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Pitztal Glacier Express – From the glacier to the Braunschweiger Hütte

Hiking tour

Hard

9,20 km

05:00 h

190 m

1290 m

2847 m

Description

The route between the top station of the Glacier Express and the catered mountain hut Braunschweiger Hütte appears to be easy but a treacherous glacier crossing lies in between the two points that should only be attempted with the correct...

Amenities

Grödeln

Features & Characteristics

Best Season

Jan

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Starting Point:

top station of the Glacier Express

End Point:

Mittelberg

Map & Elevation Profile

Arrival

Take the bus till the bus stop Mittelberg Gletscherbahn.

Refreshments & infrastructure

A mountain inn is situated picturesque on a rugged slope. In the background, the impressive green mountains can be seen.
Braunschweiger Hütte (2,759 m)

alpine dairy/snack bar

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

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