From the Au to Bärenbad or Bärenbad to the Au

Tour length: 3 km
Altitude difference: 185 m
Rest stops along the way: Bärenbad Alm or Gasthof In der Au

Au - Sundergrund to Kainzeralm: The Alpine pastures have been home to cows and sheep, as well as the Ahrntal farmers of the Zillertal valley for hundreds of years. The animals there have provided fresh milk and cheese over the centuries.

Hiking:
In der Au - Kainzenalm on foot: 2 hours, return 1.5 hours

Bärengrund:

Bärenbad - Zillergrund Stausee Mauerkrone by foot: 1 hour

If you hike from Bärenbad to the Zillergründl reservoir, a unique combination of nature and technology awaits you at the edge of the recreational and rest area. Embedded in the largely untouched surroundings 1,850 m above sea level, the Zillergrund reservoir has a storage capacity of 86.7 million m3 and a 506-m long and 186-m high dam wall.