Krimml – Cross-country Skiing, Waterfalls and Krimmler Achental

Anyone looking for accommodation in Krimml will find specific guidance here on cross-country skiing, waterfalls and trails. Hochkrimml offers a panoramic cross-country ski trail with views of the Zillertal Alps and the Hohe Tauern. In addition, natural attractions, an easy valley hike and a cycle path with an unresolved seasonal status are the focus.

• Hochkrimml has a panoramic cross-country ski trail with magnificent views of the mountain landscape of the Zillertal Alps and the Hohe Tauern.
• The 200 km-long Pinzgau cross-country ski trail is associated with the cross-country skiing offerings of Krimml’s WinterWunderWelt.
• The Krimml Waterfalls have a drop of 380 metres and are considered the highest waterfalls in Europe.
• The Krimmler Achental is the longest and highest-elevation valley in the Venediger Group.
• The signposted Tauern Cycle Path branches off to the left from the main road just behind the railway station, crossing the Krimmler Ache; its first stage begins in Krimml and heads towards Mittersill. Its current rideability and the seasonal conditions are unclear.
• The Leitenkammerklamm gorge can be reached from the Finkau inn on foot through a spruce forest in about 30 minutes.

Valley Area and Natural Features

Alpine farming has been practised in the Krimmler Achental since the Middle Ages. Alpine farming refers to the seasonal use of mountain pastures. Alongside the themes of water and winter sports, the character of the valley area therefore also includes a long history of agricultural use. For orientation on site, the connection between the valley area, waterways and different paths is crucial, because each destination has its own spatial context.

The Wildgerlosbach, a powerful glacial stream, shaped the gorge with magnificent pools and erosional formations. Pools are depressions formed in the streambed by the current. Viewing platforms provide access to the course of the gorge and make the different forms of water visible, without allowing any particular trail conditions to be inferred for all visitors.

FAQ

How long does the valley hike to the Krimmler Tauernhaus take?

The easy valley hike to the Krimmler Tauernhaus takes about 3½ hours. This is an approximate guide and not an exact walking time.

How far can wheelchair users and people with mobility impairments get towards the Krimml Waterfalls?

On the way to the Krimml Waterfalls, wheelchair users and people with mobility impairments can only reach the lowest waterfall.

What does the “Faces of Water” exhibition show?

The House of Water presents the interactive “Faces of Water” exhibition. It traces the journey of water from mist and haze through droplets, snow crystals, streams and seas to the eternal ice of Antarctica. The exhibition connects phenomena in the air, liquid water and frozen water in a continuous sequence.

Where is the House of Water located?

The House of Water is located directly opposite the Waterfall Center.

To the main travel overview: Zell am See district (Pinzgau).

More travel destinations

More places within the same destination:

Hinterthal, Lofer, Niederland, Igelsberg, Enzingerboden, Uttendorf, Bramberg.

More travel destinations in Krimml

More places for travel planning:

Unterkrimml.