The valley of Tux is located in the rear Zillertal and is the westernmost of the side valleys.
The Tux Valley is a well developed subsidiary valley in the Zillertal Alps Nature Park on a length of approx. 10 km and home to the villages of Finkenberg, Vorderlanersbach, Lanersbach, Juns, Madseit and finally Hintertux. This steadily rising valley leads initially to the west, then arcs in a southwesterly direction to the majestic glaciers, the Gefrorenen Wand (3.288m) and Olperer (3.476m), which can be reached with the Zillertal Glacier Lifts.
Hiking destinations in Tux valley:
Sommerbergalm 2.100 m, Tuxerjoch 2.388m, Tuxer Fernerhaus 2.660 m, Torsee 2.258 m….
Recommended hike: The Schrauben waterfall in Hintertux is wonderful for a day out! The hike starts at the Hintertux car park and takes about 2 hours in total.