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Hiking tours in Pitztal

Walking in Pitztal’ s mountains

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.

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

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Luis Trenker path
Luis Trenker path
The viewing platfrom Adlerhorst
The viewing platfrom Adlerhorst
Stuiben waterfall in Jerzens Schön
Stuiben waterfall in Jerzens Schön
Sechszeiger reservoir
Sechszeiger reservoir

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Distance

Distance ranges from 0km to 43km

Duration

Duration ranges from 0h to 10h

Altitude

Altitude ranges from 0m to 3,972m

Hike from Piller Moor to Gogles Alm

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Parking space Piller Moor (1525m)
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Parking space Piller Moor (1525m)
Cross the road at the car park of Piller Moor and follow the Moor nature trail to the fountain. Once there, turn off into a beautiful steep forest path, then on a forest road for a short while and later across glorious Alpine meadows to the catered mountain hut Gogles Alm, which you will approach from the back. Walk a few metres around the building to reach the main entrance and the magnificent sun terrace. Return to your starting point via the same route. 

Hike to Arzler Alm

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Scheibe (1387m)
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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)

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top station Rifflseebahn (2288m)
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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

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Tourist information office Arzl (855m)
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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.

Hike to Graslehn - Steinhof

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Car park Kirche Jerzens (1115m)
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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

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Eggenstall (1341m)
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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. 

Hike to Gogles Alm

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parking space towards Fließ or the bus stop Fließ Abzw. Gogles Alm (1564m)
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parking space towards Fließ or the bus stop Fließ Abzw. Gogles Alm (1562m)
Cross the road and walk along a beautiful forest path, then on a forest road for a short while and later across glorious Alpine meadows to the catered mountain hut Gogles Alm which you will approach from the back. Walk a few metres around the building to reach the main entrance and the stunning sun terrace. Return via the same route or walk down on the access road, which is longer but less steep.

Panorama hike Venetalm

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Plattenrain (1477m)
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Plattenrain (1474m)
Walk along a steeper path from Plattenrain to the catered mountain hut Hochastner Alm. Then walk along the mountain ridge along a beautiful forest path directly to the catered mountain hut Venetalm. (Signposted as “Venet-Rundwanderweg” [Venet circular route]). To return, turn left at the first fork and continue to walk along this path back to Hochaster Alm and then continue to walk on the same path as on your way up initially. After the fork keep left and the forest road will take you back to the un-catered mountain hut Timler Alm and to the starting point. 

Via the path Bärensteig to the huts Stalderhütte - Hochzeiger Haus - Tanzalm

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gondola bottom station (1467m)
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Tanzalm (2026m)
Starting point: gondola bottom lift station. The steadily ascending so called Bärensteig leads up to the catered mountain hut Stalderhütte or the catered mountain hut Hochzeigerhaus. A wide path over alpine pastures continues to the catered mountain hut Tanzalm. You can comfortably return to the valley by gondola. Optionally you may also walk via the Innerwald (walking time: 1.5 hrs) or Rodelweg path (walking time: 2 hrs). For those two options the starting point would be Kaitanger.

Hike to Tiefentalalm

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Eggenstall (1382m)
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Eggenstall (1382m)
This hike starts in Scheibe at the Restaurant Gasthof zur Einkehr. From there you cross a bridge and walkd along the agricultural road up to the catered mountain hut Tiefentalalm. Return first along the agricultural road after 1 h a path takes you to Schrofen. From Schrofen you walk on the "Talwanderweg" back to Scheibe/Piösmes.
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.

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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.
Walking Time: 1 hour 30 min. easy hike

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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.).
Walking time: 2 hours 30 min. intermediate​ hike

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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.
Walking Time: 1 hour 45 min​. intermediate​ hike

 

Hiking tips from the Gondola top station
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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.
Walking time: 40 min.​ easy hike

(I) *

To the Kalbenalm and return to the Tanzalm.
Walking time: 1 hour 15 min.​ easy hike

(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. 
Walking time: 50 min.​ easy hike

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To the valley station via the "Innerwald". Walking time: 1 hour. easy hike

(L) *

To the valley station via the "Rodelweg".
Walking time: 1 hour 30 min. easy hike

(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
hiking at Sechszeiger peak in Pitztal
360 degree panorama at the sechszeiger peak
360 degree panorama at the sechszeiger peak
Swiss stone pine forest at Hochzeiger
Swiss stone pine forest at Hochzeiger
Relaxing at Sechszeiger Peak, 2,370 m
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
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  • 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
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

 

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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
From Rifflsee on Fuldaer Höhenweg Trail to Taschachhaus
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