This blog shows the best spots in the Zillertal ( Ziller Valley) in Austria, to have an incredible adventure.
Valleys are created by running rivers and shifting glaciers. The massive blocks of snow and ice slowly creep downhill where they will meet the least resistance: valleys already cut by rivers and streams. As the glaciers ooze, they pick up rocks and grind away at the valley floor and sides. It seems like the Zillertal (Ziller Valley) was created thousands of years ago, just to become this perfect area for holidays. Surrounded by numerous three-thousand metre peaks and the impressive mountain world offers a diverse Opportunities for all kind of alpine activities.
You can not imagine? Who payed attention in the chemistry lessons knows that water freezes by 0 degree. How is it possible, that in an ice cave, where there is permanently minus degree, a sea is surrounded by ice. The University of Innsbruck is still researching this phenomenon. Now you want to know where this Ice Cave is. The since 2010 known cave is on an altitude of 3250m under the Hintertuxer Gletscher (Hintertuxer Glacier). The Ice Cave has a constant temperature of 0°C 365 days a year. For the tour therefore clothes and good shoes are needed. With its cool natural beauty, the cave fascinates adult glacier fans as well as families with children over 6 years. So far the eyes can see in the cave, there are everywhere Irregularities, humps and indentations, but everything is still very smooth. All over is freezing mass, walls of ice, shattered, rugged and contoured by countless blue curved lines. All this scenery is shining due to the different light reflections. It’s a subterranean world consisting from ice and light.
This suspension bridge is part of the Berliner Höhenweg. It’s a mountain hike which is not only a scenic Highlight, also the History and the heritage-protected Berliner Hütte ( Berliner Cottage) make this high altitude trail unique. The good thing is, the Length and the start of the hike can be chosen individually. Therefore, it is also suitable for less experienced hiker or for walkers, who do not want to undertake an exhausting trip. The gently curved path leads you through grassy meadow, roaring creeks and water falls up to the top, from where you can enjoy a breath-taking view across the Alps. It is for people who are seeking peace and calm.
The dam of the in 1967 built Schlegeis-Speicher (Schlegeis Dam) is impressive: when you stand on the bottom of the wall you become aware of the colossal dimensions of this barrier. 131 meters high, the upper part bulges outwards. Due to the overhang of the wall the upper part Is protected from the rain, his makes the dam two-coloured, in the lower area dark grey, towards the top beige. Thinking about climbing this wall is terrifying but at the same time tempting. There is a fixed rope route which leads straight ahead to the top of the wall. All you need is the climbing equipment, which you can hire directly at the place, and a lot of courage.
Dominik Eberharter 