1
Jump to content
(Link opens in a new tab)
Jump to footer
(Link opens in a new tab)
Book now
To the online version
Pink alpine roses bloom on a hillside overlooking the turquoise Schlegeis Reservoir, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and green slopes.

From Fügen to Sterzing

Crossing the Alps from Ziller Valley to South Tyrol

5 Days / 4 Nights
Mountain Hiking
Pink alpine roses bloom on a hillside overlooking the turquoise Schlegeis Reservoir, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and green slopes.

The essentials at a glance

This mountain hiking tour leads from Fügen in the Zillertal to Sterzing in South Tyrol, crossing the main Alpine ridge at Pfitscherjoch (2,275 m). The route features cable car ascents, well-maintained trails through alpine meadows and forests, and panoramic views of the Karwendel, Rofan, and Tux Alps. Highlights include the Spieljoch summit, Rastkogelhütte, and Schlegeis reservoir. Good fitness and surefootedness required. Includes accommodation, breakfast, 4 dinners, and luggage transfer.

Do you have questions about this tour?

Immerse yourself in an unforgettable hiking experience through a picturesque landscape that stretches from the glittering Lake Achensee, through the enchanting Zillertal and all the way to Sterzing. Every step reveals new breathtaking views and fascinating landscapes that are constantly changing. Feel the warm hospitality of Tyrol and indulge in the culinary delights of South Tyrol, accompanied by delicious wines from the region. Make your dream of hiking across the Alps come true and embark now on an incomparable experience.

From Fügen, the hiking route continues to Hochfügen, though first you’ll take the gondola to Spieljoch. Breathtaking panoramic views accompany you over the Sidanjoch to Melchboden; via the Pfitscherjoch, you reach the South Tyrolean border and your overnight destination, St. Jakob. Finally, you hike through the Pfitschtal valley to Sterzing, where you can leisurely wrap up your journey in the picturesque old town.

  • Experience Tyrolean hospitality: At the entrance to the Zillertal, experience the warm hospitality of Tyrol and soar to lofty heights on the Spieljochbahn. On your way to Sterzing, you will be accompanied by the culinary diversity of South Tyrol.

  • Tyrolean and Italian influences in Vipiteno: This charming town lies on the border between the two regions and is surrounded by imposing mountain scenery. Vipiteno’s old town is known for its well-preserved medieval buildings, colorful facades, and charming alleyways. A central landmark of the town is the Zwölferturm (Torre delle Dodici), a 15th-century Gothic tower that dominates the townscape.

  • The beautiful Zillertal offers over 1,400 kilometers of marked hiking trails—you’ll hike through dense forests, across green alpine meadows, and up majestic mountains. Adventure parks, interactive themed trails, and exciting outdoor activities provide entertainment for hikers of all skill levels.

​​​​​​Set out on your tour from the gateway to the Zillertal – from Fügen via the Spieljochbahn, through Hochfügen, Mayrhofen, and the Pfitscher Joch to Sterzing – amidst picturesque, storybook scenery. The route follows easy to moderately difficult trails through stunning, ever-changing landscapes. After each stage, you’ll stay in 3- to 4-star hotels or guesthouses along the route, where you can recharge your batteries for the next day. A 5-day leisurely hike that takes you from the warm hospitality of Tyrol to the wines of South Tyrol. Make your dream of hiking across the Alps a reality and set off now on an unforgettable adventure.

Itinerary at a glance

At the entrance to the Zillertal, experience the warm hospitality of Tyrol and soar to lofty heights on the Spieljochbahn. On your way to Sterzing, you will be accompanied by the culinary diversity of South Tyrol.
Day
01

Arrival in Fügen

Float effortlessly by cable car up to the Spieljoch at an altitude of almost 1,850 m and enjoy a fantastic panoramic view of the mountains of the Zillertal, Karwendel and Rofan mountains and even as far as the Kitzbühel Alps and the Kaiser Mountains. A wonderful trail between mountain pines, alpine roses, Swiss stone pine trees and granite stones takes you via the Gart Alm, where you can enjoy a delicious Kaiserschmarren, to the Loassattel and finally on to the Alpengasthaus Loas. After a rest and refreshment stop, the route takes you comfortably along a partly shady hiking trail to the famous winter sports resort of Hochfügen.

Accompanied by rocks polished by the glacier, you finally reach the Sidanjoch. The nearby Rastkogelhütte rewards you with a breathtaking panoramic view over the Inntal valley, the Karwendel mountains and the majestic Tux Alps. After a short ascent to the Mitterwandskopf, you follow a picturesque path that leads you past impressive relics of the Ice Age and small lakes to the Melchboden. From here, you can take a comfortable bus ride down the picturesque Zillertaler Höhenstraße. Depending on where you stay overnight, continue by bus or Zillertalbahn to Aschau or Mayrhofen.

In the morning, a comfortable bus ride takes you to the Schlegeis reservoir at 1,800 m. Along a well-maintained hiking trail, a moderate ascent to the Pfitscherjoch through a landscape characterized by scree and stone moraines, accompanied by rushing streams and waterfalls. Before reaching the Pfitscherjochhaus, you cross the border into South Tyrol and reach the high point of the day at 2,275 m, crossing the main Alpine ridge. You hike through gentle alpine pastures and later shady mixed forests down into the Pfitschtal valley, where you take the public bus to Sterzing.

