The three hiking resorts at Hochzeiger, Rifflsee and Pitztal Glacier offer comfortable ski lift facilities for an easy ascent or descent. Those wishing to explore Pitztal in Tyrol without using a mountain railway or gondola will find more diverse hiking or mountaineering options. The beautiful Kaunergrat nature park in Pitztal for instance, Pitztal’s Almenweg via catered mountain huts or for mountaineers seeking an extreme experience, the “Mainzer Höhenweg”, a high-level route.
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Hiking in Tyrol
Hiking in Tyrol
Discover Pitztal’s diverse hiking resorts
Regions:
Whole Pitztal
Hochzeiger
Gletscher
Rifflsee
Pitztal hiking resort
For those who wish to discover Pitztal without the use of mountain railways, there’s always the alternative of hiking among our pristine and beautiful, natural landscape. Explore an untamed mountain world, majestic glaciers, crystal clear mountain lakes, idyllically set catered mountain huts and mighty three thousand metre peaks! Pitztal has something in store for everyone: from extreme high alpine challenges to easy and pleasurable walks.
Kaunergrat Nature Park Pitztal: a microscopic world of originality and diversity
Discover the high alpine landscape, the dry grassland of Fließ, the extensive moors or glaciers at the end of the valley and also the protected areas of Kaunergrat Nature Park Pitztal. Right next to the car park, the exciting Gacher Blick viewing platform awaits, with an impressive insight into the region’s natural and cultural history. A worthwhile destination for visitors of any age is the moor lookout tower. Enjoy the view of the high moor at Piller Sattel from this eleven metre tall viewing tower. Find out more about Kaunergrat Nature Park Pitztal
Numerous catered mountain huts
Catered mountain huts in idyllic settings such as the Söllbergalm, Neubergalm, Tiefentalalm or Arzler Alm await along the Pitztal Almenweg [Pitztal mountain hut trail] in St Leonhard. Do you fancy mountain hut and summit hopping on the Venet massif? Summit crosses such as the Glander Spitze, Wannejöchl, Kreuzjoch and Imsterbergjoch as well as the catered mountain huts Hochaster Alm, Venetalm, Larcher Alm, Galflun Alm and Gogles Alm are waiting for you on the Venet circular route. A special tip for an evening stroll in nature is the catered mountain hut Kieleberg Alm overlooking Wenns – the perfect location to enjoy sunshine late into the evening. In view of the glacier: both the catered mountain huts Taschachhaus and Braunschweigerhütte offer a direct view of the breath-taking glaciers. Find out more about catered mountain huts in Pitztal.
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View of the Pillermoor in the Kaunergrat Nature Park
Kalbenalm in Pitztal at the Hochzeiger
The turquoise colored Mittelberglesee in the Pitztal
Fuldaer Höhenweg with a view of the Taschachferner
Spectacular mountain lakes and waterfalls invite you to hike and relax
Discover mountain lakes and wild brooks in Pitztal, for example Brechsee lake with its solitary pine tree, Groaßsee lake at Riegetal nature park, the turquoise Mittelberglesee lake, the hidden and secluded Moalandlsee lake and many more. Four waterfalls in Pitztal offer a spectacular box seat view, with viewing platforms made from local wood and built by local carpenters.
Summit tours: Pitztal always impresses with its numerous three thousand metre peaks
Apart from difficult and demanding summit tours such as the Wildspitze with its 3,774 metres (the highest mountain of North Tyrol), Pitztal also offers easier and achievable summit goals for all abilities.
Magnificent high routes
Furthermore, Pitztal also offers high-level trails with levels of difficulty ranging from medium to hard: St Leonharder Höhenweg, Mainzer Höhenweg, Fuldaer Höhenweg, Cottbuser Höhenweg, Offenbacher Höhenweg
And what about the alpine ibex?
The best chance to spot alpine ibex on a hike in Pitztal is to travel from the catered mountain hut Rüsselsheimer Hütte in the direction of Gahwinden.
The Capricorn as a landmark of the Natural Park Kaunergrat
Region:
Hochzeiger
Overview Hochzeiger hiking resort
On the tracks of the pine.
Hiking at Hochzeiger
There are more than 100 kilometres of marked hiking trails to choose from at Hochzeiger hiking resort. Regardless of whether you decide on an easy hike with stops at catered mountain huts, plan an exciting family trip to ZirbenPark or embark on a demanding mountain tour with impressive panoramic views – Hochzeiger hiking resort has a nature experience in store for everyone.
Hochzeiger gondola and double chair lifts take guests up to the Sechszeiger peak at 2,395 metres – in comfort and sparing their knees. Once there you can enjoy brilliant views of the surrounding mountains, plus the top station at Sechszeiger is the starting point for many hikes around Pitztal. Those who want to enjoy an exhilarating descent into the valley can start their ZirbenCart ride here – this Mountain Cart ride is the latest thing in downhill fun at Hochzeiger.
