PITZTAL – SUMMER
Interesting facts worth knowing about the Pitztal
PITZTAL - SUMMER
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WELCOME TO THE PITZTAL!
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We‘re delighted that you want to spend the ‚most beautiful days of the year‘ in the holiday region of our Pitztal! This booklet aims to be your constant holiday companion. We‘ve devised it so that you can find all the information you need under the sections ‚Nature‘, ‚Culture‘, ‚Sports‘, ‚Adventure’ and ,Enjoyment’. The Pitztal offers you a wonderful choice of holiday activities, both in the fields of sport and culture! Enjoy a wonderful holiday experience in the great, not to mention fascinating outdoors and treat yourself to our special ‚Pitztal hospitality‘! We are, of course, only too pleased to offer you personal assistance in planning your holiday! So if you have any questions, please don‘t hesitate to contact us at the local inquiry offices! We hope you enjoy an unforgettable holiday over here in the Pitztal!
Your Pitztal Tourist Board
Rainer Schultes (Chairman of the Pitztal Tourist Board)
CONTENTS
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Bus service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Butcher’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 C Cafés/Pubs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Camping sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Canyoning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Car hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Car parks, public. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Car wash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Chemist’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Enjoyment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Children’s Playground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Nature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Churches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-43
Cinemas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adventure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-53
Climbing ranges, ascents,
Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-67 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Panorama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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indoor area, walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65-66 Climbing, indoor area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Club Alpin Pitztal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47-48 Coach parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cosmetics/beauty care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Credit cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
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Curling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Accomodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Alpin Center Hochzeiger Pitztal. . . . . . 47-48
D/E
Alpine Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Darts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Ambulance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Doctors/dentists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Archery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Doctors/GPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
ATMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Doctors/vets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Avalanche reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Excursions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
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Excursions, recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Bakeries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
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Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Fire brigade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Beach volleyball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Benni-Raich-Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Fitness rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Bike hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Florist’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Boutiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Bowling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
G/H/I
Breakdown + towing service . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Games hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Bungee Jumping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Garages/motor vehicle products
Burnt offerings on the Piller Sattel . . . . . 37
/repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
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Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Pizza Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Glacier climb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Glacier Park Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Hairdressers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Post offi ces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
High Altitude Trails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-35
Postal charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Hikingbus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rafting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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Hiking maps/hiking guides
Railway stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
/hiking badges/hiking pass . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Recommended Hiking Trails . . . . . . . . . . 17-31
Horse riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79-80
Hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Road maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Internet/Internet access points . . . . . 75-76
Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-64
K Kaunergrat Nature Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Saunas/stem bath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Kaunergrat Nature reserve house . . . 40-41
Service station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Kinderclub – Pitzi’s Kinderclub . . . . . . . . 47
Shops miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Klausboden Recreation Area . . . . . . . . . . 49
Shops, sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Skater’s park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
L/M/N
Snowlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Libraries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Solariums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Local authorities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Stone Pine Exhibition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Lost and found offi ce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Stone Sculpture Symposium
Maintain Lakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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– Sclulpture Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Massages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76-77
Summer cableways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Mill in Jerzens and Milk Pipeline . . . . . . . . 38
Supermarkets and food stores . . . . . . . . 82
Mill in the Hamlet of Arzl-Ried . . . . . . . . . 38
Swimming lake and outdoor pool . . . . . . 53
Mountain Biking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-57
Swimming, indoor pools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Mountain Pastures and Alpine Huts . . .
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Table Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Mountain rescue service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Taxis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Mountain watch Pitztal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Mushroomss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Toll sticker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Music pavillons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Tourist Board, local inquiry offi ces . . . . . 84
Newspapers/tabacconists . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Nordic Walking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58-61
W Waldseilpark Pitztal – Pitztal high ropes adventure park . . . . 51,66
P/R Paragliding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Washing machine (clothing) . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Pharmacies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Waterfalls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Phones, public . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Ways to water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-16
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Phoning, international dialling codes . . 78
Weather service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Photo development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Wild animal adventure tour
Pitztal Tourist Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
– on the trail of wild animals . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Pitztal water worlds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Wood carvers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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MOUNTAIN PASTURES AND ALPINE HUTS Hut
Starting Point
Aifner Alm 1.980 m Arzler Alm 1.900 m Braunschweiger Hütte 2.759 m Bungy Stüberl 750 m Erlanger Hütte 2.541 m Jausenstation Fischteich Piller 1.400 m Galflunalm 1.961 m Goglesalm 2.017 m Gletscherstube 1.915 m Gletscherrestaurant 2.841 m Hochastneralm 1.756 m Hochzeigerhaus 1.829 m Jerzner Alm 1.980 m Kalbenalm 2.117 m Kaunergrathütte 2.817 m Kielebergalm 1.767 m Larcher Alm 1.814 m Lehner Alm 1.990 m Leiner Alm 1.823 m Ludwigsburger Hütte 1.935 m Mauchelealm 1.840 m Neubergalm 1.889 m Alpengasthof Plattenrain 1.476 m Rifflseehütte 2.293 m Rüsselsheimer Hütte 2.328 m Stalderhütte 1.820 m Strassbergalpe ca. 1.900 m SunnaAlm Bergrestaurant 2.291 m Söllbergalm 1.849 m Taschachalm 1.796 m Taschachhaus 2.434 m Tiefentalalm 1.880 m Venetalm 1.994 m Jausenstation Waldeck 1.200 m Hintere Wennerbergalm 1.956 m
Piller / Gacherblick St. Leonhard / Piösmes St. Leonhard / Mittelberg Arzl Jerzens Hochzeiger Piller Wenns / Audershof, Piller Piller St. Leonhard / Mittelberg St. Leonhard / Mittelberg Arzl Jerzens Hochzeiger Jerzens Jerzens St. Leonhard / Plangeroß Wenns / Klausboden Wenns / Audershof St. Leonhard / Zaunhof Jerzens / Arzl / Leins St. Leonhard / Zaunhof St. Leonhard / Rehwald St. Leonhard / Eggenstall Arzl St. Leonhard / Mandarfen St. Leonhard / Plangeroß Jerzens Jerzens / Wiesle St. Leonhard / Mandarfen St. Leonhard / Wiese St. Leonhard / Mandarfen St. Leonhard / Mandarfen St. Leonhard / Piösmes Arzl, Wenns Arzl, Wald Arzl / Wald / Jerzens / Hochzeiger
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You will find further information, such as opening times of mountain huts and alms, for example, at your accommodation facilities or at the Pitztal Tourism Association.
HIKING BUS – PITZTAL REGIO BUS Hitch a ride on our free comfortable hiking bus and enjoy a great way to explore the entire Pitztal valley in summer. Timetables are available from the local inquiry offices of the Pitztal Tourist Board and your accommodation provider.
KAUNERGRAT NATURE PARK (PITZTAL - KAUNERTAL)
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Discover Kaunergrat nature reserve … Shaped by the Ice Age, the nature park region features all of the altitude belts which are to be found in the Alps and comprises highly unique, and extremely diverse natural and cultivated landscapes. Kaunergrat nature reserve aims to be a home to people, an area cultivated and managed in an exemplary, natureoriented way as well as a region whose outstanding natural features are carefully protected and preserved. Prepare to be amazed by the diversity of the countryside in the Kaunergrat nature reserve! The high altitude delights of the Kaunergrat and carefully managed environment in the valleys are only heightened by the unforgettable thrills of visiting wonderful natural features such as the sunny slopes around Fließ or the Piller moor. The Kaunergrat nature reserve authority runs an interesting summer programme with guided tours of the moors, hikes and geology workshops, etc. All in all, the region is perhaps best explored by going on some of the many alluring nature trails or adventure hikes. The programme is available from the Nature Reserve office or the Pitztal tourism board. Alternatively, you can obtain it by visiting www.kaunergrat.at. Further information on the Kaunergrat nature reserve house on the Gachen Blick – see p. 40. Information: Naturpark Kaunergrat (Pitztal-Kaunertal), Gachen Blick 100, 6521 Fließ, Tel: +43(0)5449-6304,
[email protected], www.kaunergrat.at
MOUNTAIN LAKES Wettersee (near the Erlanger Hütte) Groaßsee (Riegetal - Hochzeiger area) Straßberger See (can be reached via the Ritzenrieder Alm) Brechsee (can be reached from the Mauchelealm or Söllbergalm) Moalandlsee (can be reached via Luibisböden and the ascent to Stillebach) Mittelberglesee (can be reached from Trenkwald) Rifflsee (can be reached on foot or by cableway from Mandarfen) Kaitanger and Sechszeiger countryside lakes Countryside lake in Piller
WATERFALLS
12 Some of the many waterfalls in the Pitztal include… Klockelefall in Stillebach (illuminated at night), approx. 150 m Pfitschefall in Eggenstall Gschwand, approx. 60 m Stuibenfall in Jerzens approx. 150 m
WAYS TO WATER – ARZL – WENNS-PILLER Arzl: For details please refer to the hiking tips on p. 17-19. Piller countryside pond – for swimming in and relaxing After merging together the requisite plots of land, human intervention turned a wetland biotope into a wonderful recreational area for children and grown-ups. The Piller countryside pond is located at about 1,370 m above sea level just a few metres away from the road to the Piller Höhe and has proven to be an extremely popular place among local children for going swimming and paddling on hot summer days. The somewhat cloudy water (which despite its appearance is actually supposed to be extremely healthy for swimmers) comes from the intake of a stream originating from the Piller moor. Anyone wishing to avoid the crowded swimming baths and go for a dip in natural surroundings instead is heartily recommended to pay the Piller countryside pond a visit.
WAYS TO WATER – WENNS-PILLER
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Harbeweiher pond – pretty as a landscape painting It would be hard to paint a more beautiful picture. Harbeweiher pond nestles harmoniously in the countryside around the Piller Höhe, an area steeped in history. Starting from the Gachen Blick or Kaunergrat nature reserve house (which has parking spaces), a circular hiking trail roughly 7 km long brings the visitor to one of the most pristine lakes or ponds in the Pitztal. The pond is fed by an almost 3 ha large biotope in the area around the Aifner. The Harbeweiher pond is situated about 1,640 m above sea level and was created primarily to serve the mill above the hamlet of Puschlin. It also acts as a source of irrigation for the hamlet and its surroundings. In these unspoilt surroundings people once lived in a house from around 1634 to 1880; the ruins of the structure were carefully dismantled in 1965. Today there is nothing left to remind us of the fact that people once lived at the Harbeweiher, leaving the visitor to enjoy the complete tranquillity and majesty of the landscape. Waldweiher pond – right in the heart of countless trees From a bird’s eye view the Waldweiher appears as a shimmering blue circle that glints amidst lush green trees. It nestles at about 1,500 m above sea level in Fließ Wood to the west of Turf Moor. The pond serves as an unspoiled recreation area for the local population and is used to irrigate the fields in the locality. Waldweiher pond is fed by an irrigation ditch which runs 1,700 m metres across the Piller meadows around the mountain of Venet. The irrigation ditch itself is maintained by a water utility cooperative from Fließ. On particularly warm days Waldweiher pond is an excellent hiking destination. The starting point is right by the Piller Höhe nature reserve house (which also has parking spaces).
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WAYS TO WATER – JERZENS
Groaßsee lake Situated 2,416 m above sea level, the Groaßsee is the largest lake in the Riegetal nature reserve (hence the name: “groaß” dialect form of German “groß” = big). Although its size varies according to the time of year and amount of precipitation, it is roughly 50 m long, 30 m wide and has a depth of 3-4 m. The lake is beautifully situated in the upper part of the Riegetal valley between Wildgrat (2,971 m) and Gemeindekopf (2,771 m), and can be reached by traversing the Hochzeiger and Zollberg mountains. After about 100 metres, the overground tributary at the southeastern shore of the lake splits into two streams which originate from a point below the Wildgrat and from two smaller mountain lakes below the Gemeindekopf. The outflow from the northwestern bank of the lake is also above ground. It winds its way through the entire Riegetal valley and ends at the extremely impressive Stuiben Waterfall which flows into the Pitze. Stuibebach stream With a total length of 4.2 km, Stuibebach stream is one of the watercourses in the unglaciated Central Alps. Extending across an area of over 10 km2, its catchment basin is located around the Wildgrat and the Riegetal nature reserve. The regional government of the Tyrol has designated the entire length of Stuibebach stream a priority nature conservation area. Consequently, the waterway is virtually unspoiled and has remained unchanged. Stuiben waterfall The name derives from the German word for “spray”, a particularly apt designation when one visits the vantage point right by the 150 m high waterfall. Located in the municipality of Jerzens, it features prominently from the road at the “Steinbrücke” turnoff to the hamlet of Graslehn. Alternatively, it can be directly reached along an extremely beautiful and well signposted hiking trail.
WAYS TO WATER – JERZENS – ST. LEONHARD
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Sechszeiger lake The man-made lake constructed in the Hochzeiger ski area in 1999 for the production of artificial snow lies 2,360 m above sea level and was enlarged in 2009. It was built in harmony with nature and blends into the existing general view very well. The 115,000 m2 capacity produces approx 290,000 m2 of snow and the water used is, of course, drinking water quality. The dam crest is 600 m long and, with a surface area of 1.80 ha of water, the lake is up to 10 metres deep. The lake is the starting point for many walks around the Sechszeiger and Hochzeiger area. Söllbach stream With a total length of 2.2 km, Söllbach stream is one of the watercourses in the unglaciated Central Alps. Extending across an area of over 10 km2, its catchment basin is located around Brechsee lake from which it is chiefly fed. The regional government of the Tyrol has designated Söllbach stream a priority nature conservation area so the waterway is virtually unspoiled. Rifflbach / Seebach stream With a total length of 5.8 km, the stream known as Rifflbach up to the point where it flows into Rifflsee lake and as Seebach after discharging from there is one of the watercourses in the unglaciated Central Alps. Extending across an area of up to 100 km2, its catchment basin is located in the surroundings of the Wurmtaler Kopf, Hameskopf, Löcherkogel, Rostitzkogel and Seekogel, all of them at least 3,000 m above sea level. The Rifflbach is fed by dozens of relatively small glaciers which cause it to swell considerably in spring. The regional government of the Tyrol has designated the entire length of the Rifflbach / Seebach stream a medium priority nature conservation area. Even so, the waterway is virtually unspoiled and has remained unchanged. Gschwandtbach stream With a total length of 3.5 km, Gschwandtbach stream is one of the watercourses in the unglaciated Central Alps. Extending across an area of over 10 km2, its catchment basin is located in the surroundings of the Dristkogel, Gsallkopf und Rofelewand, all of them at least 3,000 m above sea level. Particularly in spring, the Gschwandtferner feeds the stream with copious amounts of melt water. The regional government of the Tyrol has designated the entire length of the Gschwandtbach a nature conservation area of the utmost priority, so the waterway is virtually unspoiled and has remained unchanged. Klockelebach stream With a total length of 2.7 km, Klockelebach stream is one of the watercourses in the unglaciated Central Alps. Extending across an area of over 10 km2, its catchment basin is located in the surroundings of the Luibeskogel, Felderkogel und Reiserkogel, all of them at least 3,000 m above sea level. The regional government of the Tyrol has designated most of Klockelebach stream a nature conservation area of the utmost priority, so the waterway is virtually unspoiled.
