Family Hikes in the Paznaun region, Tyrol
On the Move with the Family in the Mountains around Kappl
Hiking with children should be one thing above all, namely fun. Performance and mountaineering fade into the background, and adventure, experiencing nature and interesting hiking destinations make a family hike, especially one with small children, a fun and exciting experience for everyone.
Big and small hiking enthusiasts roam the gorgeous, lush green landscape surrounding Kappl. Discover the roughly 90 hamlets with old farmhouses scattered around the sunny hills above Kappl and the 30 beautiful chapels that attest to the devoutness of the people. In the distance, jagged mountains greet you as you happily head to a mountain pasture or cabin along well marked hiking trails.
If this is your first time coming to Kappl on holiday with your family, we recommend that you go on a guided hike to get to know the surrounding area. The Kappl Tourism Office Summer 2008 hiking programme offers guided hikes daily from Monday to Friday for all hiking lovers, whether beginners or advanced.
Paznaun’s Wanderbutz: Hiking Badge for Avid Hikers
Hiking the trail of the Paznaun Wanderbutz is great motivation for children. Whether it’s bronze, silver or gold: Children and parents wear the Panzaun Valley hiking badge on their jacket or hat with pride. And for true holiday hikers, there’s the Wanderbutz gold in the mountain pine wreath, which is given to hikers who obtain the gold badge three times in three years. Incidentally, the Paznaun Wanderbutz badge is named after a very old legendary figure: The Butz is a deceased shepherd whose soul cannot find peace and hence strays in the Alpine pastures. In the past, many Butz tales were told in the numerous alpine pastures in the Paznaun region. These days, families with children on holiday in Tyrol follow his tracks and learn about the diverse and breathtaking mountain landscape around Kappl. As for straying, there’s nothing more to be said: All hikers, whether big or small, reach their destination on well marked trails!
After a fun and eventful day in the Tyrolean Mountains, you will happily sink into your comfortable beds at one of the family-friendly accommodations in Kappl. Send an enquiry today for your vacation and you will promptly receive an offer with no obligation for your family holiday in Tyrol.
