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St. Leonhard Pitztal

Follow the call of Tyrol's highest glacier

St. Leonhard im Pitztal is a small municipality with only around 1,500 inhabitants, but a huge municipal area of 223,4 km². The village is located in the rear Pitztal valley and stretches along a narrow valley floor, on which hamlets and villages are spread over a length of approx. 25 km. From Wiese to Schußlehn to Mittelberg, there are a total of 30 hamlets, each with its own charm, its own history and its own advantages.

Accommodation in St. Leonhard

A snow-covered mountain village with traditional wooden chalets. The sun shines brightly over the wintry landscape.
Pitztal SommerCard

holiday apartment

Holiday home

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

A picturesque winter village with snow-covered traditional wooden houses. The sun shines brightly over the snowy landscape.

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St. Leonhard im Pitztal

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St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Pitztal Glacier - skiing until May

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Extend your ski season - skiing until May on the Pitztal Glacier.

Events in St. Leonhard

A snowy winter landscape with tall, illuminated fir trees. In the foreground stands a small cabin and a sign with the inscription "Ristorante".

12/18

Forest devotion in the church forest

Plangeross

12/18 - 20:30 o'clock

A bustling winter landscape with people standing at festively lit stalls. The snow and decorated trees create a cozy atmosphere.

12/19

Advent evening in Plangeross

Plangeross, St. Leonhard im Pitztal

12/19 - 20:00 o'clock - 1 hour 30 minutes

A festively set table with various dishes and drinks. In the background, snow-covered mountains and a clear sky can be seen.

12/20

Breakfast in Café 3440

Café 3440, St. Leonhard im Pitztal

12/20 - 09:30 o'clock

A stylish lantern stands on a snow-covered stack of wood. In the background, festively lit Christmas trees are visible.

12/20

Advent evening in Zaunhof

Festplatz Wiese, St. Leonhard im Pitztal

12/20 - 17:00 o'clock

A picturesque hotel in the snowy mountains, surrounded by a fir forest. The landscape radiates tranquility and wintery idyll.

12/20

Advent evening at Alpine Resort Sportalm

Alpine Resort Sportalm , St. Leonhard im Pitztal

12/20 - 20:30 o'clock

A group of people is sitting in a warm, rustic environment. Two musicians are playing the accordion while the listeners are attentively listening.

12/21

Advent window in Plangeross

Plangeross, St. Leonhard im Pitztal

12/21 - 16:30 o'clock - 5 hours 30 minutes

Mountain huts around St. Leonhard

A picturesque landscape with green meadows and tall trees. In the background, there is a cozy wooden house and blooming flowers in the foreground.
Tiefentalalm (1,880 m)

alpine dairy/snack bar

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

A modern building called "Sunnaalm" in a snow-covered landscape. In the background, a clear blue sky and a snow-covered mountain can be seen.
Bergrestaurant Sunna Alm (2,300 m)

alpine dairy/snack bar

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Today

09:00 AM - 04:00 PM, 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Tomorrow

09:00 AM - 04:00 PM, 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Saturday

09:00 AM - 04:00 PM, 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Sunday

09:00 AM - 04:00 PM, 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Monday

09:00 AM - 04:00 PM, 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Tuesday

09:00 AM - 04:00 PM, 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Wednesday

09:00 AM - 04:00 PM, 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

A charming mountain house, surrounded by majestic mountains. The landscape is clear and inviting.
Kaunergrathütte (2,817 m)

alpine dairy/snack bar

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Summer: Routes & tours in St. Leonhard

Laufen

Medium

Kneippanlage

Medium

Running tracks

14,90 km

290 m

1417 m

Auffahrt mit der Rifflseebahn

Hard

Hike to the Brandkogel

Hard

Hiking tour

Summit hike

11,30 km

06:00 h

1000 m

2611 m

Braunschweiger Hütte

Hard

Mainzer Höhenweg (high-level trail)

Hard

Hiking tour

Summit hike

17,80 km

10:00 h

2140 m

2040 m

3231 m

Highlights in St. Leonhard

In summer, St. Leonhard in the Pitztal offers a unique experience for hikers, mountaineers and nature lovers. Highlights such as the raft ride on the Rifflsee, the Pitztal Water World with Kneipp facility, the sculpture trail and the ibex center at the Schrofen await you. Discover the mountain world on alpine climbing gardens, endless hiking trails and experience the family-friendly Rifflsee circuit. Enjoy the idyllic surroundings with mountain lakes, waterfalls and culinary delights.

A first-class mountaineering experience awaits you in the rear Pitztal valley. From the viewing platform at
Café 3440 offers you a breathtaking view of the glaciated ice giants of the main Alpine ridge.
The Wildspitzbahn cable car takes you comfortably to the highest café in Austria. Enjoy coffee and cake on the panoramic terrace while summiteers set off for the Wildspitze, the highest mountain in Tyrol.

Modernes Gebäude in den Bergen mit Terrasse. Besucher sitzen draußen, umgeben von Wald und blauem Himmel. Malerische Umgebung und architektonisches Design.
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Ibex center in the Pitztal

Discover the Tyrolean Ibex Center, a fascinating place that sheds light on the changing relationship between man, nature and culture in the Pitztal. Here you will not only find a service center for environmental education, but also an inspiring presentation site for the culture of remembrance. The Ibex Center is the ideal meeting place for curious people like you who want to learn more about this unique environment. Our offers are designed to be visitor-friendly and true-to-life so that you can experience the beauty and diversity of the Pitztal at first hand. Visit us and let yourself be carried away by nature and culture!

Information office St. Leonhard im Pitztal

A modern building in the mountains with wood cladding and signs for a mountain guide and a pizzeria. The road is quiet and there are trees in the background.
Information office Mandarfen

tourist information/office

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Today

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tomorrow

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM

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