1150m. Steinach, the main town of the Wipptal, lies 30km south of the Olympic city of Innsbruck. The Wipptalextends from the "Europabrücke" to the Brenner Pass, the state border between Austria and South Tyrol/Italyreachable on the Brenner motorway. The Wipptal, one of Tyrol's loveliest valleys between the mighty mountains ofthe Zillertal and Stubai Alps with their numerous, often glacier covered peaks, many of which rise up to over3000m for instance "The Olperer" - 3476m. The Wipptal runs from north to south and has several, beautiful sidevalleys, such as Valservalley. Schmirntal, Gschnitztal, Obernbergtal, which in their natural simple surroundingsand with their small Tyrolean village have still been able to retain their originality. The small village of St. Jodok lies about tkm distant from Steinach, where the small Valsertal begins. Both the villages offer a paradise for hikers and mountaineers. The enchanting mountain scenery offers both the advanced alpinest tours toice covered peaks and rocks as well as easy walking paths in the valley basins, alpine pastures for the wholefamily and for older guests. Chair lifts go up to the higher regions where you can experience the wonderfulpanoramic views of this mountain world and admire the manifold alpine flora. The walking paths are well marked. In Steinach: tennis courts, open air and indoor swimming pools, minigolf, riding stable, recreation park, library, concerts, dancing. Excursions by car: in Italy; Meran, Bozen, Dolomites, Lake Garda, Venice, further Innsbruck, castles of Bavarian kings (Germany), Lake Achen, Zillertal, Stubaital, etc. WINTER: The ski centre of the Wipptal is the ski world cup village of Steinach. 3 chair lifts, 5 skiing liftsup to 2200m, reliable snow conditions, wonderful downhill runs, sun terraces. In both villages skiing school, practise lifts, cross country skiing track, ice skating.