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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

Kaunergrathütte

Medium

Day 1 - Kaunergrat circuit 3-day tour

Medium

Multi-day hike (up to 3 days)

5,70 km

03:30 h

1220 m

2817 m

Söllbergalm

Easy

Hike to Söllbergalm

Easy

Hiking tour

Hut hike

13,10 km

04:30 h

800 m

1847 m

Sommerbilder, St. Leonhard - Summer pictures, St Leonhard_TVB Pitztal_Chris Walch (Breonix Foto+Design)_Sankt Leonhard im Pitztal.jpg

Easy

Mandarfner Runde groß

Easy

Valley walking and hiking trails

5,80 km

01:30 h

160 m

1796 m

Mountain huts around St. Leonhard

Gletscherstube
Gletscherstube (1,915 m)

Alpine pasture

Mountain hut

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Closed

Söllbergalm
Söllbergalm (1,849 m)

Alpine pasture

Mountain hut

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Closed

Riffelseehütte
Riffelseehütte (2,293 m)

Alpine pasture

Mountain hut

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Saturday, 12/12

09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Events in St. Leonhard

A group of people is standing on a glacier in the mountains. In the background, majestic mountain peaks and a clear sky can be seen.

10/14

Glacier Day - Hiking in the Eternal Ice

Pitztaler Gletscher, St. Leonhard im Pitztal

10/14 - 10:15 o'clock - 2 hours

9 Available

Children are riding on horses in a beautiful, green landscape. The sun is shining and the surroundings are surrounded by trees.

10/14

Riding at the Reithof Pitztal

Tieflehn, St. Leonhard im Pitztal

10/14 - 10:40 o'clock - 1 hour

3 Available

A large wooden house in the shape of a heart stands in a green meadow. In the background, snow-covered mountains and a blue sky can be seen.

10/14

After Hike Yoga

Mandarfen, St. Leonhard im Pitztal

10/14 - 16:30 o'clock - 1 hour

15 Available

A mountain house on rocky terrain, surrounded by impressive mountains. The landscape is rugged and untamed, with few patches of snow.

10/15

Glacier hike to the Braunschweiger Hut

Pitztaler Gletscher, St. Leonhard im Pitztal

10/15 - 08:30 o'clock - 8 hours

10 Available

A festively set table with various delicacies, including pastries, fruit, and drinks. In the background, snow-capped mountains and a clear sky can be seen.

10/15

Breakfast in Café 3440

Café 3440, St. Leonhard im Pitztal

10/15 - 09:30 o'clock

A large wooden house in the shape of a heart stands in a green meadow. In the background, snow-covered mountains and a blue sky can be seen.

10/16

After Hike Yoga

Mandarfen, St. Leonhard im Pitztal

10/16 - 16:30 o'clock - 1 hour

15 Available

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.
Nahversorger Kirschner
Nahversorger Kirschner

Grocery store

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Today

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Tomorrow

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Friday

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Saturday

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Monday

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Tuesday

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Pitztaler Gebirshonig
Pitztaler Gebirgshonig

Regional products

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Honig
Honig Bernhard Neururer

Regional products

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Accommodation in St. Leonhard

A modern house in the snow with a clear, blue sky. The surroundings are surrounded by mountains, and the path is covered in snow.
Pitztal SommerCard

holiday apartment

Holiday home

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

from €999.00

per Unit

No Meals

Details
A beautiful house in the mountains with a large parking lot. In the background, green hills and forests are visible.

holiday apartment

Holiday home

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

from €110.00

per Unit

No Meals

Details
A rich buffet with a variety of foods. There are cereals, cold cuts, jam, and fresh juices.

b&b inn

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

from €37.00

per Person

Including Breakfast

Details

Winter: routes & tours in St. Leonhard

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

Infobüro Mandarfen
Information office Mandarfen

Art & souvenir

Tourist information

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Today

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

Tomorrow

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Friday

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

Monday

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

Tuesday

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

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