Hiking tours are perfect for starting your holiday week, in between or as preparation for longer hiking tours in the mountains. Start your hike straight from your accommodation provider or make use of one of the three mountain railways – Hochzeiger Bergbahnen, Rifflsee Bergbahnen or Pitztal Glacier – to spare your legs and energy reserves on the way up.
to shopping cart
to cart for brochures
Hiking tours
Hiking tours in Pitztal
Walking in Pitztal’ s mountains
Regions:
Whole Pitztal
Hochzeiger
Gletscher
Rifflsee
Hiking tours in Pitztal
Pitztal offers a diverse range of hikes – from forest hikes to hikes through gorges and romantic vie ferrates with breath-taking panoramic views. Start your hiking week with a hiking tour before venturing out to a breath-taking summit. Hiking tours in Pitztal are perfectly suited as preparation and fitness training for longer hiking tours.
Top hiking tours in our villages…
Arzl: Luis-Trenker trail, Adlerhorst
Wenns: Large Harbe pond circular route, Hike to Kielebergalm
Jerzens: Stuibenwasserfall [waterfall], Sechszeiger
St Leonhard: Almenweg [catered mountain hut tour], Rüsselsheimer Hütte
Sitebuilder
Luis Trenker path
The viewing platfrom Adlerhorst
Stuiben waterfall in Jerzens Schön
Sechszeiger reservoir
Categories
Difficulty
Distance
Duration
Altitude
Hike to Aifner Alm
Ausgangspunkt
Naturparkhaus [Nature Park Centre] at Gachenblick (1574m)
Endpunkt
Naturparkhaus [Nature Park Centre] at Gachenblick (1574m)
From the starting point, take a forest path left in the direction of a pond [Harbeweiher]. The forest path reaches a steep trail, which you continue to follow, keeping to the right. Just before the Harbeweiher, take a left turn. Continue to walk on this trail to the catered mountain hut Aifner Alm. Return by the same route you came on.
Circular route Pfitschebachwasserfall - Tiroler Steinbockzentrum [Tyrolean Alpine Ibex Centre]
Ausgangspunkt
Town hall St. Leonhard (1353m)
Endpunkt
Town hall St. Leonhard (1355m)
This circular hiking trail starts at the town hall of St. Leonhard and leads out of the valley towards Eggenstall. Once there, follow the signs to Tiefentalalm. Follow the agricultural road for several metres until a steep trail forks off to the left in the direction of Tiefentalalm. Continue following this trail until you reach the viewing platform of the Pfitschebach waterfall after ca. 15min. Continue to hike on this trail back up towards the agricultural road that leads to Tiefentalalm. Follow this road until you reach the turn off towards Schrofen. A steep path through the forest takes you directly to the Tiroler Steinbockzentrum [Tyrolean Alpine Ibex Centre]. Take time for a visit and have a break at its Ansitz Restaurant before following the newly built path back to your starting point at the town hall in St. Leonhard.
Alpine pasture hike Stalderhütte/Hochzeiger Haus
Ausgangspunkt
Car Park Kaitanger (1433m)
Endpunkt
Car Park Kaitanger (1433m)
The steadily ascending so called Bärensteig leads up to the catered mountain hut Stalderhütte or the catered mountain hut Hochzeigerhaus. After taking some refreshments continue to your starting point via the forest road.
Mittelstation - Sechszeiger - Mittelstation
Ausgangspunkt
Middelstation (2026m)
Endpunkt
Middelstation (2026m)
Klausboden – Naturparkhaus [Nature Park Centre] at Gachenblick
Ausgangspunkt
Car park at the Klausboden Piller (1253m)
Endpunkt
Car park at the Klausboden Piller (1587m)
At the start, follow a forest path uphill for approximately 30 mins. At the turnoff towards the catered mountain hut Kielebergalm the path forks off to the right on a steep path. After walking a few metres in altitude, you will reach another forest path, which will take you straight to the Nature Park Centre [Naturparkhaus] at 1,560 m. A public bus will take you back to the bus stop Taschach. From there, it is only a 300 m walk along the road to return to the car park at the Klausboden.
Hike to Arzler Alm
Ausgangspunkt
Scheibe (1387m)
Endpunkt
Scheibe/Piösmes (1394m)
From the starting point hike along the agricultural road up to the catered mountain hut Arzler Alm. Return via the same route or via a steeper trail.
