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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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Difficulty
Distance
Duration
Altitude
Alpine pasture hike Hochzeiger
Start
gondola top station (2025m)
Finish
gondola bottom station (1464m)
Starting point: gondola top station. Follow a path to the left to the catered mountain hut Kalbenalm (walking time: 40 min) and from there continue further through the Oberlangtal valley until you cross the path coming down from the Sechseizer peak, then continue to the catered mountain hut Leiner Alm (walking time: 1 hr). The path which forks off to the left a few meters after the Leiner Alm will tak e you through the
forest to Kaitanger and from there further to the bottom station of Hochzeiger Bergbahnen (mountain railway) (walking time: 1.5 hr). Total walking time: approx. 3 hours. Additionally, you may choose to walk via the top station of the double chairlift to the Sechzeiger peak and descend northwards to the Leiner Alm and then continue as above through the forest to the bottom station of Hochzeiger Bergbahnen.
forest to Kaitanger and from there further to the bottom station of Hochzeiger Bergbahnen (mountain railway) (walking time: 1.5 hr). Total walking time: approx. 3 hours. Additionally, you may choose to walk via the top station of the double chairlift to the Sechzeiger peak and descend northwards to the Leiner Alm and then continue as above through the forest to the bottom station of Hochzeiger Bergbahnen.
Double chair lift top station - Hochzeiger - intermediate station
Start
Double chair lift top station (2366m)
Finish
Middelstation (2024m)
This path follows the mountain ridge from its starting point to Hochzeiger. Descend via the Hochzeiger ridge to the mountain station of the Zollberg button lift and continue on to the gondola’s intermediate station.
Hike to Matzlewald
Start
Fischteich Jerzens [fishpond] (974m)
Finish
Fischteich Jerzens [fishpond] (972m)
From the starting point at the Jerzens fish pond walk on a shaded forest path in the direction of Matzlewald. Return via the same route.
Wald – Luis-Trenker trail – Wald
Start
Church in Wald (889m)
Finish
Church in Wald (889m)
Starting point: Church in the hamlet of Wald. At the school, turn right and walk along the old forest road to the river Pitze, then turn right again to walk along the Luis-Trenker trail. Just before reaching the river Inn, cross the river Pitze and follow the cycle path uphill. At the top, enjoy the spectacular views of the Hochimst hiking resort
with the Muttekopf mountain, the Tschirgant peak as well as the Ötztal Alps. Follow along the railway tracks and then turn right into a steep gorge along a steep trail to the hamlet of Niederried. Walk along the road through the village to return to your starting point. (Luis Trenker Trail is closed in winter)
with the Muttekopf mountain, the Tschirgant peak as well as the Ötztal Alps. Follow along the railway tracks and then turn right into a steep gorge along a steep trail to the hamlet of Niederried. Walk along the road through the village to return to your starting point. (Luis Trenker Trail is closed in winter)
large village hike Jerzens
Start
Car park Kirche Jerzens (1103m)
Finish
Car park Kirche Jerzens (1103m)
Starting point of this demanding village hike is the car park by the church. Walk on past the mill (bread is baked and sold here weekly during the summer months) and walk upwards in several serpentines to the hamlet Egg. The secluded hamlet rewards your strenuous climb with a beautiful view of the valley basin with the villages Wenns and Piller. Take a shortcut from the access road following a steep path by turning off from the hamlet of Breitwies in direction of Haag. The beautifully landscaped path via Haag continues in the direction of Larchwies, then cross the Hochzeiger Road to continue walking on a track to the hamlet of Falsterwies. A somewhat steeper path leads up to the country road, which you have to follow for a short section. Once you get to a beautiful chapel, turn off into a farm track to the right. The track leads back to your starting point in the village centre of Jerzens.
Hike from Matzlewald to Jerzens fishpond
Start
District of Matzlewald, Säge [sawmill] (1138m)
Finish
District of Matzlewald, Säge [sawmill] (1135m)
Walk along the shaded forest road in the direction of Kienberg. When you come to a fork, take a left and follow a steep path to Kienberg. Once there, cross the road and turn left towards the Pitze river. Continue to walk by a flat and even path to the Jerzens fishpond. Return to Matzlewald by the same route.
Two lake tour
Start
Rifflsee gondola bottom station (2291m)
Finish
Rifflsee gondola valley station (1674m)
Take the Rifflsee gondola to the top station, then turn right and follow the signs to the Rifflseerundweg (circular
route) all the way to where it joins with a high-level trail, the Offenbacher Höhenweg. After approximately 1 hour walking time, turn off left on a waymark ed steep path to the Plodersee lake. Descend on a waymarked steep track, which joins up with the another high-level trail, the Fuldaer Höhenweg. From there, continue to walk in the
direction of the catered mountain hut Taschach Alm and keep on walking to return to the start in Mandarfen.
route) all the way to where it joins with a high-level trail, the Offenbacher Höhenweg. After approximately 1 hour walking time, turn off left on a waymark ed steep path to the Plodersee lake. Descend on a waymarked steep track, which joins up with the another high-level trail, the Fuldaer Höhenweg. From there, continue to walk in the
direction of the catered mountain hut Taschach Alm and keep on walking to return to the start in Mandarfen.
Mittagskogel summit tour starting from the top station gletsherexpress
Start
top station of the Glacier Express (2847m)
Finish
top station of the Glacier Express (2844m)
To the left of the top station of the Glacier Express [Gletscherexpress] trail over gravelly and rocky terrain leads you to the Mittagskogel peak (3,159 m). Please note that the trail is very steep so should not be attempted unless hikers are sure-footed. You will be rewarded with impressive vistas of the valley and surrounding glacier and Alps. Descend by the outward route and return to the top station of the Glacier Express.
Circular route Mittelberg with" Pitztaler Sagensteig"
Start
valley station Rifflseebahn/Mandarfen (1675m)
Finish
valley station Rifflseebahn/Mandarfen (1675m)
From the car park of Rifflsee gondola cross the bridge and turn left to walk on the wide agricultural road up to the catered mountain hut Taschach Alm. From there follow the road in the direction of Taschachhaus for a short stretch. Straight after the first bridge a path forks of to the left through the Mittelbergler forest to the valley station of the glacier express and from there on to Mittelberg. Since 2019, then follow the newly built “Pitztaler Sagensteig” [path of Pitztal’s legends]. Find out about the myths and legends of Pitztal at five stops along this path up to the catered mountain hut Gletscherstube at the foot of the Mittelberg glacier. You can return back to Mittelberg via the same path or follow the agricultural road or the Talwanderweg [valley hiking trail] to Mandarfen.
Hike to Pitzenschlucht [gorge]
Start
Car park Kirche Jerzens (1105m)
Finish
Car park Kirche Jerzens (1103m)
Starting point: Jerzens town centre. Follow the path in the direction of Niederhof, after crossing the Pitztal country road continue a little further on a tarmac road to Kienberg. Turn left at the first crossroads, follow the path, which will run into a steep track a to the Pitzenschlucht gorge. You can choose to either return by the same route or via the hamlet of Schön.