The Reutte area is not central in Tyrol; it is located in the northwest of the region, not far from the Austrian border with Germany. If you happen to pass through this area on your way to the heart of Tyrol or back to Germany, it’s worth spending a few hours at the enjoyable attractions it has to offer.
You can enjoy the following attractions:
- The Highline179 Suspension Bridge
- The Ehrenberg Castle World (Burgenwelt Ehrenberg)
- The Alpentherme Ehrenberg Spa
- Hiking trails at the summit reached by the Hahnenkammbahn Höfen cable car
Read on for everything you need to know before visiting these attractions!
The Highline179 Suspension Bridge
If you don’t want to fly all the way to China or Russia to walk on long suspension bridges at great heights, you can do it in Austria! Since 2014, there has been a wonderful attraction for those who are not afraid of heights and love a bit of an extreme experience.
The Highline179 attraction will allow you to walk between heaven and earth for 402 meters at a height of 100 meters. The reason the bridge is called Highline179 is that it passes over the B179 road. The bridge connects the Ehrenberg Castle ruins site and the Fort Claudia defense fortress.
Here is the bridge and the views from it:
Essential Information for Visiting the Highline179 Suspension Bridge
Opening Hours:
Open every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Cost:
- Adult (from age 15): €10
- Child (4-14): €6
- Family Ticket (2 adults + their children): €30
You can buy entrance tickets directly at the bridge from the ticket machines. Please note: The machines only accept cash. Alternatively, you can purchase tickets at the information center in the village. Address: Klause 1, Burgenwelt Ehrenberg, Reutte.
Official Website of the Suspension Bridge
Map:
Other Attractions in the Suspension Bridge Area:
1. The Ehrenberg Castle World (Burgenwelt Ehrenberg)
At the end of the 13th century, Ehrenberg Castle was built. The Gothic castle served the kings and princes who ruled the area. Today, you can only see the ruins of the magnificent castle and, surrounding it, the three fortresses that were used for its defense: Schlosskopf, Ehrenberger Klause, and Fort Claudia. These four structures together are the “Ehrenberg Castle World.”
A visit to the Castle World is a wonderful opportunity to step back in time to the Middle Ages and learn about the lives of knights back then. In total, the complex has about 14 exhibition rooms, which also include fun games for children like a treasure hunt and the magic forest.
Exhibition Rooms Opening Hours:
- Monday to Sunday, including holidays: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
- Last admission: 5:00 PM.
Cost:
Entrance to the museum and exhibition:
- Adult: €8
- Child (5-15): €4.20
- Family Ticket (2 parents and children up to age 14): €19
Detailed information on prices
Address: Klause 1-5
Map:
2. Alpentherme Ehrenberg Spa
The Alpentherme Ehrenberg spa complex allows you to escape the mountain cold and enjoy heated pools and a variety of activities for the whole family – every day of the year. The spa is located at an altitude of 853 meters and features indoor pools, outdoor pools, saunas, massages, and activities for children. The water in the heated pools reaches a temperature of 34 degrees Celsius – even in the outdoor pools! You can pamper yourself in the warm, mineral-rich water and enjoy the wonderful view of the area.
Inside the building, there are several pools for swimming and relaxation. The relaxation pool has pleasant water jets and bubble streams that will soothe your muscles after a day of hiking and walking. In addition, you can enjoy massage chairs (for a fee of €2 for 10 minutes) or an infrared room (for a fee of €3 for 20 minutes).
The outdoor area has plenty of sunbeds for sitting and sunbathing, a large water slide, a water play area for children, a beach volleyball court, and of course, heated pools with salts and minerals. You can sit comfortably outside, enjoy the sun, and look out at the summit of Hahnenkamm mountain and the ruins of Ehrenberg Castle.
The sauna area has several saunas: an Alpine sauna at 90 degrees, a steam sauna, and a salt sauna. There is also a small pool for cooling down after the sauna and quiet rooms for rest.
An excellent addition to a day of rest and relaxation is, of course, a pampering massage. You can choose from 6 types of Tyrolean-style massages. Please note: Massages are charged separately from the entrance fee.
If you plan to spend several hours at the spa, you can also enjoy the on-site restaurant and bar.
Watch an overview of the spa complex:
Opening Hours:
Open every day of the year.
- Pools: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Saunas: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- From October to April, the pools are open until 9:00 PM and the sauna complex until 10:00 PM.
Entrance Cost:
2-hour entry:
- Adult (from age 16): €15
- Child (4-15): €9.50
4-hour entry:
- Adult (from age 16): €19
- Child (4-15): €11.50
There is an additional charge if you want to enter the sauna complex.
If it’s your birthday on the day you want to visit the spa, you can enter for free as a gift!
You can find detailed information on prices here
Address: Thermenstraße 10, Reutte
Map:
3. Hahnenkammbahn Höfen Cable Car
The area’s ski resort is located on the summit of Hahnenkamm Höfen mountain, but in the summer months, after the snow has melted, you can enjoy many hiking trails in the area. The enclosed cable car can carry up to 8 people at a time. The view from the mountain over the Tannheimer Tal valley is impressive, and at the summit, there are several huts where you can sit and have lunch while enjoying the spectacular scenery.
Video about the area
Address of the cable car station: Bergbahnstraße 8, 6604 Höfen
More information on the official website (German)
Interested in sleeping in this area but haven’t found a suitable place yet? You can search among dozens of hotels and guesthouses in this area (service provided by Booking.com) or read about the recommended farm in Reutte from among the variety of recommended farmhouses we have compiled in the Tyrol region.
If you are already in this area, you can continue towards the Zugspitze, the highest mountain on the Austria-Germany border. The mountain is about a 30-minute drive from the suspension bridge. We have prepared an extensive article about the mountain and its attractions.
