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.
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Hiking tours
Hiking tours in Pitztal
Walking in Pitztal’ s mountains
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
The viewing platfrom Adlerhorst
Stuiben waterfall in Jerzens Schön
Sechszeiger reservoir
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IVV circular route Arzl
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Tourist information office Arzl (853m)
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Tourist information office Arzl (853m)
Starting point: Arzl tourist information office/IVV stamp office. The circular route starts opposite the hairdresser, to the right of the veterinary clinic. Passing the clinic, continue around the Osterstein to the sports grounds of Arzl. From there, walk on in the direction of the village centre and just before the ‘Magnus Chapel‘ follow a steep
path to the Benni-Raich-bridge. Over the bridge continue to the hamlet of Wald, then past the school, right over the old road all the way down to the river Pitze. From here, a newly built steep path leads back to the village centre and the tourist information office.
path to the Benni-Raich-bridge. Over the bridge continue to the hamlet of Wald, then past the school, right over the old road all the way down to the river Pitze. From here, a newly built steep path leads back to the village centre and the tourist information office.
Circular route: Wenns/Matzlewald – TV tower ORF – Sender Klapf – Matzlewald
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District of Matzlewald, Säge [sawmill] (1138m)
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District of Matzlewald, Säge [sawmill] (1138m)
Take the path to the right in the direction of the catered mountain hut Kieleberg Alm. After about 20 minutes walking time turn off left to get to the TV tower. Once you reach the tower, the path continues to Stein. Take an immediate left to return to Matzlewald.
Double chairlift top station - Wennerberg - Hochzeiger Gondola bottom station
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Double chairlift top station (2366m)
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Hochzeiger Gondola bottom station (1468m)
Starting point: double chairlift top station. From there turn right, southward for approx. 200 m along the ridge. Then turn left to descend to the valley behind the Wennerberg and continue to walk down the valley passing both catered mountain huts Wenner Almen in the direction of Kalbenalm. After the second Alm climb up to the
catered mountain hut Trög-(Trögwiese) Hütte and continue to the catered mountain hut Leiner Alm. Turn left a few metres after this Alm to return to the bottom station.
catered mountain hut Trög-(Trögwiese) Hütte and continue to the catered mountain hut Leiner Alm. Turn left a few metres after this Alm to return to the bottom station.
Circular route Luis Trenker Trail
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car park Luis-Trenker-Steig (743m)
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car park Luis-Trenker-Steig (740m)
From the starting point at the car park of the Luis Trenker Trail cross the road and walk along the popular path through the Pitzenklamm gorge. At the end of the Luis Trenker Trail, where the Pitze joins the Inn river, follow the tarmacked Inn valley cycle path (Inntalradweg) to the right to the entrance of the path of the gorge. This leads to the hamlet Wald/Niederried. At the fountain and the bus stop Wald Wendestelle follow the tarmacked side road on the right after approximately 100 metres that leads to a farm track. Follow it to the 94 m high suspension bridge. After crossing the bridge have a break at Bungy Stüberl. Refreshed, continue to walk on the side street Pitzenebene to the bus stop Arzl i.P. Pitzenebene. Then follow the path at the bus stop Parkplatz Bungy Stüberl down as it leads back to the starting point. Should you be afraid of heights continue to walk to the fire station from the hamlet Wald. From there turn right and follow the road to the end of the village. A forest path on the right will then take you back to the starting point. Caution, you will have to walk the last 100 m run along the roadside. (Luis Ternker Trail is closed in winter)
Circular route Imsterberg
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Parking space Steige (851m)
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Parking space Steige (855m)
Walk from the parking space Steige up to the farm and right head out towards the sawmill/ toboggan run. Continue through a spruce forest on a wide forest path, which continues to a steep climb. This leads through a romantic gorge to Imsterberg village. Walking time to Imsterberg: around 2 hours. To return, walk through Imsterau, turn right at the church and follow the state road. A few metres before the railway crossing, the path continues right through the hamlet of Imsterau all the way to the power house. At the power house (Kraftwerk), continue on the Unterwaldweg to the industrial esta te of Arzl. From there, a forest path next to the main road leads back to Arzl’s village centre.
Hike to Aifner Alm
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Naturparkhaus [Nature Park Centre] at Gachenblick (1574m)
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Naturparkhaus [Nature Park Centre] at Gachenblick (1574m)
From the starting point, take a forest path left in the direction of a pond [Harbeweiher]. The forest path reaches a steep trail, which you continue to follow, keeping to the right. Just before the Harbeweiher, take a left turn. Continue to walk on this trail to the catered mountain hut Aifner Alm. Return by the same route you came on.
Circular route Pfitschebachwasserfall - Tiroler Steinbockzentrum [Tyrolean Alpine Ibex Centre]
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Town hall St. Leonhard (1353m)
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Town hall St. Leonhard (1355m)
This circular hiking trail starts at the town hall of St. Leonhard and leads out of the valley towards Eggenstall. Once there, follow the signs to Tiefentalalm. Follow the agricultural road for several metres until a steep trail forks off to the left in the direction of Tiefentalalm. Continue following this trail until you reach the viewing platform of the Pfitschebach waterfall after ca. 15min. Continue to hike on this trail back up towards the agricultural road that leads to Tiefentalalm. Follow this road until you reach the turn off towards Schrofen. A steep path through the forest takes you directly to the Tiroler Steinbockzentrum [Tyrolean Alpine Ibex Centre]. Take time for a visit and have a break at its Ansitz Restaurant before following the newly built path back to your starting point at the town hall in St. Leonhard.
Alpine pasture hike Stalderhütte/Hochzeiger Haus
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Car Park Kaitanger (1433m)
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Car Park Kaitanger (1433m)
The steadily ascending so called Bärensteig leads up to the catered mountain hut Stalderhütte or the catered mountain hut Hochzeigerhaus. After taking some refreshments continue to your starting point via the forest road.
Mittelstation - Sechszeiger - Mittelstation
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Middelstation (2026m)
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Middelstation (2026m)
Klausboden – Naturparkhaus [Nature Park Centre] at Gachenblick
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Car park at the Klausboden Piller (1253m)
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Car park at the Klausboden Piller (1587m)
At the start, follow a forest path uphill for approximately 30 mins. At the turnoff towards the catered mountain hut Kielebergalm the path forks off to the right on a steep path. After walking a few metres in altitude, you will reach another forest path, which will take you straight to the Nature Park Centre [Naturparkhaus] at 1,560 m. A public bus will take you back to the bus stop Taschach. From there, it is only a 300 m walk along the road to return to the car park at the Klausboden.
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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 | |
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| (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. |
| (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.). |
| (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. |
| Hiking tips from the Gondola top station | |
|---|---|
| (H) * |
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. |
| (I) * |
To the Kalbenalm and return to the Tanzalm. |
| (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. |
| (K) * |
To the valley station via the "Innerwald". Walking time: 1 hour. easy hike |
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To the valley station via the "Rodelweg". |
| (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 |
* look up in the Hochzeiger hiking tips brochure
hiking at Sechszeiger peak in Pitztal
360 degree panorama at the sechszeiger peak
Swiss stone pine forest at Hochzeiger
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
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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
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