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The glacier offers 35 blue, red and black runs served by 26 lifts, including the most recent 3S Eisgratbahn, which allows you to climb over 1,200 metres in less than 12 minutes. In addition to skiing, you can try ice climbing or discover the ice cave with your children. There is also a small but very informative area on climate change, particularly that of the glacier. A must-see in the area, even in summer to appreciate the beauty of the landscape! Free with the Stubai Super Card.

Welcome to the country's highest mountain lake! Accessible by gondola from Mandarfen, in summer the Rifflsee promises an easy (even for the youngest) and relaxing walk to the sound of cowbells! The surrounding scenery is simply breathtaking. On certain days (ask at the Tourist Office), a raft/bar invites visitors to glide across the lake. A great experience, offering a unique perspective on the surrounding mountains! A must-see if you're staying in the wonderful Pitztal Valley!

The Kaisergebirge ("Emperor Mountains") consists of two mountain ranges, the Zahmer Kaiser and the Wilder Kaiser, separated by the Kaisertal valley. With its many marked trails and mountain huts, it's a paradise for nature lovers. Alpine meadows and forests alternate in a patchwork of green, dominated by the rocky peaks of the Wilder Kaiser mountain range. The first three stages of the "Eagle Route" pass through the reserve.

Six kilometers of wooden footbridges and galleries carved out of the rock allow you to discover these steep gorges, at the bottom of which the torrent rushes along, forming pools and waterfalls. This may be a tricky climb for people who are very prone to vertigo. At the end of the gorge, you reach the monastery of Sankt Georgenberg, Tyrol's oldest pilgrimage site, with two churches and a restaurant serving traditional cuisine. A relatively easy hike that offers splendid views of waterfalls and other features.

From the lower Eggalm station in Tux, climb to the Torsee mountain lake, passing through the hamlets of Gemais and Nasse Tuxalm. The slightly more strenuous hike continues over the Ramsjoch pass (2,508 m) and the Grüblspitze summit (2,394 m), before returning to the Eggalm upper station, where the cable car takes you back to Tux. Of course, this hike can also be done in the opposite direction, i.e. downhill! Good footwear, binoculars, water, nuts and dried fruit and rain gear are essential!

You walk along 3 km of paths and metal bridges that give access to a world of roaring water between limestone cliffs up to 75 m high. A vertiginous footbridge leads over an impressive 23m high waterfall. Legend has it that it is a ghost that causes the turbulence in this bubbling kingdom. A great discovery for families, but also for all lovers of natural wonders.

Above the village of Mösern, the Möserer See nature reserve is ideal for hiking, but also for swimming: this high-altitude lake can reach temperatures of 25°C in summer! Several rest areas have been laid out along its shores. An ideal place to rest and swim: you can swim to the other side of the lake. Pack a picnic lunch and you're off for a great day out. It's also a great place for birdwatching.

The gorge offers a 15 km hike, starting from Scharnitz. You follow the course of the River Isar to the entrance to the gorge, which can be reached via a charming footpath. This in itself makes for a pleasant walk, along which you can stop to enjoy a few pebbled beaches. Then on to the Gleirschklamm Gorge, one of the most beautiful wild gorges in the Karwendel massif. Narrow and deep, they are truly spectacular, but should be avoided if you're prone to vertigo.

One of the Ötz region's most charming natural sites, it's a great day out for locals, families and holidaymakers alike. This pretty mountain lake is bordered by beautiful coniferous forests and set against a backdrop of majestic peaks. Its pure waters and temperatures of up to 24°C in summer make it a popular high-altitude lake for swimming. A bathing establishment on the south-east side offers boats for hire. Very romantic! The landscaped banks offer a pleasant stroll.