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Penkenbahn: summer prices and the card that gets you on free

Penkenbahn in Mayrhofen: a ticket costs €40 for adults and €17 for children in summer. The Zillertal Activcard includes it.

Summer 2026 prices

Adult€40
Child (children born 2011–2019)€17
Family of 2 + 2 (2 adults and 2 children)€114

How much the card saves you

A family with two children pays €114 for one ride without a card. With a card that includes the cable car, nothing.

The price covers: Penkenbahn and Kombibahn Penken up and down. Source: Mayrhofner Bergbahnen price list 2026, checked 27 Oct 2026.

Where is the Penkenbahn?

The valley station is in Mayrhofen. The line leads to the top station; the trips from the lift are shown in red.

Penkenbahn gondolas above Mayrhofen
Penkenbahn gondolas above Mayrhofen. Photo: Benreis, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

What's at the top station

Top station altitude: 1,790 m

  • Playground and attractions: Mountain playground and motor skills park at the top station
  • Hut and refreshments: Pilzbar restaurant and the Lärchwaldhütte hut on the panorama loop
  • Summit: Views of the Zillertal and the Tux valley

Check the opening hours of huts and attractions on the lift's website before you go.

Summer cards with the Penkenbahn

Included · Mayrhofen

Zillertal Activcard

Pass to buy · Zillertal

Anyone can buy it, wherever they stay.

The card's cable car rule: 1 lift a day

Card for a family of 2 + 2 for 7 days: €372

It pays off from the family's ride no. 4 on this cable car, and it covers other cable cars too.

All about the Zillertal Activcard

Trips from the Penkenbahn

EasyMayrhofen · Penken

7.9km

Penken: panoramic loop above Mayrhofen

  • Ascent 298 m
  • Walking 2:40 h
  • Loop

Who for: Older children · Seniors · With pushchair

With the card you save (family of 2 + 2)€114

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Penkenbahn cost in summer 2026?

A ticket costs €40 for adults and €17 for children (children born 2011–2019). A family with two children pays €114.

Which summer card includes the Penkenbahn for free?

The Zillertal Activcard includes the cable car.

Is the Zillertal Activcard worth it for this cable car?

The Zillertal Activcard costs €372 for a family of 2 + 2 for 7 days. It pays off from the whole family's ride no. 4, and it covers other cable cars in the region too.

More cable cars with the Zillertal Activcard

Prices of all cable cars