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Hiking tours in Pitztal

Walking in Pitztal’ s mountains

Hiking tours are perfect for starting your holiday week, in between or as preparation for longer hiking tours in the mountains. Start your hike straight from your accommodation provider or make use of one of the three mountain railways – Hochzeiger Bergbahnen, Rifflsee Bergbahnen or Pitztal Glacier –  to spare your legs and energy reserves on the way up.

Regions:
Whole Pitztal
Hochzeiger
Gletscher
Rifflsee

Hiking tours in Pitztal

Pitztal offers a diverse range of hikes – from forest hikes to hikes through gorges and romantic vie ferrates with breath-taking panoramic views. Start your hiking week with a hiking tour before venturing out to a breath-taking summit. Hiking tours in Pitztal are perfectly suited as preparation and fitness training for longer hiking tours.

Top hiking tours in our villages…

Arzl: Luis-Trenker trail, Adlerhorst
Wenns: Large Harbe pond circular route, Hike to Kielebergalm
Jerzens: Stuibenwasserfall [waterfall], Sechszeiger
St Leonhard: Almenweg [catered mountain hut tour], Rüsselsheimer Hütte

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Luis Trenker path
Luis Trenker path
The viewing platfrom Adlerhorst
The viewing platfrom Adlerhorst
Stuiben waterfall in Jerzens Schön
Stuiben waterfall in Jerzens Schön
Sechszeiger reservoir
Sechszeiger reservoir

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Distance ranges from 0km to 43km

Duration

Duration ranges from 0h to 10h

Altitude

Altitude ranges from 0m to 3,972m

Luis-Trenker-Steig - Variante über Sportplatz Arzl

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Church in Wald (740m)
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Church in Wald (743m)
From the car park of the Luis-Trenker-Steig, which is unfortunately currently closed, follow the signs for Wald and after approx. 50 metres on the main road, you will reach a wide forest path directly to Wald. At the fire station, follow the tarmac road to Unterwald, where the hamlet of Niederried is signposted. From there, follow the signs for "Luis-Trenker-Steig" until you reach the closed entrance to the Luis-Trenker-Steig. Here, a somewhat steeper path branches off in the direction of the Arzl sports ground. As soon as you reach the tarmac road, follow the signs for "Luis-Trenker-Steig" and at the first signposted option follow a path down to the left. Immediately after this junction, you will reach the Neururer wine café, which invites you to take a cosy break. Follow the signs for "Luis-Trenker-Steig" and you will eventually return to the starting point.

Panorama hike Stuiben waterfall

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fire station Jerzens (1089m)
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fire station Jerzens (1090m)
From the starting point, opposite the fire station, follow the signposts to Stuibenwasserfall (waterfall). There are two short steep sections on this hiking trail. Enjoy experiencing a unique natural spectacle from the viewing platform at the foot of Stuibenwasserfall. Once at the waterfall continue to follow the path to the hamlet Schön. After crossing the country road walk to the hamlet Schönlarch and continue to the football grounds. Once past the football grounds, you pass a Toyota car dealership (Autohaus Toyota Reinstadler). Cross the country road once again and hike in the direction of Niederhof and thus complete the loop by returning to the starting point of this hike. 

Panorama hike Kielebergalm

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Car park Matzlewald (1587m)
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Car park Matzlewald (1138m)
Please leave your car at Matzlewald car park. Then walk on the the Matzlewald bus stop and take the bus to Naturparkhaus.After a short ascent straight after the start, the trail levels off on a flat forest road in the direction of Kielebergalm (1.761). A steep path will take you to an uphill stretch along a forest road leading to the catered mountain hut Kielebergalm. After a well- earned stop taking in the magnificent view of the lower Pitztal valley return via the same way for a short stretch but then follow the signposts to Matzlewald. To return to your starting point take the public bus back to the Nature Park Centre and get off at the “Naturparkhaus” bus stop. 

Hike to Jausenstation Waldeck

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car park Volksschule Wald (890m)
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car park Volksschule Wald (892m)
Starting point: Church in the hamlet of Wald. Follow the path to the left of the church until you get to a fork, take a right and continue on a forest track for approximately 300 m. Continue on the moderately steep Salmersteig through a spruce forest. Just before you reach your destination (Jausestation Waldeck) enjoy magnificent views of a suspension bridge and Imst. To return to the start, cross the road and turn left.

Culture circular route

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Fuchsmoos (1358m)
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Fuchsmoos (1361m)
Starting point: Hamlet  of  Fuchsmoos.  At  the  end  of  the  hamlet,  take  a  forest  road which goes past the Piller fishpond. This forest road continues left over the ‘Piller Wiesen’ meadows and joins with a footpath towards the peat bog [Torfmoor]. Here, you have the option to visit the Moor Nature Trail [Mohrlehrpfad]. From Torfmoor turn right and continue to walk downhill to the country road which you follow until you reach the Gacher Blick viewpoint which offers a unique panoramic view of the Inn valley some 800 m below. From this viewing point, continue to a prehistoric sacrificial burnt offerings site [Brandopferplatz], once there, turn right to walk on the K ulturweg/ Römerweg until you reach Fuchsmoos.
Tip: there is a lake at Fuchsmoos, which is very inviting for those who might like to dip in to splash around or even swim.

