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TOURS AND ROUTES IN THE PITZTAL VALLEY
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TOURS AND ROUTES IN THE PITZTAL VALLEY
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Winter hike along the Rifflsee cross-country ski trail
Start
Rifflseebahn mountain station (2287m)
Finish
Rifflseebahn mountain station (2262m)
Once you have arrived at the starting point, take in the beautiful view of Rifflsee mountain lake before setting out. This easy winter hike follows the outline of the Rifflsee cross-country ski trail past Rifflsee Lake, covered in snow crystals. Sunna Alm catered mountain hut is located at the starting point and offers an inviting and cozy opportunity to have a break. Another optional stop for refreshments is Rifflseehütte, located just a few minutes' walk from Rifflsee Lake. Please note that hikers will require a valid ski lift pass or hiking lift pass for the gondola ride.
Circular route Fuchsmoos
Start
Car park Fuchsmoos (1353m)
Finish
Car park Fuchsmoos (1356m)
From Fuchsmoos bus stop or car park this hike follows groomed trails past Piller Pond and pretty soon into a forest, which usually looks very wintry as it is on the shady side of the valley. After ca. 1.5 km cross Piller country road and after another 1.5 km you will reach Jausenstation Fischteich Piller (fish pond restaurant). Here you can enjoy ice skating or stop at the cozy restaurant for a drink or snack. Behind the Jausenstation Fischteich Piller the path leads through the hamlet of Fuchsmoos back to the starting point.
Mandarfen - Pitztaler Schihütte
Start
Bus stop Mandarfen (1675m)
Finish
Bus stop Mandarfen (1674m)
Starting from the bus stop Mandarfen-Rifflseebahn walk past the Rifflsee gondola valley station and cross the bridge. After the bridge turn left, follow the cross-country trail towards to Mittelberg, after a certain section along the edge of the slope towards you hike the Pitztaler Schihütte. After taking a break for refreshments return via the same route to your starting point.
Eggenstall - Enger circular route
Start
Busstop St. Leonhard i. P. Gh Sonne (1341m)
Finish
Busstop St. Leonhard i. P. Gh Sonne/Liesele (1341m)
Starting point is St. Leonhard i. P. Gh Sonne/Liesele bus stop in Eggenstall. Cross the bridge and turn right to follow the winter hiking trail to Innerwald. Once there, follow the trail to Außerwald before crossing a bridge once again. Then turn right in the direction of Hotel Alpenhof before turning left into a moderately steep in the direction of Bichl. Walk past the partially frozen Bichl waterfall and follow the trail along the edge of the forest back to Eggenstall. The Hotel Alpenhof along the way invite for a cozy stop.
Winterwanderweg am Gachenblick
Start
Nature Park Centre Kaunergrat at Gachenblick (1575m)
Finish
Nature Park Centre Kaunergrat at Gachenblick (1575m)
Osterstein tour (big)
Start
Car park Arzl football field (863m)
Finish
Car park Arzl football field (863m)
The circular hiking trail around the Osterstein starts from the Arzl football field. Follow the farm and forest road to the left of the football field. At the junction follow the road uphill in the direction of Ostersteinsiedlung for about 400 m. Then return viathe "Diemersteig" path back to the starting point. Tip: If you turn off the Diemersteig path in the direction of Arzl, you can reach the village's centre after a few minutes and there are two opportunities to take a break (Restaurant Herz As and Pizzeria Die Post).
Circular route Mandarfen - Tieflehn
Start
Bus stop Mandarfen (1679m)
Finish
Bus stop Mandarfen (1678m)
The winter hike starts at the Mandarfen-Rifflseebahn bus stop. From there, hike past the Rifflsee gondola valley station and cross the bridge. Then turn right and walk along the winter hiking trail to the next bridge. Then follow the groomed winter hiking trail in the direction of Tieflehn and from there, continue in the direction of Plangeross. Just before reaching the hamlet Plangeross, cross the main road and follow the trail on the right back to Tieflehn. There are several opportunities to take a break along this route before returning to the starting point: Siglu bar at Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten, Mittagskogel Lounge, Pitztaler Alm, Hotel Zirbenhof and Schwalbennest bar at Hotel Wildspitze.
Beginner Route
Start
Mittelstation Hochzeiger (2025m)
Finish
Kalbenalmweg (2153m)
This beginner’s route is ideal for those who dare to take their first steps on touring skis. The first few meters are very flat, which is perfect to get used to your new sports equipment. It then gets a little steeper and you get a little more feel for walking with climbing skins. Once you have reached your destination (Kalbenalmweg), you can ski back to the start on the piste, or you can take the Sechszeiger route and continue a further 233 meters in altitude to the mountain station of the Sechszeigerlift.
Benni-Raich-Bridge - Wald
Start
Car park Bungy Stüberl 1 (820m)
Finish
Car park Bungy Stüberl 1 (820m)
From the Bungy Stüberl (not catered in winter) car park 1 walk uphill to admire the gigantic structure of the new suspension bridge with a span of 137.7 m. Take a walk 94 m above the ground across the ca. 1.5 m wide bridge to the hamlet of Wald. Return via bus or via the same route. (20 minutes' walking time one way).
Old road - Steinhof - Langenau - Wenns
Start
Bus stop Wenns Pitztaler Hof or Wenns Gemeindezentrum (civic centre) (1012m)
Finish
Bus stop Wenns Pitztaler Hof or Wenns Gemeindezentrum (civic centre) (1015m)
Starting point is the bus stop Wenns Pitztalerhof or Wenns Gemeindezentrum (Civic Centre). You can reach the starting point either by Regiobus Pitztal or it's a 5 minute walk from the carpark of the church/churchhall. At the junction follow the road in the direction of the village towards the hamlet of Klöfles. From there hike along hte forest road or winter hiking trail in the direction of Steinhof. Continue to hike past the Langenau hamlet back to your starting point in Wenns. There are several pubs and restaurants that invite to take a break at the village centre (Gastof Pitztalerhof, Gasthof Alte Post and Rutsche Bark Pub).