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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 (2) Apply Arzl im Pitztal filter
- St. Leonhard im Pitztal (3) Apply St. Leonhard im Pitztal filter
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- Cycling and mountain biking (21) Apply Cycling and mountain biking filter
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Difficulty
Distance
Duration
Altitude
Large ´Harbeweiher´ [pond] circular route
Start
Nature Park Centre at Gachenblick (1584m)
Finish
Nature Park Centre at Gachenblick (1583m)
As with the small Harbeweiher pond circular hike, with your back turned to the Nature Park Centre, turn right on the farm road in a southerly direction. Follow this road to a fork and also turn right in the direction of Harbeweiher pond. Unlike the small Harbeweiher pond circular route, continue to follow this road past a fantastic viewing point until you reach the Harbeweiher pond. This pond is an extremely untouched and wild, romantic area not far from the Nature Park Centre and lends itself perfectly for nature lovers who do not want to cover long distances. After a short ascent, you will have reached the highest point and can then return on a forest road to the other side of the Nature Park Centre.
Hiking to the Gstoanig Kapelle [chapel]
Start
Car park Audershof (1298m)
Finish
Car park Audershof (1320m)
On the way to the catered mountain hut Larcher Alm, turn off left at the third bend and follow a path, which leads you directly to the ‘Gstoanig Kapelle’, a chapel. Return by the same route to the starting point.
Hike to Matzlewald
Start
Fischteich Jerzens [fishpond] (974m)
Finish
Fischteich Jerzens [fishpond] (972m)
From the starting point at the Jerzens fish pond walk on a shaded forest path in the direction of Matzlewald. Return via the same route.
Hike from Matzlewald to Jerzens fishpond
Start
District of Matzlewald, Säge [sawmill] (1138m)
Finish
District of Matzlewald, Säge [sawmill] (1135m)
Walk along the shaded forest road in the direction of Kienberg. When you come to a fork, take a left and follow a steep path to Kienberg. Once there, cross the road and turn left towards the Pitze river. Continue to walk by a flat and even path to the Jerzens fishpond. Return to Matzlewald by the same route.
Two lake tour
Start
Rifflsee gondola bottom station (2291m)
Finish
Rifflsee gondola valley station (1674m)
Take the Rifflsee gondola to the top station, then turn right and follow the signs to the Rifflseerundweg (circular
route) all the way to where it joins with a high-level trail, the Offenbacher Höhenweg. After approximately 1 hour walking time, turn off left on a waymark ed steep path to the Plodersee lake. Descend on a waymarked steep track, which joins up with the another high-level trail, the Fuldaer Höhenweg. From there, continue to walk in the
direction of the catered mountain hut Taschach Alm and keep on walking to return to the start in Mandarfen.
route) all the way to where it joins with a high-level trail, the Offenbacher Höhenweg. After approximately 1 hour walking time, turn off left on a waymark ed steep path to the Plodersee lake. Descend on a waymarked steep track, which joins up with the another high-level trail, the Fuldaer Höhenweg. From there, continue to walk in the
direction of the catered mountain hut Taschach Alm and keep on walking to return to the start in Mandarfen.
Circular route Brechsee (lake)
Start
Rehwald (1461m)
Finish
Rehwald (1467m)
From Rehwald, take the agricultural road to the catered mountain hut Mauchele Alm. Then continue on a steep
path in the direction of Brechsee/ Stallkogel. This path forks off after approximately 100 m. The lefthand track leads to the Stallkogel – take the track to the right, which leads to the beautiful Alpine lake Brechsee. At the lake, enjoy fantastic vistas of Wenns and Arzl and the panoramic Alpine scenery of the Venet, Tschirgant and Gemeindekopf summits. From there, the path forks off again: follow the steep path to the catered
mountain hut Söllbergalm, which is an approximately 30 to 45 minute walk from the lake. From the Alm, walk on the agricultural road in the direction of Wiese. After approximately 150 m turn off right by a moderately steep path leading back to the Mauchele Alm. This path continues through larch and Swiss pine forests until it joins with the agricultural road to the Mauchele Alm. From there, it is about 200 m further to reach the Mauchele peak. Descend on this path to the starting point in Rehwald.
path in the direction of Brechsee/ Stallkogel. This path forks off after approximately 100 m. The lefthand track leads to the Stallkogel – take the track to the right, which leads to the beautiful Alpine lake Brechsee. At the lake, enjoy fantastic vistas of Wenns and Arzl and the panoramic Alpine scenery of the Venet, Tschirgant and Gemeindekopf summits. From there, the path forks off again: follow the steep path to the catered
mountain hut Söllbergalm, which is an approximately 30 to 45 minute walk from the lake. From the Alm, walk on the agricultural road in the direction of Wiese. After approximately 150 m turn off right by a moderately steep path leading back to the Mauchele Alm. This path continues through larch and Swiss pine forests until it joins with the agricultural road to the Mauchele Alm. From there, it is about 200 m further to reach the Mauchele peak. Descend on this path to the starting point in Rehwald.
