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TOURS AND ROUTES IN THE PITZTAL VALLEY
TOURS AND ROUTES IN THE PITZTAL VALLEY
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- Arzl im Pitztal (1) Apply Arzl im Pitztal filter
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- Jerzens (1) Apply Jerzens filter
- Piller (1) Apply Piller filter
- St. Leonhard im Pitztal (7) Apply St. Leonhard im Pitztal filter
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Old road - Steinhof - Langenau - Wenns
Start
Bus stop Wenns Pitztaler Hof or Wenns Gemeindezentrum (civic centre) (1012m)
Finish
Bus stop Wenns Pitztaler Hof or Wenns Gemeindezentrum (civic centre) (1015m)
Starting point is the bus stop Wenns Pitztalerhof or Wenns Gemeindezentrum (Civic Centre). You can reach the starting point either by Regiobus Pitztal or it's a 5 minute walk from the carpark of the church/churchhall. At the junction follow the road in the direction of the village towards the hamlet of Klöfles. From there hike along hte forest road or winter hiking trail in the direction of Steinhof. Continue to hike past the Langenau hamlet back to your starting point in Wenns. There are several pubs and restaurants that invite to take a break at the village centre (Gastof Pitztalerhof, Gasthof Alte Post and Rutsche Bark Pub).
Pitzenhöfe circular route
Start
Bus stop Wenns Pitztaler Hof or Wenns Gemeindezentrum (civic centre) (1003m)
Finish
Bus stop Wenns Pitztaler Hof or Wenns Gemeindezentrum (civic centre) (1003m)
Start your hike from the bus stop Pitztaler Hof through the historic lower town with its museum, the historic, beautifully painted ‘Platzhaus’, war memorial and parish church and follow the signpost ‘Rundwanderweg Pitzenhöfe’ [Pitzenhöfe circular route]. Opposite the restaurant "alte Post", turn right and immediately left and follow the path until the Pitzenhöfe hamlet. Turn right before the wooden bridge and follow the forest path to the St. Margarethen hamlet (Wenns). Continue to walk on the pavement of the main road to return to your starting point. There are several options to stop for refreshments on your way back (Pitz Park, Gasthof Pitztalerhof, Gasthof Alte Post and Rutsche Pub Bar).
Old road to Arzl
Start
Bus stop Wenns Pitztaler Hof or Wenns Gemeindezentrum (civic centre) (999m)
Finish
Turn-off Timls (927m)
Starting point is the bus stop Wenns Pitztalerhof or Wenns Gemeindezentrum. With the Regio Bus Pitztal or within 5 minutes walking from the parking space Mehrzwecksaal you will reach the starting point. Follow the turn-off in the direction Siedlung towards Klöfles. There you take the forest path or rather winter hiking path towards Arzl. Once there you can either comfortably return to the starting point on the Pitztal Regiobus or return by the same route. Walking time from Wenns to the Timls turnoff is approx. 1.2 hrs
Hike from Falsterwies to Gischlewies
Start
bus stop Jerzens Hotel Jerzner Hof (1180m)
Finish
bus stop Jerzens Hotel Jerzner Hof (1180m)
The trail sets off at Hotel Jerzner Hof bus stop and leads uphill to the hamlet of Falsterwies. Once there, continue on a wide forest road to the hamlet of Gischlewies. Return to the starting point via the same route. There are several options for a pub stop only a few minutes' walk from the starting and end point of this hike (Pitzloch, Restaurant Zirm and Hotel zum Lammwirt).
Glacier cross-country skiing trail
Start
Glacier Express, further to 6-seater chairlift (2681m)
Finish
Glacier Express (2680m)
Open: High altitude cross-country ski trail in autumn and spring. During the winter season the high altitude cross-country ski trail can be groomed for groups of 20+ on request.
Altitude training: between 2,690 m and 2,740 m you can improve your stamina over 50 metres of elevation gain
Infrastructure and facilities: there are changing rooms and space to wax your cross-country skis as well as toilets at Mittelbergjoch railway station.
