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Modern viewing platform and information for long-distance hikers: For the 60th anniversary of the Alpine Zoo, the visitor area of the eagle enclosure was given a modern design. The presentation area for the long-distance hiking trail "Adlerweg" was also redesigned. Three classes of the HTL Imst were involved in the project in addition to the Tirol Tourist Board.
The Adlerweg runs across Tyrol - from east to west - over 33 stages, 413 kilometres and 31,000 metres of altitude. The course of the trail resembles the silhouette of an eagle gliding through the air with outstretched wings. If you look more closely, you can see that the Innsbruck Alpine Zoo is right at the head of the silhouette. So if you don't get to see a "king of the skies" on the Eagle Trail through the Karwendel, despite the highest density of golden eagles in the Alps, you have the ideal opportunity to do so at the Alpine Zoo on the way from the Nordkettenbahn to Innsbruck.
On the occasion of its 60th anniversary, the Alpine Zoo, together with its long-standing cooperation partner Tirol Werbung, which initiated the Eagle Trail, has come up with something special for the golden eagle's enclosure. In cooperation with three classes from the HTL school in Imst and the companies r2 Werbetechnik and the architectural firm Snøhetta, they gave the visitor area in front of the home of the Tyrolean heraldic animal an all-round makeover.
HTL students show their skills
The brand and design team of the Tirol Tourist Board was largely responsible for the design in the style of the Tirol brand. The starting signal for the implementation was given in August 2021. Classes 2A, 2B and 3A HBT of the HTL school in Imst were responsible for the implementation together with the company r2 Werbetechnik and had the opportunity to put into practice what they had learned at school. The result is impressive: The wood-lined room creates an inviting ambience that offers an ideal view of the eagle enclosure. But there is also a lot to see inside. In addition to the wooden bench and a stele with folding maps about the Eagle Trail, the wall panel made of spruce wood with the Tyrol map milled into it in the characteristic design of the Tyrol brand is a special highlight. The slats represent well-known mountain ranges and peaks of the country. Across them runs a red wire marking the Adlerweg. Visitors can also find out more about the long-distance trail on the information desk right next to it.
The Alpine Zoo is delighted: "There are four classic reasons why modern zoos exist. These are species conservation, research, recreation and education. The eagle enclosure project pays particular attention to education," emphasises André Stadler, Director of the Alpine Zoo. He notes that guests have spent much more time with the golden eagles since the opening of the new visitor area. "Our educational work is working even better as a result," he says happily.
The Managing Director of the Tirol Tourist Board, Karin Seiler, is also pleased with the successful presentation of Tyrol's best-known long-distance hiking trail: "The Adlerweg is our flagship for long-distance hiking. It leads right through Tyrol and makes it possible to experience our mountain world in all its diversity. At the Alpenzoo we have the perfect place to showcase the Eagle Trail and further increase its popularity: at the 'head' of the trail with a view of the majestic eponym."
About the Eagle Trail
The Adlerweg, Tyrol's best-known long-distance hiking trail, has been in existence since 2005 and runs on 33 stages through the whole of North and East Tyrol. it covers 413 kilometres and 31,000 metres in altitude - best completed between mid-June and mid-September. The long-distance trail is divided into two routes: 24 daily stages lead across the mountain world of North Tyrol, the second route crosses the Glockner and Venediger groups in East Tyrol on nine daily stages. Alpine experience, sure-footedness and a head for heights are required, however, as the trail runs only on red and black-marked mountain paths.