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WAYS TO WATER – ST. LEONHARD
Brechsee lake Situated in the municipality of St. Leonhard, the lake is a continuation of a small highland valley and surrounded by rough boulders caused by rockfall and moraines. It covers an area of 1.36 hectares, has a maximum depth of 6.1 m and contains up to 43,018 m3 of water. 237 m long and 87 m wide, the lake nestles in an idyllic location and is an ideal spot to enjoy rest and recreation. Brechsee lake is fed by two overground inlets delivering water at an overall rate of some 20 litres a second (August 1983). The two inlets which flow into the southern shore of the lake start off as springs on the overgrown cone of debris in front of the lake. Rifflsee lake Several well signposted trails lead straight to this destination from the bottom of the valley. The shortest of them runs adjacent to the lift route along a well signposted path from Mandarfen straight to the lake (about 90 minutes’ walk). A very convenient alternative is to take the Rifflsee cable car which sets out from Mandarfen. The cable car mountain terminal and the Rifflsee Alpine hut are ideal spots from where the visitor can enjoy the marvellous surroundings; the hut is located somewhat below the lake at 2,289 m above sea level. Rifflsee lake is located at the exit of a flat highland valley which forms a relatively flat basin in the direction of the Pitztal. Just in front of the steep drop to the Pitztal a barrier of rock marks the exit of the highland valley, forming the 995 m long and 393 m wide Alpine lake. The entire area covers 26.9 hectares and the lake has a maximum depth of 24 m. It is mainly fed by an overground tributary which flows into the western shore of the lake in the form of a delta. The outlet from the lake consists of a copious stream which runs towards Mandarfen.
RECOMMENDED HIKING TRAILS - ARZL
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Diemer Steig This leisurely hiking trail forks off from the Osterstein and runs along the south-western slope of the same mountain. The Diemer Steig is a good and popular walking trail for the entire family. Takes about 45 mins; level of difficulty: easy. Hohe Bank From Arzl, head towards the children’s playground / sports ground. This hike rewards walkers with an outstanding view of the Ötztaler Alpen from the children’s playground across the extended hilly slopes of the Osterstein. Takes about 1 hr; level of difficulty: easy. Luis-Trenker-Steig Take the road from Arzl to Wald. This trail starts at the bridge in Wald and leads through a wild, romantic area to the Pitzenklamm and on to the railway bridge at the mouth of the Inn river. A small nature trail has been built from the Kaunergrat Nature Park through the Pitzenklamm. Takes about 45 mins; level of difficulty: intermediate. From the mouth of the Inn, a steep path continues on the left towards the sports ground in Arzl (level of difficulty: hard; takes about 45 mins) and on the right along the ravine trail to Wald (level of difficulty: intermediate; takes about 45 mins). Straight ahead, a path leads under the railway bridge before turning left to the Imst/Pitztal railway station (level of difficulty: easy; takes about 30 mins). Benni-Raich-Bridge (Austria’s highest suspension bridge for pedestrians) The trail heads out from Arzl towards Wald as far as the Pitzenebene estate, from where you can admire the gigantic structure of the suspension bridge with a span of 137.7 m. Here you can walk 94 m above ground across the approx. 1.5 m wide bridge to the hamlet of Wald (takes about 45 mins; level of difficulty: intermediate). Experienced hikers can choose to walk back to Arzl via Niederwaldried and the Luis Trenker trail (takes about 3 hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate). Arzl - Alpengasthof Plattenrain - Hochastner Alm - Venetalm From Arzl church this extremely winding trail takes you to the Burgstall and on to the hamlet of Arzlair. From there the trail continues across meadows and through woods to the Alpengasthof Plattenrain before continuing to the Hochastner Alm and Venetalm. Takes about 3½ - 4 hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate. Arzl - Imsterberg - Imsterau - Arzl Set out from Arzl village centre (opposite Hotel Post) towards the sawmill. Follow the wide forest trail through the pine wood and then take the path through the romantic ravine to the village of Imsterberg (it takes about 2 hrs to walk there). Then back via Imsterau, on past the power station before taking the Unterwaldweg path to the industrial estate in Arzl. From there follow the signs back to the centre of Arzl. Takes about 4 hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate.
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Bichl circular tour This trail begins at the fire station in Wald. Climb from there up to the hamlet of Bichl and go on past two chapels until you get to the Rastboden; then back to the fire station. Takes about 1 hr; level of difficulty: easy. Panoramic tour This trail begins at the Waldeck car park. A beautiful path across meadows leads to the hamlet of Krabichl. At the second farm, the trail continues on the left to the flat Waldboden section before proceeding to the Galtwiesen mountain lift stop. Return to the car park via the Wennerbergweg route. Takes about 1½ hrs; level of difficulty: easy. Wald - Jausenstation Waldeck - Wald This trail begins at the church square in Wald (car parking available). From the hamlet of Wald head to the sawmill, walk about 300 m on the forest trail to the right then up along the fairly steep Salmersteig path through the pine wood. There is a wonderful view of the suspension bridge and Imst just before you arrive at the Waldeck refreshments stop. Then back along the road to Wald. Takes about 2 hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate. Wald - Hohenegg circular tour This trail begins at the church square in Wald (car parking available). A field path leads to the estate; above the Seetrog sports ground the path continues to the Walderbach stream (the hiking trail takes you through the wood) and on to the hamlet of Hohenegg (with its pyramids of earth). Then back along the romantic path next to the chapel on the left to the Walderbach; treat yourself to 10 minutes visiting the waterfall before completing the final stretch along the country road back to the church square. Takes about 2½ hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate. Wald - Luis-Trenker-Steig - Wald This trail begins at the church square in Wald (car parking available); at the primary school, turn right along the old forest road to the Pitze river, then on along the Luis Trenker trail until just before the Inn. Cross the bridge over the Pitze following the cycle path uphill. This is a good vantage point for taking in views of the Hoch-Imst skiing area with the Muttekopf, Tschirgant and Ötztaler Alpen. Then continue along the ÖBB railway line and take the steep path up to the old refuse site. Walk along the road through the village to return to the church square. Takes about 2½ hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate. Mountain hike to the Wald summit cross This trail begins at the Waldeck refreshments stop in Wald (car parking available). A forest trail leads to the Vordere Wenner Almhütte (approx. 1 hr;), then continue over the stream to the Hintere Wenner Almhütte (about 1 hr from the Vordere to the Hintere Wenner Almhütte). A beautiful, ascending path on the left leads up from there to the hunters’ lodge and further on to the Wald summit cross. Takes about 2½ to 3 hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate to hard.
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Waldeck - wild animal adventure tour - Leins - Leiner Alm - Waldeck This trail begins at the car park beneath Jausen station in Waldeck. If you wish, you can go on a short circular walk from here that takes about 20 min. along the wild animal tracks. It then goes from Jausen station in Waldeck along a flat forest road to Krabichl, turning left on a steep forest path to Leiner Alm. The Leiner Alm is a good vantage point for enjoying the views of the Tyrolean mountains. At the Alm follow the “Steilweg Wald” (steep forest track) signs to the edge of the forest. A romantic steep Alm track leads to a forest road, from where you can follow the “Forest - Hilterboden Chapel” sign, leading from the chapel via forest roads back to the starting point. Takes about 3½ hours. Level of difficulty: intermediate. Oberleins - Krabichl - Leiner Mühle - Gabne - church square This trail begins in the village centre of Leins (church square / car parking available). Continue to the bus stop and along the country road to Oberleins. From there walk along the asphalted road to Krabichl. A forest track on the right now leads to a large area of meadow (about 1,5 hrs). The trail goes downhill again at the Leiner Alm junction to the Leiner mill and on to Gabne before returning to the church square. Takes about 3 hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate. Leins - Wenns - Arzl Ried - Leins This trail begins in the village centre of Leins (church square / car parking available). The route from the church square leads first to Karrertrog and then to the chapel. Turn right here along the Karrer Wiesen until you get to the hamlet of Pitzenhöfe (district of Wenns). From there you can go on towards Wenns or return to Leins via the hamlet of Wiesle (district of Wenns). Here the hike continues along a field path heading towards Blonerstein. From there head to Arzl Ried, where a path through the wood leads to Leins. Takes about 4 hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate. Leins - Leiner Alm - Leiner Kögele This trail begins in the middle of Leins (church square / car parking available). Go to the bus stop for Oberleins, and then continue along the road until you arrive at the hamlet of Krabichl where a forest road leads to the Leiner Alm. Once there, the hiking trail on your right will take you up to the top of the Leiner Kögele. It takes about 3 hrs to get to the Leiner Alm and a further 2 hrs or so from there to the Leiner Kögele. So altogether, this hike takes about 5 hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate. Circular tour of Leins - Karrer Wiesen - Arzl Ried - Leins This trail begins in the middle of Leins village (church square/car parking available). Head out from the church square towards the Karrertrog as far as the chapel, then turn right there towards the Karrer Wiesen and continue on to the hamlet of Wiesle (district of Wenns). From there a country footpath leads to the Blonerstein and on to the hamlet of Arzl Ried. Take the old trail again to go back to Leins. Takes about 3 hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate.
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Audershof to the “G‘stoanig Kapelle” Follow the signs from Audershof district to the “G‘stoanig Kapelle” and vice versa. An easy 90 min walk. Circular tour of Matzlewald - TV tower at Klapf From Matzlewald-Säge towards the Kieleberger Alm. After walking about 20 minutes, turn left and heading towards the TV tower. A rocky path takes the visitor down again to Matzlewald. An easy 2-3 hour walk. Wenns - Pitzenhöfe - Wiesle and back From the pavilion in Wenns to the Pitzenhöfe farmsteads, onwards to Wiesle and back. An easy 2½-3 hour walk. Wenns/Matzlewald - Kielebergalm - Matzlewald Just before the village district of Matzlewald (near the sawmill), a forest trail on the right leads to Kielebergalm. After a 15 - 20 minute walk the path forks; turn left towards Stein/Kielebergalm. This forest road ends just before the Kielebergalm and continues as a steep footpath right up to the Alpine farm. From there keep bearing right and return along the goods track to Matzlewald. Altogether, takes about 3 hrs; level of difficulty: easy. Wenns - Oberleins - Krabichl - Jausen station in Waldeck - Wenns Set out from the centre to Unterdorf and cross the Pitze river until you get to the Pitzenhöfe, then turn right at the chapel and after about 200 m turn left up to Unterleins. Continue to Oberleins and from there to Krabichl. Then follow the goods track to the Leiner Alm. Just before the first sharp bend down to Leins, a shady steep footpath alongside the forest trail leads to Jerzens/Kaitanger. Before you reach the locality some paths on the right lead to Falsterwies or straight to Gischlewies. From Gischlewies walk a short way along the road, then turn left and continue back along the side road to Wenns/Unterdorf. Altogether, takes about 4 hrs; level of difficulty: easy.
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Pitzenhöfe - former forest path - St. Margarethen - Wenns Start out from the centre to Unterdorf, before you cross the Pitze river, bear right along to the former forest path – (very shady) – turn right up to St. Margarethen, and right again back to the centre of Wenns. Takes about 1 hr; level of difficulty: easy. Old Road - Brennwald - Pitzenhöfe - Wenns Set out from the centre above the Pitztaler Hof inn and continue along the Old Road of Wenns, leave the road at Brennwald and go to the Pitzenhöfe, then cross the Pitze river and go back to the centre of Wenns; takes about 2 hrs; level of difficulty: easy. Matzlewald - Kienberg - fishpond - Matzlewald At the end of Matzlewald after sawmill (car parking available) walk along the shady forest road to Kienberg. Important: follow the signposts carefully! From Kienberg go down to the fishpond (where you can go curling or fishing), then follow the path back to Matzlewald. Takes about 2 hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate. Wenns - Amishaufen - Venetalm - Larcher Alm - Wenns Set out from the centre by walking to Amishaufen via Farmie and Auders. Continue along the footpath through the Klockerwald and across Gamsstein to the Imsterberger Venetalm. This is where a path begins down to the Larcher Alm. Then continue on the forest road to Auders - Wenns. Takes about 5 hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate. Wenns/Taschen - Galflunhütte - Larcher Alm Gstoanigkapel - Taschen From the village district of Taschen walk along the forest road (paying attention to the signs!) until you get to the path leading up to the Galflunhütte. The path is steep in places and very slippery when wet. From the Galflunhütte take the goods track back to the Larcher Alm, then go down to the Gstoanig Kapellle and from there take the footpath through the Salzmöser back to Taschen. Takes about 5 - 6 hrs (slippery in places when wet). Level of difficulty: intermediate. Wenns - Larcher Alm - Galflunhütte - Kreuzjoch - Wenns From the village district of Audershof take the moderately steep forest road to the Larcher Alm and head up to the Galflunhütte. Just before you get to the hut, a path - rather steep in places - leads straight to the Kreuzjoch. An alternative route for going back to the to the Galflunhütte is via the Wannejöchl. Takes about 4 - 5 hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate.
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Piller - Moorland nature trail - Gacher Blick - Fuchsmoos At the end of the hamlet of Fuchsmoos a path skirts the Piller Fishpond. This forest path runs across the Pillerwiesen. It soon comes to an end and continues on another footpath to the peat moor. Here you can visit the moorland nature trail. From there the route takes you down to the country road. Walk along this until you get to the Gacher Blick vantage point which offers unique panoramic views of Fließ and the surrounding area. From the Gacher Blick go back to the ancient burnt offerings site, then walk along the KULTURWEG (Roman trail) until you get to Fuchsmoos (the beautifully landscaped pond near Fuchsmoos is also worth visiting). Takes about 3 hrs, level of difficulty: easy. Piller - fishpond - Goglesalm - Galflunalm - Larcher Alm - Piller From Piller, head toward fishpond Piller, from there walk along the forest trail and briefly on a steep hiking trail through the wood to the next forest path which leads to the Goglesalm. Now head towards Galflunalm and finally take a forest path to the Larcheralm. Take a right from there to walk down to Piller - remembering to pay attention to the signs! Takes about 5 hrs; level of difficulty: easy. Wenns/Piller Höhe - Aifner Alm - Aifenspitze (Hohe Aifenspitze) Starting from the Gacher Blick head out towards Harbeweiher (looking out for signs to the Aifner Alm), turn left just before you get to the hamlet then right on a trail up to the Aifner Alm. From there a good, fairly steep footpath takes you to the Schweinelieger. Walk along the ridge to the Aifenspitze. Crossing over to the Hohe Aifenspitze is only recommended for surefooted, experienced mountain hikers. Takes about 3 - 3½ hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate to hard (you need to be surefooted)
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Piller/Lachwies - Aifner Alm - Kleine Aifnerspitze Kieleberg Alm - Piller From Piller to the field of sculptures at Fuchsmoos, from there towards Lachwies. Turn left just before Lachwies farm onto a fairly steep footpath to the Bärenbad (keeping an eye out for the signs). From there walk a short away along the forest path and then on a well signposted trail to the Aifner Alm. Continue on from there towards the Aifenspitze, turn left at the Schweinelieger and take a path - steep in places - down through the Wildkar to the Kielebergalm. The hike finishes along the forest path back to Piller. Takes about 8 hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate to hard. Wenns/Piller - Kielebergalm - Kleine Aifnerspitze Aifner Alm - Lachwies - forest garden From the forest garden walk along the forest path to the Kielebergalm. From there a footpath - steep in places - leads up through the Wildkar to the Schweinelieger. Here you can choose between continuing straight on to the Aifner Alm or taking the path (difficult in parts and therefore only for experienced mountain hikers) to the Kleine Aifnerspitze (beautiful vantage point). Then back to the Schweinelieger and down on a well signposted path to the Aifner Alm which serves drinks and refreshments. From the Aifner Alm a well signposted path crosses the forest path; now turn right along the forest road to the signposted trail towards Harbeweiher/Bärenbad. Go on to Lachwies and from there back to the forest garden. Takes about 8 - 9 hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate. Falsterwies - Gischlewies The path above the village leads to the hamlet of Falsterwies, from there you continue on a wide forest path to the hamlet of Gischlewies. Takes about 1 hr; level of difficulty: easy. Falsterwies - Kaitanger - Jerzens village The path above the village leads to the hamlet of Falsterwies. Just before you arrive at the hamlet there is a path (called Zaggler) on the right hand side leading to Kaitanger through the wood. The way back takes you to the hamlet of Schwaig and to Breitwies. At Breitwies the route turns left to the Gotthardsbühel where there is a beautiful chapel. The path back to Jerzens village leads through woods. Takes about 4 hrs; level of difficulty: easy. Gotthardsbühel - Breitwies - Egg - fire station At the first steep bend towards the Hochzeiger cableways the path on the right leads to the Gotthardsbühel. The path which continues on to Breitwies and Egg leads completely through the wood. Once you get to the hamlet of Egg, walk to the end of the asphalted road. From there the way down to the fire station again goes through the wood. Takes about 1½ hrs; level of difficulty: easy.
