Cycling routes in the Zillertal Valley offer an enjoyable way to explore the region at a relaxed
pace. Well-maintained bike paths run along the valley floor, passing villages, rivers, and open
countryside, making them suitable for families and casual cyclists.
The mostly flat routes allow riders to enjoy scenic surroundings without steep climbs. Cyclists
can stop at villages, cafés, and viewpoints along the way, creating flexible and comfortable day
trips through the heart of the valley
- 🚲 Ride the flat, mostly asphalted 31km route through the sunny valley floor 🏞️
- 🌊 Take a refreshing break at Schlitterer See, a crystal-clear natural swimming lake 🏊
- 🍦 Stop in Zell am Ziller for a break at the leisure park or a local ice cream café 🍨
- 📸 Photograph the historic Zillertalbahn steam train as it chugs parallel to the path 🚂
- 🥨 Enjoy a Tyrolean “Marend” (snack platter) at a riverside terrace in Hippach 🥘
- 🚆 Use the Zillertalbahn for a “Train & Bike” experience with free bike transport 🚂
- 🚲 Rent high-quality E-bikes or city bikes at the Zell am Ziller station or town center 🚲
- 🚗 Park at the “Zell Nord” parking lot for direct access to the riverside promenade 🅿️
- 👣 Start at any village along the B169; the path is clearly marked with “R13” signs 📍
- 🕒 Start your ride early (around 9:00 AM) to enjoy the quietest riverside sections 🌅
- 💶 Carry some cash; while most cafés take cards, smaller farm stalls often don’t 💳
- 🧴 Apply high-SPF sunscreen; the valley floor offers little shade during midday ☀️
- 📱 Download a GPX track of the R13 route to explore alternative forest side-paths 🗺️
- 🚲 09:00 AM – Rent your bikes in Zell am Ziller and head south on the R13 path 🏘️
- 🌊 10:30 AM – Cycle along the Ziller Promenade through Hippach toward Mayrhofen 🚶
- 🥗 12:30 PM – Enjoy a traditional lunch at a café near the Mayrhofen train station 🍝
- 🚂 03:00 PM – Load your bikes onto the Zillertalbahn for a scenic train ride back to Zell 🚉
