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TOURS AND ROUTES IN THE PITZTAL VALLEY
TOURS AND ROUTES IN THE PITZTAL VALLEY
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Zaunhof/Grüble – Ludwigsburger Hütte – St Leonharder Höhenweg (high-level trail) – Bich
Start
car park, goods cable car near Zaunhof/Grüble (1329m)
Finish
bus stop Zaunhof Grüble (1327m)
From the starting point, climb up to the catered mountain hut Ludwigsburger Hütte. Then continue to walk in the direction of the Lehnerjoch. After approx. 10 minutes tak e a right and follow the waymarked trail leading south. After crossing a few cirques and brooks, there is a secured track to the Hairlacher Kar. Following this, there is another ascent to the Scharte am Westgrat of the Hairlacher Seekopfs summit. Continue after this to the Maurerköpfl peak. Keep on southwards to the crossroads ‘Am Gampen’, then downhill to the derelict mountain hut Äußere Schwarzenbergalm and then continue on to Enger/Bichl.
Please note that this trail is only suitable for experienced hikers with good stamina.
Please note that this trail is only suitable for experienced hikers with good stamina.
Stage without summit – Day 1: Arzl – Wenns
Start
Arzl (853m)
Finish
Wenns (1018m)
Starting point: Arzl – from the church a winding path leads up to Burgstall and then on to the hamlet of Arzlair.
Walking through meadows and a forest the trail leads on to the catered mountain hut Plattenrainalm. Once there, you can take in the panoramic views of the Inntal valley and visit the meditation chapel to let your thoughts wander. A slightly steeper trail leads up to the catered mountain hut Hochastner Alm. Then continue along the mountain ridge on a beautiful forest path directly to the catered mountain hut Venetalm (Follow the signposts for the circular hiking trail “Venet Rundwanderweg”. Then turn into a forest road towards Wenns. You will be rewarded with beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
Walking through meadows and a forest the trail leads on to the catered mountain hut Plattenrainalm. Once there, you can take in the panoramic views of the Inntal valley and visit the meditation chapel to let your thoughts wander. A slightly steeper trail leads up to the catered mountain hut Hochastner Alm. Then continue along the mountain ridge on a beautiful forest path directly to the catered mountain hut Venetalm (Follow the signposts for the circular hiking trail “Venet Rundwanderweg”. Then turn into a forest road towards Wenns. You will be rewarded with beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
Hike to Straßbergsee
Start
Wiesle (1070m)
Finish
Wiesle (1070m)
From the bus stop in Wiesle, walk approx. 500 metres out of the valley until a forest path branches off to the left. Past the Ritzenrieder Alm, at the end of the forest track, a path leads to the beautifully situated Straßbergsee lake. Once there, the path leads north-east to the Straßbergalm. The Ritzenrieder Alm and the Straßbergalm are managed by the same shepherd and are therefore open alternately. From the Straßbergalm, follow the signs to Graßlehn and from there continue along the road to the starting point.
Kalbenalm - Sechszeiger 6020
Start
Car park Mühlschrofen or Liss/Hochzeiger Bergbahnen (1456m)
Finish
Sechszeiger (1482m)
The starting point of this trail is the car park Mühlschrofen below the hamlet of Gischlewies. The forest path leading towards Leiner Alm branches off after about 1 km onto a wide gravel path towards Kaitanger (Entry also possible from Kaitanger). From here, the route runs parallel to the red MTB route 609 (Tanzalm) and together the trails meander steadily uphill through sparse woodland to the Stalderhütte/Hochzeigerhaus turn-off. The route continues straight on to the Kalbenalm located at the timberline (refreshment stop). From there the trail runs steeply uphill in serpentines for approx. 1.5 km to the reservoir at the mountain station of the Panorama cable car. On the subsequent flatter section, the biker can take a breather before reaching the summit cross of the Sechszeiger at 2,392 m, where a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains makes the effort worthwhile. If you want to reach a second summit, follow the signs to the Hochzeiger 2.5 mountain station - another 1.7 km or 40 minutes. Once there, you can reach the Hochzeiger 2,560 m summit on foot in 15 minutes. You can return via the same route or via the Steinbock Trail (single trail).
