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TOURS AND ROUTES IN THE PITZTAL VALLEY
TOURS AND ROUTES IN THE PITZTAL VALLEY
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E5 Kaunergrat alternative route: Kaunergrathütte – Braunschweiger Hütte
Start
Kaunergrathütte (2814m)
Finish
Braunschweiger Hütte (1601m)
Follow the path downhill to the second crossing. There are two alternative routes from here to the catered mountain hut Braunschweiger Hütte.
1st route: follow the path further downhill until you reach the hamlet of Plangeroß. Once there, follow the valley trail [Talwanderweg] to Mittelberg.
2nd route: Hikers with alpine experience can follow a high route, the so called Cottbuser Höhenweg, which is partially equipped with fixed ropes until you reach the top station of Rifflseebahn gondola. Continue hiking down to the catered mountain hut Taschach Alm and then descend to Mittelberg.
Both variants of the hike join up again in Mittelberg. Once there, continue the last 1,000 metres in altitude up to the catered mountain hut Braunschweiger Hütte.
1st route: follow the path further downhill until you reach the hamlet of Plangeroß. Once there, follow the valley trail [Talwanderweg] to Mittelberg.
2nd route: Hikers with alpine experience can follow a high route, the so called Cottbuser Höhenweg, which is partially equipped with fixed ropes until you reach the top station of Rifflseebahn gondola. Continue hiking down to the catered mountain hut Taschach Alm and then descend to Mittelberg.
Both variants of the hike join up again in Mittelberg. Once there, continue the last 1,000 metres in altitude up to the catered mountain hut Braunschweiger Hütte.
Hochzeiger Family Trail
Start
Mittelstation Hochzeiger 2,000 m (2024m)
Finish
Hochzeiger Talstation, 1,450 m (1464m)
There is riding fun for all age groups on the blue single trail, which is around 7 km long. The Hochzeiger Family Trail is characterized by a moderate gradient (3% to 8%) and hardly any obstacles. But there are some curves, berms, waves and of course endless fun. The single trail starts at 2000 meters at the Hochzeiger middle station. From the middle station it runs on the "Hexenweg" to the Hochzeigerhaus/Stalderhütte, before the trail enters into the stone pine forst near the “Bärensteig” and finally ends at the Hochzeiger valley station at 1,450 m. The bikes can be transported to the middle station with the gondolas. There are special bike tickets available. At the valley station you can also find a bike rental and a bike washing area.
Rookie course - practice area
Start
(2011m)
Finish
(1985m)
Our Rookie Parcour (practice area for beginners) is also located at the Hochzeiger middle station.
Everyone who would like to try out the world of downhill biking or simply wants to train their skills on the bike,
has the ideal practice at the rookie course (Hochzeiger middle station). There are waiting jumps, a snake run,
a small bridges, wooden stairs, and much more.
Everyone who would like to try out the world of downhill biking or simply wants to train their skills on the bike,
has the ideal practice at the rookie course (Hochzeiger middle station). There are waiting jumps, a snake run,
a small bridges, wooden stairs, and much more.
Ibex Trail
Start
Bergstation Achtersesselbahn "Hochzeiger 2,5" 2,500 m (2483m)
Finish
Mittelstation Hochzeiger, 2,000 m (2024m)
The Ibex bike trail starts at 2,500 meters directly at the top station of the eight-seater chairlift. The blue single trail impresses with a panoramic view and it’s beautifully placed curves. All bike enthusiasts will experience action-packed downhill fun over a length of 4.5 km to the Hochzeiger middle station at 2,000 meters. If you want, you can continue biking fun on the Hochzeiger family trail (start at the Hochzeiger middle station at
2,000 meters, end at the Hochzeiger valley station at 1,450 m) The total length of both trails is 11.5 km, the total difference of altitude is 1,050 m. The starting point of the ibex trail can be easily reached with the Hochzeiger gondola lift and the Hochzeiger eight-seater chairlift. There are own bike tickets available. At the bottom station you can also find a bike rental and a bike washing area.
2,000 meters, end at the Hochzeiger valley station at 1,450 m) The total length of both trails is 11.5 km, the total difference of altitude is 1,050 m. The starting point of the ibex trail can be easily reached with the Hochzeiger gondola lift and the Hochzeiger eight-seater chairlift. There are own bike tickets available. At the bottom station you can also find a bike rental and a bike washing area.
Mittelberg Route 613
Start
Mittelberg (1729m)
Finish
Gletscherstube (1905m)
The start of the route is the route bus turnaround in Mittelberg. This technically easy route on a gravel road in good condition gives beginners the opportunity to experience the overwhelming sense of mountain biking in the heart of the mountains. Bikers could easily include this small route, even after another more demanding mountain tour.
Piller - Nature Park House Kaunergrat 7114
Start
Piller centre (1349m)
Finish
Natur Park House Kaunergrat (1574m)
The route starts in the centre of Piller. On a forest road you pass the Piller Fischteich and ride through a shady forest area towards Gogles Alm. Keep to the left and follow the route until you reach the Nature Park House Kaunergrat at Gachenblick.
Pitztal Bike 614
Start
Mittelberg (1733m)
Finish
Bahnhof Imst-Pitztal (718m)
The Pitztal Bike Route is the mountain biker’s lifeline through the entire valley. All connecting routes can be reached via the Pitzal Bike Route and thereby any tours can be planned from your favoured location via this mountain bike route.
Don’t underestimate the 40 km route along the valley as it bristles with minor inclines. Pitztal Bike Route also boasts a few technical sections that can be avoided by making small detours along the state road instead. Should you decide to cycle the route uphill starting from Imst station/Pitztal to Mittelberg, expect a 6 hours cycle tour with an impressive difference in altitude.
It is far easier to cycle the route starting from Mittelberg downhill to Imst station/Pitzal in around 3:30 hours.
Don’t underestimate the 40 km route along the valley as it bristles with minor inclines. Pitztal Bike Route also boasts a few technical sections that can be avoided by making small detours along the state road instead. Should you decide to cycle the route uphill starting from Imst station/Pitztal to Mittelberg, expect a 6 hours cycle tour with an impressive difference in altitude.
It is far easier to cycle the route starting from Mittelberg downhill to Imst station/Pitzal in around 3:30 hours.
