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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 (6) Apply Arzl im Pitztal filter
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Osterstein tour (small)
Start
Car park Arzl football field (863m)
Finish
Car park Arzl football field (863m)
Walk for approx. 200 m along the tarmac road from the starting point towards the playground. Just before the playground turn right onto a farm and forest road in the diretion of Osterstein. Walk through the estate and via the Diemersteig path back to the starting point. Tip: Turn off in the direction of the village on the Diemersteig path to reach the village centre of Arzl with two optional refreshments stop within minutes (Restaurant Herz As and Pizzeria Die Post).
Small Osterstein circular route
Start
Car park Fußballplatz Arzl (865m)
Finish
Car park Fußballplatz Arzl (865m)
Swiss Trac Tour: Starting point for this circular route is the car park near the football grounds in Arzl. From there, follow the tarmac road in the direction of the village. At the next junction turn right. After a short uphill section you will reach Diemersteig, which is a well-prepared gravel trail through the forest to the Osterstein hamlet. The route is overall relatively flat with short uphill or downhill sections. Once you have reached Osterstein, go through the houses, up- and downhill in places. The route is well signposted. Continue in the direction of Diemersteig through the hamlet until you reach the edge of the forest. Continue past a playground until you reach another forest road and the Diemersteig. The route takes you back to the starting point.
Winter hike along the Rifflsee cross-country ski trail
Start
Rifflseebahn mountain station (2287m)
Finish
Rifflseebahn mountain station (2262m)
Once you have arrived at the starting point, take in the beautiful view of Rifflsee mountain lake before setting out. This easy winter hike follows the outline of the Rifflsee cross-country ski trail past Rifflsee Lake, covered in snow crystals. Sunna Alm catered mountain hut is located at the starting point and offers an inviting and cozy opportunity to have a break. Another optional stop for refreshments is Rifflseehütte, located just a few minutes' walk from Rifflsee Lake. Please note that hikers will require a valid ski lift pass or hiking lift pass for the gondola ride.
Rifflsee cross-country skiing trail
Start
Rifflsee railway top station
Finish
Rifflsee railway top station
Access this trail via Rifflsee mountain railway (return ticket) up to the top station. After accessing the cross-country skiing trail opposite the top station of the “Hirschtal drag lift” a slightly steeper stage of the trail runs downhill for approximately 300 m before you reach the actual cross-country ski trail. Once there, you can enjoy the magnificent panoramic views of Rifflsee on a classic or skate skiing track. Please don’t forget that you are skiing on a trail at an average of 2,250 m and will therefore tire more quickly than usual. For refreshments you can stop at the “Sunna Alm” or “Riffelseehütte“ mountain huts.
Hike to Taschachalm mountain hut
Start
Mandarfen Car Park Rifflseebahn (1675m)
Finish
Mandarfen Parkplatz Rifflseebahn (1675m)
Swiss-Trac hike: From the car park at Rifflseebahn gondola take the service track to the “Taschachalm” on 1,830 m. The trail is 1.5 km long and is manageable with the Swiss-Trac in approx. 30 minutes. The terrace can be accessed via a wooden ramp. The spacious terrace of the catered mountain hut “Taschachalm” offers beautiful views of the mountains that are part of Rifflsee ski resort during the winter season. The toilets are in the basement but this can also be accessed via a side entrance from the outside. Here, only one step must be mounted. The toilet cubicle is 115 cm wide and 190 cm deep. The door is 80 cm wide.
Small Harbe circular route
Start
Naturparkhaus Kaunergrat (1575m)
Finish
Naturparkhaus Kaunergrat (1576m)
Swiss-Trac Tour: The start of this route is the same as the great Harbe circular route at Naturparkhaus Kaunergrat. From there, follow a narrow gravel path that changes into a wide forest path. After approx. 30 metres there is a junction. Turn right and start your circular route. The forest path will now climb continually. The gravel is loose and rough in places and several water bars cross the path. After approx. 1.5 km you will reach the Harbe meadows where a path forks off to the right (in contrast to the Great Harbe circular route, where you would continue to go on straight). From here, the path descends steadily for 1.5 km before the last section takes you uphill back to the starting point. Diagonal water bars cross the path along the entire length of the route and depending on weather conditions the path can be loose or lined with puddles.
Neururer cross-country skiing trail
Start
Hamlet Scheibe (1387m)
Finish
Hamlet Scheibe (1389m)
After the start in Scheibe this cross-country skiing trail meanders along the waterfall circular route and then continues on the valley cross-country trail to Neurur. After a little loop return to your starting point via the same route. The impressive view of the frozen Klockele waterfall makes this trail a truly great “nature experience”.
Circular route Fuchsmoos
Start
Car park Fuchsmoos (1353m)
Finish
Car park Fuchsmoos (1356m)
From Fuchsmoos bus stop or car park this hike follows groomed trails past Piller Pond and pretty soon into a forest, which usually looks very wintry as it is on the shady side of the valley. After ca. 1.5 km cross Piller country road and after another 1.5 km you will reach Jausenstation Fischteich Piller (fish pond restaurant). Here you can enjoy ice skating or stop at the cozy restaurant for a drink or snack. Behind the Jausenstation Fischteich Piller the path leads through the hamlet of Fuchsmoos back to the starting point.
Kitzgarten cross-country skiing trail
Start
Hamlet Boden
Finish
Hamlet Boden
The Kitzgarten circular route runs from Boden all along the valley cross-country skiing trail through the impressive Kitzgarten gorge. Turn around in Wiese to get back to your starting point in Boden.
Mandarfen - Pitztaler Schihütte
Start
Bus stop Mandarfen (1675m)
Finish
Bus stop Mandarfen (1674m)
Starting from the bus stop Mandarfen-Rifflseebahn walk past the Rifflsee gondola valley station and cross the bridge. After the bridge turn left, follow the cross-country trail towards to Mittelberg, after a certain section along the edge of the slope towards you hike the Pitztaler Schihütte. After taking a break for refreshments return via the same route to your starting point.