Fuldaer Höhenweg (high-level trail)
Ausgangspunkt
top station Rifflseebahn (2288m)
Endpunkt
valley station Rifflseebahn/Mandarfen (1677m)
Starting point: top station of Rifflsee gondola. From there, turn left to walk around Lake Rifflsee, then cross a river and at the next junction follow the signposts to “Fuldaer Höhenweg” [high-level trail]. Follow the continuously steep path on the left, sometimes up and sometimes down, across several streams until you reach the only critical point of the hike – the Vordere Köpfl. There are rocky and steep sections to master here, however, the path is safely secured with steel ropes and can be accomplished as long as you are surefooted. From then on it is a steady downhill climb to the cirque [Kar] and then a little further uphill to the catered mountain hut Taschachhaus. Catch a fantastic glimpse of the Taschach glacier world from a viewing point on the mountain’s crest just above the mountain hut.The descent takes you down to the goods cable lift and from then on along the agricultural road to Taschach Alm and further on to the valley station of Rifflseebahn in Mandarfen. For comfort, you can also complete the last 6 km from the goods cable lift by mountain bike. For more information please see www.pitztal.com.
IVV Wald panoramic route
Ausgangspunkt
Tourist information office Arzl (855m)
Endpunkt
Tourist information office Arzl (854m)
Starting point: Arzl tourist information office/IVV stamp office. The circular route starts opposite the hairdresser, to the right of the veterinary clinic. Passing the clinic, continue around the Osterstein to the sports grounds of Arzl. From there, walk on in the direction of the village centre and just before the ‘Magnus Chapel‘ follow a steep
path to the ‘Benni-Raich bridge‘. Cross the bridge, then turn left and follow the farm track to Wald village centre and continue to Wald sports grounds. From there continue to walk to Schwaighof and then on a farm track in the direction of Arzl-Ried. Another farm track running in parallel to the country road a little further uphill will tak e you
back to the fire station in Wald. To return to the starting point, cross the ‘Benni-Raich bridge‘ and walk on the country road.
path to the ‘Benni-Raich bridge‘. Cross the bridge, then turn left and follow the farm track to Wald village centre and continue to Wald sports grounds. From there continue to walk to Schwaighof and then on a farm track in the direction of Arzl-Ried. Another farm track running in parallel to the country road a little further uphill will tak e you
back to the fire station in Wald. To return to the starting point, cross the ‘Benni-Raich bridge‘ and walk on the country road.
Hike to Graslehn - Steinhof
Ausgangspunkt
Car park Kirche Jerzens (1115m)
Endpunkt
Car park Kirche Jerzens (1113m)
Starting point: Jerzens town centre. The hiking trail leads in the direction of Niederhof and further to the Pitztal country road. After crossing the road, follow a tarmac road to Kienberg. At the second crossroads, turn left to Graslehn. To continue to Steinhof, return for a short while on the same road then turn off to the left. Enjoy a wonderful vista of Jerzens village from there. Continue to walk on the path to reach Kienberg. Walk on the same route to return to the starting point on the last section.
Hike to Neubergalm
Ausgangspunkt
Eggenstall (1341m)
Endpunkt
Eggenstall (1343m)
From the starting point hike on a continuously steep agricultural road up towards the beautiful catered mountain hut Neubergalm. Return to your starting point via the same route.
Region:
Hochzeiger
Hochzeiger hiking tours
Far-reaching views at Sechszeiger
Hochzeiger hiking resort offers a network of 100 kilometres of marked hiking trails spread over four alpine levels. Spare your legs and quickly get up to 2,370 metres at the top station of Sechzeiger double chair lift with the mountain railways at Hochzeiger ski resort. From there, you can start your planned hike in Pitztal.
Sitebuilder
A selection of hiking tours at Hochzeiger
| Hiking tips from the Sechszeiger lift top station | |
|---|---|
| (B) * |
To the Sechszeiger at 2,395 m and back to the "Landschaftsteich" lake before descending to the Kalbenalm. From there either continue along Path to the Tanzalm (Jerzner Alm) or walk direct to the gondola top station. |
| (C) * |
To the Sechszeiger and then descend in a northerly direction to the Leiner Alm (1 hour) before returning to the bottom lift station (1 hour 30 min.). |
| (D) * |
From the Sechszeiger descend in a northerly direction along through the Oberlang Valley to the Kalbenalm. From there either continue along to the Tanzalm (Jerzner Alm) or walk directly to the gondola top station. |
| Hiking tips from the Gondola top station | |
|---|---|
| (H) * |
To the Zollberg at 2,225 m from where you have a magnificent panorama view into the Inner Pitz Valley and across to the Wildspitze mountain. |
| (I) * |
To the Kalbenalm and return to the Tanzalm. |
| (J) * |
To the Jerzner Alm (5 min.) and continue to the Hochzeigerhaus (15 min.). Take either the "Bärensteig" or the "Außerwaldweg" to the bottom station. |
| (K) * |
To the valley station via the "Innerwald". Walking time: 1 hour. easy hike |
| (L) * |
To the valley station via the "Rodelweg". |
| (M) * |
Walk to the Kalbenalm (30 min.) and continue through the Oberlang Valley until you reach the path leading down from the Sechszeiger lift which takes you to the Leiner Alm (1 hour 15 min.). From the Leiner Alm to the bottom station (1 hour 30 min.). Walking time: 3 hours 15 min. intermediate hike |
* look up in the Hochzeiger hiking tips brochure
hiking at Sechszeiger peak in Pitztal
360 degree panorama at the sechszeiger peak
Swiss stone pine forest at Hochzeiger
Relaxing at Sechszeiger Peak, 2,370 m
Region:
Gletscher
Pitztal Glacier - Towards the Eternal Ice
Pitztal Glacier hiking tours
Although this is really high Alpine terrain, Pitztal Glacier offers a huge choice of marvelous Alpine walking tours between two and five hiking hours. Of course, sturdy mountain hiking boots, surefootedness and appropriate clothes (pullover, windbreaker, sun glasses, sunscreen) are an absolute must.