Day
05

Departure or extension

Itinerary at a glance

At the entrance to the Zillertal, experience the warm hospitality of Tyrol and soar to lofty heights on the Spieljochbahn. On your way to Sterzing, you will be accompanied by the culinary diversity of South Tyrol.
Day
01

Arrival in Fügen

Float effortlessly by cable car up to the Spieljoch at an altitude of almost 1,850 m and enjoy a fantastic panoramic view of the mountains of the Zillertal, Karwendel and Rofan mountains and even as far as the Kitzbühel Alps and the Kaiser Mountains. A wonderful trail between mountain pines, alpine roses, Swiss stone pine trees and granite stones takes you via the Gart Alm, where you can enjoy a delicious Kaiserschmarren, to the Loassattel and finally on to the Alpengasthaus Loas. After a rest and refreshment stop, the route takes you comfortably along a partly shady hiking trail to the famous winter sports resort of Hochfügen.

Accompanied by rocks polished by the glacier, you finally reach the Sidanjoch. The nearby Rastkogelhütte rewards you with a breathtaking panoramic view over the Inntal valley, the Karwendel mountains and the majestic Tux Alps. After a short ascent to the Mitterwandskopf, you follow a picturesque path that leads you past impressive relics of the Ice Age and small lakes to the Melchboden. From here, you can take a comfortable bus ride down the picturesque Zillertaler Höhenstraße. Depending on where you stay overnight, continue by Zillertalbahn to Aschau or Mayrhofen.

In the morning, a comfortable bus ride takes you to the Schlegeis reservoir at 1,800 m. Along a well-maintained hiking trail, a moderate ascent to the Pfitscherjoch through a landscape characterized by scree and stone moraines, accompanied by rushing streams and waterfalls. Before reaching the Pfitscherjochhaus, you cross the border into South Tyrol and reach the high point of the day at 2,275 m, crossing the main Alpine ridge. You hike through gentle alpine pastures and later shady mixed forests down into the Pfitschtal valley, where you take the public bus to Sterzing.

Day
05

Departure or extension

Difficulty level

Mountain Hiking

The tour requires a good basic level of fitness and surefootedness. You hike on very well-maintained hiking trails, forest roads and paths. On the Achenkirch-Fügen stage, a head for heights is an advantage for the somewhat narrower climb along the lake. However, if in doubt, this can also be avoided or bypassed.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in beautiful 3*** or 4**** hotels, inns and guesthouses
  • Breakfast
  • 4 dinners 
  • Luggage transfer
  • Transfer Mayrhofen/Aschau – Schlegeis reservoir

  • Return transfer Sterzing – Fügen
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel and tour documents 1x per room (German)
  • GPS data available
  • Service hotline

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Train journey to Gmund or Fügen
  • Munich airport.
  • Parking: private-parking spaces in Gmund, approx. EUR 35 per week, reservation necessary. In Fügen hotel parking spaces, approx. EUR 10 per day, reservation necessary. Or public parking spaces, approx. EUR 10 per day.
  • Organized return journey to Lake Tegernsee by shuttle bus in approx. 3 resp. 2 hours, included in the price.

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is included in the price
  • Travel by public transport, approx. EUR 35 per person
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
  • This tour is a partner tour.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in 3***- or 4****-hotels, inns and guest houses
  • Breakfast
  • 4 dinners 
  • Luggage transfer
  • Transfer Aschau/Mayrhofen – Schlegeis reservoir

  • Return transfer Sterzing – Fügen
  • Travel documents package incl. GPS-data and route book, 1x per room
  • Service hotline

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Arrival by train to Fügen
  • Munich airport.
  • Parking: in Fügen hotel parking spaces, approx. EUR 10 per day, reservation necessary or public parking spaces, approx. EUR 10 per day
  • Organised return transfer to Fügen by shuttle bus in approx. 2 hours, included in the tour price

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Travel by public transport, approx. EUR 35 per person
  • The prices for additional nights in Fügen and Sterzing include half board
  • Minimum number of participants: 2 persons
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
  • This tour is a partner tour.
Stephanie Erbschwendtner

"We look forward to making your holiday dreams come true"

Stephanie Erbschwendtner
Travel Specialist Tailor-Made and Group Arrangements
One call to vacation bliss
Monday - Friday: 9.00 AM - 6.00 PM
Call now
(Link opens in a new tab)
One click to vacation bliss
 
I am looking forward to your message!
Contact form

Other tours that might interest you

from
€799
Book now
Book
Why wait? Wanderlust is calling for 2027!
Discover now & book
/en/walking-holidays/2027
Why wait? Book for 2027!

Whether it's Alpine panoramas or coastal trails – your dream hike awaits. Book our top tours for 2027 now! If the dates for your favorite tour aren’t online yet? Feel free to let us know and we’ll get in touch with you soon.

Discover now & book
Walking holidays 2027
Three hikers in the hazelnut groves of Liguria
You now receive special conditions when you book a trip.