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TOURS AND ROUTES IN THE PITZTAL VALLEY
TOURS AND ROUTES IN THE PITZTAL VALLEY
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Difficulty
Distance
Duration
Altitude
Gletschersteig (Glacier trail)
Start
Bergstation Wildspitzbahn (1729m)
Finish
Mandarfen (2847m)
Starting point: Mittelberg, Pitztal Glacier Express. This Alpine route is one of the highlights of Pitztal. Take the Glacier Express to the top station then take the Wildspitz gondola up to 3,440 m. From the highest café in Tyrol, enjoy breath-taking views of the Wildspitze, the topmost summit of Tyrol. The magnificent environment of this café provides an ideal setting for reflecting and focussing on the trek and enjoying the panorama vistas before setting out.
Around 200 m from the top station of the Wildspitz gondola the entrance to the Pitztaler Gletschersteig [Glacier trail]. The path starts by leading over a ridge secured by manmade climbing aids. After mastering the ridge you will reach a flat plateau with a small lake. From there, walk along a moraine towards the valley. Just before the
Taschachferner Glacier, climb a crag, which was refurbished with climbing aids in the summer of 2013. The landlord of the catered mountain hut Taschachhaus marks the best way to cross the Glacier with tripods. Depending on the condition of the Glacier, mountaineers may require crampons.
The hut landlord can advise mountaineers before they set out. After crossing the Glacier, continue to walk beneath the Urkundkopf peak on the Rimlsteig, which leads directly to the Taschachhaus at 2,434 m. It is advisable to have a refreshment break at the Taschachhaus, since mountaineers face a 2 km descent to the goods cable car and a 7 km long forest track before they reach Mandarfen on their return.
Contact details: Pitztaler Gletscherbahn. Website: www.pitztal.com
email: pitztal@tirolgletscher.com. Phone: +43(0)5413-86288. For ticket prices for
the Gletscherexpress and Wildspitzbahn please see noticeboard.
www.taschachhaus.com. email: office@taschachhaus.com
Around 200 m from the top station of the Wildspitz gondola the entrance to the Pitztaler Gletschersteig [Glacier trail]. The path starts by leading over a ridge secured by manmade climbing aids. After mastering the ridge you will reach a flat plateau with a small lake. From there, walk along a moraine towards the valley. Just before the
Taschachferner Glacier, climb a crag, which was refurbished with climbing aids in the summer of 2013. The landlord of the catered mountain hut Taschachhaus marks the best way to cross the Glacier with tripods. Depending on the condition of the Glacier, mountaineers may require crampons.
The hut landlord can advise mountaineers before they set out. After crossing the Glacier, continue to walk beneath the Urkundkopf peak on the Rimlsteig, which leads directly to the Taschachhaus at 2,434 m. It is advisable to have a refreshment break at the Taschachhaus, since mountaineers face a 2 km descent to the goods cable car and a 7 km long forest track before they reach Mandarfen on their return.
Contact details: Pitztaler Gletscherbahn. Website: www.pitztal.com
email: pitztal@tirolgletscher.com. Phone: +43(0)5413-86288. For ticket prices for
the Gletscherexpress and Wildspitzbahn please see noticeboard.
www.taschachhaus.com. email: office@taschachhaus.com
E5 Verpeilhütte – Kaunergrathütte
Start
Verpeilhütte (2014m)
Finish
Kaunergrathütte (2819m)
This alpine stage starts at the catered mountain hut Verpeilhütte, then continues across Kühgrübl past the so called Madatschtürmen [Madatsch towers] to the Madatschferner glacier, which you will follow along its southeastern edge. Once there, continue on a steep fixed ropes course up to the Aperen Madatsch Joch ridge. The ca. 4 hour descent is similar to a fixed rope course across a mountain crest to the catered mountain hut Kaunergrathütte. Please note: this stage requires alpine experience!
Kalbenalm - Sechszeiger 6020
Start
Car park Mühlschrofen or Liss/Hochzeiger Bergbahnen (1456m)
Finish
Sechszeiger (1482m)
The starting point of this trail is the car park Mühlschrofen below the hamlet of Gischlewies. The forest path leading towards Leiner Alm branches off after about 1 km onto a wide gravel path towards Kaitanger (Entry also possible from Kaitanger). From here, the route runs parallel to the red MTB route 609 (Tanzalm) and together the trails meander steadily uphill through sparse woodland to the Stalderhütte/Hochzeigerhaus turn-off. The route continues straight on to the Kalbenalm located at the timberline (refreshment stop). From there the trail runs steeply uphill in serpentines for approx. 1.5 km to the reservoir at the mountain station of the Panorama cable car. On the subsequent flatter section, the biker can take a breather before reaching the summit cross of the Sechszeiger at 2,392 m, where a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains makes the effort worthwhile. If you want to reach a second summit, follow the signs to the Hochzeiger 2.5 mountain station - another 1.7 km or 40 minutes. Once there, you can reach the Hochzeiger 2,560 m summit on foot in 15 minutes. You can return via the same route or via the Steinbock Trail (single trail).
"Kaunertaler Glacier road" route
Start
Wenns Gemeindezentrum (1003m)
Finish
Wenns Gemeindezentrum (1003m)
Route description:
Start off at the civic centre in Wenns and cycle via Piller Sattel (1,560 m) in the direction of Kauns in Kaunertal. Once there, cycle on the Kaunertal country road all the way to the toll point and then continue to cycle on the private road up to Kaunertaler Glacier on 2,750 m.
Then continue via the same route for the time being all the way to Kauns and straight on to Prutz. Once there, turn right onto the Bundesstraße [A-road] in the direction of Fließ. From then on cycle uphill again to Piller Sattel and leisurely coast dowhill to Wenns.
