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TOURS AND ROUTES IN THE PITZTAL VALLEY
TOURS AND ROUTES IN THE PITZTAL VALLEY
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Difficulty
Distance
Duration
Altitude
Neururer cross-country skiing trail
Start
Hamlet Scheibe (1387m)
Finish
Hamlet Scheibe (1389m)
After the start in Scheibe this cross-country skiing trail meanders along the waterfall circular route and then continues on the valley cross-country trail to Neurur. After a little loop return to your starting point via the same route. The impressive view of the frozen Klockele waterfall makes this trail a truly great “nature experience”.
Kitzgarten cross-country skiing trail
Start
Hamlet Boden
Finish
Hamlet Boden
The Kitzgarten circular route runs from Boden all along the valley cross-country skiing trail through the impressive Kitzgarten gorge. Turn around in Wiese to get back to your starting point in Boden.
Bärenbad cross-country skiing trail
Start
Nature Park Centre Kaunergrat (1576m)
Finish
Nature Park Centre Kaunergrat (1576m)
Circular cross-country skiing trail with set track for skate skiing of the surrounding area of the Nature Park Centre.
Glacier cross-country skiing trail
Start
Glacier Express, further to 6-seater chairlift (2681m)
Finish
Glacier Express (2680m)
Open: High altitude cross-country ski trail in autumn and spring. During the winter season the high altitude cross-country ski trail can be groomed for groups of 20+ on request.
Altitude training: between 2,690 m and 2,740 m you can improve your stamina over 50 metres of elevation gain
Infrastructure and facilities: there are changing rooms and space to wax your cross-country skis as well as toilets at Mittelbergjoch railway station.
Course of the trail: Access via Glacier Express up to 2,840 m (please note that special tickets for hikers and cross-country skiers can be purchased). Once on the glacier you can reach the top station of the 6-seater chairlift in around 100 m. This chairlift will take you to the start of the glacier cross-country skiing trail. The access point is behind the bottom station of the the 8-seater gondola lift on 2,690 m and the trail runs in more or less even ascents up to its highest point at 2,740 m. The chairlift will comfortably return you to the mountain station of the Glacier Express.
Altitude training: between 2,690 m and 2,740 m you can improve your stamina over 50 metres of elevation gain
Infrastructure and facilities: there are changing rooms and space to wax your cross-country skis as well as toilets at Mittelbergjoch railway station.
Course of the trail: Access via Glacier Express up to 2,840 m (please note that special tickets for hikers and cross-country skiers can be purchased). Once on the glacier you can reach the top station of the 6-seater chairlift in around 100 m. This chairlift will take you to the start of the glacier cross-country skiing trail. The access point is behind the bottom station of the the 8-seater gondola lift on 2,690 m and the trail runs in more or less even ascents up to its highest point at 2,740 m. The chairlift will comfortably return you to the mountain station of the Glacier Express.
Talloipe cross-country skiing trail
Start
several optional access points
Finish
several optional exit points
The valley cross-country skiing trail follows the Pitze river all along the bottom of the valley between the villages of Mittelberg and Wiese. The 21.3 km long trail has a set track for classic skiing and for skate skiing and can be skied in both directions. It is furthermore possible to access or exit the trail in any of the villages en route. The valley trail is a must for any cross-country skier visiting Pitztal, not only because it is excellently groomed but because of its magnificently scenic setting.
Hubertus cross-country skiing trail
Start
Nature Park Centre Piller Sattel / Gachenblick
Finish
Nature Park Centre Piller Sattel / Gachenblick
This is a rather demanding trail with set tracks for classic skiing and set skate skiing tracks in places. It meanders over 7.5 km in length through the partially thick forest areas. After approximately 2 km skiers reach a small clearing and the trail runs over a demanding ascent to the “Harbeweiher” pond. After a short loop around the frozen lake and a further ascent, the highest point of the cross-country skiing trail is reached. From there the trail again runs through dense forests back to the stating point. This cross-country skiing trail is ideal for nature lovers with adequate stamina.
Tschirgant circular route
Start
Imst, Sportzentrum (782m)
Finish
Imst, Sportzentrum (782m)
Starting from the sports grounds in Imst, cycle in the direction of Nassreith through the Gurgltal valley. Follow the Bundesstraße [A-road] B189 until you reach the highest point of this tour, the Holzleitensattel ridge. Cycle downhill to Obsteig on a fast descent. From there continue to cycle via the Mieminger Plateau all the way down to Telfs. Return to your starting point via the Inntal valley following Bundesstraße [A-road] B171, mostly on flat terrain with only a few short ascents.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Duration: 2-3 hours
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
Hahntennjoch circular route
Start
Imst, Sportzentrum (783m)
Finish
Imst, Sportzentrum (782m)
Route description:
The tour starts with a steep ascent over ca. 15 kilometres to the Hahntennjoch ridge (1,894 m). It’s a descent from there down to Elmen in Lechtal valley and then cycling out of the valley in the direction of Reutte to Stanzach. Once in Stanzach, follow a narrow picturesque alpine pass through the Namloser valley to Berwang. Continue to cycle downhill to Bichlbach via Lermoos and Biberwier until you reach the Fernpass road (B179). After a short ascent to the Fernpass Höhe peak, you will pass Nassereith and the Gurgltal and leisurely coast back to the starting point.
Duration: 3-4 hours
The tour starts with a steep ascent over ca. 15 kilometres to the Hahntennjoch ridge (1,894 m). It’s a descent from there down to Elmen in Lechtal valley and then cycling out of the valley in the direction of Reutte to Stanzach. Once in Stanzach, follow a narrow picturesque alpine pass through the Namloser valley to Berwang. Continue to cycle downhill to Bichlbach via Lermoos and Biberwier until you reach the Fernpass road (B179). After a short ascent to the Fernpass Höhe peak, you will pass Nassereith and the Gurgltal and leisurely coast back to the starting point.
Duration: 3-4 hours
"Kaunertaler Glacier road" route
Start
Wenns Gemeindezentrum (1003m)
Finish
Wenns Gemeindezentrum (1003m)
Route description:
Start off at the civic centre in Wenns and cycle via Piller Sattel (1,560 m) in the direction of Kauns in Kaunertal. Once there, cycle on the Kaunertal country road all the way to the toll point and then continue to cycle on the private road up to Kaunertaler Glacier on 2,750 m.
Then continue via the same route for the time being all the way to Kauns and straight on to Prutz. Once there, turn right onto the Bundesstraße [A-road] in the direction of Fließ. From then on cycle uphill again to Piller Sattel and leisurely coast dowhill to Wenns.
Duration: 5-7 hours
Start off at the civic centre in Wenns and cycle via Piller Sattel (1,560 m) in the direction of Kauns in Kaunertal. Once there, cycle on the Kaunertal country road all the way to the toll point and then continue to cycle on the private road up to Kaunertaler Glacier on 2,750 m.
Then continue via the same route for the time being all the way to Kauns and straight on to Prutz. Once there, turn right onto the Bundesstraße [A-road] in the direction of Fließ. From then on cycle uphill again to Piller Sattel and leisurely coast dowhill to Wenns.
Duration: 5-7 hours
