Hiking in and around Serfaus
In the Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis hiking region, you can look forward to a varied landscape at between 1,200 and 3,000 metres above sea level that offers anything from gently undulating alpine pastures, charming Swiss stone pine forests and coursing streams to the spectacular high alpine mountain landscape. Discover impressive panoramic vistas and glorious views as you hike on excellently signposted forest tracks and paths past meadows up to beyond the tree line. You can go even further: explore the Samnaun Alps by following one of the numerous trails and climb mountain summits such as the Furgler (3,004 metres high) or the Hexenkopf (3,035 metres high). The area is also perfect for the speed experts of the mountain sports world – trail runners. Over 500 kilometres of well-designed hiking trails are just waiting for you.
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Happy Feet bootfitting in summer
Do your boots pinch, or do you constantly get painful blisters on your heels that spoil your hiking experience? To ensure that your hiking boots are loyal companions that fit you perfectly, we also offer you our tried and trusted "Happy Feet" – hiking boot fitting by Patscheider – service in the summer at the S1 centre. Our experts have an awareness of orthopaedics and many years of boot fitting experience; they'll be happy to help you solve your boot problems and assist you in any other way they can.
From easy hikes to challenging summit climbs
Hiking in Serfaus
Your hiking adventure starts in Serfaus. You can set off on your hike from right outside your front door, or catch one of the numerous cable cars up into the mountains for an alpine mountain tour. The options range from leisurely and easier family tours to challenging high alpine hikes. You'll find sustenance along the way at numerous alpine huts and mountain restaurants, as well as viewpoints and rest areas that invite you to linger and recuperate.
Six Senses hiking trail
A lovely hike, for example, is the Six Senses hiking trail through the Serfaus forests, with wonderful and always different views of the surrounding mountains. On the way to the halfway station of the Komperdell cable car line, you can cool down with a refreshing drink at the Hög Alm alpine hut or even take a refreshing dip in the Högsee lake. If you want some more hiking, you can take from there the hiking trail Waalweg with some nice views back to Serfaus.
Easy; Start: Serfaus (Madatschen) 4h; way down to Serfaus via Waalweg 2h
Murmeltiersteig hiking trail
You'd prefer a day's hiking in the high alpine regions? Catch the Komperdell cable car line to the halfway station or even further up to Lazid station and climb our highest peak – the majestic Furgler – by following the Murmeltiersteig hiking trail past Furglersee lake or the route past the Tieftalsee lake. Our tip: climb it at sunrise! By the way, the Murmeltiersteig ("marmot trail") lives up to its name. You are bound to see more than just one of these cute creatures on your climb.
Medium; Starting point: Lazid Bergstation; 3,5h
Discover the hiking highlights for the whole family in Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis
Hiking with children
Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis is one of the most family-friendly hiking regions in the Alps. Most trails are short, stroller-friendly, varied, and equipped with play stations—perfect for keeping even young hikers motivated. Here are our tips for a perfect day with the whole family.
Have you heard about our hiking gear rental for kids? Here, you’ll always find perfectly fitting, dry hiking boots for your children. Find out more about our kids' hiking rental service at the Check-In Bike Center, located right at the valley station in Serfaus:
Hiking with kids in Serfaus - our favourites
1. Pirate Trail (Piratenweg) – the classic
Age: approx. 4–10 years
- Start at the Komperdell mid-station
- Exciting puzzles and play stations
- Large pirate ship as a highlight
- A puzzle booklet with stickers is available at the cable car ticket counters and Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis information offices
Duration: approx. 1.5–2 hours
Difficulty: easy; partially stroller-friendly.
Pirate Trail – Discover it now
If you haven't had enough yet, you can continue straight on to Murmliwasser from here!
2. Murmliwasser + Six Senses Trail
Age: 2–12 years
The perfect family outing.
- Water playground
- Kneipp stations
- Balancing elements
- Barefoot path
- Plenty of seating and picnic areas
Tip: In summer, be sure to bring swimwear and a change of clothes for the children.
If you would like to walk to Serfaus, you can take the Six Senses Trail down to the village.
Duration: 3 hours
Difficulty: Easy, stroller-friendly
3. Hög Adventure Park + Marble Run Trail (Kugelweg) back to Serfaus
Age: all ages
Hög Adventure Park is just a short walk from the Alpkopf mid-station and offers a wide range of attractions for all ages:
- Swimming or Pedalo in Lake Hög (Högsee)
- Playgrounds and water playgrounds
- Restaurants
Ideal for a full day out with the family. And for those who want a little more, you can finish by walking down the themed trail—featuring a wooden ball run (€2 per ball)—to Serfaus.
Duration: approx. 45 minutes
Difficulty: easy, stroller-friendly
Mobility for the whole family
Out and about with children
Explore the summer hiking trails in Serfaus with your loved ones – totally relaxed with your offspring in a pushchair or a baby carrier hired from Patscheider Sport. You can easily catch one of the cable cars up to the mountains from our shop, and set off on your adventure from the mountains stations. All cable cars are designed to carry pushchairs, and the cable car staff are always happy to help you get on and off.
To ensure that you're well-equipped for any mountain adventure with your family, we offer off-road pushchairs and buggies for hire at our Patscheider Sport shop, as well as comfortable baby carriers. You decide the destination of your next family hike. We are happy to help with plenty of practical advice.
Your ticket to the mountains of Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis
The Super.Sommer.Card
By the way! With the SUPER.SUMMER.CARD. your holiday in the mountains can begin. All guests with this card benefit from numerous advantages: unlimited use of all Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis mountain cablecars (bike transport and transport of dogs are excluded), free hikers bus, guided hikes, children's entertainment and children's clubs, adventure playgrounds and parks on the mountain and much more.
You can find more information about the Super.Summer.Card here.
Essential information for planning your holiday
Hiking maps
Are you planning a short exploration of the alpine world and forests around Serfaus on the Bifangweg hiking trail? Or a more challenging tour in the higher alpine regions such as a climb up to the summit cross on the Furgler and the Blankasee lake? Maybe you'd like to venture even further along the ancient smuggling route to the Hexenkopf in the Masner region? The choice is yours. Consult the hiking maps of the varied Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis region and get some inspiration. The hiking maps now make it even easier to plan your tours and ensure that you always know exactly where you are.
Some pictures of the Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis region
