The most beautiful hikes in autumn

On this round tour, you can experience autumn at its finest while also doing a bit of sightseeing. The trail around the Gschwandtkopf passes by Seefeld, Mösern, and Auland near Reith. Here, you can enjoy the autumn forests (the larch forests in Reith are especially beautiful) and explore the region. If you want to extend the tour a bit, be sure to climb up to the Gschwandtkopf, from where you can enjoy a spectacular panorama.

Reith is my insider tip for a small hike in autumn: here you can find huge larch forests that transform into golden colors. On the Panoramaweg, you can immerse yourself in the forests and enjoy great views over the village and the Inn Valley.

The Brunschkopf is a viewpoint mountain for every season. From the platform, you can gaze over the entire Seefeld and all surrounding peaks up to the Zugspitze. The ascent to the Brunschkopf is never boring, as there are many different paths to the top, for example the circular hiking trail. Through the autumnal foliage forest, it leads from Seefeld or Mösern to the "Heaven Cinema". The Brunschkopf can also be hiked during the first snow.

Whether with or without the support of the mountain railway: a tour to Seefelder Joch is worth it in autumn, as the summit happiness awaits you here. From Seefelder Joch, you have one of the best views over the entire region, the Inn Valley, and far into the Karwendel. You can hike or bike to Seefelder Joch, and until the end of October, you can still conveniently use the mountain railway. For the descent or even as a standalone tour, I recommend the Kaltwassersee. Nestled in the mountain landscape, the lake is a place of longing and a great photo opportunity.

The Cat Hole hike in Leutasch is still quite an unknown hike – incorrectly so. The nature here is truly idyllic. With a duration of about 2 hours, the hike is not particularly long and equipped with a rain jacket, it can also be done in bad weather. By the way, the origin of the name is not exactly known, but it is suspected that cats were sighted there in the past.

Admittedly, it's too cold (at least for most) for a jump into the cool water in autumn. However, a walk around the Möserer See in autumn is beautiful nonetheless. Sometimes the fog hovers low over the water, and the deciduous trees shed their colorful leaves. Those who wish to extend the walk into a hike can continue from there to the Lottensee and to the Wildmoosalm or even up to the Brunschkopf.

The source of the Isar in the Karwendel Nature Park is very popular with bikers and hikers in summer. The imposing peaks and the turquoise Isar are impressive. Those who cycle through the Hinterautal in autumn can almost enjoy the colorful nature all to themselves. My tips for this tour: The path is easy but quite long, so it’s best to do it by bike. Dress warmly in autumn, as it gets shady in the valley earlier. And take a look to the left and right along the path, as there are lingonberries and all sorts of "mushrooms" (mushrooms) here. The tour can be done until the first snow lies in the valley.

The Great and Little Ahornboden are already true natural jewels in summer – but even more so in autumn. The beauty of these places cannot be put into words, so I recommend that everyone see them with their own eyes at least once. The 2000 maple trees at the Great Ahornboden at an altitude of 1,200 meters are over 500 years old and turn into all shades of color in autumn: orange, yellow, green, and red, the old trees radiate. This creates breathtaking photography opportunities. In Eng, the oldest alpine village in Europe, you can take a break at the Eng Alm. A little smaller, but by no means less beautiful, is the Little Ahornboden.

Even though summer is over, there are still some cabins and alpine huts in the region that remain open for a while longer. On a hike, you can enjoy the autumn landscape and recharge at one of the stops. You can always check our Cabin List for the latest information on which huts are open and when they have their rest days. The following huts are expected to be open until the end of October: Binsalm, Bodenalm, Brunnsteinhütte, Eppzirler Alm, Gaistalalm, Leutascher Klammstüberl, Möserer Seestub’n, Hochegg Alm, Reitherjochalm and Rosshütte Panoramarestaurant, Tillfussalm, Wangalm, as well as Wildmoosalm. For a longer time – until early November – you can visit Wettersteinhütte, Ehrwalder Alm, and Tirolerhaus in autumn.

Opening hours may vary slightly depending on the weather. If you have questions about tour planning, our information offices are happy to assist you.