Patscherkofel
The 'city mountain' south of Innsbruck, home to the men's downhill race venue of two Winter Olympics, with a famous stone pine trail in summer.
Patscherkofel rises to 2,246 meters and hosted the men's downhill events at the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics. From Igls, the panoramic gondola opened in 2017 takes about 10 minutes to the 2,000-meter mountain station, where you can look over the Inn Valley and the city. In summer, the Zirbenweg stone pine trail follows the contours toward Tulfes. It is about 7 km long and suitable for all ages. There is also an alpine botanical garden on the mountain. Round-trip gondola tickets cost about €35 (check the official website). From the city, take bus line J to Igls, a trip of about 30 minutes.
Opening hours
Cable car about 09:00–16:30 (seasonal suspension; check the official website)
Nearby sights
- Ambras Castle
- Das Tirol Panorama
- Bergisel Ski Jump
- Wilten Basilica & Abbey
- Grassmayr Bell Foundry & Museum
- Hall in Tirol Old Town
- Triumphal Arch
- Tyrolean State Museum Ferdinandeum