Mayrhofen, Zillertal Alps
Our ever-popular resort of Mayrhofen offers superb Alpine walking
in the stunning mountains of Austria's Zillertal Alps. Situated at
the junction of four valleys the resort offers a wide range of walks from gentle
rambles through meadows to lofty mountain ascents. The surrounding
mountains offer spectacular scenery with snow-covered peaks, deep blue lakes,
glaciers and acres of alpine flowers. Excellent public transport and an extensive
network of cable-cars and chairlifts enable everyone to enjoy the high mountain
scenery.
Mayrhofen is a lively small town with plenty of concerts and events. In summer
there is a large outdoor swimming pool near to the hotel and a steam railway that
runs down the valley to Jenbach.
- Excellent family-run hotel - voted
Europe Hotel of the Year
- Superb Alpine walking at all levels
- Popular village resort
Detailed information
| Classic Walking programme details |
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On these holidays there is a choice of two guided walks for varying abilities each day. For maximum choice we
offer two weekly itineraries - ideal if you wish to book a 14-night holiday or return for a second visit.
Holidays before 7 June offer walks from both itineraries to suit lifts and snow conditions.
ITINERARY ONE
Weeks of 14, 28 June; 12, 26 July; 9, 23 August; 6 September 2008
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Day 1: arrival day
Day 2: ascend the Penken gondola for panoramic
walks through high Alpine meadows above Mayrhofen.
Day 3: enjoy a circular walk from the pretty Alpine
village of Brandberg or an ascent to the rocky summit
of Karspitze.
Day 4: wander along the gentle Tux Valley to
Lanersbach or enjoy a spectacular high level traverse to
the Plauener Hut.
Day 5: free day - perhaps take the narrow gauge
steam railway to the Achensee lake.
Day 6: follow beautiful riverside paths in the Upper
Ziller Valley or ascend to the high Brandberger col.
Day 7: walk around the dramatically located Schlegeis
reservoir, or follow the superb Berliner Hohenweg path.
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ITINERARY TWO
Weeks of 7, 21 June; 5, 19 July; 2, 16, 30 August; 6 September 2008
Day 1: arrival day
Day 2: take the Ahorn cable-car to the high pastures
above Mayrhofen, maybe continuing to the summit of the
Torregenkopf.
Day 3: enjoy breathtaking mountain scenery near the
Schlegeis reservoir on walks towards the Italian border.
Day 4: admire the stunning mountain panoramas on
walks above the Ziller Valley to Brandberg, and perhaps
to the top of the Gerlossteinwand.
Day 5: free day - perhaps visit the Krimml waterfalls or
the historic city of Innsbruck.
Day 6: walk in the Zemmbach Valley, either on gentle
woodland paths or above on a magnificent high level
traverse.
Day 7: wander through meadows to the Devil's Bridge at
Finkenberg or ascend the mighty summit of the
Grüblspitz.
Day 8: departure day
Please Note: The above programme should give you a good feel for the
walks at this resort but is subject to change. Each year we listen carefully to
the views of our guests and make improvements to our walking programmes. Further
information will be sent to you prior to your holiday; however the final selection
of walks will be made by your walking leaders.
Local transport to and from walks:
Local transport is not included in the cost of your holiday.
Please allow €75 (approx £52) per week for
transport, excluding your free day. Payable locally in Euros.
Maps
The best single map covering the whole area is the Kompass
Wanderkarte, 1:25,000 number 037 'Mayrhofen'. Maps can be
obtained by mail order from The Map Shop, Tel: +44 (0)1684
593146. Alternatively all the local maps can be bought from
the tourist office in Mayrhofen.
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| Footpath information |
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Easier Walks: 5 to 7½ miles on good paths through valleys, woodland and high meadows. 600ft to 1,200ft of ascent in a day. |
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Harder Walks: 5½ to 10 miles with some steep and rough ascents to summits and cols. 1,500ft to 3,100ft of ascent in a day. |
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| Dates and prices |
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| Sat 7, 14, 21, 28 June; 5 July 2008 |
£720 |
£495 |
£1,120 |
£895 |
| Sat 12 July 2008 |
£720 |
£495 |
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| Sat 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August 2008 |
£720 |
£495 |
£1,120 |
£895 |
Single room supplement: £6.50 per night
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| Climate Information |
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| May |
14 |
4°C |
6 |
100mm |
| June |
18 |
8°C |
6 |
120mm |
| July |
20 |
10°C |
7 |
133mm |
| August |
19 |
9°C |
6 |
124mm |
| September |
17 |
7°C |
6 |
82mm |
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| Travel to resort |
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Transfer from airport - if you book this holiday 'with
flight' you will arrive at Munich airport. The onward journey
to Mayrhofen by coach takes around 2½hours.