Duration: 5-7 hours
Start off at the civic centre in Wenns and cycle via Piller Sattel (1,560 m) in the direction of Kauns in Kaunertal. Once there, cycle on the Kaunertal country road all the way to the toll point and then continue to cycle on the private road up to Kaunertaler Glacier on 2,750 m.
Then continue via the same route for the time being all the way to Kauns and straight on to Prutz. Once there, turn right onto the Bundesstraße [A-road] in the direction of Fließ. From then on cycle uphill again to Piller Sattel and leisurely coast dowhill to Wenns.
Duration: 5-7 hours
Kaunergrat Circular Route - 5 Days
Start
Scheibe (1389m)
Finish
Von der Tiefentalalm oder Neubergalm Abstieg ins Tal (1879m)
Kaunergrat Circular Route - 7 Days
Start
Naturparkhaus am Gachenblick (1585m)
Finish
Naturparkhaus am Gachenblick (2014m)
DAY 1: ARRIVAL AND OVERNIGHT STAY IN WENNS / PILLER
DAY 2: NATURE PARK CENTRE AT GACHENBLICK – VERPEILHÜTTE
Hiking distance: ca. 20 km
Elevation gain ascent: ca. 1,400 m
Elevation gain descent: ca. 950 m
Hiking time: NP Centre – Aifner Alm 1.5 hrs
Aifner Alm – Falkaunsalm 2.5 hrs
Falkaunsalm – Gallruttalm 1 h
Gallruttalm – Verpeilhütte 4 hrs
Total hiking time: 9 hrs
Overnight stay: Verpeilhütte
Sights: Along the Dr Angerer high-level trail with magnificent views of the striking mountain silhouette of the Small and Large Dristkogel peaks and the Gsallkopf peak. The wild and romantic Verpeilhütte.
Difficulty: average/red mountain path
DAY 3: VERPEILHÜTTE – KAUNERGRATHÜTTE
Hiking distance: ca. 5 km
Elevation gain ascent: ca. 1,100 m
Elevation gain descent: ca. 250 m
Hiking time: Verpeilhütte – Madatschjoch 3.5 hrs
Madatschjoch – Kaunergrathütte 1 h
Total hiking time: 4.5 hrs
Overnight stay: Kaunergrathütte
Sights: Aperes Madatschjoch [ridge] on over 3,000 m and first view of the Watzenspitze peak with its hanging glacier.
Difficulty: hard/black mountain path
DAY 4: KAUNERGRATHÜTTE – TIEFENTALALM / NEUBERGALM
Hiking distance: ca. 13 km
Elevation gain ascent: ca. 800 m
Elevation gain descent: ca. 1,600 m
Hiking time: Kaunergrathütte – Steinbockjoch 0.5 hrs
Steinbockjoch – Mittelberglesee 2 hrs
Mittelberglesee – Neururer Berg 1 h
Neururer Berg – Arzler Alm 3 hrs
Arzler Alm – Tiefentalalm 1 h
Total hiking time: 7.5 hrs
If staying overnight at Piösmes the same hiking time applies as if staying overnight at Tiefentalalm.
If staying overnight at Neubergalm add 1 h to overall hiking time: 8.5 hrs.
Overnight stay: Tiefentalalm or Neubergalm or accommodation in Piösmes.
Sights: The beautiful Mittelberglesee [lake] has a rare turquoise colour and the beautiful high-level trail with panoramic views of the Hohe Geige peak and the Glaciers of Pitztal and Ötztal.
Difficulty: hard/black mountain path
DAY 5: TIEFENTALALM / NEUBERGALM – SÖLLBERGALM (accommodation in Wiese)
Hiking distance: ca. 8.7 km
Elevation gain ascent ca. 860 m
Elevation gain descent: ca. 870 m
Hiking time Tiefentalalm – Neubergalm 1 h
Neubergalm – Mauchele Alm 3 hrs
Mauchele Alm – Söllbergalm (no accomodation) 1 h
Total hiking time: 5 hrs
If staying overnight at Piösmes add 1 h ascent to Tiefentalalm.
If staying overnight at Neubergalm, hiking time to Söllbergalm only 4 hrs.
Descent to Wiese (district of St Leonhard), add ca. 1.5 hrs.
Transport from Söllbergalm to Wiese with Taxi Kirschner (+43 664 1448620)
Cost each way 50 Euros for 4 people; 10 Euros per person for more than 4 people.
Overnight stay: Accommodation providers in Wiese.
Sights: Ideal stopping place for a break below the Stallkogel peak with beautiful panoramic views of Pitztal’s Glacier world.
Difficulty: average/red mountain path
DAY 6: BELOW SÖLLBERGALM – NATURE PARK CENTRE AT GACHENBLICK
Hiking distance: ca. 16 km
Elevation gain ascent: ca. 1,300 m
Elevation gain descent: ca. 1,300 m
Hiking time: Below Söllbergalm – Strassbergalm Alm 2 hrs
Strassbergalm – Kreuzjoch 2.5 hrs
Kreuzjoch – Kielebergalm 1.5 hrs
Kielebergalm – NP Centre 1.5 hrs
Total hiking time: 7.5 hrs
Transport from your accommodation in Wiese to a place below the Söllbergalm with Taxi Kirschner (+43(0)664 1448620) Cost each way 50 Euros for up to 4 people; 10 Euros per person for more than 4 people.
If you are not taking a taxi from Wiese to the place below the Söllbergalm, expect a hiking time of 1.5 hrs and 400 metres elevation gain.
Overnight stay: Piller or Wenns or departure
Sights: Fantastic viewpoint at Kreuzjöchl with deep views into the lower Pitztal valley.
Difficulty: average/red mountain path
DAY 7: OVERNIGHT STAY WENNS / PILLER AND DEPARTURE
