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252  A USTRIA REGION B Y REGION

r Zillertal

The Zillertal, the valley of the Ziller river, extends
from Innau to the border with Italy. Initially
a wide upland, beyond Mayrhofen it splits into
four narrower valleys that cut into the mountain
ranges. Artificial lakes and large dams were built
into most of the local rivers to provide a power
supply for the entire region. Especially popular
with skiers are the Hintertux glacier runs, where
snow is guaranteed. Accommodation is of a high
quality throughout the region and Mayrhofen
has a particularly good nightlife. The well-marked Zillertaler Alpen
The Zillertaler Alps, a side range
trails in breathtakingly beautiful countryside lure of the High Tauern, are steep
ramblers here in the summer, and there are many crystalline mountains. Their
attractive cycling routes. highest peak is the Hochfeiler
at 3,510 m/ 11,516 ft.

J 2095
Lanersbach
Finkenberg
Tuxertal

2867
Hintertux
. Tuxertal
The valley of the Tuxerbach (Tux
stream) is picturesque, with many Ginzling
attractive resorts. Tuxer Ferner, the
local glacier, offers great year- 3231
round skiing conditions. Zemmtal

3250
Key Zamser Grund Zemmgrund 3107
Major road
3476
Minor road
Cable car, chairlift
River Schlegeis-
Viewpoint 3289 speicher 2634
3478

Schlegeisspeicher
The largest artificial
lake in the area is
scenically situated
at the foot of the 0 kilometres 5
Hochfeiler massif and
the Schlegeis glacier. 0 miles 5
For hotels and restaurants in this region see pp298–9 and pp323–4

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