Cycling Fun for the Whole Family

Cycling Vacation with Kids in the Zillertal

You and your bike. The sun on your face, a breeze on your skin, birds chirping in the air.

Spring—at last! When nature becomes a playground, bike rides with the kids are a real adventure. The Zillertal—a vacation paradise for families and leisure cyclists!

Why is a cycling vacation with kids in the Zillertal ideal?
On your bikes, get set, go! A cycling vacation with kids in the Tyrolean mountains—that means freedom and shared adventures:
- Family-friendly bike trails along the sunny Zillertal
- A variety of routes for unforgettable nature experiences
- Exciting playgrounds and adventure parks right along the bike trails
- Pure refreshment in outdoor pools and lakes along the route
Perfect conditions for a family cycling vacation: The adventure starts right from our bike hotel! The flat trails along the Ziller River, nestled in the picturesque mountain landscape, offer ideal conditions for relaxed bike rides with kids and teens.

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Zillertal Bike Trail

The Zillertal Bike Trail is a true paradise for families: On this wide, well-maintained trail, you can leisurely explore the sunny valley along the Ziller River. The nearly 31-kilometer route from Strass to Mayrhofen is almost entirely flat and, with minimal elevation changes, offers ideal conditions for beginners and families with children. Highlights along the bike path:

Family-friendly paths—safe, well-maintained, and almost entirely flat
Adventurous playgrounds – Perfect for a quick break with the kids
Refreshing swimming lakes – Cool off and enjoy nature in the heart of Tyrol
Cozy places to stop for a bite – Regional delicacies right along the route

Cycling Fun and Swimming Lakes in the Zillertal

A family bike ride followed by a refreshing dip in the lake—that’s one of the best experiences on a cycling vacation with kids in the Zillertal. Many family-friendly routes along the Zillertal Bike Trail can be perfectly combined with a stop for swimming—ideal for kids, teens, and parents. Our tips for the perfect day of biking and swimming:

Schlitterer Swimming Lake—family-friendly with a large playground and sunbathing areas
Reintaler See – Tyrol’s warmest swimming lake and a true natural paradise
Achensee – Tyrol’s largest lake, perfect for a bike ride with older children and teens

The routes to Reintaler See and Achensee are also excellent for e-bike outings with the family. This turns a day of biking in the Zillertal into a varied summer experience for young and old alike.

What does a good bike hotel need to offer for a cycling vacation with kids?

A successful cycling vacation with kids in the Zillertal starts with the right amenities at the hotel. As a bike hotel, we offer everything families need for relaxing and adventure-filled days on two wheels—from convenient services to secure bike storage. Our bike services at a glance:

Bike rentals at attractive prices—city bikes and mountain bikes for adults and children (20-inch and 24-inch sizes) available right at the hotel.
We’re happy to arrange e-bikes and bike trailers through our partner company.
Tour recommendations from our local guide Stephan, as well as bike maps for the entire Zillertal to make planning your tours easy
Free bike transport on the summer mountain railways for even more biking adventures in the mountains
One of the most beautiful bike storage facilities in Tyrol—spacious, secure, and under video surveillance
Bike wash station with compressed air and shoe dryers for clean bikes and dry gear
Kids’ bikes, child seats, and helmets for a relaxing cycling vacation with the whole family

So everything’s ready for unforgettable biking adventures in the Zillertal.

Top Deals for Your Cycling Vacation with Kids in the Zillertal

Family Fall

October 3 – November 1, 2026

from €2,399 | 7 nights | 4 persons

Family Spring

May 15 – June 25, 2027

from €2,499 | 7 nights | 4 persons

Family Summer+

August 22 – September 4, 2026

from €2,500 | 7 nights | 4 persons

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Bike Transport on the Zillertalbahn

For anyone who wants to start their bike tour outside their place of stay or enjoy a relaxed ride back, the Zillertalbahn offers a convenient bike transport service. The train runs between Jenbach and Mayrhofen and stops at numerous stations throughout the Zillertal.

TIP: In addition to bike rentals through the Zillertalbahn and the convenient bike transport service, a ride on the Zillertalbahn’s nostalgic steam train is a special highlight of a family vacation with children in the Zillertal.

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Spring Cycling Trips

Finally! The cold is giving way to warmer weather, the days are getting longer, and the urge to get active is growing. Goodbye winter blues, hello scent of spring! It’s time to bring your bikes out of hibernation and start pedaling!

In the Zillertal, spring begins as early as mid-March—the perfect time for a cycling vacation in Tyrol. While snow still covers the mountains, the cherry trees are already in bloom right next to our nature hotel in Kaltenbach. Whether you’re looking for an active spring vacation in late winter or an unforgettable Easter weekend at a family hotel with a pool—you’ve come to the right place.

Our bike hotel in the Zillertal is the ideal starting point for leisure cyclists, e-bike enthusiasts, road cyclists, and gravel bikers. Whether you want to cruise leisurely through the picturesque countryside or rack up some ambitious training kilometers—here you’ll find the perfect routes for your personal biking adventure and a perfect start to the cycling season.