Ebbs – Nature, Haflingers and Trails in the Kaiser Mountains

Ebbs combines nature experiences, Haflinger breeding, sacred history and trails in the Kaiser Mountains. This allows you to plan your stay in different ways: with a visit to the Rarities Zoo, a tour of the Fohlenhof, a cultural and historical walk or an excursion starting from Ebbs-Eichelwang. When looking for accommodation in Ebbs, it helps to first determine your preferred daily rhythm and then arrange suitable activities accordingly.

Nature and trails around Ebbs

The Ebbs Rarities Zoo has existed since 1991 in a natural setting at the foot of the Zahmer Kaiser. For travellers who would like to combine observing animals with a trip into the mountain landscape, it is a separate item on the programme alongside the hiking trails and cultural and historical destinations in the area.

The Kaisertal ascent begins in Ebbs-Eichelwang and leads over approximately 280 steps. The trail to Tischofer Cave at the entrance to the Kaisertal Valley also begins in Ebbs-Eichelwang. The hike is classified as easy and includes an approach with 307 steps. For your planning, the number of steps is therefore a specific detail that you can take into account when selecting your daily destinations and planning activities together with children.

The two trails should not be selected solely on the basis of their names. Before setting off, check which route suits your group and the planned schedule for the day.

Haflinger breeding and events at the Fohlenhof

The Fohlenhof Ebbs is the oldest Haflinger stud farm in the world and a centre of international Haflinger breeding. Traditional festivals, breeding events and demonstrations take place at the Fohlenhof. During a visit, you can see around 100 Haflingers, two riding halls and the Fohlenhof Arena with more than 3,500 seats.

In addition to the trails in the Kaiser Mountains, Ebbs therefore offers a destination for travellers interested in horses, breeding and regional event culture. The different themes make it easier to incorporate separate preferences into a shared daily itinerary when travelling with several people.

Sacred history and the townscape

The history of Ebbs includes several ecclesiastical points of interest. St. Nicholas Church was originally a castle chapel. The parish church in Ebbs was built between 1748 and 1756 in place of the Gothic church. The listed “Ebbser Dom” is described as a highlight in Ebbs.

Anyone wishing to complement their stay with culture and architectural history can take this information into account when planning a sightseeing segment of their own. Together with the Fohlenhof and the Rarities Zoo, this creates a travel programme that is not limited to a single activity. This is particularly helpful when the weather, daily condition or interests within the travel group differ.

Choosing accommodation to suit your travel plan

When searching for accommodation in Ebbs, it is worth identifying your preferred focus in advance: are animal observation, Haflingers, churches or trails in the Kaisertal Valley the main priorities? The answer affects how you structure your days and which destinations you would like to combine.

Ebbs therefore provides a factual basis for different travel plans: nature at the Zahmer Kaiser, the Fohlenhof with its Haflinger breeding, historic churches and trails starting from Ebbs-Eichelwang. Choose your accommodation according to the programme you actually want to carry out, and keep the individual daily destinations clearly separate.

If you would like to look at other places for comparison, you can also find Niederau, Schwoich, Ellmau, Landl, Kufstein, Asching, Auffach and Angath.

For the overarching travel overview: Kufstein District.