Running Holiday in Tyrol

Das Kaltenbach - your sports hotel in the Zillertal

It all starts right outside the door of our sports hotel in the Zillertal! With 64 marked running routes and 445 km of pure running pleasure, the Zillertal takes you across fields, idyllic villages, and alpine meadows on the wide valley floor – the perfect spot for runners and Nordic walkers. The Zillertal has also established itself as a hotspot for trail running, with its unique mountain landscapes surrounding the Zillertaler Hauptkamm Nature Park, offering unforgettable experiences for trail runners in your active holiday in the Zillertal!

Running & Trail Running Holidays in Tyrol

Start your run right from our sports hotel

Exciting running routes begin directly at our nature hotel in the Zillertal. In spring, you can run through colorful cherry blossoms surrounding the hotel and enjoy the wide natural paths along the Ziller River. The yellow sea of flowers across the valley floor, framed by orchards, is a true highlight of your spring fitness holiday.

Thanks to its ideal location at 600 meters above sea level, our nature hotel offers perfect training conditions from mid-March through autumn. Whether you are focusing on endurance or overall fitness, the diverse routes provide ideal conditions to take your running training to the next level while enjoying the breathtaking landscape of the Zillertal.

Running and fitness on holiday - Experience the perfect combination of outdoor adventure, fitness training and nature – all coming together in an unforgettable sports holiday in Tyrol.

Running and Nordic Walking in Zillertal

Running and Nordic Walking in the Zillertal! Nordic Walking has become one of the most effective sports for improving fitness and is suitable for almost everyone. In Kaltenbach and the surrounding area of the Zillertal, you'll find numerous Nordic Walking routes that lead you through the stunning alpine landscape. With the poles, you can enjoy a full-body workout while also protecting your joints.

Running Routes in the Zillertal
For those who prefer running on paved paths, Kaltenbach offers a variety of picturesque running routes. These paths take you through the charming villages of Stumm and Aschau or along the Zillertal Golf Course to the beautiful St. Pankraz Church. The routes, with various terrain types, are perfect for joggers who want to enjoy a relaxed run without straying too far from familiar paths. Whether you want to take it easy or challenge yourself with more demanding routes, the Zillertal provides the perfect backdrop for your running training during your active holiday in Tyrol.

Interactive Map – Running Routes

Trairunning in Zillertal

Discover the Freedom of the Mountains in a New Way – Active Holiday in the Zillertal | The Erste Ferienregion in the Zillertal, Fügen-Kaltenbach, offers five carefully selected trail running routes that will thrill both beginners and experienced mountain runners. Every step on the trails is rewarded with a unique natural spectacle. Our routes cater to all tastes, from gentle starts to ultimate summit conquests. The trail running routes in our region are more than just simple paths – they invite you to explore nature, enjoy the landscape, and challenge yourself. Whether you're looking for the tranquility of the mountains or testing your endurance, here you'll find the perfect trail running adventure.

Trail Running Events in the Zillertal | Mayrhofen Ultraks Zillertal | The Zillertal and Tux Alps surrounding Mayrhofen provide an impressive backdrop for a world-class trail running event: breathtaking trails, stunning nature, and an extraordinary atmosphere – that’s the Mayrhofen Ultraks Zillertal. Since 2019, the event has become a true highlight in the trail running calendar.

Running on Rainy Days - Indoor Fitness

A Rainy Day in the Zillertal – No Problem for Your Endurance Training! Even on rainy days in the Zillertal, you don’t have to miss out on your endurance training! Our new fitness room offers the latest equipment, including two high-quality TechnoGym treadmills – perfect for your indoor workout. Whether it’s rain, snow, or extreme summer heat, the treadmill is the ideal alternative and it’s fun too!

With the personal coach on the treadmills, you can tailor your training to your fitness goals by adjusting speed and incline. Plus, you have access to a variety of training programs, such as running through world-famous cities or exciting trail running routes in the Alps. Running on rainy days in our modern fitness room in the Zillertal not only adds variety to your vacation day, but also strengthens your cardiovascular system, boosts endurance, and contributes to better fitness and health.

FAQ

What running, walking and trail running options are available directly from the hotel?

Directly from Das Kaltenbach as a sport and activity hotel, a wide variety of running, walking and trail running routes start in different levels of difficulty. Along the valley floor of the Ziller River, flat routes are ideal for easy runs, walking or regenerative training sessions. More demanding routes lead from there into the Tyrolean mountains and offer varied training opportunities for ambitious runners and trail runners. The location in the Zillertal allows guests to start every workout directly from the hotel – without any transfer and right in the heart of Tyrol’s natural landscape.

What training options does the activity hotel offer in bad weather or as a complement to running training?

Even in rainy weather or as a targeted complement to running and trail running training, Das Kaltenbach as an activity hotel offers excellent conditions. The modern fitness room is equipped with two treadmills as well as state-of-the-art training equipment from Technogym. In addition, the space is ideal for strength, stability and mobility training. This allows training sessions to be continued independently of the weather and meaningfully complemented – perfect for active guests who value quality, technology and holistic training even while on holiday in Tyrol.

Are there trail running events and personal route recommendations in the region?

The Zillertal is one of Tyrol’s most popular regions for trail running and regularly hosts high-profile running events. One of the best known is the Ultratrail Zillertal in Mayrhofen, which attracts ambitious trail runners from Austria and abroad.
In addition, guests at Das Kaltenbach benefit from genuine local expertise: host Stephan, a certified mountain hiking guide and deeply connected to the mountains, shares personal recommendations for suitable trail running routes – tailored to fitness level, experience and current conditions. This makes it possible to discover both well-known trails and quieter, less frequented routes.