Adventure for four paws

Updated 13.06.2022

Whether big or small - four-legged friends are very welcome in the Zillertal. Not only do they have their own dog hotels, but dogs are also welcome in the ten modern summer mountain railways and when golfing in the Zillertal.

In the Zillertal there are, among other things, hikes specially tailored to dogs. If you let yourself be accompanied by a professional, such as hiking guide Alexandra Dengg, you will learn a lot about hiking with dogs and, on top of that, a lot about herbs that will revive every four-legged friend and their owner. In addition to the expert accompaniment on the alpine pasture and on the mountain, the beloved four-legged friends and their owners are also allowed to ride on the ten modern summer mountain railways, and can thus comfortably conquer the ascent over the first few metres of altitude.Summit selfie with four pawsOnarrival at the mountain, a total of 1,400 kilometres of hiking trails beckon in the Zillertal, and there is something for everyone! From demanding routes in the high alpine area, to paths suitable for prams, to family adventure paradises, to leisurely enjoyable hikes - including culinary delights in the Zillertal mountain huts.Meet grazing animalsEnjoymenton the mountain includes regional products such as local hay milk or a juicy beef fillet. The cows spend the entire summer on the alpine pastures, the lush green grass on the alpine meadows gives milk and meat a particularly fine aroma. Proper handling of cows is important for safe coexistence on the alpine pastures. For especially those who are on the mountain with their dog should know how to behave properly there, because mother cows instinctively protect their calves. "Therefore, you should stay on the marked hiking trails, and walk generously past herds. If this is not possible, keep your dog on a leash for as short a time as possible and walk briskly past the cows. However, if a cow approaches you and the situation becomes tense: Immediately unleash the dog! This way, dog and owner can get to safety independently of each other," explains hiking guide Alexandra Dengg. She also recommends keeping behind the dog when hiking uphill with your beloved four-legged friend, and moving in front of the four-legged friend when going downhill. This way, difficult passages can be mastered together without problems, and the dog always feels safe. And if you stay on the signposted forest paths, the wild animals, which are often asleep during the day, will thank you.Golfing with a dogAboutone in four golfers owns a dog. However, dogs are not welcome on many golf courses. Not so here in the Zillertal! On the Zillertal Golf Course, which belongs to the European Leading Golf Courses, four-legged friends are not only warmly welcome, they even have the opportunity to obtain a course licence! Among other things, the dog is taught playfully not to chase the golf ball. For a swinging and eventful golf holiday with the player's best friend. In this way, the four-legged friends are not only actively involved, but care is also taken to ensure that nothing happens to them.Dogs in happinessFordogs, the Zillertal is the perfect playground. Dog hotels have wellness areas on offer for our friends with the cold snout and in addition to a walking service, there is even dog yoga on the programme. Bathing fun with a doggy effect is available at the numerous mountain lakes in the Zillertal. And the Hintertux Glacier, Austria's only year-round skiing area, offers animal cooling in the snow. There you can watch your dog playing in the snow even in high summer - its muzzle full of glittering crystals, its fur snow-white and its tail wagging with joy!