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Egg - Innerwald - Jerzner Alm (Tanzalm) This trail begins at the fire station. Set out on the path to the hamlet of Egg, then take the forest path known as Innerwald to the Jerzner Alm. The panoramic views from the Jerzner Alm extend from the area around the Venet to the Lechtaler Alpen. Takes about 3 hrs; level of difficulty: easy. Kienberg - Graslehn - Steinhof Set off from the centre towards Niederhof and cross the Pitztal country road. You can only get to Kienberg on the asphalted road. Now continue along the forest path to Graslehn and Steinhof. Here there are wonderful views of Jerzens village. Takes about 3 hrs; level of difficulty: easy. Stuibenwasserfall - Schön - Jerzens The trail begins 300 m on the left after the village sign to the south of Jerzens. It starts off as an extremely wide forest trail and tapers off into a path at the end just before the waterfall. You can enjoy a unique display of the natural surroundings from the foot of the waterfall. A path leads you down to Schön and is followed by a beautiful hiking trail back to Jerzens above the Pitztal country road. Takes about 2 hrs; level of difficulty: easy Pitzenschlucht Set off from the centre towards Niederhof and cross the Pitztal country road. Then take the asphalted road to Kienberg. A path to the Pitzenschlucht begins near the last few houses in Kienberg - look out for the signs! Takes about 2 hrs; level of difficulty: easy. Pitzenhöfe - Wenns Go about 300 m from the centre towards Leins then take a left downhill just before the Hirschenklause pizzeria restaurant. A beautiful forest trail leads to the Pitzenhöfe and on to Wenns. Takes about 1½ hrs; level of difficulty: easy. Wassertalweg A delightful hiking trail 2 km long runs from the hamlet of Kaitanger, immediately beneath the toboggan run. Takes 1 hr. Level of difficulty: easy. If you do not wish to take the same route back, you can turn left at the fork towards the village of Jerzens through Gischlewies and Falsterwies (takes about 1 hr), or go right to Leiner Alm (takes about 2 hrs). Hochzeigerhaus 1829 m - Jerzner Alm 1980 m Start out on the Bärensteig from the valley terminal of the Hochzeiger Bergbahnen. The path goes uphill right to the Hochzeigerhaus and the route then continues on a wide trail through the Alpine pastures. Takes about an hour and 15 minutes. Alternative routes are via the Innerwald (takes about 1½ hrs) or tobogganing trail (takes about 2 hrs). The starting points for both are at Kaitanger. Level of difficulty: easy.
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Zollberg 2224 m A gentle uphill climb takes you from the mountain terminal of the gondola cableway to the top of the Zollberg at 2,224 m above sea level. You are rewarded by wonderful views of the Innerpitztal stretching as far as the Wildspitze. Takes about 35 mins; level of difficulty: easy. Kalbenalm 2117 m From the mountain terminal of the gondola cableway walk up to the Kalbenalm. The way back down to the Jerzner Alm leads through the Swiss pine wood. Takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Level of difficulty: easy. Sechszeiger 2395 m A beautiful landscape pond (105,000 m3 water catchment) is situated right next to the mountain terminal of the double chairlift. From here, a 10-minute walk takes you to the Sechszeiger with its delightful panoramic views at 2,395 m above sea level. To get back down to the Kalbenalm, either continue to the Jerzner Alm or go to the mountain terminal of the gondola cableway. Takes about 1 hr; level of difficulty: easy. Leiner Alm 1823 m This trail begins at the mountain terminal of the gondola cableway. Head towards the Kalbenalm (50 mins) and continue through the Oberlangtal until you get to the path leading down from the Sechszeiger and on to the Leiner Alm (1 hr). The route from the Leiner Alm to the valley terminal of the Hochzeiger cableways goes through the wood (1,5 hrs). Altogether, the hike takes about 3 hrs. You can also get to the Sechszeiger from the valley terminal of the double chairlift: the way down starts from the north of the Leiner Alm and from there back through the wood to the valley terminal of the Hochzeiger Bergbahnen. Takes about 2½ hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate. Hochzeiger - Sechszeiger - Kalbenalm panoramic tour Take the gondola cableway to the midway station. From there walk up to the Zollberg and continue on “Ferdinand-Wohlfarter-Steig” up to the Hochzeiger (2,560 m); a beautiful panoramic trail then takes you to the Sechszeiger (2,360 m). From there descend to the Kalbenalm and go back to the midway station. Takes about 4 - 5 hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate. Hike to the Strassbergalpe The route leads from the hamlet of Wiesle on a forest trail up to the beautiful setting of the Strassbergalpe. The way down takes you along a steeper path back to Graslehn and from there back to Wiesle. Takes about 4 hrs; level of difficulty: easy to intermediate.
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Circular tour around the Hochzeiger This trail begins at the mountain terminal of the gondola cableway. Take the gentle path up to the Sechszeiger, and then walk along the ridge to the Hochzeiger at 2,560 m above sea level. You need to be quite surefooted in order to get down from the “Ferdinand-Wohlfarter-Steig”. Then continue on to the Zollberg and back to the mountain terminal of the gondola cableway. Altogether, this hike takes about 3½ hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate. Riegetal This trail begins at the mountain terminal of the gondola cableway; head towards the Hochzeiger and take a path from there to Groaßsee in the Riegetal (2,416 m). Enjoy views of the gorgeous landscape. Then back via the Zollberg to the mountain terminal. Takes about 4 hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate. Wildgrat 2971 m This trail begins at the mountain terminal of the gondola cableway; head towards the Hochzeiger and from there on into the Riegetal (the route is a little easier via the Zollberg). From the Groaßsee at 2416 m a trail leads to the Wildgrat at 2,971 m. You should have a good head for heights. The way back goes past the Zollberg again. Takes about 6 hours and 45 minutes. Level of difficulty: hard. Gemeindekopf 2771 m - Tyrolean Jubilee Trail See the Riegetal route description for ways to get to Groaßsee. From there take the path up to the Gemeindekopf (2,771 m). Altogether, the hike takes about 6 hrs. From here you can descend to the Ludwigsburger Hütte and continue to Zaunhof. It takes about 3 hours to get to Zaunhof. Level of difficulty: hard. Wenner Berg Set out from the mountain terminal of the double chairlift and continue south for about 900 m along the ridge, then go down to the valley at the back of the Wennerberg and away from the valley to the Kalbenalm. From there climb up and past the Trög- (Trögwiese) Hütte to the Leiner Alm before going back down to the valley terminal. Takes about 5 hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate.
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From the Kreuzjöchlspitz (2,908 m) to the Schafhimmel (2,820 m) A 1 km long hike along the ridge – well secured with plenty of chains. This is a relatively simple fixed rope route. Starting from Groaßsee lake in the Riegetal take the trail leading to the Wildgrat up to about 2,600 m above sea level. Here a cairn in the form of a human figure is accompanied by a number of signs. The route then divides into two parts leading across to Kugleten lake and down to the Gemeindekopf. Start by heading southwest along this trail. After about 150 m you will arrive at a narrow ridge (with another cairn!). Leave the trail; the route now becomes a steep incline. After a further 150 m a large, prominent arrow indicates that you should cross over to the other side of the little ridge. Continue uphill along grassy, rock strewn slopes to the little lake below the Riegekopf. From here a gentle climb takes you past a stretch of boulders up to the flat ridge south of the Riegekopf: the Kreuzjöchlspitz (2,908 m above sea level) is just a further 10 minutes’ walk away. The 1 km long ridge (well secured with chains) begins at this point. It runs south-east to the Schafhimmel (2,820 m above sea level). This is a highly interesting, varied route which is also marked in colour. About 90 mins - 2 hrs to the Schafhimmel then downhill to the Lehner Joch and on to the Ludwigsburger hut. The walk from the Hochzeiger cable car mountain terminal to the Kreuzjöchelspitz takes about 3½ hours, and about 2 hours from the Kreuzjöchlspitz to the Schafhimmel. Total walking time for this difficult route is about 7-8 hours Hike to the Ludwigsburger Hütte 1935 m Setting out from the car park at the Zaunhof/Grüble freight lift take the well signposted but steeper path (partly with stairs) or walk along the goods track to the Ludwigsburger Hütte. The very pretty location of the hut offers views of the Hohe Geige, the glacier, the Rofele Wand and the Venet. Return the same way to Zaunhof. Takes about 4 hrs; level of difficulty: easy Alois Gabl trail Starting from Wiese the trail along the beautifully located Kitzgarten ravine takes the hiker to Zaunhof. Once at the bridge the route continues on the access road along the Pitze to the old sawmill in Mühl. From here the way back leads to the church in Zaunhof. Above the church a beautiful path through the woods with wonderful views of the far end of the Pitztal brings walkers to Schußlehn and from there back to the starting point in Wiese. This easy hike takes about 90 minutes. There is another walk associated with this on the easy climb to the Söllberg waterfall. Takes about 30 mins.
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Rehwald - Mauchelealm 1820 m - Brechsee 2145 m Söllbergalm 1849 m - Mauchelealm - Rehwald From Rehwald follow the goods track to the Mauchelealm. A steep path then takes you to Brechsee-Stallkogel before forking off after about 100 m. The trail on the left leads to the Stallkogel while the path on the right goes to the beautiful Brechsee. From this point there are views of Wenns and Arzl as well as a panoramic view of the Venet, Tschirgant and Gemeindekopf. Another path forks right at the Brechsee and leads to the Söllbergalm after a hike of about 30 to 45 minutes. A goods track then leads from the Alpine pasture to Wiese. Follow the track and after about 150 m a path on the right forks off to the Mauchelealm. This moderately steep path winds its way through larch and pine tree woods until the goods track leading to the Mauchelealm. From there it is about another 200 m up to the Mauchele. On the way down, this trail leads to Rehwald. Takes about 3½ - 4 hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate. Eggenstall - Neubergalm 1889 m - Tiefentalalm 1880 m Arzler Alm 1900 m - Eggenstall Set out along the moderately steep goods track from Eggenstall which leads up to the beautiful Neubergalm. A shady path from there takes you through the variegated wood to the beautiful setting of the Tiefentalalm. Now keep going on the right, following the footpath until you get to the, goods track leading to the Arzler Alm. To get back down you can either go along the goods track or take the forest path to Piösmes. Keep left along the Pitze river and you will reach Eggenstall comfortably in 30 minutes. Takes about 5½ hrs; level of difficulty: easy to intermediate. Mandarfen - Taschachalm 1796 m - Rifflseehütte 2293 m Hirschtal - Mandarfen Cross the Pitze river at Mandarfen and follow the flat goods track to the Taschachalm. From here keep going along the track for a further 200 m or so, then take the steep but very good uphill path to the Rifflsee. Once there turn right along the stream and up to the Rifflseehütte. Continue further along the Rifflsee until you arrive at the mountain terminal of the Rifflseebahn. Just a bit further on, the path forks on the right and features a section through the Hirschtal with many beautiful views. Then take the panoramic trail to Mandarfen. Takes about 3½ hrs; level of difficulty: easy to intermediate. Mandarfen - Taschachalm 1796 m - Mittelberg Gletscherstube 1915 m - Mittelberg From Mandarfen cross the bridge and turn left along the wide asphalted road to the Taschachalm. Cross the bridge at the Taschachalm and continue to the glacier valley terminal. Then walk through the Mittelbergerwald to the goods track leading to the Gletscherstube at the foot of the Mittelbergferner. Here you can enjoy beautiful views of the glacier. The way back to Mittelberg along the goods track takes about 2½ hrs; level of difficulty: easy.
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Rifflsee circular walk The summer circular walk around the Rifflsee is also suitable for families (even with push chairs) and older people. Takes 1 hr. Level of difficulty: easy. Zaunhof/Grüble - Ludwigsburger Hütte 1935 m St. Leonharder hoogteweg - Enger/Bichl From Zaunhof/Grüble (with a car park by the freight lift) take the path up to the Ludwigsburger Hütte. Then continue towards the Lehnerjoch. After walking on for 10 minutes or so turn right and follow the signposted footpath heading south. This section requires you to walk across several cirques and ford a number of streams. It is followed by a steep, secured downhill path to the Hairlacher Kar. Here you climb up to the Maurerköpfl embrasure on the western ridge of the Hairlacher Seekopf. Continue south until you come to the ‘Am Gampen’ junction, then go down to the (abandoned) Äußere Schwarzenbergalm and continue on to Enger/Bichl. Surefootedness and stamina required! Takes about 8-9 hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate to hard. Stillebach/Piösmes - Luibisalm 2070 m Moalandlsee 2530 m Stillebach/Piösmes An asphalted road on the left between Stillebach and Piösmes leads to the broadcasting mast. Follow this road for a short way until you come to the right fork of the footpath leading to the Luibisalm. Take this straightforward path up to the Luibisalm (not manned). Situated just opposite the steep slopes of the towering Rofelewand (3,354 m), the Luibisalm is a peaceful destination for outings offering superb views of the valley below. The route continues past a hunting lodge to the Luibisböden. If you keep going straight ahead the trail takes you to the Luibiskogel; turning right, it goes through a scree cirque to a cleft behind which you can see the beautiful Moalandlsee (surefootness and stamina required) nestling in a spectacular setting of sheer rock. The way back is along the same route. Takes about 6 hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate.
