Panoramaweg Penken Hike

Take the Penkenbahn lift 5906ft up the mountain. Enjoy the 360° view in the gondola as you leave Mayrhofen.

Once at the top, start hiking up the big gravel road, staying to the right when the path splits. After some turns, you reach the first playground located at an altitude of 6398ft. behind the playground, there is a small lake where kids and adults can experience walking on water without getting wet in ‘Funballz’, gigantic plastic balls filled with air.

Continue along the road. As you climb higher, there will be some amazing views over the Zillertal, Ahronspitze, and Tristner – some of the steepest and highest mountains around Mayrhofen. You will come to the Penken Panorama Restaurant which offers a great place to take in the views and have a snack, however there will be another opportunity to eat further ahead at the Sun Terrace.

A little further is another lake, head to the right around the lake and you will come a cross a tiny chapel in the shape of a cube. Take a look inside, it is really beautiful, and this is a great place to hang out and enjoy the scenery. Continuing along this road you will find the second restaurant where you can easily take a break in the sunshine. Once you have finished your snack, head back towards the lake, again keeping to the right. Once you reach the Penken Panorama Restaurant, take the path to your right to continue in a loop.

Along the way, you will pass some beautiful alps and small farms. You may wish to take a moment to watch the cows and enjoy the beautiful summer day. Once at the bottom of the zig zag path, go left and back towards the lift station. Along the way enjoy the views back to the valley.