Latest HF Holidays Flight Information - updated 21/08/07 (provisional)
Lufthansa
Heathrow - Munich
Out 11:05 - 13:50
Return 15:30 - 16:45
Lufthansa
Manchester - Munich
Out 11:25 - 14:25
Return 15:30 - 16:45
Manchester flight supplement: £70
Lufthansa
Birmingham - Munich
Out 10:55 - 13:55
Return 15:20 - 16:35
Birmingham flight supplement: £50
Airport Parking: To book secure airport parking throughout the UK visit Purple Parking or Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Hotels: To book airport hotels throughout the UK visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Lounges: To book airport lounges visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Making your own travel arrangements
Flights to Munich: Munich isn't the nearest airport to Mayrhofen, but it does have the best variety of direct flights from the UK. If you are making your own arrangements you may want to consider one of the following options:
www.lufthansa.com flights from Birmingham, Heathrow & Manchester.
www.ba.com flights from Gatwick & Heathrow.
www.easyjet.com flights from Stansted & Edinburgh.
• To transfer to Mayrhofen, reach the hotel by joining
the HF Holidays' transfer (supplement £22 single).
Please contact our Reservations Team to book you place and find out latest times.
• Alternatively Munich Airport has its own railway station and you should first take a suburban train to Munich Ost station in the city centre, which takes 30 minutes. Next take a mainline train to Jenbach and then follow the instructions in the 'by rail' section below.
Flights to Innsbruck:
www.ba.com flights from Gatwick.
• First take one of the regular shuttle buses (line F) to the central railway station (every 15 mins). Next take a mainline train to Jenbach and then follow the instructions in the 'by rail' section on the next page.
Flights to Salzburg:
www.ryanair.com flights from Stansted, East Midlands & Liverpool.
www.skyeurope.com flights from Manchester.
www.thomsonfly.com flights from Bournemouth, Coventry, Gatwick & Manchester.
• Catch the number 2 tram to the central railway station (every 15 mins). Next take a mainline train to Jenbach and then follow the instructions in the 'by rail' section below.
By Rail: The nearest mainline station to is at Jenbach, approximately 30km away . For train times and further information, visit the Austrian railways website: www.oebb.at (change language to English in top right hand corner). This website will also give you times of all forms of public transfort including buses and trams.
Jenbach is the junction for the narrow gauge railway that runs up the Ziller Valley to Mayrhofen. The journey from Jenbach to Mayrhofen, which is the last stop, takes about an hour. Timetables and information about the Zillertal branch line can be found at www.zillertalbahn.at. From Mayrhofen station it is a 10 minute walk, or short taxi ride to the hotel.
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| What the holiday includes |
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- Return economy class air travel - 'with flight' option.
- Airport transfers - 'with flight' option.
- 7 or 14 nights' accommodation in en-suite rooms.
- Half Board - Breakfast & evening meals.
- Services of two HF Holidays' leaders.
- 5 or 10 guided walks.
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| Other walking holiday ideas |
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For those of you who prefer to take things more gently, our Alpine
Rambles holidays allow you to enjoy the mountain scenery
at a more relaxed pace. Alternatively, if you want something
more challenging we offer a High Routes holiday, with excellent high level walking through
some of Europe's best mountains.
Introduce your children to the delights of walking on our
popular Classic Walking for Families holidays. Children's discounts are offered
on all our holidays.
On our Classic Walking for Solos holidays you can be assured of
fellow single company.
Enjoy a sightseeing tour around Austria on our Explorer Tour holiday.
Mayrhofen is an excellent destination for downhill skiing.
Why not try....
.... a self-guided walking holiday in Austria.
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