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Mountain tour to the Stallkogel Set off on a forest path from Rehwald to the Mauchele Alm. The route continues via Karbach up to the summit of the Stallkogel (one of the most beautiful mountains with panoramic views in the Pitztal). The route back goes across the Mauchelekar to Rehwald. Takes about 5 hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate. A hike around the Rappenkopf Take the uphill trail from Piösmes (1,400 m) to the Arzler Alm and continue your ascent from there to the summit of the Rappenkopf (2,300 m). The way back goes across the ‘marshes’ to Piösmes. Takes about 5 hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate. Trenkwald - Mittelberglesee 2450 m - Trenkwald Cross the Pitze river at Trenkwald, then turn right towards the waterfall. Continue by taking a very steep footpath on the left up to the abandoned Neururer Alm. This trail goes on to the Verpeiljoch. The path forks down on the left to the Loobachtal. Walk across the slopes of the Weißer Kogel down to the Loobach. Cross over the stream and keep left as you walk up to the Mittelberglesee in its rather isolated setting at the foot of the Parstleswand. This place exudes peace and quiet in the midst of an impressive mountain setting. The way back to Trenkwald starts off on the same path leading back to the Loobachtal and the fork at the Neururer Alm. An even steeper path on the right leads down from there along the stream back to the starting point. Takes about 5 hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate. Plangeroß - Rüsselsheimer Hütte 2382 m Gahwinden 2648 m – Plangeroß Set out from the car park in front of Plangeroß on a very good but steep path to the beautiful setting of the Rüsselsheimer Hütte. From the hut the trail continues steeply uphill across loose debris before coming to a fork with a moderately steep path on the left. This path takes you straight to the Gahwinden vantage point with breathtaking views of the glaciers and leads away from the valley. The way back is along the same trail. Takes about 5 hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate.
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Plangeroß - Kaunergrathütte 2811 m - Plangeroß Cross the Pitze river in front of Plangeroß and start out on a wide trail to the very steep ascent leading through woodland to the Plangeroßalpe. Here you need to cross the stream at two points which can prove to be an exciting experience depending on the time of year and level of the water. Continue along the moderately steep trail along the stream to the path leading up to the second level of the valley and the convergence of the Cottbus high-altitude trail. From there follow the path through scree and debris to the final, very steep ascent to one of the highest Alpine huts in the Ötztaler Alpen, the Kaunergrathütte. Return along the same way. Takes about 6 - 7 hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate. Tip: the daring among you can climb up from the Kaunergrat mountain hut in about 1 hr to the top of Plangeroß (delightful panoramic view). Level of difficulty: intermediate Mittelberg - Braunschweiger Hütte 2759 m Pitztaler Jöchl 2995 m - Mittelberg Take the flat goods track to the Gletscherstube. Continue on to the Braunschweiger Hütte. The rocky footpath leads along the icefall and steeply upwards to the foot of the Mittelbergferner icefall. This spot marks the start of the very challenging and very steep ascent - some of which leads up steps - to the hut. The walk along this tiring route offers a fantastic view of the surrounding glacier world. A very good path leads up to the Pitztaler Jöchl with its rewarding views of the surrounding peaks and glaciers. Take the same route back to the valley as on the ascent. This hike requires stamina and surefootedness! Takes about 7-8 hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate. Alternatively, take the ‘Pitz-Express’ (you have to pay for tickets) from Mittelberg to the glacier mountain terminal. From there turn left towards the east and cross over the Mittelbergferner (requires Alpine experience) to the Braunschweiger Hütte (about 1,5 hrs). From the hut the way home leads back across the glacier trail to the ‘Pitz-Express’ mountain terminal (note the departure times) or straight down to Mittelberg (approx. 2½ hrs). Some general advice: Despite the beauty of the mountains you should bear in mind that this is hazardous terrain. Never plan a mountain tour without suitable equipment! Mountain boots and protection from the rain are extremely important. You are specifically advised not to undertake a mountain tour in poor weather and fog. Keep to the signposted trails! Tell your accommodation provider where you are hiking to and when you expect to be back. Start off on easy walking paths or trails and progress gradually to more difficult ones. Report Alpine accidents to the mountain rescue services in St. Leonhard, Plangeroß, Jerzens, Wenns and Arzl. Call 140 in emergencies. Please help to keep our environment clean
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Pitztaler Almenweg The Pitztal Alpine pastures trail links up five beautifully located Alpine pastures: the Söllbergalm, Mauchelealm Neubergalm, Tiefentalalm and Arzler Alm! About 100 m in front of the entrance to Wiese village, walk on the right along the goods track to the Söllbergalm. From there the route continues through woods of larch and Swiss pine on a relatively steep path to Brechsee. After walking for about 30 minutes, turn off towards the Mauchele Alm on the Stallkogel; you will now come to the recently opened fairly steep path that proceeds from the Mauchele Alm. After about 500 m (note the red marker) turn left towards the stream crossing. Then turn left again through slightly rocky terrain towards the Neubergalm (with a wonderful view of the valley). Surefootness and a good head for heights required. A shady path leads from the Neubergalm through a variegated wood to the beautiful setting of the Tiefentalalm. Now continue on the right, following the path, to the goods track of the Arzler Alm. To descend, either walk along the goods track or the forest path to Piösmes. You can always descend from each mountain pasture if you wish to return at an earlier time. Altogether, this hike takes about 8 hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate. Fuldaer Höhenweg Take the Rifflseebahn to the Rifflsee. From there, walk left along the lake and cross the stream to the fork leading to the Fulda high-altitude trail. Following the path on the left along moderately steep terrain that regularly goes up and down along several brooks and streams you come to the one critical spot at the Vorderes Köpfl. Here you will have to negotiate some rocky, steep passages, though these are well secured and are not a problem if you tread carefully. The steady descent to the cirque begins at this point and the route continues, after a short stretch uphill, to the Taschachhaus. Enjoy a fantastic view of the Taschach glacier world from the mountain ridge just above the hut. A good way down is to take the moderately steep goods track to the Taschachalm and from there to continue on to Mandarfen. The hike takes about 7 hrs; level of difficulty: intermediate.
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St. Leonharder high altitude trail Take the well signposted goods trail from Zaunhof to the Ludwigsburg Alpine hut. Then continue towards Lehnerjoch and turn right after about a 10-minute walk before following the well signposted path to the south. Walk across several cirques and cross streams before going down a steep, secured path to the Hairlach cirque. The steep path, parts of which are secured with chains, now ascends to the striking Mauerköpfl. Continue along the mountain slopes below the Hairlacher Seekopf to the point where the path forks a little to the east of “Am Gampen”. The route continues uphill towards Wilder See (Wild Lake) until you get below Brandsee lake, which is at the same altitude as the Schoaßkogel. Continue along the Biederes Kar cirque to the Luibisböden (with a descent also possible down the Luibisalm to Piösmes – takes about 8-9 hrs thus far; level of difficulty: intermediate to difficult). This hike requires plenty of stamina and all-round fitness.
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Mainzer Höhenweg Turn right at the Rüsselsheimer Hütte to the Weissmaurachsee. The path to the Weissmaurachjoch starts at a moderate incline before becoming quite steep in parts. Continue to the southern Puitkogelferner and traverse two other glaciers until you get to the Rheinlandpfalz bivouac. Crampons are required for the Wassertalkogel! Then on a path - quite steep in places - across the Wurmsitzkogel and on to the Polleskogel. Climb up to the Pitztal Jöchl and down again to the Braunschweiger Hütte. Some of the paths are secured on the route to the glaciers. The Mainz high-altitude trail is a demanding high-Alpine tour requiring absolute surefootedness in the broken rocks terrain, grade II proficiency in rock-climbing and a good sense of direction. Nor should the length of the tour be underestimated: it takes around 10 hours to complete! Level of difficulty: hard, sometimes goes across glaciers and therefore only advisable for experienced mountaineers with the right kit! Cottbuser Höhenweg Take the Rifflseebahn up to the Rifflsee. From there turn right along the well signposted path following the sharp bends towards the Brandkogel. Take the path secured with wire cables through steep passages interspersed with slopes across the Alzeleskar and go the long way around the Steinkogel (although the passages through the steep rocky crags have been secured with wire cables they still require absolute surefootedness and a good head for heights in order for you to negotiate them). Where the Cottbus high-altitude trail converges with the trail from Plangeroß that leads to the Kaunergrat Hütte, the route starts off flat and leads through scree, but soon becomes very steep on its way up to the Kaunergrat Hütte. The descent is back along the same path, but turns left at the above-mentioned fork down to Plangeroß. Level of difficulty: hard, only for experienced mountaineers; takes about 7-8 hrs. Tip: the daring among you can climb up from the Kaunergrat mountain hut in about 1 hr to the top of Plangeroß (delightful panoramic view). Level of difficulty: intermediate
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Venet circular tour The mighty massif of the Venet - a good 10 km wide - is understandably considered to be ‘Western Tyrol’s number-one lookout and hiking mountain’; enthusiastic travel writers have even praised it as being the ‘Tyrolean Rigi’. From its highest point, the Glanderspitz (2,512 m above sea level), you can enjoy impressive long-distance views of the surrounding valleys. For 30 km to the west and the north, from Prutz to Imst, the Inn and Pitze rivers flow around the Venet; to the south it is linked to the Kaunergrat through the Pillerhöhe. Aeons ago however, the course of the Inn river bed ran along the south of the Venet, where the broad undulating slopes of the wooded Pillerhöhe can be seen today. The gentle, round shape of the Venet has made it highly popular among many visitors and local residents as a mountain for going on walks and hikes, particularly since there are lots of interesting routes and ways to get down to the Pitztal. Starting point I - Plattenrain Alm: car parking available Starting point II - above Wenns, near Audershof: car parking available Starting point III - Goglesalm: car parking available Starting point IV - Piller: car parking available Alpine huts and mountain inns serving refreshments: Alpengasthof Plattenrain, Hochastner Alm, Venetalm, Goglesalm (walk-round cheese dairy), Galflunhütte and Larcher Alm. Total distance: about 30 km, total walking time: about 9 hrs. Accommodation: Please refer to the Pitztal Tourist Board, tel: +43(0)5414-86999, fax: +43(0)5414-86999-88 or
[email protected] Glacier Climb, Page 53.
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Austria’s highest suspension bridge for pedestrians was built in 1995 and links Arzl to the hamlet of Wald. Height: 94 m, span: 137.70 m, width of walkway: 1.50 m.
BURNT OFFERINGS SITE ON THE PILLER SATTEL Finds from the prehistoric shrine are on display at the archaeological museum in Fließ (open: May October, tel: +43(0)5449-20065, www.museum.fliess.at). Walk on the KULT UR WEG, the ancient culture trail that leads from Piller to the prehistoric site where offerings were burnt to placate the gods and to the nearby ‘Gacher Blick’ from where you can enjoy unique, interesting views stretching far into the distance.
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MILL IN THE HAMLET OF ARZL-RIED
This Sleeping Beauty of an 18th century grain mill was awakened from its agelong slumber by a dedicated group of mill enthusiasts. It is widely regarded as a technical monument to the centuries-old tradition of milling grain in the Alpine regions and can be visited on request (Helene Schrott: +43(0)5412-65049).
MILL IN JERZENS AND MILK PIPELINE The mill was built by local farmers in 1862 and renovated in 1985 by the local authority in association with the ‘Tanzalpe’ farming association - the mill’s walkway even dates back to the year 1862. It can be visited each day of the week during the summer months and bread is baked there once a week. The mill also features a milk collection centre - laid in 1957, the 3 km milk pipeline runs from the Jerzner Alm (Tanzalm) and is still used today.
CHAPELS The Pitztal features chapels of worship in virtually every single village and hamlet, including the pilgrimage church of Maria Hilf on the Bichele just in front of Piösmes, the pilgrimage church of Maria Schnee on the Piller, the ‘White Light’ chapel on the Pitztaler Gletscher and the chapel of meditation on the Plattenrain, the chapel Bichl in Jerzens.
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Pfarrkirche zu den hl. Ingenuin und Albuin in Arzl Dorf Expositurkirche zum hl. Thomas in Arzl-Wald Wallfahrtskapelle zu Ehren Unserer Lieben Frau Mariahilf in Arzl-Leins Pfarrkirche zu Ehren des hl. Evangelisten Johannes in Wenns-Dorf Margarethen Kirche in Wenns-St. Margarethen Kaplaneikirche Maria Schnee in Piller Pfarrkirche zum hl. Gotthard in Jerzens Expositurkirche zum hl. Josef in St. Leonhard-Zaunhof Pfarrkirche zum hl. Abt Leonhard in St. Leonhard Pfarrkirche zu Unserer Lieben Frau Mariahilf in St. Leonhard-Plangeroß
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KAUNERGRAT NATURE RESERVE HOUSE ON THE PILLER SATTEL
Stroll through an extraordinary, fantastic exhibition, discover unusual habitats in the Kaunergrat nature reserve, gain a new perspective on the plant and animal world, feel transported back to times past by a film ... immerse yourself in a different world! Visit the nature reserve house at the Piller Sattel and enjoy both breathtaking views from the Gachen Blick as well as insights into the marvellous features of the Kaunergrat nature reserve. The nature reserve house is intended to symbolise the nine affiliated local authorities since it lies at the intersection between the Kaunertal, Pitztal and Inntal. The amazing assets of the region around the nature reserve are all portrayed in this building. This is where the idea behind the Kaunergrat nature reserve becomes tangible in the complete sense of the word for visitors and local residents. The Kaunergrat nature reserve house is a modern wooden structure containing an information area, a nature reserve exhibition, a restaurant as well as the offices of the nature park authority. A particular highlight is definitely the magnificent view of the Piller Sattel. The Gachen Blick has fascinated and attracted people for thousands of years. The Kaunergrat nature reserve house at the Piller Sattel acts as an information centre and service facility for visitors interested in nature and culture. This place will move you!
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This is the place to get information on outstanding beauty spots, hiking trails and culinary specialities, etc. This is the place to marvel at an extraordinary exhibition about the diversity of the Kaunergrat nature reserve! This is the place to enjoy fantastic views of the surrounding mountain chains! We look forward to seeing you over here! Exhibition: open daily from 10 am to 6 pm Restaurant: open from 9 am to 9 pm For further details please contact: Naturpark Kaunergrat (Pitztal-Kaunertal) Gachen Blick 100 – 6521 Fließ, tel: +43(0)5449/6304 e-Mail:
[email protected], www.kaunergrat.at
WOOD CARVERS Josef Schuler, Arzl, Wald 53, tel: +43(0)5412-65188 Manfred Mathoi, Wenns, Siedlung 284, tel: +43(0)5414-87433 Holger Tangl, Wenns, Amishof 543, tel: +43(0)650-2865905 Margareta Köll, Arzl, Nr. 105, tel: +43(0)664-73408320 Agnes Eiter, St. Leonhard, Mühl 40, tel: +43(0)5413-87512 Roman Haid, St. Leonhard, Eggenstall 36, tel: +43(0)5413-87244 Isidor Eiter, St. Leonhard, Tieflehn 58, tel: +43(0)664-3118835
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THE STONE PINE EXHIBITION
Jerzens the stone pine village amidst Kaunergrat Nature Park. Nestled in between captivating and majestic mountains, Jerzens is a quaint mountain village in the heart of the picturesque Pitztal Valley. The Stone Pine woodlands that surround Jerzens have been a symbol of alpine magnificence for centuries. The tree acts as the first barrier to protect forests and valley against avalanches of snow and scree, is used to make furniture and carved objects and has beneficial effects on human health and wellbeing. Generations of people in the village of Jerzens have been living in peaceful coexistence and friendship with the Stone Pine - and do so today. The Stone Pine - A Gifted Alpine Border-Liner Knobby and gnarled, a tough tree resists destructive natural forces that rage in high mountains. Branches break under heavy snow, the tree’s crown may be hit by lightning, trunks are often split in half, exposing wood to biting cold. But the tree remains steadfast and withstands these extreme conditions. It bravely battles the elements life-long. It’s the Stone Pine. The Exhibition The Stone Pine - A Gifted Alpine Border-Liner exhibition takes you on a fascinating journey of discovery through the intricate life of the Stone Pine. The growth and development of this tree is one of the most spectacular events in nature. The exhibition reveals that Stone Pines and humans have a lot in common and allows visitors to observe some of the most important life stages of the tree, from seed to tree, from tiny tot to golden age, and several phases in between. Moreover, you will learn about the wide-ranging uses of Stone Pine wood and its amazing health-promoting properties. At the cinema you can see the Stone Pine in breathtaking 3D.