IVV Valley hike

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Mittelberg (1733m)
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Arzl (854m)
The valley hiking trail leads from Mittelberg to Arzl. Return as you please: either on foot via the same route or simply by using the Regio Bus to take you back.

Duration: at leisure

Parts are suitable for prams - may include gradients:
  • Mittelberg bis Köfels
  • Trenkwald bis Schön
  • St. Margarethen bis Abwz. Timmls

Village -Falsterwies – Kaitanger – village

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Above the village Jerzens/Hotel Jerznerhof (1117m)
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Village Jerzens (1115m)
Starting point: overlooking the village. Follow the road to the left to the hamlet of Falsterwies. Just before reaching the hamlet, a steep path forks off to the right through the forest in the direction of Kaitanger. This path is called ‘Zoggler‘. The way back will lead you via the hamlet of Schwaig. After a winding path to Breitwies, the path forks 
off to the left after to the Gotthardsbühel. Take some time to visit the beautiful chapel there. A forest track leads back to the village centre.

Circular route Jerzens - Pitzenhöfe - Jerzens

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Bus stop Jerzens Dorf (1109m)
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Bus stop Jerzens Dorf (1109m)
Starting point is the car park “Jerzens Kirche” (church) or the bus stop “Jerzens Dorf” (village) respectively. At first, walk through the village in the direction of Außergasse. Follow the signposts after a few hundred meters to the left in the direction of “Pitzenhöfe”, which you will reach after an approx. 40 minute walk. Once you’ve reached the tarmac road, turn left and after the bridge turn left again and continue to walk in the direction of “Wenns”. Walk on this forest road until you read the signposts “Matzlewald” or “Kienberg”. After crossing the Pitztal road a steep path takes you up to another forest road which takes you to Kienberg and past the Restaurant Mountain Camp (short detour) back to Jerzens.

Leins circular route

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Church in Leins (1068m)
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Church in Leins (1068m)
Starting point: Church in the hamlet of Leins. The track leads left to the bus stop. From there  continue  walking  on  a  farm  track  to  Oberleins.  Following  this,  walk  along  the country road to Krabichl. Then follow a forest road to the right until you reach a large meadow (approx. 1 hr). At the crossroads to the catered mountain hut Leiner Alm turn right down the hill to the Leiner Mühle [mill] and continue to walk to Gabne and back to the church square.

Hike to Mauchele Alm

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Rehwald (1461m)
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Rehwald (1467m)
Follow the agricultural road from the starting point in Rehwald to the catered mountain hut Mauchele Alm. Return to your starting point via the same route
Region: Hochzeiger

Hochzeiger hiking tours

Far-reaching views at Sechszeiger

Hochzeiger hiking resort offers a network of 100 kilometres of marked hiking trails spread over four alpine levels. Spare your legs and quickly get up to 2,370 metres at the top station of Sechzeiger double chair lift with the mountain railways at Hochzeiger ski resort. From there, you can start your planned hike in Pitztal.

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A selection of hiking tours at Hochzeiger

Hiking tips from the Sechszeiger lift top station
(B) *

To the Sechszeiger at 2,395 m and back to the "Landschaftsteich" lake before descending to the Kalbenalm. From there either continue along Path to the Tanzalm (Jerzner Alm) or walk direct to the gondola top station.
Walking Time: 1 hour 30 min. easy hike

(C) *

To the Sechszeiger and then descend in a northerly direction to the Leiner Alm (1 hour) before returning to the bottom lift station (1 hour 30 min.).
Walking time: 2 hours 30 min. intermediate​ hike

(D) *

From the Sechszeiger descend in a northerly direction along through the Oberlang Valley to the Kalbenalm. From there either continue along to the Tanzalm (Jerzner Alm) or walk directly to the gondola top station.
Walking Time: 1 hour 45 min​. intermediate​ hike

 

Hiking tips from the Gondola top station
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To the Zollberg at 2,225 m from where you have a magnificent panorama view into the Inner Pitz Valley and across to the Wildspitze mountain.
Walking time: 40 min.​ easy hike

(I) *

To the Kalbenalm and return to the Tanzalm.
Walking time: 1 hour 15 min.​ easy hike

(J) *

To the Jerzner Alm (5 min.) and continue to the Hochzeigerhaus (15 min.). Take either the "Bärensteig" or the "Außerwaldweg" to the bottom station. 
Walking time: 50 min.​ easy hike

(K) *

To the valley station via the "Innerwald". Walking time: 1 hour. easy hike

(L) *

To the valley station via the "Rodelweg".
Walking time: 1 hour 30 min. easy hike

(M) *

Walk to the Kalbenalm (30 min.) and continue through the Oberlang Valley until you reach the path leading down from the Sechszeiger lift which takes you to the Leiner Alm (1 hour 15 min.). From the Leiner Alm to the bottom station (1 hour 30 min.). Walking time: 3 hours 15 min. intermediate​ hike

