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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.

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.

Summer: Routes & tours in St. Leonhard

Sunna Alm

Hard

Cottbuser Höhenweg (high-level trail)

Hard

Hiking tour

13,80 km

08:00 h

1000 m

1682 m

2808 m

Alois Gabl Weg, Wiese

Easy

Circular route Alois Gabl trail

Easy

Valley walking and hiking trails

4,50 km

01:30 h

270 m

1329 m

Sunna Alm

Easy

Easy walking route Sunna Alm - Riffelseehütte

Easy

Hiking tour

Hut hike

1,60 km

00:30 h

15 m

2287 m

Mountain huts around St. Leonhard

Neubergalm
Neubergalm (1,889 m)

Alpine pasture

Mountain hut

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Closed

Rüsselsheimerhütte
Rüsselsheimer Hütte (2,328 m)

Alpine pasture

Mountain hut

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Closed

Mauchele Alm
Mauchele Alm (1,840 m)

Alpine pasture

Mountain hut

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Closed

Events in St. Leonhard

An impressive mountain landscape with snow-covered peaks and a bright blue sky. In the center stands a modern building on a high rock.

11/06

Pitztal Testival by Sport Förg

Pitztaler Gletscher, St. Leonhard im Pitztal

11/06 - 09:00 o'clock

An impressive mountain landscape with snow-covered peaks and a bright blue sky. In the center stands a modern building on a high rock.

11/07

Pitztal Testival by Sport Förg

Pitztaler Gletscher, St. Leonhard im Pitztal

11/07 - 09:00 o'clock

An impressive mountain landscape with snow-covered peaks and a bright blue sky. In the center stands a modern building on a high rock.

11/08

Pitztal Testival by Sport Förg

Pitztaler Gletscher, St. Leonhard im Pitztal

11/08 - 09:00 o'clock

A stylized head with a white beard and horns on a black background. Above it is "St. Leonharder Fuirtüfl" in red lettering.

11/27

Krampus run with St Nicholas procession

Gemeindesaal St. Leonhard, St. Leonhard im Pitztal

11/27 - 18:00 o'clock

A modern mountain station with snow is situated in a beautiful Alpine landscape. In the background, majestic mountains rise under a clear sky.

12/05

Music at Café 3440 // Barbara Plattner

Café 3440, St. Leonhard

12/05 - 14:00 o'clock

A jazz musician plays the saxophone in front of an impressive mountain landscape. In the background, a modern glass architectural environment can be seen.

12/29

Music in Café 3440 // Paul Heis Harpo Sax Jazz

Café 3440, St. Leonhard

12/29 - 14:00 o'clock

Authentic & Local: Shopping in St. Leonhard

From Tyrolean specialities and regional produce to local crafts: find all the farm shops, direct sellers and places to shop in St. Leonhard at a glance here.
Info office Mandarfen
Information office Mandarfen

Art & souvenir

Tourist information

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Tomorrow

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

Wednesday

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

Thursday

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Friday

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

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Honig Bernhard Neururer

Regional products

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Pitztaler Gebirshonig
Pitztaler Gebirgshonig

Regional products

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Accommodation in St. Leonhard

A charming hotel with wooden balconies in a mountainous setting. Colorful flowers adorn the forecourt.
Pitztal SommerCard

holiday apartment

Holiday home

b&b inn

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

from €80.00

per Person

No Meals

Details
A bright room with two beds and colorful curtains. There is a desk and a chair next to a window.

holiday apartment

Holiday home

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

from €35.00

per Person

No Meals

Details
A picturesque landscape with green meadows and high mountains in the background. In the foreground, there are two charming buildings, surrounded by trees and clear sky.

holiday apartment

Holiday home

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Winter: routes & tours in St. Leonhard

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Medium

Route - Tiefentalalm

Medium

Snowshoe hiking

9,30 km

03:45 h

498 m

1880 m

Modernes Gebäude in den Bergen mit Terrasse. Besucher sitzen draußen, umgeben von Wald und blauem Himmel. Malerische Umgebung und architektonisches Design.
Welcome to the Schrofen

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

Info office Mandarfen
Information office Mandarfen

Art & souvenir

Tourist information

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Tomorrow

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

Wednesday

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

Thursday

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Friday

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

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