The Zillergrund
Untouched valley landscapes and the Zillergründl Reservoir
Zillergrund is the easternmost of the four side valleys surrounding Mayrhofen and lies on the edge of the Zillertal Alps Nature Park. Stretching for around 20 kilometres towards the Austrian-Italian border, the valley is home to breathtaking mountain scenery and untouched nature. At the far end of the valley lies the three-kilometre-long turquoise Zillergründl Reservoir, regarded as the ideal starting point for memorable hikes and high alpine tours.
Taking the bus to Zillergrund
Bus route 8328 shuttles from Mayrhofen in and out of the valley from 25.05. to 04.10.2026.
Bus from Bärenbadalm to the dam wall There is also the option to travel by bus from the Bärenbadalm to the Zillergründl Reservoir dam wall. Please note that this service is not included in the Zillertal Activcard.
Mountaineer’s Bus
The “Bergsteigerbus – Mountaineer’s Bus“ is in operation in Zillergrund from 11.07. to 13.09.2026.
It departs from Mayrhofen railway station at 07:50 hrs, arriving at the top of the dam wall at 08:47 hrs.
Frequently asked questions about Zillergrund
Where is Zillergrund located? Zillergrund is the easternmost ancillary valley near Mayrhofen, stretching as far as the Italian border and lying on the edge of the Zillertal Alps Nature Park.
How do I get to the Zillergründl Reservoir dam wall? By car or scheduled bus service. You first travel to the Bärenbadalm, from where a shuttle bus takes visitors directly up to the dam wall (fare is charged). During high summer, there is also an early morning mountaineers’ bus that operates directly from Mayrhofen.
Is a toll charged for using the road to Zillergrund? Yes, the toll road into the Zillergrund is subject to charges for cars, motorcycles and buses.
When does the road to Zillergrund open? The road is generally open from mid to late May until late October, depending on weather conditions.