Biberwier
The town's namesake beaver, a mining past, glistening mountain and bathing lakes: all this characterises Biberwier - and makes the small village a popular holiday destination in the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena. Swimming in the Blindsee or Mittersee lakes in summer and skiing and snowboarding on the Marienberg in winter - that's what Biberwier is about.
Facts & figures
Where is Biberwier?
If you’re looking for Biberwier, you’ll find it at the southern edge of the Lermooser Moos – a now partially dry area of moorlands. It lies embedded between a mountain face and the Fern Pass fossil rockslide deposits in the Tyrolean Alps. The river Loisach has its source in the western part of the village and flows through the entire municipality. Located at the foothills of the Wetterstein range and near the German-Austrian border, Biberwier can be seen from atop the Zugspitze.
The town’s name “Biberwier” is no accident: Until the 1800s, the industrious gnawers have lived in local mountain streams – then they disappeared for about 200 years. Since the beginning of the 21st century, a few beavers have been spotted in Biberwier again.
The history of Biberwier
Biberwier is located along the Via Claudia Augusta cycle route which follows the ancient Roman road of the same name – and that’s where the town’s eventful history started. Archaeological finds from the Roman period show that the little village played an important role along this traffic and transport route. From the Middle Ages until 1921, everything revolved around mining in Biberwier. At the Silberleithe, galmei, lead and zinc ore were mined. The Gewerkschaft Silberleithen (Silberleithen Union) was one of the biggest mining operations in the Tyrolean Außerfern region at the time.
Good to know: If you’d like to explore the former miner’s town, you can do so on the Montan hiking trail Silberleithen.
Winter in Biberwier
Rest and relaxation, or would you prefer sports? There is something for everyone in Biberwier. On the Marienberg, winter sports enthusiasts will find a small but excellent ski area that is primarily aimed at beginners and families. Cross-country skiers can do their laps on the extensive network of trails. Winter hikers will also find numerous opportunities in Biberwier.
In the evenings, fun sports, tobogganing and touring evenings are on the programme in Biberwier on the Marienberg.
Biberwier for families
Families love to visit Marienberg ski resort in winter. Young holiday guests particularly enjoy Biber’s Buzzebahn (a fun slope). Many wide and easy slopes, the Kinderland (children's area) and professional ski school offers make the Marienberg a great location for great skiing and snowboarding days for families. A wintry highlight in Biberwier are also the torchlit hikes through the snow.
Summer in Biberwier
Hiking trails and mountain bike routes invite you to explore the area around Biberwier in summer. Turquoise mountain and bathing lakes, such as the Blindsee, as well as the Loisach river and the Loisach springs, offer well-deserved refreshment along the way. For those who like it particularly sporty, Biberwier offers mountain carts, a summer toboggan run and some single trails for an adrenaline-fuelled change of pace!
Biberwier for families
With plenty of opportunities for fun and learning, the Beaver Trail delights young and old alike. The history of the village is presented in a child-friendly way on the family-friendly adventure trail.
The various children's playgrounds in Biberwier are ideal to spend some time full of joy and fun!
Another special highlight is the digital adventure trail, "das Versteck von Castor (Castor's hiding place)".
Tips for even more action: Rides on the longest summer toboggan run in Tyrol or on monster scooters and mountain carts are popular fun and exciting family adventures.
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