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Stone Sculpture Symposium There are 9 sculptures between the bridges in Mandarfen, which were created at the international Stone Sculpture Symposium in Innerpitztal in July 2008. This was the start of an artistic campaign led by the respected artist, Kassian Erhart, which is set to continue over the next few years. Information about the sculptures can be obtained from: Inge Pechtl, Hotel Zirbenhof (Mandarfen), tel: +43(0)5413-86284
EVENTS
Summer highlights: bandstand concerts, hiking weeks, driving of Alpine cattle down to the lower mountain pastures and related church festival in Jerzens on the second Saturday in September, music events, guided tours of the villages, bread-baking, national and international sports events, etc. A detailed schedule of events is available at the local offices of the Pitztal Tourist Board or from www.pitztal.com
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Hochzeiger Bergbahnen Pitztal AG A-6474 Jerzens, Liss 270 tel: +43(0)5414-87000 fax: +43(0)5414-87000-74 e-mail:
[email protected] www.hochzeiger.com Open from around the beginning/middle of June to the start of October. Gondola service from 1,450 m to 2,000 m, Sechszeiger double chairlift from 2,000 m to 2,370 m. Rifflsee Bergbahn A-6481 St. Leonhard - Mandarfen tel: +43(0)5413-86288-120 fax: +43(0)5414-86288-250 offi
[email protected] www.pitztaler-gletscher.at Weatherline: +43(0)5413-86288-202 Open from around mid-June to the start of October. Rifflsee gondola service from 1,680 m to 2,300 m. Pitztaler Gletscherbahn A-6481 St. Leonhard - Mittelberg tel: +43(0)5413-86288 fax: +43(0)5413-86288-150 offi
[email protected] www.pitztaler-gletscher.at Open from around the start of July to the start of October. Pitz Express from 1,735 m to 2,840 m, Pitz Panoramabahn from 2,840 m to 3,440 m.
GLACIER PARK CARD
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The wonders of nature with no comprises: Glacier park – new as of now: ten mountain railways, the glacier route and many other benefits. Based on the huge success of the glacier park, we have now been able to expand the range on offer significantly. Partners Pitztaler Gletscher Rifflsee Hochzeiger Bergbahnen nen Imster Bergbahnen Kaunertal Glacier Glacierroad Kaunertall Fendels/Sattelklause Natur park house Open from 21st May to 26 October 2010 The opening hours of the mountain railways may differ from this period. Adults
Children (from 10 yrs)
3 days
36,00
18,50
7 days
51,00
25,50
10 days
71,00
36,00
Child discount:
children age 10 and under travel free when accompanied by an adult at day, adult and child (10 and over) prices
N.B! Information correct as of January 2010. Subject to change without prior notice and misprints.
CLUB ALPIN PITZTAL AND ALPIN CENTER HOCHZEIGER PITZTAL
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Our outdoor leisure companies, are a one-stop destination offering all kinds of activities that visitors and local residents might like to enjoy during their holiday or in their free time! Get the best out of the wide choice of leisure activities in the Imst-Pitztal region by putting yourself in the more than capable hands of our expert outdoor guides! We can tailor packages to meet (virtually) all of your requirements. We provide tour guides for coach excursions to towns and cities as well as hiking guides for small, special groups. Fun, Games and Action Pitzi’s Kinderclub: go on an exciting journey of an adventure and discovery through thrilling natural surroundings. The club is split into age groups: the 3-6 years old minis and 7-14 years old maxis. Features a kindergarten with meals and childcare.
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Fitness Nordic walking, mountain bike and racing tours, hikes, mountain tours and high-altitude trails, high alpine summit tours, high alpine ice adventures and expeditions. Outdoor Fun and Adventure climbing, rafting and canyoning, paragliding and tandem flights, bungy jumping, horse riding and Haflinger trekking. Nature, Culture and Trips Rock Workshop, Alpine Coaster, Rosengartenschlucht, ‘Swarovski Crystal Worlds’, tour guides for coach excursions. Service and incentives seminars, events, outdoor guides, photo shop, packages, etc. Further offers and detailed information are available from: Club Alpin Pitztal Tieflehn 87, 6481 St. Leonhard im Pitztal tel: +43(0)5413-85000, fax: +43(0)5413-85000-11
[email protected] www.club-alpin-pitztal.at Alpin Center Hochzeiger-Pitztal Liss 270, 6474 Jerzens im Pitztal tel: +43(0)5414-86910
[email protected] www.alpincenter-pitztal.com DEUTSCHLAND Fernpass
SCHWEIZ Arlberg
IMST
LANDECK
Arzl
ITALIEN SCHWEIZ
Wenns
Innsbruck Wald Leins Jerzens
Piller St. Leonhard Piösmes Plangeroß Mandarfen
Rifflsee Gletscher
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Halfway between Wenns and Piller. BBQ area (must be reserved beforehand, contact Elmar Huter on +43(0)5414-87497), hydro-driven rock mill, water-treading path, communal embankment - with information about former irrigation system, small ball games area and signposted hiking tour trail along the Piller Bach; approx. 45 mins.
Forstgarten
Steinmühle
Erlebnisbereich Wasser Information
Pillerbach-Steig Parkmöglichkeit
Weidefläche
Grillplatz Spielmöglichkeiten
Spielwiese
(gewidmet Josef Röck vulgo „Sendler“): Rundweg 1 Stunde
Parkmöglichkeit
THE WILD ANIMAL ADVENTURE TOUR – ON THE TRAIL OF WILD ANIMALS in Arzl-Wald just by the Waldeck refreshments stop. An instructive way to discover interesting facts about the wildlife in our region. Tour takes about one hour and features plenty of opportunities to watch and be amazed; takes about an hour.
PITZTAL WATER WORLDS In Stillebach. Enjoy the genuine Kneipp experience while taking in beautiful views of the Wildspitze. Simply relax on the banks of the swimming lake and marvel at one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Pitztal. Kneipp centre with treading, hand and arm pools, swimming lake, illuminated Klockelefall
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RAFTING, CANYONING AND PARAGLIDING
Bookings and further details at: Club Alpin Pitztal Tieflehn 87, 6481 St. Leonhard im Pitztal, tel: +43(0)5413-85000 fax: +43(0)5413-85000-11,
[email protected] www.club-alpin-pitztal.at Alpin Center Hochzeiger-Pitztal Liss 270, 6474 Jerzens, tel: +43(0)5414-86910,
[email protected] www.alpincenter-pitztal.com
FISHING Fishpond in Piller, tel: +43(0)676-4308280 Fishpond in Jerzens, tel: +43(0)5414-87571 In the Pitze from the St. Leonhard local authority building Ritzenried, tel: +43(0)5413-87201 In the Pitze from Ritzenried, tel: +43(0)5414-87688
BUNGEE JUMPING Go bungee jumping from the BenniRaich-Brücke in Arzl: bungee jumps, abseiling, mega swing,… Registration and details at: Pitztal Bungy, Tieflehn 87 6481 St. Leonhard, tel: +43(0)5413-85000
[email protected] www.club-alpin-pitztal.at
HORSE RIDING
51 Pferde- und Gästeranch Neu Amerika (Western Riding), Peter and Christine Eiter, A- 6473 Wenns, Piller 27, tel: +43(0)5414-87510,
[email protected], www.neu-amerika.at Reithof Pitztal (Haflinger Trekking) Alfred and Gisela Eiter A-6481 St. Leonhard, Tieflehn 69, tel: +43(0)5413-86347 fax: +43(0)5413-86347-10
[email protected] www.reithof-pitztal.com
TANDEM FLIGHTS BY PARAGLIDER/PARATAXI Reservations and further information from: Parataxi Georg Gundolf, Lagegerte 926, 6473 Wenns Tel: +43(0)664-1712865,
[email protected], www.parataxi.gnx.at
WALDSEILPARK PITZTAL - PITZTAL HIGH ROPES ADVENTURE PARK Opening spring 2010. This is a new high ropes adventure park with 5 graded courses plus 2 introductory courses. Find out about the 54 practice sessions in all, located less than a 15-minute walk away from the centre of Jerzens. Information and registration: Alpin Center Hochzeiger-Jerzens, Liss 270, 6474 Jerzens tel: +43(0)5414-86910
[email protected] www.alpincenter-pitztal.com Tourist office Pitztal tel +43(0)5414-86999
[email protected], www.pitztal.com
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CHILDREN’S PLAYGROUNDS
Arzl: at the sports ground, the recreation centre, Benni Raich bridge Wald: at the primary school Leins: at the primary school Wenns: in Unterdorf near the church, at the open-air pool Piller: at Katzenboden, at the end of the village of Piller on the left in the forest Jerzens: at the parish hall, the fishpond with petting zoo, the Hochzeigerhaus, the Cafe Liss, the children’s club, Pension Astoria, the Stalderhütte, the Hochzeiger gondola cableway station St. Leonhard: at the St. Leonhard primary school and at Kinderland Mandarfen
ARCHERY Wenns: The Wenns Archery Association was founded in 1989 and runs a training course throughout the year in Wenns. The course with 16 3Danimals and 16 FITA discs is situated in a small forest near Bichl. Trained archers may use this course for EUR 10 at any time. Training sessions can be arranged for inexperienced archers and those simply wanting to try it out. Information can be obtained at:
[email protected] Jerzens: Courses in Jerzens/Liss. Every Tuesday and Friday. No previous experience required. For information and to register, contact the Alpin Center Hochzeiger Pitztal, tel: +43(0)5414/86910, info@ alpincenter-pitztal.com or www. alpincenter-pitztal.com.
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Should only be attempted with mountain guide. Starting from the PitzPanoramabahn mountain terminal (3,440 m) the first part of the climb takes you over the well secured ridge of the Brunnenkar. Follow the path down to the Taschachgletscher. After reaching the upper plateau of the glacier, keep on the trail past the little glacier lake and along the moraine to the start of the glacier traverse on the plateau below. The crossing over the glacier is well marked with red posts. After crossing the glacier, start your descent by following the path below the Pitztaler Urkund until you come to the Taschachhaus. Then go down to the cargo chairlift valley terminal and back to Mandarfen. The climb takes about 8 hrs and is only recommended for sure footed hikers with a good head for heights.
SWIMMING LAKE AND OUTDOOR POOL Bathing lake in Stillebach Outdoor swimming baths at Wenns leisure centre with heated pool, children’s paddling pool, playground, beach volleyball area right by leisure centre featuring large sun-deck and restaurant.
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Pitztal Bike Route From Imst-Pitztal railway station to Mittelberg, Length 42 km, takes approx. 4,5 hrs, altitude difference 1,444 m, level of difficulty: intermediate, a 500 m stretch between Ritzenried and Schusslehn is difficult
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Venetalmweg: from Wenns to the Venetalm. Length 7.3 km, takes approx. 2 h, altitude difference 1,014 m, level of difficulty: intermediate
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Jerzner Alm Weg: From Jerzens/Kaitanger to the Hochzeiger gondola mountain terminal, Length 9.5 km, takes approx. 2,5 hrs, altitude difference 1,060 m, level of difficulty: intermediate.
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Circular tour of Upper Pitztal: From Wenns via Leins-Wald-Arzl back to Wenns, distance: 15.7 km, takes about 3hrs, difference in elevation: 260 m, level of difficulty: intermediate.
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Mittelbergweg: From Mittelberg to the Gletscherstube, Length 1.7 km, takes ca 20 min, altitude difference 162 m, level of difficulty: intermediate.
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Arzler Almweg: St. Leonhard From St. Leonhard/Piösmes to the Arzler Alm, Length 3,7 km, takes approx. 45 min, altitude difference 495 m, level of difficulty: intermediate.
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Lehnerjoch: from Zaunhof via Oberlehen to the Ludwigsburg mountain hut, distance: 6 km, takes 1.5 hrs, difference in elevation: 770 m, level of difficulty: intermediate.
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Fallwandweg: From St. Leonhard/Piösmes to the Tiefentalalm, Length 4.5 km, takes approx. 45 min, altitude difference 603 m, level of difficulty: intermediate.
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BIKE HIRE Intersport Huter, Wenns/Dorf, tel: +43(0)5414-87234, www.sport-huter.at Intersport Huter, St. Leonhard/Mandarfen, tel: +43(0)5413-86382, www.sport-huter.at Sport Pechtl, St. Leonhard/Mandarfen, tel: +43(0)5413-86237, www.sport-pechtl.at Sportshop PitzRentTal, St. Leonhard/Mandarfen, tel: +43(0)5413-86406, www.pitzrenttal.at Hotel Montana, Arzl-Dorf, tel: +43(0)5412-63141, www.skigebiet.at
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The up-and-coming popular sport from up there in Scandinavia is now an inescapable part of the scenery down here in Austria… For a map with clearly marked Nordic Walking trails please see the separate brochure: “Mountainbike, Nordic Walking und Laufkarte” ARZL Diemer trail (easy) From the sports ground in Arzl along the forestry path around the Osterstein, then back again to the starting point via the steep Diemersteig trail. Length: 3.1 km, altitude difference: 120 m
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Waldeck trail (easy) From the car park below the Waldeck refreshments stop, past the same and onwards to Krabichl. From there back again to the starting point along forest trails past the cable lift mountain terminal. Length: 4.3 km, altitude difference: 140 m
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Luis Trenker trail (intermediate) From the car park at the Luis Trenker trail through the Pitzen gorge and Arzl a steep uphill to Wald. Then back to the starting point along the old road. Length: 5 km, altitude difference: 160 m
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Imsterberg trail ‘A’ (intermediate) Trail begins opposite Hotel Post; head out towards Imsterberg then take a steep path up to the Unterwaldweg. From there back again to Arzl. Length: 7 km, altitude difference: 155 m
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Imsterberg trail ‘B’ (intermediate) Trail begins opposite Hotel Post; head out towards Imsterberg. Just before Imsterberg turn off down to Imsterau and continue along the Unterwaldweg back to Arzl. Length: 10.8 km, altitude difference: 230 m
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Plattenrain trail (intermediate) From the Alpine inn of Plattenrain along the forestry trail to the Arzl Timmler Alm; continue on to the Hochaster Alm. Then back to the starting point along the forest trail and road. Length: 6.7 km, altitude difference: 320 m
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WENNS/PILLER Introductory trail (easy) From Brennwald on the old valley trail towards Blons. Once there, cross the road and back again to Brennwald. Length: 4.6 km, altitude difference: 200 m.
