Steinbock.Welten: Discover the Alpine Ibex

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Discover the fascinating story of the Alpine ibex and its return to the Zillertal Alps at this informative and engaging wildlife center.

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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
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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.

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Getting There

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.
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.

Discover more about Steinbock.Welten

Steinbock.Welten, nestled in the Zillergrund Valley, offers a captivating journey into the world of the Alpine ibex. Situated within the High Alps Nature Park Zillertal Alps, this unique attraction details the ibex's dramatic history in the Zillertal region.Visitors can explore exhibits that recount the ibex's presence in the area for centuries, leading to their near extinction in the early 17th century due to conflicts between hunters and poachers. The exhibits explain that the Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg ordered their extermination to prevent further bloodshed.Thanks to dedicated conservation efforts, the Alpine ibex has been successfully reintroduced to the Nature Park. Today, a small population thrives in the high-altitude terrain. Steinbock.Welten features informative displays on the ibex's biology, behavior, and ecological role. Interactive exhibits cater to all ages, making it an engaging experience for families and school groups. Visitors can observe Alpine ibex in a naturalistic enclosure.Steinbock.Welten promotes sustainable tourism, encouraging visitors to use public transportation. The location is easily accessible by public transport.