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view on Sechszeiger peak, 2,395 m
ZirbenPark Hochzeiger adventure tower
family hike at Zirben Park Hochzeiger
Relaxing at Sechszeiger Peak, 2,370 m
360 degree panorama at the sechszeiger peak
Hochzeiger hiking resort overview
- two lifts in summer and autumn are in operation for hikers – gondola and Sechszeiger double chair lift
- 100 km of marked hiking trails of all levels of difficulty over four alpine altitudinal zones.
- ZirbenPark: a one kilometre long circular hike at Hochzeiger intermediate station gives interesting insights into the pine. And there is plenty of fun to be had on the way!
- Riegetal nature reserve with three summit tours to Hochzeiger, Wildgrat and Gemeindekopf
- Sun rise rides: experience sun rise at Sechszeiger mountain in August and September
- There are six inviting mountain huts at the hiking resort in which to stop and linger.
- Awarded with a seal of quality for its hiking trails by the county of Tyrol.
- Member of the “Best Austrian Summer mountain railways”
Hochzeiger hiking tips
- Walking tours at Hochzeiger
- Hiking tours at Hochzeiger
- Mountain tours at Hochzeiger
- Summit tours at Hochzeiger
Hochzeiger highlights
- "ZirbenWasser": water playground at the Hochzeiger middle station
- ZirbenCarts: The Mountaincart Downhill fun
- Guided ZirbenPark Tours: All details about the swiss stone pine - the Queen of the Alps
- New attractions in the ZirbenPark
In the Hochzeiger hiking area there is a very nice swiss stone pine forest.
Region:
Gletscher
Overview of Pitztal Glacier Hiking Area
Walking, Hiking and Mountaineering in the Eternal Ice of Pitztal Glacier
Discover the breathtaking facets of Pitztal Glacier on a magnificent glacier hiking tour in Tirol! Starting in Pitztal Valley, at the heart of the Tirolean Oberland Holiday Region, you have varied possibilities to choose from when it comes to scenic glacier hiking tours at Pitztal Glacier. The journey through the picture-book valley is already an outstanding experience: take a panoramic ride on the new Wildspitzbahn lift, Austria's highest mountain gondola (3440 m) up to Pitztal Glacier. While floating almost silently towards dizzy heights you can indulge in dreamlike vistas of Pitztal Glacier and its fascinating Alpine peaks covered in snow and ice. Once on top of the vantage platform, you enjoy uninterrupted panoramic views of mighty Wildspitze (3774 m), Tirol's highest mountain.
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Hiking at Pitztal Glacier
- Short hikes/walks at Pitztal Glacier
- Walking tours in the Glacier Area
- Alpine hiking tours within Pitztal Glacier
- High Alpine peak tours starting at Pitzal Glacier
Wonderful Morning Mood at Café 3.440
Region:
Rifflsee
Walking & Hiking Rifflsee
Walking & Hiking around scenic Rifflsee Lake in Pitztal
Why don't you plan a marvelous family hiking tour at high elevation at the heart of lovely Pitztal in Tirol! Around the Rifflsee mountain lake there are myriad high altitude walking routes. A vast network of high elevation trails, ranging from easy to intermediate difficulty, offers everything a mountain fan's heart could possibly dream of - especially for families, children and senior hikers. The Rifflsee mountain lake itself stands for fascinating natural beauty, and it is Austria's highest Alpine lake at 2,232 m above sea level. The lake also gave the name to the Rifflsee Mountain Lifts which take you from Mandarfen (1,682 m) in the rear Pitztal Valley up to 2,300 m: a perfect starting point for memorable high elevation tours in Pitztal!
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Restaurant Sunna Alm at Rifflsee
Right at the top station you'll find scenic "Sunna Alm" Restaurant equipped with a panoramic sun terrace of a very special kind. The building is an absolute must-see due to its modern elements and sustainable architecture - a shining example in tourism. This is where your high altitude hike will start in Pitztal!
Families with smaller children and babies should try the high elevation trail around the Rifflsee mountain lake. This loop walk is perfectly suitable for baby prams and strollers. Quaint Rifflseehütte (2,289 m) promises a wonderful refreshment stop, easily accessible from the top station in only 30 walking minutes. The "Fuldaer high altitude trail" ranks as well among the easier walking routes at high altitude in Pitztal. Awe-inspiring vistas of the Pitztal Alps accompany you all day long.
- Short hikes/walks at Rifflsee
- Walking tours in the Rifflsee Area
- Alpine hiking tours around Rifflsee Lake
- High Alpine peak tours starting at Rifflsee
Splendid Rest Stop at Rifflsee Lake
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