A Blooming Start in the Region Seefeld
The Most Beautiful Spring Hikes on Tirols Hochplateau
Every year, the snow melts, the crocuses return, and skis and sleds take a break. It’s never easy to say goodbye to winter—but spring in Tyrol makes it a little easier. As nature wakes up, the Region Seefeld – Tirols Hochplateau turns into a paradise for early spring hikes.The sun starts warming the land, meadows burst into color, and clear trails invite you to explore. To help you enjoy this quiet season between winter and summer, we’ve selected the most beautiful spring hikes in the Region Seefeld—with panoramic views, blooming landscapes, and trails that are walkable early in the year. This is Tyrol in spring: authentic, peaceful, and full of life.
Important Information:
- Please keep the current weather conditions in mind. Depending on the situation, some trails may still be partly covered in snow. You can find an overview of cleared and signposted winter hiking trails here.
- Most alpine pastures and huts in the region open from mid-May onwards. Make sure to check in advance whether your planned stop is already open. A list of open huts and alpine pastures is available here.
Blossoms, Forest and Water
1. To the Möserer See, where spring comes to life
Highlights: The iconic Seekirchl in the soft spring light, gentle birch meadows along the trail, peaceful forest and field sections, views of the Seefeld Sports Arena with its striking World Championship tower and the Toni Seelos ski jumps
Between Spring Green and Wide Views
2. Spring hike around the Gschwandtkopf
Highlights: Fresh green larches surrounding the Gschwandtkopf, wide views over the Inn Valley, and quiet trails with a gentle springtime feel
When Everything Starts to Bloom
3. Spring walk around Wildsee, Pfarrhügel & Seekirchl
Highlights: A walk through blossoming nature along the Wildsee, Pfarrhügel, and the historic Seekirchl, with a bit of luck, you might spot squirrels or watch ducks by the lakeshore – the nearby pedestrian zone invites you to stroll and relax
Spring View over the Inn Valley
4. The Peace Bell and the View over the Awakening Inn Valley
Highlights: The Peace Bell as a quiet symbol of peace and connection, wide views over the springtime Inn Valley, and a calm atmosphere at Möserer See surrounded by fresh greenery and birdsong
Spring Silence in the Karwendel Forest
5. Circular hike to the Birzl Chapel and Karwendelsteg
Highlights: Karwendelsteg with views into the awakening Karwendel Gorge and the gently flowing Karwendelbach, Birzl Chapel as a quiet spot surrounded by the fresh green of the forest.
Spring Trails above Reith
6. Spring walk through Reith’s meadows
Highlights: Wide views over the blooming Inn Valley, quiet paths through awakening meadows and fields
Fresh Green and Wild Water
7. The Leutasch Spirit Gorge in Spring Green
Highlights: Imaginative stations along the themed trail “Legend of the Gorge Spirit”, spectacular views from the panorama bridge, and the rushing waters of the Leutascher Ache surrounded by fresh greenery and early blossoms.
Important note: The Leutasch Spirit Gorge is accessible in spring depending on weather conditions (usually from May).
Spring Along the Leutascher Ache
8. Following the Spring River – Achweg to Unterleutasch
Highlights: Easy route along the clear waters of the Leutascher Ache, passing blooming meadows and light spring forests, with direct access to the river
Buzzing Spring in Reith
9. Spring Awakening on the Bee Nature Trail
Highlight: Forest path with 14 interactive stations all about the fascinating world of wild and honey bees – playful, informative, and surrounded by fresh spring greenery
Spring Calm above the Inn Valley
10. Spring Views from the Hochleithenkopf
Highlights: A forest-rich spring route to the Hochleithenkopf with quiet sections along the Wildsee, gently rising paths, and stunning views over the Inn Valley and surrounding mountains
Panoramic Spring above Reith
11. Scenic Circular Hike with Waterfall, Chapel and Inn Valley Views
Highlights: Small waterfall along the Reither river, the charmingly located Frau-Häusl Chapel, wide views into the Hölltal, and a stunning panorama from the Kaiserstand over the blooming Inn Valley and the Tyrolean mountains
