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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
Hike to Aifner Alm
Start
Naturparkhaus [Nature Park Centre] at Gachenblick (1574m)
Finish
Naturparkhaus [Nature Park Centre] at Gachenblick (1574m)
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. Return by the same route you came on.
Circular route Pfitschebachwasserfall - Tiroler Steinbockzentrum [Tyrolean Alpine Ibex Centre]
Start
Town hall St. Leonhard (1353m)
Finish
Town hall St. Leonhard (1355m)
This circular hiking trail starts at the town hall of St. Leonhard and leads out of the valley towards Eggenstall. Once there, follow the signs to Tiefentalalm. Follow the agricultural road for several metres until a steep trail forks off to the left in the direction of Tiefentalalm. Continue following this trail until you reach the viewing platform of the Pfitschebach waterfall after ca. 15min. Continue to hike on this trail back up towards the agricultural road that leads to Tiefentalalm. Follow this road until you reach the turn off towards Schrofen. A steep path through the forest takes you directly to the Tiroler Steinbockzentrum [Tyrolean Alpine Ibex Centre]. Take time for a visit and have a break at its Ansitz Restaurant before following the newly built path back to your starting point at the town hall in St. Leonhard.
Alpine pasture hike Stalderhütte/Hochzeiger Haus
Start
Car Park Kaitanger (1433m)
Finish
Car Park Kaitanger (1433m)
The steadily ascending so called Bärensteig leads up to the catered mountain hut Stalderhütte or the catered mountain hut Hochzeigerhaus. After taking some refreshments continue to your starting point via the forest road.
Klausboden – Naturparkhaus [Nature Park Centre] at Gachenblick
Start
Car park at the Klausboden Piller (1253m)
Finish
Car park at the Klausboden Piller (1587m)
At the start, follow a forest path uphill for approximately 30 mins. At the turnoff towards the catered mountain hut Kielebergalm the path forks off to the right on a steep path. After walking a few metres in altitude, you will reach another forest path, which will take you straight to the Nature Park Centre [Naturparkhaus] at 1,560 m. A public bus will take you back to the bus stop Taschach. From there, it is only a 300 m walk along the road to return to the car park at the Klausboden.
Hike from Piller Moor to Gogles Alm
Start
Parking space Piller Moor (1525m)
Finish
Parking space Piller Moor (1525m)
Cross the road at the car park of Piller Moor and follow the Moor nature trail to the fountain. Once there, turn off into a beautiful steep forest path, then on a forest road for a short while and later across glorious Alpine meadows to the catered mountain hut Gogles Alm, which you will approach from the back. Walk a few metres around the building to reach the main entrance and the magnificent sun terrace. Return to your starting point via the same route.
Fuldaer Höhenweg (high-level trail)
Start
top station Rifflseebahn (2288m)
Finish
valley station Rifflseebahn/Mandarfen (1677m)
Starting point: top station of Rifflsee gondola. From there, turn left to walk around Lake Rifflsee, then cross a river and at the next junction follow the signposts to “Fuldaer Höhenweg” [high-level trail]. Follow the continuously steep path on the left, sometimes up and sometimes down, across several streams until you reach the only critical point of the hike – the Vordere Köpfl. There are rocky and steep sections to master here, however, the path is safely secured with steel ropes and can be accomplished as long as you are surefooted. From then on it is a steady downhill climb to the cirque [Kar] and then a little further uphill to the catered mountain hut Taschachhaus. Catch a fantastic glimpse of the Taschach glacier world from a viewing point on the mountain’s crest just above the mountain hut.The descent takes you down to the goods cable lift and from then on along the agricultural road to Taschach Alm and further on to the valley station of Rifflseebahn in Mandarfen. For comfort, you can also complete the last 6 km from the goods cable lift by mountain bike. For more information please see www.pitztal.com.
IVV Wald panoramic route
Start
Tourist information office Arzl (855m)
Finish
Tourist information office Arzl (854m)
Starting point: Arzl tourist information office/IVV stamp office. The circular route starts opposite the hairdresser, to the right of the veterinary clinic. Passing the clinic, continue around the Osterstein to the sports grounds of Arzl. From there, walk on in the direction of the village centre and just before the ‘Magnus Chapel‘ follow a steep
path to the ‘Benni-Raich bridge‘. Cross the bridge, then turn left and follow the farm track to Wald village centre and continue to Wald sports grounds. From there continue to walk to Schwaighof and then on a farm track in the direction of Arzl-Ried. Another farm track running in parallel to the country road a little further uphill will tak e you
back to the fire station in Wald. To return to the starting point, cross the ‘Benni-Raich bridge‘ and walk on the country road.
path to the ‘Benni-Raich bridge‘. Cross the bridge, then turn left and follow the farm track to Wald village centre and continue to Wald sports grounds. From there continue to walk to Schwaighof and then on a farm track in the direction of Arzl-Ried. Another farm track running in parallel to the country road a little further uphill will tak e you
back to the fire station in Wald. To return to the starting point, cross the ‘Benni-Raich bridge‘ and walk on the country road.
Hike to Graslehn - Steinhof
Start
Car park Kirche Jerzens (1115m)
Finish
Car park Kirche Jerzens (1113m)
Starting point: Jerzens town centre. The hiking trail leads in the direction of Niederhof and further to the Pitztal country road. After crossing the road, follow a tarmac road to Kienberg. At the second crossroads, turn left to Graslehn. To continue to Steinhof, return for a short while on the same road then turn off to the left. Enjoy a wonderful vista of Jerzens village from there. Continue to walk on the path to reach Kienberg. Walk on the same route to return to the starting point on the last section.
Hike to Gogles Alm
Start
parking space towards Fließ or the bus stop Fließ Abzw. Gogles Alm (1564m)
Finish
parking space towards Fließ or the bus stop Fließ Abzw. Gogles Alm (1562m)
Cross the road and walk along a beautiful forest path, then on a forest road for a short while and later across glorious Alpine meadows to the catered mountain hut Gogles Alm which you will approach from the back. Walk a few metres around the building to reach the main entrance and the stunning sun terrace. Return via the same route or walk down on the access road, which is longer but less steep.