Trail to the summit Grabkogel
Start
car park between Stillebach and Piösmes (1405m)
Finish
car park between Stillebach and Piösmes (1408m)
Walk by a road to the left towards the broadcasting mast for a short while, then turn left onto a footpath leading in the direction of the mountain hut Luibisalm (not catered). This Alm is a peaceful destination for a day trip and affords walkers panoramic views high over the valley opposite the steep Rofelewand rockface (3,354 m). Continue on past a hunting lodge to the so called Luibisböden. Straight ahead this track leads to the Luibiskogel peak: from there turn right and walk through a rubble cirque to a crevasse behind which the beautiful Moalandlsee lake nestles against a stunning backdrop of rocks. Please note that this trail is only suitable for fit, experienced and sure-footed mountaineers. Passing Lake Moalandsee on your right, the last stage of this tour leads up to the Grabkogel summit cross, which can already be spotted from the lake. You will reach the summit at 2,651 metres after a 20 minute climb and enjoy a 360 degree view of Lake Moalandsee and the course of Pitztal valley. Return via the outward route.
Circular route: Piller – fishpond – Gogles Alm – Glanderspitze (summit cross) – Pillerkreuz (summit cross) – Galflun Alm
Start
Car park Piller Zentrum (1349m)
Finish
Car park Piller Zentrum (1359m)
From the starting point you walk in the direction of Oberpiller passing the Piller fishpond. After walking on the Rodelbahn [toboggan run in the winter] for a short while you will reach a steep path in the direction of the catered mountain hut Gogles Alm. At the next fork, turn off right until the steep path joins up with a forest track. Follow this track to get to the Gogles Alm. Enjoy the vista from this mountain and after the Gogles Alm, continue to walk, bearing left on a steep path to the summit cross of Glanderspitze. After this, walk along the ridge keeping right towards the Pillerkreuz (summit cross). To descend, retrace your steps for a few meters and then turn off left back to the Galflun Alm and then take a right towards Piller. This steep path forks off again to the right and then joins a path that takes you straight back to Piller.
Audershof – Larcher Alm – Galflun Alm – Kreuzjoch – Audershof
Start
Car park Audershof (1305m)
Finish
Car park Audershof (1343m)
Take the moderately steep forest road to the catered mountain hut Larcher Alm ( 1h 30 min) and then continue to walk in the direction of the catered mountain hut Galflun Alm. Just before the Galflun Alm a path, in parts very steep, takes you directly to the Kreuzjoch (3 h) summit. To return, turn left after the Kreuzjoch and walk along the so-called Wannejöchl back to the Galflun Alm and from there, return by the same route you followed from Audershof.
Circular route: Piller pond – Aifner Alm – Kreuzjöchl – Kielebergalm
Start
Piller Landschaftsteich [artificial pond] (1358m)
Finish
Piller Landschaftsteich [artificial pond] (1361m)
From the starting point turn left on a path in the direction of Lachwies. From the Lachwies farm onwards a steep footpath continues steeply downhill to Bärenbad. Once there, follow a forest road for a short while before turning right into a well signposted trail to the catered mountain hut Aifner Alm. After the Alm, turn left in the direction of Aifenspitze summit, turn left at Schweinelieger and walk uphill to the Kreuzjöchl on a path that is very steep in places. Continue to hike downhill through the Wildkar combe and on a path towards the catered mountain hut Kielebergalm. Finally return to Piller the forest road.
Trail to the Kaunergrathütte (2,817 m)
Start
car park between Plangeroß and Tieflehn (1614m)
Finish
car park between Plangeroß and Tieflehn (1600m)
Starting point: car park just before Plangeroß. Walk by a path, which starts off wide before narrowing and becoming increasingly steep – through the forest to the Plangeroßalpe. Once there, cross over the river at two points, continuing next to ascend on the moderately steep path along the river to the second plateau, where the path is joined by a high-level trail, the Cottbuser Höhenweg. From there, follow the trail over loose stones and rocks to the last very steep ascent of the route up to one of the highest catered mountain huts of the Ötztal Alps, the Kaunergrathütte (2,817 m). Descend by the outward route. For experienced and fit mountaineers, there is an alternative descent from the Kaunergrathütte via the Mittelberglesee lake to Trenkwald (this alter -native descent adds another 2 hrs walking time to the high Alpine trek).
Tip: From the Kaunergrathütte, within about an hour, you can also climb the summit
to enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the Plangeroßkopf. Grade: moderate
Tip: From the Kaunergrathütte, within about an hour, you can also climb the summit
to enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the Plangeroßkopf. Grade: moderate
Hike to Aifner Alm and Aifenspitzen
Start
Naturparkhaus [Nature Park Centre] at Gachenblick (1584m)
Finish
Naturparkhaus [Nature Park Centre] at Gachenblick (1588m)
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. Once there, turn off left via a well-prepared steep path until you reach the Schweinelieger summit. From there, keep right and walk along the ridge to the Aifenspitze summit. Please note: only cross over to the Hohen Aifenspitze peak if you are sure-footed and an experienced mountaineer. Return by the same route you came on.
