Penken, Alpine summit in Mayrhofen, Austria

Penken is a 2,095-metre mountain in the Tuxer Alps, about five kilometres west of Mayrhofen on the western slope of the Zillertal. Its summit area is reached by the Finkenberger Almbahn from the Tuxer Tal, while the Penkenbahn from Mayrhofen town centre rises to around 1,800 metres. Except for the gently falling western side, the slopes are built over with numerous lift installations.

Winter sports use of the Penken began in 1954 with the construction of the Penkenbahn cable car from Mayrhofen. Further lifts followed, and today most of the slopes except the gently falling western side are covered with cable car infrastructure. In 2013 the Granatkapelle, designed by architect Mario Botta, was built on the summit.

The Granatkapelle, a chapel on the Penken, was designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta and stands on the mountain since 2013. Its name refers to garnet, the mineral found in the area. Visitors can see its geometric form, which contrasts with the surrounding alpine terrain.

The Penkenbahn gondola takes about 30 minutes to reach the upper station, and once there you can choose from different ways to explore depending on your interests. Multiple marked paths and mountain restaurants are scattered across the slopes to guide your route.

The Granatkapelle, designed by architect Mario Botta, has stood on the Penken since 2013. Its circular stone-and-glass form is a distinctive landmark near the summit, and it is visible from many points on the mountain.