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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

Ludwigsburger Hütte

Hard

Tour 2: Pitztaler Runde

Hard

Long distance trails

78,20 km

Ludwigsburger Hütte

Medium

Trail to the Ludwigsburger Hütte

Medium

Hiking tour

Hut hike

8,10 km

03:00 h

700 m

1966 m

Mountain huts around St. Leonhard

Braunschweiger Hütte
Braunschweiger Hütte (2,759 m)

Alpine pasture

Mountain hut

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Taschachhaus
Taschachhaus (2,434 m)

Alpine pasture

Mountain hut

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Closed

Arzler Alm 1
Arzler Alm (1,900 m)

Alpine pasture

Mountain hut

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Closed

Events in St. Leonhard

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

09/24

Glacier hike to the Braunschweiger Hut

Pitztaler Gletscher, St. Leonhard im Pitztal

09/24 - 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.

09/24

Breakfast in Café 3440

Café 3440, St. Leonhard im Pitztal

09/24 - 09:30 o'clock

A picturesque mountain lake with sparkling water and snow-covered peaks in the background. Green grass and rocks surround the shore, while people are standing by the water.

09/25

Pitztal History and Culture

Rifflseebahn, St. Leonhard im Pitztal

09/25 - 09:30 o'clock - 5 hours

12 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.

09/25

After Hike Yoga

Mandarfen, St. Leonhard im Pitztal

09/25 - 16:30 o'clock - 1 hour

15 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.

09/26

Breakfast in Café 3440

Café 3440, St. Leonhard im Pitztal

09/26 - 09:30 o'clock

A mountain cabin surrounded by majestic mountains and beautiful scenery. The soft colors of the sunset give the scene a warm glow.

09/27

Hüttenbrunch auf der Rüsselsheimer Hütte

Rüsselsheimer Hütte, St. Leonhard im Pitztal

09/27 - 08:00 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.
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Ricci's Ladele

Grocery store

Regional products

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Today

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Tomorrow

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Saturday

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Sunday

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Monday

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Tuesday

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Wednesday

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Pitztaler Gebirshonig
Pitztaler Gebirgshonig

Regional products

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Bäckerei Schranz
Beim Bäck & Bäckerei Raggl

Grocery store

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Today

07:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 02:30 PM - 06:00 PM

Tomorrow

07:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 02:30 PM - 06:00 PM

Saturday

07:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Monday

07:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 02:30 PM - 06:00 PM

Tuesday

07:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 02:30 PM - 06:00 PM

Wednesday

07:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Accommodation in St. Leonhard

An impressive mountain landscape in the Pitztal with steep heights and a clear sky. In the background, green valleys and lakes flow.

holiday apartment

Holiday home

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

A charming house with a wooden balcony front and a well-kept garden. The surroundings are surrounded by mountains, providing a picturesque backdrop.
Pitztal SommerCard

holiday apartment

Holiday home

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

from €65.00

per Unit

No Meals

Details
A charming building in the snow, surrounded by picturesque mountains. The clear winter air and the snowy landscape invite you to linger.

holiday apartment

Holiday home

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

from €100.00

per Unit

No Meals

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

Info office Mandarfen
Information office Mandarfen

Tourist information

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Today

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tomorrow

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

Wednesday

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

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