Activities
All year round, you can enjoy healthy activities for body, mind, and soul. During the high season, both in summer and winter, the Silberregion Karwendel Tourism Association offers guided hiking and biking tours. Many of these tours are discounted or even free with the digital guest card Silbercard.
Hiking
Start hiking right outside the door
Put on your hiking boots and head straight from the cabin into nature.
From the starting point at 1,400 meters above sea level, you can reach peaks like Gilfert, Kellerjoch, Arbeser, Gamsstein, or Gratzenkopf and enjoy the fresh mountain air. For circular hikes, we recommend routes around the Kuhmesser or the Sonntagsköpfl.
Good to know
At the cabin, you'll find hiking poles, a backpack, hiking and biking maps with tips, a headlamp, and a thermos — everything ready for your tours.
The Kellerjochbahn is just 1.2 km away and takes you up to nearly 2,000 meters.
Here’s the link to the Kellerjochbahn’s summer operating times.
A short loop from the cabin: The "Weg der Sinne" (Path of the Senses) – a great intro to Hochpillberg:
The Weg der Sinne is well signposted with yellow signs. It’s a leisurely circular walk of about 1.5 hours that stimulates all the senses — packed with beautiful art installations and natural experiences. Easily doable in all weather.
View on the interactive map.
Our personal hiking tip from the cabin: the “Annapurna Loop”:
Waldhütte (1400m) - Naunz Niederleger (1600m) - Naunz Hochleger (1850m) - Kellerjochhütte (2200m) - Gartalm (1600m) – Gamssteinhaus (1700m) - Loashütte (1650m) - Loasweg - Hoferweg – Waldhütte (1400m) (approx. 5–6 hours)
For more mountain, alpine farm, and mountain lodge hikes, check the interactive map for Pillberg or Loassattel. We’re also happy to give personal recommendations on-site.
Biking
Our Silberregion Karwendel offers a wide range of biking options for all skill levels. We also recommend the “bike and hike” combo starting from the cabin.
Good to know:
At the cabin, you'll find a backpack, biking maps with tips, a headlamp, and a thermos. E-bike rentals are available at the Biohotel Grafenast on Hochpillberg (1.2 km away) or in the valley in Schwaz at the info office.
Our personal bike & hike tip from the cabin:
Bike to the Loassattel and hike to the Kleiner or Großer Gamsstein or Gilfert. Then enjoy a relaxed ride back down.
Fun in the Water
Into the cool water you go…
- Private outdoor pool at Biohotel Grafenast
- Public pools: Schwaz, Stans, Jenbach (free with Silbercard)
- Weißlahn bathing lake
- Natural swimming lake in Schlitters
- Achensee (Tyrol’s largest mountain lake)
Step out the door and into the snow...
At 1,400 meters above sea level, the Waldhütte is the perfect starting point for winter adventures. Head out directly for snowshoe hikes, tobogganing (just 200 m to the toboggan run), ski tours, or days on the slopes.
A special winter experience already awaits during your arrival at the cabin. With your gear on an expedition sled (pulka), you walk the final 950 meters from the parking lot through a snow-covered winter forest. This unique approach sets the tone for an emotional winter getaway and lets you experience nature up close from the very beginning!
Good to know:
Our cabin's gear stash includes:
- 5 pairs of hiking poles
- 2 backpacks
- 3 tobaggans
- 2 slide boards
- 5 pairs of snowshoes
- 1 pair of children's snowshoes
- Area maps, activity guides, and regional info
Alpin Skiing
Just 1.2 km from the cabin lies the small, charming “Kellerjoch” ski area. It offers family-friendly, sunny slopes up to about 1,900 meters. A ski school is also available at Hotel Frieden — perfect for beginners and families.
Good to know:
At the Kellerjochbahn station, you'll find high-quality ski rentals, ski service, and convenient ski lockers. Book your rental gear online to save time on-site and receive a 10% online booking discount!
If you're looking for larger ski areas, you can explore the vibrant Zillertal. For example, the “Hochzillertal” ski area in Kaltenbach is about a 45-minute drive away and offers expansive slopes and modern facilities.
Snowshoeing
Just like the trappers (North American hunters and trappers), you can explore the magical winter landscape on snowshoes. The best part: snowshoes, poles, and sleds (for combo tours) are available at the cabin — just grab them and go!
Our winter hiking experience tip:
Our marked favorite loop:
Waldhütte (1,400m) – Naunz Niederleger (1,600m) – Galterer Weg – Loasweg – Hoferweg – Waldhütte
Duration: approx. 2–3 hours, 250 meters elevation gain
Ski Touring
A winter paradise for ski tour enthusiasts:
The Waldhütte is the perfect base for ski tours in the untouched mountains of the Tux Alps. You can start right from the front door and enjoy the full beauty of the snowy landscape. Whether you’re a relaxed beginner or looking for a challenging route — you’ll find something to suit you here.
Our recommended ski tours from the cabin:
- Naunz-Almen
- Kleiner Gamsstein
- Sonntagsköpfl
- Kellerjochhütte (unmanaged in winter — can also be reached with ascent aid)
- Ski slope tour to the Hecherhaus / Kellerjochbahn: permitted daily at the edge of the piste and even in the evening on Thursdays.
Good to know:
You can find the local avalanche forecast here. Emergency gear must be carried when off-piste and is available to borrow upon request.
Cross-Country Skiing
If you want to enjoy the winter magic on cross-country skis, you have two challenging options starting from the cabin:
- Naunzalm to Grafenast (2 km):
A demanding route through snowy forests with stunning views. - Grafenast to Bärau (1.5 km):
A varied trail with easier and more challenging sections — perfect for athletic skiers.
