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Patscherkofel cable car, Igls

By cable car from Igls up Innsbruck's local mountain

The Patscherkofelbahn departs from Igls, a village on the edge of Innsbruck, and takes you to the top station at over 1,900 metres. It is Innsbruck's local mountain, with views over the city, the Inn valley and hundreds of peaks. In summer the cable car runs from late May to late October.

Up top there is an extensive network of walking paths, from short loops to the summit (2,248 m) and the Zirbenweg towards the Glungezer, a comfortable high-level path through old stone pine forest. You can combine the trip with Innsbruck's old town, but plan it so that you do not try to do everything in one day.

Place: Innsbruck

  • AgeAll ages
  • DurationHalf a day
  • CostPrices vary; check in advance
  • DistanceAbout 1 h by car
  • SeasonSummer
  • LocationIgls, Innsbruck

Tips

  • Choose a walking route to suit the children; there are shorter and longer paths at the top.
  • Bring a jacket; it is cooler up top than in the city.
  • Combine with a visit to Innsbruck if the weather is uncertain.

Practical

Igls is about 1 hour by car from Niederau, via the A12 towards Innsbruck. In summer the cable car runs roughly from late May to late October; check current times beforehand.

Always check times, prices and opening dates with the provider beforehand; they can change.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Patscherkofelbahn depart?

In Igls, a village by Innsbruck.

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Stay in Niederau Partner

Hotel Wastlhof, partner of Niederau.nl, is a family-run hotel with an indoor and an outdoor pool, wellness and its own riding stables, right in the village. For more places to stay and information you can also contact the Wildschönau tourist office.

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