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Pitzenhoftrail (intermediate) Wenns/Piller From Brennwald down across the fields and through Wiesle to the Pitzenhöfe, from there across the forest path to the village limits of Wenns (M-Preis supermarket) Length: 7.5 km, altitude difference: 150 m.
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Forstgartentrail (intermediate) From Matzlewald to Forstgarten and back along an ascending forest path. Length: 5.5 km, altitude difference: 210 m.
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Kielebergtrail (difficult) From Matzlewald to Forstgarten, then along a forest path to the Kielebergalm (highest point) and back again to Matzlewald along a steep path. Length: 11.1 km, altitude difference: 640 m.
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Torfmoortrail (intermediate) From Fuchsmoos along the Kulturweg to Gacher Blick and across the peat moor back to Fuchsmoos. Length: 7 km, altitude difference: 200 m.
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Hubertustrail (easy) Wenns/Piller From Gacher Blick/Piller Höhe towards Harbeweiher and back. Length: 5.9 km, altitude difference: 120 m.
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JERZENS Dorftrail - circular village tour in Jerzens (easy) Go hiking through the fields in the middle of Jerzens village: two fairly steep stretches but otherwise quite gentle ups and downs. Length: 1.3 km; altitude difference: 42 m.
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Wasserfalltrail - waterfall trail (intermediate) Jerzens (village) - forest trail - path through the woods to waterfall - fairly steep descent - way back to village centre (church) is flat. Length: 5.5 km, altitude difference: 260 m. Route is 1.4 km road, 4.5 km forest trail, 700 m path.
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Lisstrail (little tour) Liss - Schwaig - Innerwald - Liss (interJerzens mediate) Length: 4.2 km, altitude difference: 180 m. Route comprises 600 m road, the rest is forest trail.
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Lisstrail (big tour) - Liss - Hochzeigerhaus - Liss (intermediate) Big tour along road - end of Schwaig - steep path - across a meadow forest trail (finish of both the big and small tours). Climb up through the woods to the Hochzeigerhaus - descent from the through the woods, then back to Liss via the Stalderhütte => beautiful views of Jerzens, Wenns and Piller! Length: 9.7 km, altitude difference: 520 m. Route comprises 600 m road, the rest is forest paths.
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Zirbenwegtrail - hike starting from the midway station of the Jerzens Hochzeiger Bergbahnen (intermediate) Midway station of the Hochzeiger Bergbahnen - Hochzeigerhaus - Swiss pine trail towards Kalbenalm - midway station. Length: 6.6 km, altitude difference: 290 m. Only forest paths through and across Jerzner Alm (Tanzalm) and large meadows.
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Steinhoftrail - Kienberg tour (intermediate) Start at Kienbergbrücke - take the road to Matzlewald - at the fork, head towards Steinhof am Bildbaum => beautiful views of Wenns and Jerzens; a recommended vantage point is just above the Steinhof. The tour ends back at the starting point. Length: 4.6 km, altitude difference: 250 m. Route comprises 1.2 km road, the rest is forest and field paths.
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ST. LEONHARD Introductory trail (easy) Turn left off the road at Scheibrand and walk down a small way into the valley, then at the edge of the wood follow the farm path to Hairlach out of the valley. Then back to Scheibrand. Length: 3 km, altitude difference: 26 m; entire trail consists of forest and field paths
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Alois-Gabl Trail (easy to intermediate) From Wiese take the Alois-Gabl-Weg through the Kitzgartenschlucht to Zaunhof parish church. Above the church a trail through the forest leads to Schußlehn and on from there to the original starting point in Wiese. Length: 3.6 km, altitude difference: 140 m; route consists of forest paths, field paths and brief section of road.
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Valley end panoramic trail (intermediate) From the car park within Plangeroß walk along the stream to Mandarfen, from there to the Taschachalm, descend to Mittelberg through the wood. Now on the other side of the valley, return to Plangeroß via Mandarfen and Tieflehn. Length: 8.2 km, altitude difference: 170 m; the entire route consists of forest paths.
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Valley trail to Kneipp centre (intermediate) From Plangeroß follow the valley hiking trail to Stillebach and from there to the Kneipp centre. Length: 7.8 km, altitude difference: 200 m; the entire route consists of forest and field paths.
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Big valley trail (easy to intermediate) Cross the road at the St. Leonhard local authority building and continue above Eggenstall to Ronach and from there to Bichl. Now walk on the other side of the road along the Pitze to Unterrain, then go back to Eggenstall and St. Leonhard from there along the trail above the village in the direction of Innerwald. A highly interesting route featuring varying levels of difficulty! Length: 6.9 km, altitude difference: 220 m; the entire route consists of forest and field paths.
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Panoramic trail (intermediate) St. Leonhard From the ADEG supermarket cross the road and walk along the Panoramic trail above Piösmes to the Kneipp centre in Stillebach - do a circular tour of Stillebach and back - cross the road and return to Piösmes along the valley path. Total distance: 5 km, altitude difference: 90 m; the entire route consists of forest and field paths.
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For a map with clearly marked running trails please see the separate brochure: “Mountainbike, Nordic Walking und Laufkarte”. ARZL “Little” Osterstein tour (easy) Start/end: Arzl football ground, distance: 2.3 km, difference in elevation: 20 m, From the football ground in Arzl on a very comfortable circuit towards Dorf and via Osterstein and the Diemersteig back to the starting point: partly illuminated at night.
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“Big” Osterstein tour (easy) Start/end: football ground, distance: 3.4 km, difference in elevation: 40 m. From the football ground in Arzl on a very comfortable circuit towards Dorf and via Osterstein and a forest trail back to the starting point.
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Imsterau tour (intermediate) Start/end: immediately opposite the Hotel Post, distance: 7 km, difference in elevation: 155 m. Starts immediately opposite the Hotel Post in the centre of Arzl. After an initial climb, head off for a comfortable 1.5 km on a forest road until it branches off in the direction of Jakobsweg. Get ready for the very narrow forest trail that awaits you here, on which you will conquer a difference in elevation of 115hm over a distance of 400 m. A very demanding climb of 87hm awaits you over the last two kilometres before you reach the starting point.
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WENNS “Little” Klausboden tour (easy) Start/end: Mühlhoppen car park above Wenns, distance: 7.2 km, difference in elevation: 250 m. From the car park at Mühlhoppen climbing in easy stages up to the saw mill in front of Matzlewald, then along a delightful forest path as far as Klausboden. Once there at Piller Straße, continue on to Langegerte and back along this same stretch via Bichl to Mühlhoppen.
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“Big” Klausboden tour (intermediate) Start/end: Mühlhoppen car park above Wenns, distance: 9.3 km, difference in elevation: 410 m. From the car park at Mühlhoppen climbing in easy stages up to the saw mill in front of Matzlewald, then along a delightful forest path as far as Klausboden. Once there, head off towards Piller as far as the fork to Taschen or Baustadl. The next section is about 2.2 km long with a difference in elevation of about 150hm. Continue along a forest trail to Langegerte and back to the starting point.
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Steinhof tour (intermediate) Start/end: Pitztaler Hof inn car park, distance: 6.3 km, difference in elevation: 350 m. From the car park above the Pitztaler Hof inn via the “Old Road” as far as Timmls. After a short climb of about 300 metres, it continues through the Steinhof and back to the starting point Hotel Pitztaler Hof.
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JERZENS Hochzeiger hiking trail (intermediate) Start/end: Hochzeiger Mountain Railway car park, distance: 10.1 km, difference in elevation: 570 m. The trail starts at the gateway to the hamlet of Kaitanger in front of the Hotel Andy and initially goes along a tarmac road before giving way after a few hundred metres to a gravel path leading to the intermediate mountain railway station. After the sweaty climb to over 2000 metres, the signposted track goes towards Innerwald and back again to the starting point.
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Wassertal trail (easy) Jerzens Start/end: Hochzeiger mountain railway car park, distance: 3.3 km, difference in elevation: 53 m. The 33 km trail starts at the Hochzeiger mountain railway car park at the gateway to the hamlet of Kaitanger in front of the Hotel Andy. Without climbing too far, you can run on a tarmac road to begin with and then on a firm forest trail about 2 m wide. Before the forest trail begins to descend too steeply, the signposted running trail re-emerges and you return via the same trail to the starting point.
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Graslehn tour (difficult) Start/end: Jerzens fire station, distance: 7.5 km, difference in elevation: 686 m. The tour starts in the village centre and goes along a tarmac road to begin with to the hamlet of Schön via Pitztal Bikes as far as the fork to Graslehn. There follows a section about 1.5 km long with a difference in elevation of about 200hm. It continues along a gravel path to Kienberg and via a somewhat steeper climb back to the starting point.
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ST. LEONHARD Kneipp (hydrotherapy) facility (intermediate) Start/end: Stillebach Kneipp facility, distance: 14.9 km, difference in elevation: 290 m. Delightful trail along the Pitzen river and over part of the Pitztal cycle path through Piösmes, Enger as far as Hairlach. The running trail makes a short loop at the turning point and then goes back along the same path to the starting point.
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Taschachhaus (difficult) Start/end: Plangeroß, distance: 17.6 km, difference in elevation: 700 m. From the car park between Plangeroß and Tieflehn on the Pitztal cycle track to Mittelberg, past the Pitztal chairlift valley station you will reach the Taschach Alm after about 4 km. Here you will be able to transfer to a shorter tour and walk back again to Plangeroß. The trail to below the Taschach house climbs to 2,056 m along an alpine path and has a breathtaking view. Go back along the same track as far as Taschach Alm and then on to the starting point.
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Rifflsee tour (easy) Start/end: Rifflsee mountain terminal, distance: 2.93 km, difference in elevation: 66 m. The tour trail starts at the signpost to the Rifflsee mountain hut just in front of the Rifflsee mountain terminal. Runners have to tackle a slight slope of 66hm over the first 500 m. A level path 1.8 m long and at least 1.5 m wide then awaits them. After 2.3 km it goes over 62hm once more back to the starting point.
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Further information on climbing routes in Pitztal can be found at www.climbers-paradise.com Gletscherstube/Mittelberg: Climbing range (from easy to hard) Plangeroß: Climbing range below the Rüsselsheimer Hütte (hard) Around the Rüsselsheimer Hütte: Climbing range and fixed rope climbing (medium – hard) Mandarfen: Pitztal climbing arena climbing tower (with routes from easy to hard), boulder tower with simple routes Bookings and further details from: Club Alpin Pitztal, Tieflehn 87, 6481 St. Leonhard im Pitztal tel: +43(0)5413-85000, fax: +43(0)5413-85000-11
[email protected], www.club-alpin-pitztal.at Jerzens/Hochzeiger: Climbing arena Fixed rope climbing route (from easy to intermediate difficulty), climbing routes (from easy to difficult), “Flying Fox”, ropeway. For information and registration please contact: Alpin Center Hochzeiger-Jerzens, Liss 270, 6474 Jerzens tel: +43(0)5414-86910,
[email protected] www.alpincenter-pitztal.com
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Arzl/“Steinwand”: Fixed rope climbing route Features approx. 400–500 m of climbing, ranging from the easy (approx. 150 m) and intermediate (approx. 150 m) to the difficult (approx. 150 m). Details available from the Pitztal tourist board. Pitztal Glacier: Fixed rope climbing route (near the Gletscherstube). 4 different fixed rope routes (via ferrata). Features 1,200 m of climbing trails; easy to intermediate levels of difficulty. Erlebnissteig: A–B, Gamssteig: C–D, Murmeltiersteig: C, Steinbocksteig: C–D+ Details available from the Pitztal tourist board.
