Summer Adventure Programme

Up to the 1,563 metre-high and impressive Hausberg. The unique view from the summit cross over the Inntal valley, to the Kaiser mountains, Kufstein and all the way into the magnificent alpine world to the Großglockner are just as rewarding for the climb as the hearty snack or the well-known roast pork at the mountain inn, the “Kufsteinerhaus”. Info: Sure-footedness and good footwear are requirements for this summit hike!

Time for your balance. The focus of this holistic body journey is, finding your own centre in nature, increasing energy and radiance, recharging your batteries and energy levels and releasing any energy blockages. A highlight of this relaxed hike with life energy expert Helmut Payr is the strengthening of the body's own self-healing powers in a particularly suitable place. Withdraw yourself from the noisy, fast-paced world around for a few hours. Enjoy this special hike with a qualified energy expert through the enchanting scenery around the Thiersee.

With the Kufsteiner Kaiserlift, up 1,200 metres into a truly imperial natural experience. Round the Tyrolean mountain landscape. Gentle hiking trails. Clear streams, soft alpine meadows. Mystic forests. Restful silence. The secrets of the Kaiser on the trail. Not just hiking, but finding and marveling. The facets of the experience of nature in the Kaiser Mountains. Healing plants and herbs. Trees. Alpine inn. Insects. Trails. Senses. Qi Gong. The different guided hikes with our experts enable you to have unexpected and surprising insights into the nature reserve. Whether young or old, everyone is warmly welcomed, to discover, observe and explore the Kaiser from May to October free of charge. This year, our focus on Tuesday will be on the nature observation - the Kaiser plant treasures (from the healing herbs to the poisonous plants) and nature throughout the year is placed under the microscope. Or we will explore the world of insects and wild bees. The natural experience theme and an precise starting time can be found in our brochure “Natural experience Kaiser Mountains”. Here you will find several other exciting themes and events. And we are happy to inform you personally about these

After a short stroll, herbal expert Christine will invite you into her herbal show garden. Together, we will go on a journey into the realm of the world of herbs and on-site can find out how we can use the green wealth of plant life for our health and well-being with easy, practical applications.

”Tai Chi”(literally: highest principle) is an old Chinese martial art and movement art, whose movements have been developed over hundreds of years for self-defence, health, a long life and for spiritual reasons. It is composed of harmonious flowing full-body movements, which are executed relaxed in slow motion. Different movements are put together to make a sequence. During a short hike, our trainer Harald, who has trained in China, will introduce you to the art of Tai Chi through various exercises (previous experience is not required).

We start from the Kaisertal-Aufstieg, with 300 steps and a difference in altitude of approx. 110m to overcome. The somewhat arduous stair climbing is, however, rewarded by beautiful views of the town of Kufstein and the local mountain, the Pendling. Once at the peak, you can admire the famous picture-book panoramic view. Cosy, traditional guest houses, the idyllically-located Antoniuskapelle, and unique views of the Wilder and Zahmer Kaiser are highlights of this hike. We will take a break at a romantic mountain stream and get to know the Alpine fauna and flora

An impressive wonder of nature - wild, rushing water accompanies us on this hike through the gorge. Discover a piece of unspoiled nature, hike the wonderfully cool and impressive gorge - a natural jewel, that has been spared from any construction. At the back of the gorge, we like to stay by the water and enjoy our own food on one of the gravel banks - so don't forget to bring a snack. Good physical fitness and sure-footedness are essential for this tour. Recommended: Bring along a second pair of shoes and possibly a hand towel, as we will have to pass through the stream several times. If the water level is too high, the Glemmbachklamm hike is unfortunately not feasible. As an alternative, we offer a hike through the very attractive Gießenbachklamm in neighbouring Bavaria. (Attention: Meeting point for this: 10am at the tourist information office Thiersee).

Smooth arrival to the meadows. Relaxed breathing. Flowing movements. This morning we devote ourselves to a soft wake up with the balancing effect and strengthening energy of yoga. The exercises are suitable for both beginners and also for advanced yogis. In case of any health issues or pre-existing conditions, please ask your doctor, whether yoga is recommended for you. Please bring mats with you, you can also get these from the Thiersee Tourist Information Office!

Together with our herbal expert Maria, we will discover world of wild plants and healing herbs on the magnificent alpine terrain of the Aschingeralm beneath the “Zahmer Kaisers”. Especially here on the mountain pasture, they unfold their very special power. On this easy hike, we learn about ancient herbal knowledge and also many things about the magic of trees and water, the source of life. At the end of the hike, we will process some of the fragrant herbs together, to make a tasty “green salt”.

With lanterns, cloaks and a halberd, our night watchman leads you through the historic streets of the fortified town of Kufstein and along the way tells many stories from earlier days and exciting legends from Tirol. You will learn interesting facts about Tyrolean tradition and the tasks of the Night Watchman in the past. An exciting journey into the past awaits you.

We will hike on the edge of the charming mountain village of Hinterthiersee over the Breitenau through the Modalwald. After some forest Qigong exercises, whilst enjoying some “forest bathing” -
a conscious stay in the forest - we will make use of the power of terpenes (fragrances released from conifers), in order to relieve stress and to strengthen our immune system.

We end the hike with a decelerating "walking meditation". “Just the sight of a tree has been proven to promote our self-healing powers and motivate us to exercise more” (Quotation from "The Biophilia Training" v. C. Arvay and M. Beer).

Tip: As we will be sitting in the forest, the hiking guide recommends, bringing a warm piece of clothing (jacket or similar) with you.

A visit to the small herbal garden at the Thiersee is a worthwhile destination. Several local and Mediterranean herbs can be discovered here. Our experts will offer you an insight into the user of herbs and their soothing effect. Afterwards, we will whip up a tasty dish from the herbs we have gathered.

Kufstein was given city status over 600 years ago and looks back on a long urban life, whose focus was and still is the fortress. The Kufstein Guides will explain everything from bourgeois life, the meaning of the Inn, fighting for the fortress, new developments and inventions on this city tour.