Hiking Trails Arzl - Wald - Leins

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ARZL

Diemer Steig
This leisurely hiking trail forks off from the Osterstein and runs along the south-western slope of the same mountain. The Diemer Steig is a good and popular walking trail for the entire family. Takes about 45 mins; level of difficulty: easy.

Hohe Bank
From Arzl, head towards the children’s playground / sports ground. This hike rewards walkers with an outstanding view of the Ötztaler Alpen from the children’s playground across the extended hilly slopes of the Osterstein. Takes about 1 hr; level of difficulty: easy.

Luis-Trenker-Steig
Take the road from Arzl to Wald. This trail starts at the bridge in Wald and leads through a wild, romantic area to the Pitzenklamm and on to the railway bridge at the mouth of the Inn river. A small nature trail has been built from the Kaunergrat Nature Park through the Pitzenklamm. Takes about 45 mins; level of difficulty: intermediate. From the mouth of the Inn, a steep path continues on the left towards the sports ground in Arzl (level of difficulty: hard; takes about 45 mins) and on the right along the ravine trail to Wald (level of difficulty: intermediate; takes about 45 mins). Straight ahead, a path leads under the railway bridge before turning left to the Imst/Pitztal railway station (level of difficulty: easy; takes about 30 mins).

Benni-Raich-Brücke (Austria’s highest suspension bridge for pedestrians)
The trail heads out from Arzl towards Wald as far as the new Pitzenebene estate, from where you can admire the gigantic structure of the new suspension bridge with a span of 137.7 m. Here you can walk 94 m above ground across the approx. 1.5 m wide bridge to the hamlet of Wald (takes about 45 mins; level of difficulty: intermediate). Experienced hikers can choose to walk back to Arzl via Niederwaldried and the Luis Trenker trail (takes about 3 hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate).

Arzl –Alpengasthof Plattenrain – Hochastner Alm – Venetalm
From Arzl church this extremely winding trail takes you to the Burgstall and on to the hamlet of Arzlair. From there the trail continues across meadows and through woods to the Alpengasthof Plattenrain before continuing to the Hochastner Alm and Venetalm. Takes about 3½–4 hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate.

Arzl – Imsterberg – Imsterau – Arzl
Set out from Arzl village centre (opposite Hotel Post) towards the sawmill. Follow the wide forest trail through the pine wood and then take the path through the romantic ravine to the village of Imsterberg (it takes about 2 hrs to walk there). Then back via Imsterau, on past the power station before taking the Unterwaldweg path to the industrial estate in Arzl. From there follow the signs back to the centre of Arzl. Takes about 4 hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate.

WALD

Wald – Bichl – Wald
This trail begins at the fire station in Wald. Climb from there up to the hamlet of Bichl and go on past two chapels until you get to the Rastboden; then back to the fire station. Takes about 1 hr; level of difficulty: easy.

Panoramic tour in Wald
This trail begins at the Waldeck car park. A beautiful path across meadows leads to the hamlet of Krabichl. At the second farm, the trail continues on the left to the flat Waldboden section before proceeding to the Galtwiesen mountain lift stop. Return to the car park via the Wennerbergweg route. Takes about 1½ hrs; level of difficulty: easy.

Wald – Jausenstation Waldeck– Wald
This trail begins at the church square in Wald (car parking available). From the hamlet of Wald head to the sawmill, walk about 300 m on the forest trail to the right then up along the fairly steep Salmersteig path through the pine wood. There is a wonderful view of the suspension bridge and Imst just before you arrive at the Waldeck refreshments stop. Then back along the road to Wald. Takes about 2 hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate.

Wald – Hohenegg circular tour and back
This trail begins at the church square in Wald (car parking available). A field path leads to the estate; above the Seetrog sports ground the path continues to the Walderbach stream (the hiking trail takes you through the wood) and on to the hamlet of Hohenegg (with its pyramids of earth). Then back along the romantic path next to the chapel on the left to the Walderbach; treat yourself to 10 minutes visiting the waterfall before completing the final stretch along the country road back to the church square. Takes about 2½ hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate.

Wald – Luis-Trenker-Steig – new ravine trail to Wald
This trail begins at the church square in Wald (car parking available); at the primary school, turn right along the old forest road to the Pitze river, then on along the Luis Trenker trail until just before the Inn. Cross the bridge over the Pitze across the young pine wood to the edge of the crag. This is a good vantage point for taking in views of the Hoch-Imst skiing area with the Muttekopf, Tschirgant and Ötztaler Alpen. Then continue along the ÖBB railway line and take the steep path up to the old refuse site. Walk along the road through the village to return to the church square. Takes about 2½ hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate.

Mountain hike to the Wald summit cross
This trail begins at the Waldeck refreshments stop in Wald (car parking available). A forest trail leads to the Vordere Wenner Almhütte (approx. 1 hr;), then continue over the stream to the Hintere Wenner Almhütte (about 1 hr from the Vordere to the Hintere Wenner Almhütte). A beautiful, ascending path on the left leads up from there to the hunters’ lodge and further on to the Wald summit cross. Takes about 2½ to 3 hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate to hard.

LEINS

Oberleins – Krabichl – Leiner Mühle – Gabne – church square
This trail begins in the village centre of Leins (church square / car parking available). Continue to the bus stop and along the country road to Oberleins. From there walk along the asphalted road to Krabichl. A forest track on the right now leads to a large area of meadow (about 1½ hrs). The trail goes downhill again at the Leiner Alm junction to the Leiner mill and on to Gabne before returning to the church square. Takes about 3 hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate.

Leins – Wenns – Arzl Ried – Leins
This trail begins in the village centre of Leins (church square / car parking available). The route from the church square leads first to Karrertrog and then to the chapel. Turn right here along the Karrer Wiesen until you get to the hamlet of Pitzenhöfe (district of Wenns). From there you can go on towards Wenns or return to Leins via the hamlet of Wiesle (district of Wenns). Here the hike continues along a field path heading towards Blonerstein. From there head to Arzl Ried, where a path through the wood leads to Leins. Takes about 4 hrs.

Leins – Leiner Alm – Leiner Kögele
This trail begins in the middle of Leins (church square / car parking available). Go to the bus stop for Oberleins, and then continue along the road until you arrive at the hamlet of Krabichl where a forest road leads to the Leiner Alm. Once there, the hiking trail on your right will take you up to the top of the Leiner Kögele. It takes about 3 hrs to get to the Leiner Alm and a further 2 hrs or so from there to the Leiner Kögele. So altogether, this hike takes about 5 hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate.

Circular tour of Leins – Karrer Wiesen – Arzl Ried – Leins
This trail begins in the middle of Leins village (church square/car parking available). Head out from the church square towards the Karrertrog as far as the chapel, then turn right there towards the Karrer Wiesen and continue on to the hamlet of Wiesle (district of Wenns). From there a country footpath leads to the Blonerstein and on to the hamlet of Arzl Ried. Take the old trail again to go back to Leins. Takes about 3 hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate.

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Some general advice: Despite the beauty of the mountains you should bear in mind that this is hazardous terrain. Never plan a mountain tour without suitable equipment! Mountain boots and protection from the rain are extremely important. You are specifically advised not to undertake a mountain tour in poor weather and fog. Keep to the signposted trails! Tell your accommodation provider where you are hiking to and when you expect to be back. Start off on easy walking paths or trails and progress gradually to more difficult ones. Report Alpine accidents to the mountain rescue services in St. Leonhard, Plangeroß, Jerzens, Wenns and Arzl. Call 140 in emergencies. Please help to keep our environment clean.