Important Information:
- All walking times listed below are roughly estimated times
- Always plan a tour in advance according to your personal fitness and skills
- Take a look at the local weather report and walk back in case of danger
- For more detailed information please contact the certified Pitztal Mountain Guides at any time
Sitebuilder
- Mittagskogel Walking Tour 3,159 m (View of the Alps & the Valley)
Walking time: 2 hours up to the peak
Difficulty level: red/black
- Braunschweiger Hütte Walking Tour
Walking time: 1,5 hours up to the mountain hut
Attention: glacier crossing!
- Braunschweiger Hütte incl. Pitztaler Jöchl 2,996 m
Walking time: 3 hours
Difficulty level: red
- Short hikes/walks at Pitztal Glacier
- Alpine hiking tours around Pitztal Glacier
- High Alpine peak tours starting at Pitzal Glacier
Refreshing Moments on a Guided Glacier Tour at Pitztal Glacier
Region:
Rifflsee
Day Tours for Hikers
Varied Mountain Hikes in the Rifflsee Area
Thanks to top modern lift technologies, the Rifflsee mountain gondola takes you from Mandarfen up to 2,300 meters altitude within a few minutes.
Once on top, you can choose from a myriad of hiking trails and routes between two and five walking hours. Sturdy mountain hiking boots, surefootedness and appropriate clothes/mountain equipment (pullover, windbreaker, sun glasses, sunscreen) are an absolute must.
Important Information:
- All walking times listed below are roughly estimated times
- Always plan a tour in advance according to your personal fitness and skills
- Take a look at the local weather report and walk back in case of danger
- For more detailed information please contact the certified Pitztal Mountain Guides at any time
Sitebuilder
Rifflsee Hiking Paths and Trail Running Routes
Starting point: Rifflseebahn (gondola) top station - Restaurant Sunna Alm 2,291 m
- Plodersee Loop Tour: hiking trail to a crystal clear mountain lake at 2,380 m (you can even see the lake bottom!)
Walking time: approx. 4 hours
Difficulty level: red
- Wurmtal & Löcher Hike: walking tour to Rifflferner glacier (part of the "Offenbacher Höhenweg")
Walking time: approx. 2-4 hours (depending on stamina)
- Hirschtal Valley Hike: descent via Hirschtal to Tieflehn or Mandarfen, 600 meters of altitude difference
walking time, descent: approx. 1 hour
- Rifflsee Panorama Footpath: valley hike via Rifflseehütte or Muldennpiste slope
Walking time: approx. 1.5-2 hours
- Walking trail or cart trail to Taschach Alm cheese dairy (serviced)
Walking time: approx. 1.5-2 hours
Difficulty level: blue
- Fuldaer High Elevation Trail: panoramic hiking tour to Taschachhaus at 2,432 m
Walking time: approx. 3,5 hours
Difficulty level: red
- Lange Willi Steig: adventurous hike through the Stone Pine Forest into Taschachtal
Walking time: approx. 3 hours (part of the "Fuldauer Höhenweg" to Taschach Alm)
Difficulty level: blue
- Grubenkarspitze 3000 m: demanding hike on cart road, along the ski run to the summit
Walking time: approx. 2 hours
Difficulty level: red
- Rostizjoch 3,083 m: Alpine mountain hike across pasturelands and erosion areas
Walking time: approx. 4 hours
Difficulty level: red (the route is not marked on some stages)
- Cottbuser Höhenweg: challenging high Alpine hike to Kaunergrathütte at 2,817 m
Walking time: approx. 4 hours
Difficulty level: red-black !!!rock climbing skills required!!!
From Rifflsee on Fuldaer Höhenweg Trail to Taschachhaus
Sharing is fun...
