Several hikers on a bridge over a beautiful blue mountain stream | © Tiroler Zugspitz Arena/Schennach Valentin
A riddle in a unique natural setting
The secret of the high alpine spirit
Booking will be possible from spring 2025
The story

“I don't know if I can still trust my senses. Is something miraculous at work here or is it just me seeing mysterious things? It happened when I had been on the high alpine pasture near Berwang for several days, as I had done so often before. A few cows, which I had been ordered to protect, were grazing quietly around my little alpine hut. The darkness and great quiet of the night had just fallen over the mountains and I was sitting peacefully by the fire of my little stove. Then suddenly the inexplicable occurrences began...”
This takes you on a journey back in time to the year 1868. Follow in the footsteps of alpine dairyman Josef Sprenger using his diary entries and relive what was probably the most mysterious night of his life...
Can you unravel the inexplicable events? What is the story behind all the wondrous objects, signs and riddles in Josef's backpack and on your path? Will you even find a ghost who is responsible for everything?
Then immerse yourself in this old legend and the secret of the high alpine ghost.

Quick facts

duration
Approx. 3h
distance
Approx. 3h
difficulty of the riddle
Difficult
paths
Surefootedness required/
Danger of slipping when wet/ Not suitable for baby carriages
language
German & English
age
Youths (aged 14 and over) and adults

Important information

MO-SUN 09:00 to 17:00

Pick-up at the Berwang tourist office: MO-FR 08.30-12.00 and 12.30-17.00
Outside the opening hours in the locker at the Berwang tourist office

  • The paths are not suitable for baby carriages.
  • Especially on this escape trail: sure-footedness required, danger of slipping in wet conditions!
  • Recommended equipment:
    Appropriate clothing, sturdy shoes, rain protection, sun protection, hiking poles, sufficient fluids.