Hiking to the Hohenau Alm in the Zillertal
The tour starts at the Bärenbad Alm, about 45 minutes by car from the Explorer Hotel. Here you can park your car and swap your flip-flops for hiking boots. For the first part of the route, you have two options: either walk along the dam wall or take the bus that takes you into the valley.
The trail is very well signposted and leads you to the Zillerursprung. There are many benches along the route for resting. These are marked with small signs with motivational sayings.
At the end of the trail is the Zillerursprung and the Hohenau Alm (also called Little Tibet). Here you can spin the prayer wheels and explore the small town. Want to know why this place is called Little Tibet? The reservoir, nestled between the mountains, and the many small stones in the landscape are reminiscent of Tibet. The numerous prayer flags further reinforce this impression.
After a long rest with delicious Tyrolean food, you'll return to the car. To do this, you'll take the same route as before.