PITZTAL HIGH ROPES ADVENTURE PARK Waldseilpark Pitztal - opening spring 2010: This is a new high ropes adventure park with 5 graded courses plus 2 introductory courses. Find out about the 54 practice sessions in all, located less than a 15-minute walk away from the centre of Jerzens. Information and registration: Alpin Center Hochzeiger-Jerzens, Liss 270, 6474 Jerzens tel: +43(0)5414-86910,
[email protected], www.alpincenter-pitztal.com Tourist office Pitztal tel +43(0)5414-86999,
[email protected], www.pitztal.com
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Tennis facilities at the Freizeitzentrum Wenns A-6473 Wenns, St. Margarethen 637, tel: +43(0)5414-87774, fax: +43(0)5414-86857,
[email protected] 2 indoor granulate courts, 2 artificial grass courts with floodlighting Outdoor tennis courts at the Freizeitanlage Arzl A-6471 Arzl i.P., outdoor tennis courts, tel: +43(0)676-6335574, 3 clay courts Further tennis courts available on request: Tennis court at Hotel Wildspitze, St. Leonhard/Mandarfen, tel: +43(0)5413-86207 Tennis court at Hotel Gletscherblick, St. Leonhard/Mittelberg, tel: +43(0)5413-86292 Tennis court at Ferienhof Raich, Arzl/Leins, tel: +43(0)5412-62172 State-certified tennis instructor: Christian Rundl, tel: +43(0)650-2405077
CURLING Mountain Camp/Jerzens fishpond, tel: +43(0)5414-87571 Arzl sports ground, tel: +43(0)664-1244825
BEACH VOLLEYBALL , SKATER´S PARK, BASKETBALL , BOWLING Beach volleyball: Jerzens fishpond, Wenns swimming pools, Freizeitanlage Arzl Skater´s park: Stillebach football ground, Jerzens fishpond Basketball: Jerzens fishpond Bowling: Freizeitzentrum Wenns, tel: 43(0)5414-87774, Sport- & Vitalhotel Seppl/Weißwald, tel: +43(0)5413-86220
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Accommodation The Pitztal offers a wide range of accommodations ranging from private rooms to a 4-star hotel. Details are available from the Pitztal Tourist Board. All inquiry offices have a free list of accommodation providers for you to take with you.1 General information about the Pitztal (room vacancies, events, etc.) and e-mail service available from the inquiry terminals of the Pitztal Tourist Board at the entrance to the Pitztal, Arzl, Wenns, Jerzens, Mandarfen local inquiries office, Hochzeiger Bergbahnen valley terminal, Wiese welcome square and St. Leonhard local authority building. Alpine Club The closest Alpine Club office is in Imst, Ing.-Baller-Straße 4, tel: +43(0)5412-65284, opening times: Tue and Thu 5pm to 7pm; details of alpine hiking trails and AC mountain huts Ambulance - emergency number: 144 Austrian Red Cross, Imst Accident & Emergency Centre, Meranerstr.16, tel: +43(0)5412-66444 ATMs ATMs are available at all banks, at the valley terminal of the Hochzeiger Bergbahnen and at Mandarfen local inquiries office. Avalanche reports Free inquiry number (taped service): +43(0)800-800503 fax: +43(0)512-580915, www.lawine.at Bakeries Dietmar Sturm, Wenns, Oberdorf 218, tel: +43(0)5414-87203 Andreas Schranz, St. Leonhard, Eggenstall 151, tel: +43(0)5413-87219 Banks Raiffeisen Bank Arzl, no. 76, tel: +43(0)5412-63121-0 Sparkasse Imst, Arzl branch, no. 78 b, tel: +43(0)5412-65374-0 Raiffeisen Bank Wald bei Arzl, no. 14, tel: +43(0)5412-63121-0 Raiffeisen Bank Wenns, Unterdorf 18, tel: +43(0)5999-36353 Sparkasse Imst, Wenns branch, Oberdorf 214, tel: +43(0)5414-87540 Raiffeisen Bank Jerzens, no. 220, tel: +43(05999-3635359100 Raiffeisen Bank St. Leonhard, no. 115, tel: +43(0)5999-3635359200 Boutiques Intersport Huter, Wenns, Oberdorf 212, tel: +43(0)5414-87234 Sport Lentsch, Jerzens, Liss, tel: +43(0)5414-86800 Intersport Huter, St. Leonhard, Plangeroß 67, tel: +43(0)5413-86332 Intersport Huter, St. Leonhard, Mandarfen, tel: +43(0)5413-86382
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Breakdown and towing service ARBÖ, Imst, Industriezone 37, tel: +43(0)5412-62218, emergency number 123 ÖAMTC, Imst, Langgasse 87, tel: +43(0)5412-63167, emergency number 120 Bus services Exact departure times of scheduled services are indicated in the Federal Bus (Bundesbusse) timetables. General bus information is also available by calling +43(0)5412-66266 (between 7.45am and 4.45pm) or by visiting the websites at www.vvt.at or www.postbus.at Butcher’s Metzgerei Krug, Wenns, Unterdorf 1, tel: +43(0)5414-87264 Cafés/pubs Tennisstüberl, Arzl, Freizeitanlage, tel: +43(0)676-5629423 (summer only) Bungy Stüberl, Arzl, Benni-Raich-Brücke, tel: +43(0)5413-85000 (summer only) Chaos Pub, Arzl, no. 155, tel: +43(0)5412-62785 Treffpunkt, Arzl, no. 49, tel: +43(0)5412-63836 Herz As, Arzl, no. 78b, tel: +43(0)5412-65475 Pub Rutsche, Musik-Bar, Wenns, Unterdorf 13, tel: +43(0)5414-86993 Imbiss Metzgerei Krug,Wenns, Unterdorf 1, tel: +43(0)5414-87264 Café Holiday, Jerzens, Liss 233, tel: +43(0)5414-86184 Café Pizzaria Liss, Jerzens; Liss 250, tel: +43(0)5414-20132 Egger Alm, Liss 250, tel: +43(0)5414-20131 (winter only) Bar Illegal, Liss, tel: +43(0)5414-86800-50 (winter only) Café Restaurant Zirm, Jerzens, Dorf 220, tel: +43(0)5414-86056 Café-Bistro am Platzl, St. Leonhard, Mandarfen 86, tel: +43(0)5413-86386 Hexenstube, Tieflehn 65, tel: +43(0)5413-85003 Siglu der Treffpunkt, Mandarfen 73, tel: +43(0)5413-86361-64 Mandarfner Dorfstadl, Mandarfen 23, tel: +43(0)5413-86214 Pitztaler Alm, Mandarfen 74, tel: +43(0)5413-86365 Camping sites Pitztal mountain camp in Jerzens (38 pitching spots - all year round), tel: +43(0)5414-87571 Car hire KFZ-Fachdienst Erich Reinstadler, Jerzens, tel: +43(0)5414-87456 Autoverleih Franz Kogoj, Landeck, tel: +43(0)5442-61466 mobile24 Autovermietung e.U., Roppen, Waldele 54, tel: +43(0)5417-20017 Europcar, Innsbruck, tel: +43(0)664-1225995 Avis, Innsbruck, tel: +43(0)512-571754 Hertz, Innsbruck, tel: +43(0)512-580901 The Shuttle, Innsbruck, tel: +43(0)512-588468 Sixt, Innsbruck, tel: +43(0)512-292939 Megadrive, Innsbruck, tel: +43(0)50105-4150
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Car parks, public Arzl: sports ground, recreation centre, Benni-Raich-Bridge (formerly the Pitzenklammbrücke), Oberdorf, opposite Café Treffpunkt, Wald church, Leins church Wenns: leisure centre, Georg-Matthäus-Vischer-Platz, music pavilion (near the church), Oberdorf opposite the Tschirgantblick hotel Piller: Pillerweiher pond, pavilion Jerzens: local authority building, Hochzeiger Bergbahnen valley terminal St.Leonhard: Rifflseebahn valley terminal, Pitztaler Gletscherbahn valley terminal, local authority building St. Leonhard Car wash OMV service station, self-service car wash, Arzl, no. 130 Disc service station, self-service car wash, Wenns, Unterdorf 2 Mazda Santeler, St. Leonhard, Scheibrand 152 Chemist’s Drogeriemarkt Schlecker Arzl Drogeriemarkt Schlecker Wenns Cinemas (please contact the particular cinema or Pitztal Tourist Board for details of the current schedule) FMZ Kino A-6460 Imst, Industriezone 30, tel: +43(0)5412-65437, www.fmzkino.at Altes Kino Imst A-6460 Imst, Dr.-Pfeiffenberger-Straße 8a, tel: +43(0)5412-66126 Climbing, indoor arena Imst indoor climbing arena Imst, Am Raun 25, tel: +43(0)5412-626522 fax: +43(0)5412-64514 Coach parking Arzl: Kapf car park at the Pitztal Grill, Benni-Raich-Brücke (formerly the Pitzenklammbrücke), recreation centre Wenns: Recycling yard Jerzens: Hochzeiger Bergbahnen valley terminal St. Leonhard: Rifflseebahn valley terminal, Pitztaler Gletscherbahn valley terminal
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Cosmetics / beauty care ARZL Hotel L(M)ärchenwald, Wald 70, tel: +43(0)5412/64131, available on request WENNS Hotel Alpina, Oberdorf 211, tel: +43(0)5414-87426 (also manicure and pedicure) Heilmasseur & Heilbademeister Harald Bauer, Unterdorf 1, tel: +43(0)664-5042829 Claudia Stoll, Chiropody and nageldesign, Unterdorf 115, Tel: +43(0)676/5282196 JERZENS Natur & Spa Hotel Panorama, Kaitanger 173, tel: +43(0)5414-87352 Wellnesshotel Jerzner Hof, Oberfeld 170, tel: +43(0)5414-8510 Vitalhotel Andy, Liss 244, tel: +43(0)5414-86100 ST. LEONHARD Sport & Vital Hotel Seppl, Weißwald 41, tel: +43(0)5413-86220 Wellnesshotel Tieflehner Hof, Tieflehn 20, tel: +43(0)5413-86209 Verwöhnhotel Wildspitze, Mandarfen 46, tel: +43(0)5413-86207 Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten, Mandarfen 73, tel: +43(0)5413-86361 Sportiv-Hotel Mittagskogel, Mandarfen 86, tel: +43(0)5413-86386 Wellness-Sport-Hotel Andreas Hofer, Mandarfen 23, tel: +43(0)5413-86214 Credit cards You can use credit cards with a PIN to withdraw money from the ATMs. Some hotels and shops also accept credit cards. Darts / pool / table football Darts: at the leisure centre, the ‘Rutsche’ pub and music bar (all in Wenns), at the ‘Chaos’ pub in Arzl, ‘Hexenkessel’ in Tieflehn, ‘Pitztaler Alm’ and ‘Dorfstadl’ in Mandarfen. Pool: at the leisure centre in Wenns and the Hexenkessel in Tieflehn Table Football: at the leisure centre in Wenns and the Hexenkessel in Tieflehn Doctors / dentists Dr. Andreas Wutsch in Arzl, no. 210, tel: +43(0)5412-63557 Mon-Fri: 8am-12noon and by appointment Wenns, Unterdorf 18 Dr. Astrid Mathoi, Wenns, Unterdorf 18, tel: +43(0)5414-87535 Mon-Fri: 8am-12noon and by appointment
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Doctors / vets Dr. Peter Wassermann - St. Lukas veterinary clinic in Arzl, Bichl 222 (for both large and small animals), tel: +43(0)5412-65535 Doctors / GPs Please refer to local newspapers or the Tourist Board for details of weekend services. Dr. Ralf Tursky in Arzl, no. 180, tel: +43(0)5412-66120-0 Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri: 8am - 11am, Tue, Wed: 5pm - 6.30pm Dr. Christoph Unger in Wenns, Unterdorf 7, tel: +43(0)5414-87205 Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 7.30am - 11.30am, Mon, Thu: 5pm - 7pm Dr. Franz Eiter in Jerzens, no. 220, tel: +43(0)5414-86244 Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 9am - 12noon, Tue, Thu: 18 - 7pm Dr. Michael Niederreiter in St. Leonhard, Eggenstall 216, tel: +43(0)5413-87205 from May 1 - Sep 30: Mon, Wed: 8.30am - 11.30am + 4pm - 6pm, Tue: 8.30am - 11.30am, Fri: 9am - 11am from Oct 1 - Apr 30: Mon, Tue: 9am - 11am + 4pm - 6pm, Wed: 8.30am - 11.30am + 4pm - 6pm, Fri: 9am - 11am Excursions, recommended (please note that the starting and finishing points for distances indicated in kilometres is the start of the Pitztal!) Wenns/Piller: Naturparkhaus; approx. 20 km Jerzens: Stone Line Exhibition at the local authority building; approx. 11 km Imst: Alpine Coaster, Imst carnival museum, Myth of beer, Rosengartenschlucht, Ballhaus museum, indoor climbing arena, ‘Bummelbär’ children’s slow train; approx. 7 km Zams: Zammer Lochputz; approx. 20 km Fließ: Fließ archeological museum via Piller Höhe; approx. 20 km Kaunertal: Gepatsch reservoir via Piller Höhe: approx. 30 km Ötztal: Stuiben waterfall and ‘Ötzi’ village in Umhausen: approx. 25 km, Aqua-Dome and farming museum in Längenfeld; approx. 35 km, ‘Tower’ museum and Piburger See in Ötz; approx. 17 km Nassereith: Fernsteinsee; approx. 20 km Mötz: Locherboden, site of pilgrimage to the Virgin Mary; approx. 24 km Stams: Stams convent; approx. 25 km Innsbruck: Alpine zoo, visit to the Old Town, giant circular painting, Schloss Ambras, Bergisel entrenchment, etc.; approx. 60 km Hall: Visit to the Old Town, minting of coins in Hall’s mint tower; approx. 65 km Wattens: Swarovski Crystal Worlds; approx. 75 km Schwaz: Schwaz silver mine, Schwaz planetarium; approx. 87 km
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Excursions ‘Three Passes Outing’: Pitztal-Fernpaß-Reutte-Lechtal-Flexenpaß-Zürs/ Lech-Arlbergpaß-St. Anton-Pitztal approx. 195 km Sellraintal-Innsbruck: Pitztal-Ötz-Kühtai-Sellraintal-Innsbruck-Pitztal approx. 110 km Silvretta Stausee-Montafon: Pitztal-Landeck-Paznauntal-Ischgl-Silvretta Reservoir-Montafon-Arlbergpaß-Pitztal approx. 180 km Royal Bavarian Castles: Pitztal-Reutte-Füssen-HochschwangauNeuschwanstein-Wieskirche-Oberammergau-Ettal-Garmisch-EhrwaldFernpaß-Pitztal approx. 200 km Hahntennjoch: Pitztal-Imst-Hahntennjoch-Pitztal (connection to Elmen/Lechtal also possible); approx. 45 mins Vinschgau-Merano: Imst-Landeck-Reschenpass-Vinschgau-MeranoPasseiertal to St. Leonhard - from there, return via Timmelsjoch-Ötztal or Jaufenpass-Brenner-Innsbruck, 360 km Fire brigade - emergency number 122 Fitness rooms JERZENS Wellnesshotel Jerzner Hof, Oberfeld 170, tel: +43(0)5414-85100 Vitalhotel Andy, Liss 244, tel: +43(0)5414-86100 WENNS Hotel Alpina (formely Hotel Hubertus), Oberdorf 211, tel: +43(0)5414-87426 ST. LEONHARD Sporthotel Christoph, Weißwald 63, tel: +43(0)5413-86245 Florist’s Blumen Andy, Wenns, Unterdorf 7, tel: +43(0)5414-87606 Games hire Games are available on loan from the parish libraries in Arzl and Wenns. See Libraries for details of opening times. Garages / motor vehicle products / repairs Harry Strigl, Kfz-Werkstätte GmbH, Arzl, no. 139, tel: +43(0)5412-63998 Richard Finazzer, Kfz-Werkstätte (all makes of vehicle), Arzl, Gewerbegebiet 4, +43(0)5412-63222 Autospenglerei Schatz & Mayr, Arzl, Gewerbegebiet 7, +43(0)5412-62666 KFZ-Mike, Michael Weber, (all makes of vehicle), Wenns, Unterdorf 101, tel: +43(0)5414-86338 Erich Reinstadler, Kfz-Fachdienst, Jerzens, Pitztaler Straße 214, tel: +43(0)5414-87456 Mazda Santeler, St. Leonhard, Scheibrand 152, tel: +43(0)5413-87242