Course of the trail: Access via Glacier Express up to 2,840 m (please note that special tickets for hikers and cross-country skiers can be purchased). Once on the glacier you can reach the top station of the 6-seater chairlift in around 100 m. This chairlift will take you to the start of the glacier cross-country skiing trail. The access point is behind the bottom station of the the 8-seater gondola lift on 2,690 m and the trail runs in more or less even ascents up to its highest point at 2,740 m. The chairlift will comfortably return you to the mountain station of the Glacier Express.
Altitude training: between 2,690 m and 2,740 m you can improve your stamina over 50 metres of elevation gain
Infrastructure and facilities: there are changing rooms and space to wax your cross-country skis as well as toilets at Mittelbergjoch railway station.
Course of the trail: Access via Glacier Express up to 2,840 m (please note that special tickets for hikers and cross-country skiers can be purchased). Once on the glacier you can reach the top station of the 6-seater chairlift in around 100 m. This chairlift will take you to the start of the glacier cross-country skiing trail. The access point is behind the bottom station of the the 8-seater gondola lift on 2,690 m and the trail runs in more or less even ascents up to its highest point at 2,740 m. The chairlift will comfortably return you to the mountain station of the Glacier Express.
Talloipe cross-country skiing trail
Start
several optional access points
Finish
several optional exit points
The valley cross-country skiing trail follows the Pitze river all along the bottom of the valley between the villages of Mittelberg and Wiese. The 21.3 km long trail has a set track for classic skiing and for skate skiing and can be skied in both directions. It is furthermore possible to access or exit the trail in any of the villages en route. The valley trail is a must for any cross-country skier visiting Pitztal, not only because it is excellently groomed but because of its magnificently scenic setting.
Circular route Piller
Start
Busstop Piller Musikpavillon or car park Piller Zentrum (1345m)
Finish
Busstop Piller Musikpavillon or car park Piller Zentrum (1348m)
From the Piller Musikpavillon bus stop or the Piller Zentrum car park, this hike initially leads in the same direction as the Beckenhof circular hiking trail, but after a short while branches off to the left. Then there is a somewhat demanding ascent for ca. 500 meters and after another kilometre there is the possibility of making a detour of 400 metres to the managed fishpond Fischteich Piller. You can return to the starting point via the same route, covering a total distance of 3.5 km and an elevation difference of ca. 150 metres.
Large hike through Jerzens village
Start
Haltestelle Jerzens Feuerwehr (1090m)
Finish
Haltestelle Jerzens Feuerwehr (1089m)
The starting point is opposite the fire station, to the right of the river Mühlbach. At the beginning of the trail there is a slight ascent, most of the part there are low slopes. At the first fork follow the path on the right until you reach the hamlet of Schön. There you follow the signs (Schönlarch) and cross the Pitztaler Landesstraße. Via a path you reach the hamlet of Schönlarch. At the car dealer Reinstalder, cross the Pitztaler Landesstraße again and return to the starting point at the fire station via the hamlet "Niederhof".
Hubertus cross-country skiing trail
Start
Nature Park Centre Piller Sattel / Gachenblick
Finish
Nature Park Centre Piller Sattel / Gachenblick
This is a rather demanding trail with set tracks for classic skiing and set skate skiing tracks in places. It meanders over 7.5 km in length through the partially thick forest areas. After approximately 2 km skiers reach a small clearing and the trail runs over a demanding ascent to the “Harbeweiher” pond. After a short loop around the frozen lake and a further ascent, the highest point of the cross-country skiing trail is reached. From there the trail again runs through dense forests back to the stating point. This cross-country skiing trail is ideal for nature lovers with adequate stamina.
Route - Mittelberg till Wiese
Start
all villages in St. Leonhard (1691m)
Finish
all villages in St. Leonhard (1178m)
Starting point: The valley hiking trail follows the Pitze river from Mittelberg to Wiese. It is particularly popular with walkers and locals. You can access this hiking trail in every hamlet of St Leonhard and can walk into or out of the valley. You can return as you like either via the same route on foot or by using the Regio shuttle bus.
Duration: optionally, access and exit is possible in every hamlet.
Duration: optionally, access and exit is possible in every hamlet.