Trail to the Mittelberglesee lake (2,450 m)
Start
district of Trenkwald (1500m)
Finish
district of Trenkwald (1497m)
Cross the Pitze river at Trenkwald then turn right in the direction of the waterfall. Next, turn left and continue to walk uphill on a very steep forest track to the abandoned Neururer Alm. This track continues to a ridge, the
Verpeiljoch. The track forks off to the left to the Loabachtal valley. Continue to walk over the slopes of the Weiße Kogel mountain down towards the Loabach brook. On the opposite side of the brook, keep left to follow a path up to the Mittelberglesee lake, a lovely tranquil spot at the foot of a steep rockface [Parstleswand] for a break
among the gorgeous Alpine scenery. Return via the outward route.
Verpeiljoch. The track forks off to the left to the Loabachtal valley. Continue to walk over the slopes of the Weiße Kogel mountain down towards the Loabach brook. On the opposite side of the brook, keep left to follow a path up to the Mittelberglesee lake, a lovely tranquil spot at the foot of a steep rockface [Parstleswand] for a break
among the gorgeous Alpine scenery. Return via the outward route.
Stage without summit – Day 2: Wenns – Wiese
Start
Wenns (1012m)
Finish
Wiese (1187m)
Starting point: Wenns town centre in the direction of Piller via the old road [Alte Straße] passing Obermühlbach, Bichl and Langegerte. Once there, follow the main road for approximately 300 metres towards Matzlewald. At the sawmill in Matzlewald follow the forest road in the direction of Kienberg. Continue to follow the tarmac road through Kienberg and turn right to Graslehn at the first fork. After the last houses a path leads in the direction of Ritzenriederalm/Straßebergalpe and then joins the “Pitztal Almenweg” trail to the mountain hut Söllbergalm. Once there, a forest road leads back down to Wiese.
Trail to the Luibisalm and to the Moalandlsee lake
Start
car park between Stillebach and Piösmes (1405m)
Finish
car park between Stillebach and Piösmes (1423m)
Walk by a road to the left towards the broadcasting mast for a short while, then turn left onto a footpath leading in the direction of the mountain hut Luibisalm (not catered). This Alm is a peaceful destination for a day trip and affords walkers panoramic views high over the valley opposite the steep Rofelewand rockface (3,354 m). Continue on past a hunting lodge to the so called Luibisböden. Straight ahead this track leads to the Luibiskogel peak: from there turn right and walk through a rubble cirque to a crevasse behind which the beautiful Moalandlsee lake nestles against a stunning backdrop of rocks. Please note that this trail is only suitable for fit, experienced and sure-footed mountaineers. Return via the outward route.
Stage without summit – Day 1: Arzl – Wenns
Start
Arzl (853m)
Finish
Wenns (1018m)
Starting point: Arzl – from the church a winding path leads up to Burgstall and then on to the hamlet of Arzlair.
Walking through meadows and a forest the trail leads on to the catered mountain hut Plattenrainalm. Once there, you can take in the panoramic views of the Inntal valley and visit the meditation chapel to let your thoughts wander. A slightly steeper trail leads up to the catered mountain hut Hochastner Alm. Then continue along the mountain ridge on a beautiful forest path directly to the catered mountain hut Venetalm (Follow the signposts for the circular hiking trail “Venet Rundwanderweg”. Then turn into a forest road towards Wenns. You will be rewarded with beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
Walking through meadows and a forest the trail leads on to the catered mountain hut Plattenrainalm. Once there, you can take in the panoramic views of the Inntal valley and visit the meditation chapel to let your thoughts wander. A slightly steeper trail leads up to the catered mountain hut Hochastner Alm. Then continue along the mountain ridge on a beautiful forest path directly to the catered mountain hut Venetalm (Follow the signposts for the circular hiking trail “Venet Rundwanderweg”. Then turn into a forest road towards Wenns. You will be rewarded with beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
