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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
Pitztaler Sagensteig
Start
Car park Mittelberg or bus stop Mittelberg Wendestelle (1733m)
Finish
Car park Mittelberg or bus stop Mittelberg Wendestelle (1734m)
Follow the “Pitztaler Sagensteig” [path of Pitztal’s legends] with five stops - about the myths and legends of Pitztal - 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.
Mandarfner Runde groß
Start
Parkplatz Rifflseebahn/Haltestelle Rifflseebahn (1675m)
Finish
Parkplatz Rifflseebahn/Haltestelle Rifflseebahn (1675m)
Happy Track
Start
Mehrzwecksaal / Kirche (977m)
Finish
Mehrzwecksaal / Kirche (991m)
The “Happy Track” starts at the public car park next to the community hall in the centre of Wenns. You will wak past historic buildings through Wenns for the first few metres to Hotel Pitztaler Hof. From there, head north and follow the signs to the “Talwanderweg”. Shortly after a small playground there is a junction, continue uphill in the direction of “Langenau”. The actual “Happy Track” starts there. There are three interactive stations focusing on the subject of “self-esteem”. Old thought patterns are questioned, inner strengths are brought to the fore and affirmations are used to show ways in which to gain confidence. At the end of the “Happy Track” there is visitor’s or “pathways book” which gives inspiration for the following day and you can also leave messages for others. Once you arrive at the small chapel in Steinhof, follow the signs again in the direction of the “Talwanderweg” to Wenns. The entire loop is almost six kilometers long and is manageable with an all-terrain pushchair.
Route - Mittelberg till Wiese
Start
all villages in St. Leonhard (1691m)
Finish
all villages in St. Leonhard (1178m)
Starting point: The valley hiking trail follows the Pitze river from Mittelberg to Wiese. It is particularly popular with walkers and locals. You can access this hiking trail in every hamlet of St Leonhard and can walk into or out of the valley. You can return as you like either via the same route on foot or by using the Regio shuttle bus.
Duration: optionally, access and exit is possible in every hamlet.
Duration: optionally, access and exit is possible in every hamlet.
Hike from Schön to Stuiben waterfall
Start
Schön (1062m)
Finish
Schön (1053m)
At the bus stop in Schön walk directly next to Haus Schön following the forest road initially and then follow a steep path up to the Stuiben waterfall. Return to your starting point via the same route.
Vilage - Falsterwies – Gischlewies - Village
Start
Tourist information office Jerzens (1117m)
Finish
Tourist information office Jerzens (1117m)
Pfitschebach waterfall circular route
Start
bus stop St. Leonhard/Ghf. Liesele (1341m)
Finish
bus stop St. Leonhard/Ghf. Liesele (1340m)
This circular route starts at the bus stop of the Hotel Sonne Liesele following the waterfall signposts in the direction of the catered mountain hut Tiefentalalm. After a few metres on a cart track a steep path forks off on the left towards Tiefentalalm. Continue straight on this path and you will reach the viewing platform after about 15 minutes. Return on this path until the fork in the direction of the Tiefentalalm. Follow the slightly steeper path until you reach a forest road taking you all the way to the catered mountain hut Neubergalm. Return via the forest road in the direction of Enger/Bichl and continue on the valley hiking trail to your starting point.
Luis-Trenker-Steig - Variante Wald
Start
Church in Wald (744m)
Finish
Church in Wald (750m)
From the Luis-Trenker-Steig car park, which is unfortunately currently closed, follow the signs for Wald and after approx. 50 metres on the main road, you will reach a wide forest path leading directly to Wald. This loop branches off to the left at the fire station. Follow the path over the Benni-Raich bridge to the Bungy-Stüberl, which invites you to take a break with a stunning view of the Pitzeschlucht gorge. From the Bungy-Stüberl, follow the "Luis-Trenker-Steig" signs to return to the starting point via a somewhat steeper path.
Mittelberg Route 613
Start
Mittelberg (1729m)
Finish
Gletscherstube (1905m)
The start of the route is the route bus turnaround in Mittelberg. This technically easy route on a gravel road in good condition gives beginners the opportunity to experience the overwhelming sense of mountain biking in the heart of the mountains. Bikers could easily include this small route, even after another more demanding mountain tour.
Glacier Trail Braunschweiger mountain hut
Start
Top station Gletscherexpress (2840m)
Finish
Mittelberg (1721m)
From the top station of the Glacier Express, follow the signposts downhill towards the glacier in the direction of the catered mountain hut Braunschweigerhütte. Follow the markings across the glacier. Caution: depending on the conditions, crampons may be advisable! After crossing the glacier, ascend to the Braunschweigerhütte. Once there, initially follow the Jägersteig [hunter’s trail] down into the valley until you reach the “Notweg” [emergency path] then passing the catered mountain hut Gletscherstube back down to the bottom station of the Glacier Express in Mittelberg.