In der Au

From In der Au to Bärenbad or Bärenbad to In der Au

Length: 3 km
Elevation Change: 185 m
Refreshment Opportunities: Bärenbad Alm or In der Au

Au - Sundergrund to the Kainzeralm
These alpine pastures have provided summer grazing for cows and sheep belonging to the Zillertal's and Ahrntal's farmers for hundreds of years, also the foundation for the fresh milk and flavorful cheeses this region produces.

Hike
In der Au – Kainzenalm: 2 hours, return hike 1.5 hours

Bärengrund
Bärenbad – Zillergrund reservoir Mauerkrone: 1 hour

If you hike from Bärenbad to the Zillergründl reservoir, you will discover a unique combination of nature and technology! At an elevation of 1850 m, nestled amidst almost untouched countryside, is Zillergrund reservoir, able to hold as much as 86.7 million cubic meters of water behind a 506 m long and 186 m high dam wall.