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hiking at Sechszeiger peak in Pitztal
hiking at Sechszeiger peak in Pitztal
360 degree panorama at the sechszeiger peak
360 degree panorama at the sechszeiger peak
Swiss stone pine forest at Hochzeiger
Swiss stone pine forest at Hochzeiger
Relaxing at Sechszeiger Peak, 2,370 m
Relaxing at Sechszeiger Peak, 2,370 m
Region: Gletscher

Pitztal Glacier - Towards the Eternal Ice

Pitztal Glacier hiking tours

Although this is really high Alpine terrain, Pitztal Glacier offers a huge choice of marvelous Alpine walking tours between two and five hiking hours. Of course, sturdy mountain hiking boots, surefootedness and appropriate clothes (pullover, windbreaker, sun glasses, sunscreen) are an absolute must.


Important Information:

  • All walking times listed below are roughly estimated times
  • Always plan a tour in advance according to your personal fitness and skills
  • Take a look at the local weather report and walk back in case of danger
  • For more detailed information please contact the certified Pitztal Mountain Guides at any time
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  • Mittagskogel Walking Tour 3,159 m (View of the Alps & the Valley)
    Walking time: 2 hours up to the peak
    Difficulty level: red/black
  • Braunschweiger Hütte Walking Tour
    Walking time: 1,5 hours up to the mountain hut
    Attention: glacier crossing!
     
  • Braunschweiger Hütte incl. Pitztaler Jöchl 2,996 m
    Walking time: 3 hours
    Difficulty level: red
  • Short hikes/walks at Pitztal Glacier
  • Alpine hiking tours around Pitztal Glacier
  • High Alpine peak tours starting at Pitzal Glacier
Refreshing Moments on a Guided Glacier Tour at Pitztal Glacier
Refreshing Moments on a Guided Glacier Tour at Pitztal Glacier
Region: Rifflsee

Day Tours for Hikers

Varied Mountain Hikes in the Rifflsee Area

Thanks to top modern lift technologies, the Rifflsee mountain gondola takes you from Mandarfen up to 2,300 meters altitude within a few minutes.
Once on top, you can choose from a myriad of hiking trails and routes between two and five walking hours. Sturdy mountain hiking boots, surefootedness and appropriate clothes/mountain equipment (pullover, windbreaker, sun glasses, sunscreen) are an absolute must.   


Important Information:

  • All walking times listed below are roughly estimated times
  • Always plan a tour in advance according to your personal fitness and skills
  • Take a look at the local weather report and walk back in case of danger
  • For more detailed information please contact the certified Pitztal Mountain Guides at any time

 

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Rifflsee Hiking Paths and Trail Running Routes

Starting point: Rifflseebahn (gondola) top station - Restaurant Sunna Alm 2,291 m

  • Plodersee Loop Tour: hiking trail to a crystal clear mountain lake at 2,380 m (you can even see the lake bottom!)
    Walking time: approx. 4 hours
    Difficulty level: red
     
  • Wurmtal & Löcher Hike: walking tour to Rifflferner glacier (part of the "Offenbacher Höhenweg")
    Walking time: approx. 2-4 hours (depending on stamina)
     
  • Hirschtal Valley Hike: descent via Hirschtal to Tieflehn or Mandarfen, 600 meters of altitude difference
    walking time, descent: approx. 1 hour
     
  • Rifflsee Panorama Footpath: valley hike via Rifflseehütte or Muldennpiste slope
    Walking time: approx. 1.5-2 hours
     
  • Walking trail or cart trail to Taschach Alm cheese dairy (serviced)
    Walking time: approx. 1.5-2 hours
    Difficulty level: blue
     
  • Fuldaer High Elevation Trail: panoramic hiking tour to Taschachhaus at 2,432 m
    Walking time: approx. 3,5 hours
    Difficulty level: red
     
  • Lange Willi Steig: adventurous hike through the Stone Pine Forest into Taschachtal
    Walking time: approx. 3 hours (part of the "Fuldauer Höhenweg" to Taschach Alm)
    Difficulty level: blue
     
  • Grubenkarspitze 3000 m: demanding hike on cart road, along the ski run to the summit
    Walking time: approx. 2 hours
    Difficulty level: red
     
  • Rostizjoch 3,083 m: Alpine mountain hike across pasturelands and erosion areas 
    Walking time: approx. 4 hours  
    Difficulty level: red (the route is not marked on some stages)
     
  • Cottbuser Höhenweg: challenging high Alpine hike to Kaunergrathütte at 2,817 m
    Walking time: approx. 4 hours  
    Difficulty level: red-black !!!rock climbing skills required!!!
     
From Rifflsee on Fuldaer Höhenweg Trail to Taschachhaus
From Rifflsee on Fuldaer Höhenweg Trail to Taschachhaus
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