Waterfall circular trail in Ehrwald: Perfect family hike with fun and games
The waterfall circular trail in Ehrwald is an ideal solution for families whose children are not yet so keen on hiking. This child-friendly hiking trail combines nature experiences with fun and entertainment. Along the route, children learn more about nature in a playful way through interactive stations and puzzles, while parents can enjoy the impressive Tyrolean mountain landscape and the refreshing waterfall. This means that both children and adults get their money's worth and experience an unforgettable day in nature.
Tour dates:
- Start: a few meters after the parking lot of the Ehrwalder Almbahn (Dr. Ludwig Ganghoferstr 66, 6632 Ehrwald)
- Refreshment options: Brent Alm
- Pure walking time: approx. 1 hour/ with children it takes about 1.5 hours
- Difficulty: Lightweight - especially suitable for children! Can also be used with a stroller at first.
- Total route length: 3.3 km long circular trail
- Altitude: only a few 😉
- Season: recommended June to mid-October, but possible at any time
The hike
We park once again at the Ehrwalder Almbahn - from here our Hike to Seebensee and Drachensee. This circular trail starts directly from there. Our hike begins at 10:30 a.m. A ride on the Almbahn is not necessary this time, however, as the circular trail starts at the valley station. The trail runs along the Gaisbach to the source area. At the start we take a hiking pass for our little one.
There are several stations along the trail where children can quench their thirst for knowledge. The first station features a small waterfall with a watermill, inside which a secret number is hidden. Once found, you can enter it in your hiking pass. After a short splash, we continue on. The mascot "Zugspitzi" is a constant companion on the circular trail.
At the second station, the path continues left along the water.
The path is beautiful, whether for young or old. After about half an hour you reach the highest free-falling waterfall in Tyrol. When we arrive, however, there is hardly any waterfall to be seen, as hardly any water is falling down. In addition to the waterfall, there is something else unusual to discover - the Herrenbründl: water bubbles out of the fur, which disappears again after 30m. Unfortunately, we can only see it from a great distance from here.
A little later, there is another opportunity to photograph the waterfall through an artificially installed picture frame. As already mentioned, there is hardly a waterfall to be seen these days, even with a camera zoom. Nevertheless, the surroundings are fantastic.
After about an hour you reach the highest point of the hike. Here you can stamp the children's hiking pass. Wooden benches invite you to rest. We walk downhill again on the easy path, we still need 3 secret numbers to complete the stamp card. Luckily we can solve the puzzle. For the correct code, the tourist office gives the children (or adults) a small hiking pin.
After about 1.5 hours we arrive back at the parking lot. Just in time for lunch.
Brent Alm
The Brent Alm is located right next to the car park and the cable car station. We were here a few days ago when we Drachensee and Seebensee have hiked.
We order a cheese dumpling soup, Tyrolean Gröstl and a Kaiserschmarren. The homemade soup is highly recommended, the Gröstl is tasty but also very oily. Well, fat carries flavor. The Kaiserschmarren comes with apple sauce and cranberries and is simply world class!
