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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

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Circular route Brechsee (lake)

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Hikes to lakes

10,10 km

05:00 h

750 m

2155 m

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Tiefental Alm

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Pitztal Alpine Pasture Route in autumn

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Autumn hikes

11,40 km

04:00 h

710 m

700 m

1942 m

Mountain huts around St. Leonhard

Braunschweiger Hütte
Braunschweiger Hütte (2,759 m)

Alpine pasture

Mountain hut

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Söllbergalm
Söllbergalm (1,849 m)

Alpine pasture

Mountain hut

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

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Rüsselsheimerhütte
Rüsselsheimer Hütte (2,328 m)

Alpine pasture

Mountain hut

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

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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

An impressive scene with masked individuals in traditional costumes holding torches. The background is bathed in red light, creating a festive atmosphere.

11/21

Krampus run at Hexenkessl

Hexenkessl, St. Leonhard im Pitztal

11/21 - 21:00 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

Krampuslauf Plangeroß

11/28

Krampus run with St Nicholas procession Plangeross

Feuerwehrhalle in Plangeross, St. Leonhard im Pitztal

11/28 - 16:30 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.
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

Thursday

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

Friday

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

Honig
Honig Bernhard Neururer

Regional products

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, 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

Monday

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

Accommodation in St. Leonhard

Eine malerische Winterlandschaft mit einer traditionellen Holzhütte. Die Sonne scheint strahlend über den schneebedeckten Bergen.

holiday apartment

Holiday home

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Ein schneebedecktes Landschaftsbild mit Bergen im Hintergrund. Im Vordergrund steht ein weißes Gebäude, umgeben von schneebedeckten Bäumen.
Pitztal SommerCard

holiday apartment

Holiday home

St.Leonhard

from €85.00

per Unit

No Meals

Details
Ein gemütliches Haus im Winter, bedeckt mit Schnee. Der Himmel ist grau und es fallen Schneeflocken.

holiday apartment

b&b inn

St. Leonhard im Pitztal

from €28.00

per Unit

Including Breakfast

Details
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, 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

Monday

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

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