On the trail of the Zillertaler Granat
Description
To the garnet mill in Zemmgrund
From the 18th to the 20th century, dark red garnet was mined as a gemstone in the Zemmgrund and processed for sale on the European gemstone market. In recent years, archaeologists have discovered and explored many ruins and remains from this period. The hike leads along the Berliner Hütte glacier trail (no contact with ice) to the Granatmühle mill above the Alpenrosenhütte. In addition to exciting stories about the life of the garnet workers, the role and significance of the two glaciers of the Waxegg and Hornkees and the mining area on the Rossrugg, visitors to the Zemmgrund can expect a magnificent mountain panorama! After a leisurely stop at the Berliner Hütte or Alpenrosenhütte, we hike back to the Alpengasthof Breitlahner.
Good to know:
Character: Long day hike up to alpine terrain (approx. 800 m)
Duration: approx. 8 hours; of which 6.5 hours pure walking time
Dates: 19.07, 02.08, 16.08, 30.08
Meeting point: 08.05 a.m. | Gasthof Breitlahner in Zemmgrund
Contribution towards costs: Adults € 15.00 - guests of Nature Park partner businesses and Nature Park members free of charge
General information:
Refreshment stops: Alpenrosenhütte, Berliner Hütte, Grawandhütte, Gasthof Breitlahner
Number of participants: Maximum 9 | Registration required
Directions (bus line 4102): Departure 07.35 a.m. Mayrhofen train station - Arrival 08.01 a.m. Gasthof Breitlahner
Return journey (bus route 4102): Departure 04.55 p.m. Gasthof Breitlahner - Arrival 05.23 p.m. Mayrhofen train station
To the garnet mill in Zemmgrund
From the 18th to the 20th century, dark red garnet was mined as a gemstone in the Zemmgrund and processed for sale on the European gemstone market. In recent years, archaeologists have discovered and explored many ruins and remains from this period. The hike leads along the Berliner Hütte glacier trail (no contact with ice) to the Granatmühle mill above the Alpenrosenhütte. In addition to exciting stories about the life of the garnet workers, the role and significance of the two glaciers of the Waxegg and Hornkees and the mining area on the Rossrugg, visitors to the Zemmgrund can expect a magnificent mountain panorama! After a leisurely stop at the Berliner Hütte or Alpenrosenhütte, we hike back to the Alpengasthof Breitlahner.
Good to know:
Character: Long day hike up to alpine terrain (approx. 800 m)
Duration: approx. 8 hours; of which 6.5 hours pure walking time
Dates: 19.07, 02.08, 16.08, 30.08
Meeting point: 08.05 a.m. | Gasthof Breitlahner in Zemmgrund
Contribution towards costs: Adults € 15.00 - guests of Nature Park partner businesses and Nature Park members free of charge
General information:
Refreshment stops: Alpenrosenhütte, Berliner Hütte, Grawandhütte, Gasthof Breitlahner
Number of participants: Maximum 9 | Registration required
Directions (bus line 4102): Departure 07.35 a.m. Mayrhofen train station - Arrival 08.01 a.m. Gasthof Breitlahner
Return journey (bus route 4102): Departure 04.55 p.m. Gasthof Breitlahner - Arrival 05.23 p.m. Mayrhofen train station
Here you can find the bus schedules!
