, downhill bikers, touring bikers and male and female racers of all ages and abilities conquering our mountains. Here you can find our interactive route map with all mountain bike routes and single trails in Ischgl / Paznaun.

Mountain bike races are not so well known as road races. In terms of thrill and action, a mountain bike race is every bit as intoxicating as a classic bicycle race. In Ischgl, you will find many racers, and a whole lot of tour bikers. The pass trails near Ischgl are famous and highly popular with transalpine enthusiasts from all over the world. However, the one-day tours and multiple day tours available in Ischgl, which offers numerous routes, are just as high class.

Each august, the mountain bike marathon race, the Ischgler Iron-Bike, with the highest prize money in Europe is organized: This takes place on three routes of varying length whereby the longest (79km / 3,820 meters in altitude) is considered to be one of the most demanding marathon races.

To experience mountain biking as a fun physical activity in Tyrol, your best bets are freerides or downhill runs. The single trails in the “Paznaun Valley Biker Eldorado” are among the best freeride trails in Europe. Leading specialist magazines point this out all the time, as does every freerider who has ever been to Ischgl. Get your heart rate up by getting on the lift to climb the mountain and experience super long downhill trails. In addition, the “Ischgl’s Trailground” offers you all of the excitement of a bike park. It goes without saying that you will not have to do without great services on your biking tours in Ischgl. Choose from rewarding bike courses for women or enjoy a guided bike tour with an expert trainer from the area. Now it is time to arrange all of the details of your mountain biking holiday in Ischgl: Tour tips and GPS bike tours are helpful tools.

Tours that We Can Recommend...

This is where you will find a few special “titbits” from the tours and single trails in the “Silvretta Bike Arena”. Get a first impression of your mountain bike holiday in the Tyrol!

• Galtür Valley Circuit:
  21km, 408m altitude difference, easy-medium. The valley circuit to Galtür and back is one of the easiest bike tours in Ischgl. The mountain bike trails feature asphalted valley roads and gravel trails as well as light single trails and easy sections of forest. The panorama trail offers a stunning view of the Jamtal valley with the mighty peaks of the Silvretta Group. The ride back takes you along the Trisanna stream to Ischgl. This tour is also suitable for children.
• Silvretta Three-Lake Tour:
  57km, 1,619m altitude difference, medium-difficult: In terms of riding technique, this tour to the biggest reservoirs is definitely doable for less experienced bikers. Due to the length of this tour and the high number of elevation meters, a good physical condition is a basic requirement. The route guides you on bicycle trail, roads and gravel trails to Kops reservoir and to the Silvretta high alpine road with the Vermunt and Silvretta reservoirs. You can also save yourself a few elevation meters off your Silvretta tour by taking the cable car to help you with the climb.
• Zeblas Freeride:
  20km, 401m altitude difference, medium-difficult. The Zeblas single trail tour is one of the best freeride trails in Europe. The arduous climb to the Heidelberg circuit is an ideal training ground for marathon bikers. The summer cable car takes freeriders to the starting point. The bulk of the descent consists of breath-taking single trail routes that rank among the best in Ischgl.
• Paznauner Taja Tour:
  19km, 1,082m altitude difference, difficult. The route to Paznauner Taja takes you to the area where skiers head to in winter exactly between Idalp and Samnaun. Your bike tour is also organized to that effect. The climbs are steep and energy-draining. However, the majestic downhill single trails make it all worth it. For this bike route, you can either take the cable cars to help you with the climb in order to ride on the freeride routes only.
• Fimberpass Tour:
  86km, 2,807m altitude difference, difficult. The Fimberpass, sometimes also called Fimbapass, is the highlight for any mountain biker in search of a challenge. This section of the trail was also named the most beautiful single trail in the Alps. Transalpine bikers prefer this pass for crossing the main ridge of the Alps. The entire tour cannot be beat in terms of adventure, panorama and scenic beauty. The Fimberpass tour is, however, a test of condition and riding technique. On the way back to Ischgl, you can cover sections by taking the cable car or use the shuttle service (not free of charge).

Single Trails and Freeride Routes in Ischgl

In Ischgl, the expansion of the single-trail network is a top priority. Ischgl is one of the best freeride bike resorts in Europe. But that is hardly surprising because, in Ischgl, some of the longest and most beautiful single trails are just waiting for you and your bike.

To be a Biker Eldorado, you must offer awesome single trails. As its chief designer for its new freeride and downhill trails, Ischgl has commissioned none other than biking legend Hans Rey. He brings decades of experience as a professional mountain biker to this project, along with the know-how it takes to turn Ischgl into the Alps‘ leading biking resort.

The single trail network in the “Silvretta Bike Arena Ischgl” boasts excellent cable car connections. More rides can be enjoyed per day as the biker’s adrenalin levels will sky-rocket. If you are so inclined, however, there is absolutely nothing that will keep you from mastering the uphills on your bike.

Link tip: The interactive bike map with link to the GPS data of the individual single trails

You don’t feel quite ready for the single trails in Ischgl? Then take part in a mountain bike course to improve your riding technique in the “Ischgl’s Trailground Bike Park” during your bike holiday. You can also ride the single trails with an experienced bike guide.