Steinbock.Welten: Discover the Alpine Ibex
Discover the fascinating story of the Alpine ibex and its return to the Zillertal Alps at this informative and engaging wildlife center.
Explore the world of the Alpine ibex at Steinbock.Welten in Zillergrund Valley, located within the High Alps Nature Park Zillertal Alps. Discover the ibex's history in the region, its near extinction, and successful reintroduction through informative and interactive exhibits. Observe real ibex in a specially designed enclosure.
A brief summary to Steinbock.Welten
- Franz Obermair, Zillergrund, 6290, AT
- +43528652181
- Visit website
Local tips
- Visit between June and September when Steinbock.Welten is open daily from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
- Take advantage of the free admission to explore the exhibits and observe the Alpine ibex.
- Consider combining your visit with a hike in the High Alps Nature Park Zillertal Alps.
Getting There
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Public Transport
To reach Steinbock.Welten using public transport, begin at Mayrhofen. Take the bus towards Zillergrund. The bus will take you through Brandberg to Bärenbad. From Bärenbad, you can either walk or take another bus to the head of the dam. From the dam, it's about an hour's walk to the Plauener Hütte, close to Steinbock.Welten. Bus line 8328 goes to Zillergrund Dam from Mayrhofen. A round trip costs €18.80. A bus from Bärenbad to the reservoir costs €5.80 for a round trip.
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Driving
If driving, navigate to Zillergrund from Mayrhofen. A toll road runs from the Nature Park's Maurach parking lot (after the Brandberg Tunnel) to Bärenbad. From Bärenbad, you can either walk or take the bus to the head of the dam. The toll for cars is €10. Buses are the only vehicles allowed past Bärenbad to the top of the dam wall.
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