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TOURS AND ROUTES IN THE PITZTAL VALLEY
TOURS AND ROUTES IN THE PITZTAL VALLEY
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- Arzl im Pitztal (1) Apply Arzl im Pitztal filter
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Difficulty
Distance
Duration
Altitude
Wennerberg Alm - Leiner Alm 6019
Start
car park Galtwiesen (1188m)
Finish
car park Galtwiesen (1220m)
Starting point for this circular route is the car park Galtwiesen. From there, follow the forest road all the way to Vordere Wennerbergalm mountain hut. Straight past the mountain hut, follow the forest road all the way to its end and then there will be a short 50 metre section where you will have to push your bike. Then continue on the forest road and turn left towards Leiner Alm mountain hut at the next fork. Return via the same route and then turn left in the direction of Jerzens or Krabichl. Once you reach a large crossroads turn right and return to your starting point.
Stalderhütte - Hochzeiger Haus 6006
Start
Junction Kienberg (1004m)
Finish
Hochzeiger Haus (1828m)
Starting from the Pitztal Bike (MTB 614), which winds like a lifeline through the entire Pitztal valley, this medium-difficulty route branches off at the hamlet of Kienberg in the direction of Jerzens.Through the centre of Jerzens, the route runs for a short stretch on the asphalt road, only to branch off to the right at the second bend at the hamlet of Egg onto the forest path into the Innerwald forest. The route winds its way uphill through the shady forest. On the last section, the route led through meadowland to the Stalderhütte or on a short branch path up to the Hochzeigerhaus. If you want to enjoy a beautiful and varied round tour, you can cycle back to the starting point shortly after the Stalderhütte on the Tanzalm route (MTB 609).
Venetalm Route with Variation Larcher Alm 640
Start
Car park Oberdorf (1031m)
Finish
Venetalm (1985m)
The route starts at the junction of the Pitztal Bike (MTB 614) in the hamlet of Oberdorf above Wenns. The route first follows the asphalt road in the direction of Farmie with long curves. After about 2 km, the forest road begins at Audershof and winds its way up through the forest to the Venetalm (refreshment stop). After about half of the route, there is also the option of making a detour to the Larcher Alm (from starting point 1 h 50 min, 6 km, 780 hm). Once you arrive at the Venetalm, a stunning view into the Gurglt and Inn valleys and further towards the Pitztal valley awaits the bikers. The descent is either the same route back to Wenns or you can choose the black variant MTB 604 (Imsterberg - Venetalm) to get back to Imsterberg.
Tanzalm Route 609
Start
Junction Kienberg (970m)
Finish
Tanzalm (2011m)
Starting from the Pitztal Bike (MTB 614), which winds its way through the entire Pitztal like a lifeline, this medium-difficulty route branches off at the Kienberg district in the direction of Jerzens. The forest path changes to an asphalt road for a short stretch through the centre of Jerzens and leads to the Kaitanger district. In several serpentines, the route first winds uphill along the forest road through the forest. The last section runs through light woodland and meadows to the Tanzalm, which is a serviced mountain pasture.
E5 Verpeilhütte – Kaunergrathütte
Start
Verpeilhütte (2014m)
Finish
Kaunergrathütte (2819m)
This alpine stage starts at the catered mountain hut Verpeilhütte, then continues across Kühgrübl past the so called Madatschtürmen [Madatsch towers] to the Madatschferner glacier, which you will follow along its southeastern edge. Once there, continue on a steep fixed ropes course up to the Aperen Madatsch Joch ridge. The ca. 4 hour descent is similar to a fixed rope course across a mountain crest to the catered mountain hut Kaunergrathütte. Please note: this stage requires alpine experience!
Piller circular route
Start
Wenns Gemeindezentrum (1003m)
Finish
Wenns Gemeindezentrum (1004m)
Route description:
Start off at the civic centre in Wenns and continue via Piller Sattel (1,560 m) in the direction of Fließ.
From there continue to cycle on the country road to Landeck. Cycle through this district’s capital further to Zams and past several small villages all the way to Imst.
Pitztal is signposted again from Imst and you will reach your starting point after crossing the striking Pitztal bridge and Arzl, the first town of Pitztal valley.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Start off at the civic centre in Wenns and continue via Piller Sattel (1,560 m) in the direction of Fließ.
From there continue to cycle on the country road to Landeck. Cycle through this district’s capital further to Zams and past several small villages all the way to Imst.
Pitztal is signposted again from Imst and you will reach your starting point after crossing the striking Pitztal bridge and Arzl, the first town of Pitztal valley.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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).
E5 Alternative hiking route along the valley: Scheibe – Braunschweiger Hütte
Start
Scheibe (1387m)
Finish
Braunschweiger Hütte (1733m)
From your starting point follow the valley hiking trail [Talwanderweg] into the valley to Mittelberg. This is an easy hike along the bottom of the valley. From Mittelberg the hike will get more difficult. Follow the agricultural road in the direction of the catered mountain hut Gletscherstube for the last 1,000 metres in altitude. The road then leads to a steep path up to the catered mountain hut Braunschweiger Hütte.
E5 Zams - Braunschweiger Hütte
Start
top station Venetbahn (768m)
Finish
Braunschweiger Hütte (2193m)
Take the Venetbahn gondola up the first section and then follow the path to the first summit, the so called Glanderspitze. Once there, continue hiking along the ridge across the Wannejöchl until you reach the Kreuzjoch. Follow the path downhill in the direction of the catered mountain hut Larcher Alm. When the path joins a forest road turn left to Larcher Alm, which is an ideal stop for some refreshments. Continue hiking along the so called alter Almweg (old trail) past the Winkl hamlet to the village centre of Wenns. From there, catch the public bus to Mittelberg Wendestelle [turning bay] bus stop. Follow the agricultural road in the direction of the catered mountain hut Gletscherstube for the last 1,000 metres in altitude. The road then leads to a steep path up to the catered mountain hut Braunschweiger Hütte. You have reached your destination for the day!
E5 Venet circular trail variant
Start
bottom station Venetbahn in Zams (768m)
Finish
centre of Wenns (999m)
For all those who wish to master the E5 without using any public transport or mountain railways the hike starts at the valley station of Venetbahn gondola in Zams. Ascend to the top station of Venethbahn following the Ladner Steig trail. Once there, follow the panoramic trail to the catered mountain hut Gogles Alm at 2,017 metres above sea level. Continue on the path behind the hut towards the catered mountain hut Galflun Alm. Once there, descend to the catered mountain hut Larcher Alm and continue along the so called alter Almweg [old mountain hut trail]. This trail passes the hamlet of Winkl and leads to the village centre of Wenns, which is your destination for this day.
