Kaunertal – Nature, Glacier Road and Quellalpin

Kaunertal is ideal for a trip that combines natural landscapes, a mountain road, excursion destinations and relaxation. The defining feature is the Kaunertal Glacier Road: it is 26 kilometres long, leads deep into the upper Kaunertal via 29 hairpin bends and overcomes an elevation difference of 1,500 metres. When choosing your accommodation, it is therefore worth deciding in advance what your personal focus will be – for example, the road, the Erlebnisrunde trail around Feichten, Quellalpin or the landscape of the nature park.

Natural landscapes and notable excursion destinations

Kaunertal is located in the heart of Kaunergrat Nature Park. In the Pitztal and Kaunertal areas, the Ötztal Alps quiet zone within Kaunergrat Nature Park covers an area of approximately 96.20 km². This classification describes the valley’s landscape setting and helps with travel planning: those seeking nature experiences can plan their stay around different destinations and routes instead of scheduling just one individual activity.

One specific option is the Kaunertal Erlebnisrunde trail. It begins and ends at Quellalpin in the village centre of Feichten. From there, it leads through Verpeilschlucht Gorge to the Adlerblick and Bergwerksblick viewing platforms, and then back along the Knappensteig trail to the valley floor in Feichten. Verpeilschlucht Gorge can be experienced via paths, stairs and a suspension bridge. You should therefore take the route and the aforementioned route elements into account when planning your day.

Glacier Road and year-round bus connection

The Kaunertal Glacier Road is characterised by more than just its length and 29 hairpin bends. At an altitude of 2,750 metres, it is also home to Austria’s highest Postbus stop, which is served year-round. This information may be relevant for planning your arrival and excursions. However, it does not describe a route from a particular accommodation to a destination; you should therefore consider the specific location of your accommodation separately from your road and bus-stop planning.

Taking the road’s altitude and its route into the upper Kaunertal into account, you can structure your trip around different destinations for each day. The route itself is clearly defined: 26 kilometres, 29 hairpin bends and an elevation difference of 1,500 metres.

Quellalpin as a starting point and place to relax

Quellalpin Kaunertal includes an indoor swimming pool and a rooftop sauna area with views of the surrounding mountains. It is also home to the permanent exhibition “With All Our Strength. Climate, Glaciers, Kaunertal”. It addresses the topics of climate and glaciers and focuses on the Gepatschferner glacier. The exhibition thus provides an introduction to the natural themes that also shape the valley and the Glacier Road.

Since the Erlebnisrunde trail begins and ends at Quellalpin in the village centre of Feichten, you can take this location into account when planning your day. Whether you include a hike, a visit to the exhibition or relaxation in the indoor swimming pool and rooftop sauna area depends on your personal itinerary. When searching for accommodation, it makes sense to use your preferred combination of excursions, natural landscapes and relaxation as a decision-making aid, without attributing individual facilities to an accommodation property.

Compare other destinations

If you would like to compare other destinations with Kaunertal for your travel planning, you can also view Ischgl, Feichten in Kaunertal, Langesthei, Kappl-Bach, Kappl, Fendels, Pfunds and Ried im Oberinntal. This allows you to compare different destinations before choosing your accommodation.

FAQ

How long is the Kaunertal Glacier Road?

The Kaunertal Glacier Road is 26 kilometres long. It has 29 hairpin bends and overcomes an elevation difference of 1,500 metres.

Where does the Kaunertal Erlebnisrunde trail begin and end?

The trail begins and ends at Quellalpin in the village centre of Feichten.

Which points are located along the Erlebnisrunde trail?

The trail leads through Verpeilschlucht Gorge to the Adlerblick and Bergwerksblick viewing platforms. It returns to the valley floor in Feichten via the Knappensteig trail.

What does Verpeilschlucht Gorge offer?

Verpeilschlucht Gorge can be experienced via paths, stairs and a suspension bridge.

What is there at Quellalpin Kaunertal?

Quellalpin includes an indoor swimming pool and a rooftop sauna area with views of the surrounding mountains. It is also home to the permanent exhibition “With All Our Strength. Climate, Glaciers, Kaunertal”.

Where is Austria’s highest Postbus stop located?

Austria’s highest Postbus stop is located on the Kaunertal Glacier Road at an altitude of 2,750 metres. It is served year-round.

To the higher-level travel overview: Landeck District.