Nordkette, the spectacular north face of Innsbruck
The mountain range Nordkette dominates the north side of the city and is a popular destination for hikers, hikers and athletes who reach the Hafelekar (2,256 m), with the funicular« Nordkettenbahnen» , designed by Zaha Hadid and opened on December 1, 2007.The trip allows in just twenty minutes to leave the imperial palace and other central buildings of Innsbruck and find yourself in the wildest Tyrol , in view of the bird.At the top it surprises the arisco and stony landscape of the Alpine mountains from which you can see Germany and the old shepherds' shelters, some already abandoned as the« Geierwally Hutte» just 200 meters from the funicular, which reminds the hardness of a region that for many centuries remained isolated.Once up, in the impressive mole of the northern mountain range , it is possible to undertake a descent without fear of vertigo on some snowy slopes under a striking sky of intense blue color or drink, for example, a fresh beer outdoors witnessing a snowboarding or free skiing exhibition on the edge of a black Nordpark/Seegrube track.
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Patscherkofel, the Olympic mountain
To those who are satisfied with the walks on foot there are also great alternatives in the Tyrolean capital.The most advisable is the one that leads to Patscherkofel, the most legendary mountain in Innsbruck with another great view of the valley.It reaches this height of 2,000 meters in just a few minutes through a funicular that starts from Igls (900 m.).Once at the top and after savoring a new panorama of Innsbruck from an 'iglu» ;, bar and restaurant, you can take a seven-kilometer alpine walk to Glungezer, very flat and very simple for any hiker, be it experienced or not, and cross a centennial forest of cembros (« Zirbenweg») with some specimens over 300 years old.The road, adorned in the first weeks of summer, for hundreds of « roses of the Alps» , is the favorite place of the Tyrolean mainly on weekends when tourists fill the famous city of Maximilian I.The inhabitants of Innsbruck then climb their mountains and fill their numerous shelters.They can take their food or their picnic whenever You drink the drink in these old cabins.After the day you should not miss the descent on the Glungezer chairlifts .For forty minutes you« fly» through a narrow corridor through the treetops touching their leaves in an unforgettable and relaxing natural spectacle.The final destination is a charming town called Tulfes.
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The amazing alpine views of Stubai and Otztal from Kuhtai
In Kuhtai, about 30km from Innsbruck, in the considered highest town in Austria (2,020 m.) Count Christian zu Stolberg-Stolberg, great-grandson of Emperor Francisco Jose I and the popular Sissi , He runs a former hunting lodge in what used to be a four-star restaurant and hotel, surrounded by ski and snowboard slopes.From 1281 to 1930 this was the only building that could be seen in a place where lovely pine at the end of a beautiful valley and 11 years ago its rightful owner, descendant of Valery, youngest daughter and favorite of the famous imperial couple, made the decision to become the manager of a tourist establishment with an aristocratic soul.
Inside the building the restaurant has gained fame for its regional specialties, with special mention to Kaiser Schmarrn (The Emperor's fool), a huge dessert of fruits of the forest that Francisco Jose was passionate about , but also delight the 37 rooms of the hotel decorated in wood that give off a nostalgic air of other times.All of them are presided over by a large crucifix inside and call their attention access, surprisingly small, that the count himself goes through with difficulty for his more than 190 centimeters in height.Outside, the magnificent alpine views of Stubai and Otztal or the walks along the Road are astonished.de los Mineros , an attractive path of pastors and poachers restored that runs through the Worgetal valley from Kuhtai to Hochotz.The road shows the mining activity that took place in this valley e 400 years ago.
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On the Way of the Eagle
This spectacular route runs from east to west like the wings of an eagle between St.Johann and Arlberg .The road consists of 31 stages with a total distance of 280km.from these stages they cross the region of Innsbruck and the Sellraintal valley, places for hiking in pure state through landscapes with exceptional views that concentrate the traditions and history of Tyrol.To start the route of Adlerweg, the path of the Aguila , the most convenient is to take the Nordkettenbahn funicular to the Seegrube stop.From this point you have to go up Mount Hafelekar to the P refuge feisshutte for what is known as the Goethe path, passing through a cosmic radiation observatory in the country.The march can last about five hours.Inf: www.innsbruck.info/www.adlerweg-tirol.at
The city at your feet from the Bergisel jumping trampoline
The most famous diving trampoline in Europe It offers an exceptional view of Innsbruck with its cemetery in the foreground.This Alpine platform is located in an emblematic place of the capital of the region where the Tyrolean fought for independence in 1809 against the French and that is why it is very common to see its inhabitants stroll through these surroundings.The ski jumping track was built in 1925, enlarged on the occasion of the Olympic Games of 1964 and 1976 and reindeer Vada in 2002. The height of the tower is 50 meters , the length of the runway, 98 meters, and the capacity of 28,000 spectators It is worth having a drink or a coffee in the restaurant panoramic, conditioned on the cusp of the trampoline at 43 meters high.
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Innsbruck card
The Innsbruck Card allows you to discover the capital of Tyrol and its surrounding villages.It is valid throughout the year for 24, 48 or 72 consecutive hours and also serves summer to enjoy nature.With it, public transport in The city and some suburbs are included, as well as the entrance to several tourist attractions and ascent to four mountain telefericos and three chairlifts for free.The card is acquired in all offices inas of tourism of Innsbruck and its villages, in many hotels and in many of the attractions that can be visited, including the Church of the Court, the Imperial Palace, the trampoline jump of Bergisel, the castle of Ambras, the Museum of the golden roof and alpine zoo.Prices: 33€ (24 hours), 41€ (48 hours) and 47€ (72 hours)
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