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Gifts Kunsthand Arzl, Arzl, no. 78a, tel: +43(0)5412-62390 Geschenke Sonja, Wenns, Oberdorf 209, tel: +43(0)664-3970886 Hairdressers Hair & Style, Arzl, no. 211, tel: +43(0)5412-66477 Friseursalon Claudia, Wenns, St. Margarethen 618, tel: +43(0)5414-87306 Friseursalon Helga, Wenns, Oberdorf 209, tel: +43(0)5414-87259 Modefriseur Jerzens, Jerzens, no. 18, tel: +43(0)664-8680980 Friseur Happy Hair (Hotel Wildspitze), St. Leonhard, Mandarfen 46, tel: +43(0)5413-86303171 od. 86251 Hiking maps/Hiking guides/Hiking badges/Hiking pass Hiking maps and guides are available from the tourist information centres in the Pitztal villages. The Pitztal mountaineering badge comes in bronze, silver, gold, and gold with crystal. The corresponding mountaineering and Alpine hut booklet is available from the tourist information offices in the Pitztal. Hospitals Allgemeines Krankenhaus St. Vinzens in Zams, tel: +43(0)5442-600 medalp imst Zentrum für ambulante Chirurgie Betriebs GmbH, Dr. Pfeiffenberger Str. 24, A - 6460 Imst tel: +43(0)5412-61199-0, fax: +43(0)5412-61199-11 UNI-Klinik Innsbruck, tel: +43(0)512-504 Internet / WLAN-Hotspot Tourist office Pitztal, Jerzens local inquiries office, Dorf 220, tel: +43(0)5414-86999 Wellness-Sport-Hotel Andreas Hofer, St. Leonhard, Mandarfen 23, tel: +43(0)5413-86214 Sportivhotel Mittagskogel, St. Leonhard, Mandarfen 86, tel: +43(0)5413-86386 Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten, St. Leonhard, Mandarfen 73, tel: +43(0)5413-86361 Verwöhnhotel Wildspitze, St. Leonhard, Mandarfen 46, tel: +43(0)5413-86207 Pizhotel, St. Leonhard, Mandarfen 78, tel: +43(0)5413-86365 Hotel Gletscherblick, St. Leonhard, Mittelberg 48, tel: +43(0)5413-86292 Hotel Gundolf, St. Leonhard, Tieflehn 19, tel: +43(0)5413-86223 Wellnesshotel Tieflehner Hof, St. Leonhard, Tieflehn 20, tel: +43(0)5413-86209 Sport & Vital Hotel Seppl, St. Leonhard, Weißwald 41, tel: +43(0)5413-86220 Hotel Alpenhof, St. Leonhard, Enger 171, tel: +43(0)5413-87292 Gasthof Sonne-Liesele, St. Leonhard, Eggenstall, tel: +43(0)5413-87202 Pension Astoria, Jerzens, Liss 232, tel: +43(0)5414-87797 Mountain Camp Jerzens, Jerzens, tel: +43(0)5414-87571 Hotel Panorama, Jerzens, Kaitanger 173, tel: +43(0)5414-87352 Hotel Venetblick, Jerzens, Liss 182, tel: +43(0)5414-8550
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Internet / Internet access points Alpengasthof Plattenrain, Arzl, Timmls 18, tel: +43(0)5412-63101 Pub Rutsche, Wenns, Unterdorf 13, tel: +43(0)5414-86993, from 17:00 Jerzens local inquiries office, Jerzens, Dorf 220, tel: +43(0)5414-86999 Fishpond Jerzens, Jerzens, tel: +43(0)5414-87571 Vitalhotel Andy, Jerzens, Liss 244, tel: +43(0)5414-86100 Pitztaler Alm, Mandarfen, tel: +43(0)5413-86365 Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten, Mandarfen, tel: +43(0)5413-86361 Mandarfner Dorfstadl, Mandarfen 23, tel: +43(0)5413-86380 Restaurant Bergwerk, Plangeroß 45, tel: +43(0)5413-86350 General information about the Pitztal (room vacancies, events, etc.) and e-mail service available from the inquiry terminals of the Pitztal Tourist Board at the entrance to the Pitztal valley, Arzl, Wenns, Mandarfen, Jerzens inquiries office, Hochzeiger Bergbahnen valley terminal, Wiese welcome square and St. Leonhard local authority building. Libraries Arzl parish library (Widum Arzl) open every Wed (5.30pm-7.30pm) and Fri (6.30pm-7.30pm) Wenns library (Wenns secondary school) open every Mon and Thu (6pm-7pm) St. Leonhard parish library (village hall) open Mon-Fri: 8am-12noon and 1pm-5pm (you need to ask a member of staff at the village hall to open up the library) Local authorities Arzl local authority, no. 76, tel: +43(0)5412-63102 Wenns local authority, Unterdorf 7, tel: +43(0)5414-87214 Jerzens local authority, no. 220, tel: +43(0)5414-87336 St. Leonhard local authority, no. 115, tel: +43(0)5413-87201 Lost and found offices at each of the local authority buildings in Arzl, Wenns, Jerzens and St. Leonhard (see local authorities) Massages ARZL Massage therapy Thomas Walch, no. 25, tel: +43(0)5412-68840 Physiotherapy and sports therapy Pitztal Jan Rumping, no. 2a, tel: +43(0)676-5499775 Hotel L(M)ärchenwald, Wald 70, tel: +43(0)5412-64131 WENNS Massage Silvia, massage therapist, Oberdorf 215, tel: +43(0)5414-86198 Hotel Alpina, Oberdorf 211, tel: +43(0)5414-87426 (also manicure and pedicure)
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Heilmasseur & Heilbademeister Harald Bauer, Unterdorf 1, tel: +43(0)664-5042829 Physiotherapy Kirschner, Oberdorf 211, tel: +43(0)664-5009138 JERZENS Vitalhotel Andy, Liss 244, tel: +43(0)5414-86100 Wellnesshotel Jerzner Hof, Oberfeld 170, tel: +43(0)5414-8510 Natur & Spa Hotel Panorama, Kaitanger 173, tel: +43(0)5414-87352 ST. LEONHARD Sports- & Massage therapy Eiter, Tieflehn 95, tel: +43(0)660-7671497 Sport & Vital Hotel Seppl, Weißwald 41, tel: +43(0)5413-86220 Wellnesshotel Tieflehner Hof, Tieflehn 20, tel: +43(0)5413-86209 Verwöhnhotel Wildspitze, Mandarfen 46, tel: +43(0)5413-86207 Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten, Mandarfen 73, tel: +43(0)5413-86361 Hotel Andreas Hofer, Mandarfen 23, tel: +43(0)5413-86214 Sportiv-Hotel Mittagskogel, Mandarfen 86, tel: +43(0)5413-86386 Mountain rescue service - emergency number 140 Notification points: Hochzeiger Bergbahnen tel: +43(0)5414-87000, Rifflseebahn tel: +43(0)5414-86206 Mountain watch Pitztal operations centre tel: +43(0)5414-87256 Mushrooms Calling all mushroom pickers! You can pick mushrooms every day from 7am-7pm. Maximum amount: 1 kg/person. Music pavilions in Arzl, Wald and Piller Local brass bands frequently perform concerts during the summer months in the music pavilions. Newspapers / tobacconists Foreign newspapers are available from some supermarkets and the hotels, restaurants and petrol stations also sell tobacco products. Pharmacies Medicines are available from: Pitztal Pharmag, Arzl, no. 76, local authority building, tel: +43(0)5412-61258 Dr. Christoph Unger, Wenns, Unterdorf 7, tel: +43(0)5414-87205 Dr. Franz Eiter, Jerzens, no. 220, tel: +43(0)5414-86244 Dr. Michael Niederreiter, St. Leonhard, Eggenstall 216, tel: +43(0)5413-87205
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Phones, public Arzl: post office, Dorf (by the local authority building), Osterstein, Wald (by the fire station), Leins (by the primary school) Wenns: Oberdorf (by Pitztaler Hof), St. Margarethen (opposite the leisure centre), Piller fire station, Farmie Jerzens: local authority building St. Leonhard: Zaunhof / fire station, St. Leonhard / post office, Plangeroß / next to the shop, Mandarfen / Rifflseebahn valley terminal, Pitztaler Gletscherbahn / mountain and valley terminals Phoning, international dialling codes from Austria to Belgium 0032 Czech Republic 00420 Denmark 0045 France 0033 Germany 0049 Hungary 0036 Italy 0039 Luxembourg 00352 Netherlands 0031 Poland 0048 Slovakia 00421 Spain 0034 Sweden 0046 Switzerland 0041 United Kingdom 0044 USA 001
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When you make a call, please remember to omit the initial ‘0’ of the area code after dialling the international code (this does not apply to Italy). Photo development service available from any chemist’s Pitztal Tourist Board In the event that you have an inquiry, please contact the Pitztal Tourist Board on +43(0)5414-86999, fax: +43(0)5414-86999 88, e-mail:
[email protected], www.pitztal.com; Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 9am-12noon + 2pm-5pm Pizza Service (only in the winter month) Gasthof Wiese, St. Leonhard, Wiese 1, tel: +43(0)5413-87316 Police - emergency number: 133 Wenns, Unterdorf 18, tel: +43(0)5414-87202
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Post offices Arzl post office, no. 157, tel: +43(0)577677-6471, fax: +43(0)577678-6471, Mon-Fri: 8am-12noon + 2pm-5pm Wenns post office, Unterdorf 7, tel: tel: +43(0)577677-6473, fax: +43(0)577678-6473, Mon-Fri: 8am-12noon + 2pm-5pm St. Leonhard post office, Eggenstall 119, tel: +43(0)577677-6481, fax: +43(0)577678-6481, Mon-Fri: 8am-12noon + 2pm-5pm Postal charges Stamps are available from post offices, tobacconists, book shops and some kiosks. Rates in EUR Austria/Europe International Postcards / Letters: 0.65 1.40 Registration Fee: 2.10 2.10 Railway stations Imst-Pitztal railway station: For general and timetable enquiries please call 05-1717. From the Pitztal valley buses leave daily to the Imst-Pitztal railway station. Buses serve each village throughout the Pitztal. Departure times of buses and trains are indicated in the timetables. You can order a voucher for the journey from the Imst-Pitztal railway station into the Pitztal. This entitles you to travel free of charge from the railway station into Pitztal. Restaurants Café Herz As, Arzl, no. 78, tel: +43(0)5412-65475 Hotel Montana, Arzl, no. 212, tel: +43(0)5412-63141 Pitztaler Nachtigall, Arzl, Leins 13, tel: +43(0)5412-64134 (winter only) Alpengasthof Plattenrain, Arzl, Timmls 18, tel: +43(0)5412-63101 Hotel Post, Arzl, no. 1, tel: +43(0)5412-63111 evening menu Hotel Arzlerhof, Arzl, Osterstein 31, tel: +43(0)5412-69000 evening menu Pitztalerhof, Wenns, Oberdorf 215, tel: +3(0)5414-87220-0 Freizeitzentrum Wenns, Wenns, St. Margarethen 637, tel: +43(0)5414-87774 Gasthof Hirschen, Wenns, Piller 39, tel: +43(0)5414-87221 Neu Amerika, Wenns, Piller 27, tel: +43(0)5414-87510 Café Restaurant Gachenblick Naturparkhaus, Wenns/Piller, Gachenblick 100, tel: +43(0)5414-20160 Gasthof Sonne, Wenns, Piller 41, tel: +43(0)5414-87288 Fischteich, Jerzens, no. 25, tel: +43(0)5414-87571 Pension Astoria, Jerzens, Kaitanger, tel: +43(0)5414-87797 Pizzeria Hirschenklause, Jerzens, no. 51, tel: +43(0)5414-87291 Bergrestaurant Hochzeiger, Jerzens, tel: +43(0)5414-87000 (winter only) Café Restaurant Zirm, Jerzens, Dorf, tel: +43(0)5414-86056
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Stalderhütte, Jerzens, Hochzeiger, tel: +43(0)5414-86116 Restaurant Hochzeigerhaus, Jerzens, no. 143, tel: +43(0)5414-87335 Hotel zum Lammwirt, Jerzens, no. 30, tel: +43(0)5414-87337 Gasthaus Schön, Jerzens, no. 31, tel: +43(0)5414-87332 Pitzloch, Jerzens, no. 27, tel: +43(0)676-844801100 Tanzalm-Jerzneralm, Jerzens, middle station, tel: +43(0)5414-87553 Natur & Spa Hotel Panorama, Kaitanger 173, tel: +43(0)5414-87352 Café Holiday, Jerzens, Liss, tel: +43(0)5414-8550 (winter only) Café Pizzeria Liss, Jerzens, Liss 250, tel: +43(0)5414-20132 Illegal, Jerzens, Liss, tel: +43(0)5414-8680050 (winter only) Gasthof Jägerhof, Jerzens, Dorf 35, tel: +43(0)5414-87344 Gasthof Wiese, St. Leonhard, Wiese 1, tel: +43(0)5413-87316 Hotel Alpenhof, St. Leonhard, Enger 171, tel: +43(0)5413-87292 Hotel Sonne-Liesele, St. Leonhard, Eggenstall 40, tel: +43(0)5413-87202 Restaurant Zur Einkehr, St. Leonhard, Piösmes 64, tel: +43(0)5413-87253 Forellenstüberl, St. Leonhard, Köfels 138, tel: +43(0)5413-83227 Sport & Vitalhotel Seppl, St. Leonhard, Weißwald 41, tel: +43(0)5413-86220 Restaurant Bergwerk, St. Leonhard, Plangeroß 45, tel: +43(0)5413-86350 Restaurant s‘Pfandl, St. Leonhard, Tieflehn 76, tel: +43(0)5413-86373 Wellnesshotel Tieflehner Hof, St. Leonhard, Tieflehn 20, tel: +43(0)5413-86209 Hotel Gundolf, St. Leonhard, Tieflehn 76, tel: +43(0)5413-86223 Hotel Zirbenhof, St. Leonhard, Mandarfen 53, tel: +43(0)5413-86284 Sportiv-Hotel Mittagskogel - Panoramastüberl, St. Leonhard, Mandarfen 86, tel: +43(0)5413-86386 Restaurant Dorfstad‘l, St. Leonhard, Mandarfen 23, tel: +43(0)5413-86380 Hexenstube, St. Leonhard, Tieflehn 76, tel: +43(0)664-5039607 or +43(0)5413-85003 Siglu - der Treffpunkt, St. Leonhard, Mandarfen 73, tel: +43(0)5413-86361-64 Café Bistro Platzl, St. Leonhard, Mandarfen 86, tel: +43(0)5413-86386 Verwöhnhotel Wildspitze, St. Leonhard, Mandarfen 46, tel: +43(0)5413-86207 SunnaAlm Bergrestaurant Rifflsee, St. Leonhard, Bergstation Rifflsee, tel: +43(0)5413-86206-260 Berghotel Steinbock, St. Leonhard, Mittelberg 49, tel: +43(0)5413-86238 Bergrestaurant Kristall & Wildspitze, St. Leonhard, glacier mountain station, tel: +43(0)5413-86206-400 Pitztaler Alm, St. Leonhard, Mandarfen 78, tel: +43(0)5413-86365 Road maps are available from the Pitztal Tourist Board, service stations and tobacconists
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Shops, sports Intersport Huter, Wenns, Oberdorf 212, tel: +43(0)5414-87234 Sport Schultes, Jerzens, Liss 228, tel: +43(0)5414-87554 Sport Lentsch, Jerzens, Liss 13, tel: +43(0)5414-86800 Intersport Huter, St. Leonhard, Plangeroß 45, tel: +43(0)5413-86332 Sportgeschäft Pechtl, St. Leonhard, Mandarfen 57, tel: +43(0)5413-86237 Intersport Huter, St. Leonhard, Mandarfen, tel: +43(0)5413-86382 PitzRentTal Sportshop, St. Leonhard, Mandarfen 86, tel: +43(0)5413-86406 Snowlines Hochzeiger Snowline: tel: +43(0)5414-87000-77 Pitztaler Gletscher Snowline: tel: +43(0)5413-86288-202 Solariums ARZL Hotel L(M)ärchenwald, Wald 70, tel: +43(0)5412-64131 brief registration required beforehand WENNS Hotel Alpina, Wenns, Oberdorf 211, tel:+43(0)5414-87426 JERZENS Vitalhotel Andy, Liss 244, tel: +43(0)5414-86100 Wellnesshotel Jerzner Hof, Oberfeld 170 tel: +43(0)5414-85100 Hotel zum Lammwirt, no. 30, tel: +43(0)5414-87337 Natur & Spa Hotel Panorama, Kaitanger 173, tel: +43(0)5414-87352 available on request Hotel Venetblick, Liss 182, tel: +43(0)5414-8550 St. LEONHARD Sportiv-Hotel Mittagskogel, Mandarfen 86 tel: +43(0)5413-86386 Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten, Mandarfen 73 tel: +43(0)5413-86361 Hotel Andreas Hofer, Mandarfen 23 tel: +43(0)5413-86214 Sport & Vital Hotel Seppl, Weißwald 41, tel: +43(0)5413-86220 Supermarkets and food stores Spar Markt, Arzl, Hauptstraße 72b, tel: +43(0)5412-63861 M-Preis, Wenns, St. Margarethen 624, tel: +43(0)5414-87075 Spar Markt, Wenns, Unterdorf 6, tel: +43(0)5414-87208 Minimarkt Röck, Piller, no. 50, tel: +43(0)5414-87289 Mini M-Preis, Jerzens, no. 31, tel: +43(0)50321-8307 Strobl Klara, St. Leonhard, Eggenstall 136, tel: +43(0)5413-87209 ADEG-Josef Krischner, Piösmes 143, tel: +43(0)5413-87207 Minimarkt Plangeroß, St. Leonhard, Plangeroß 14 Andreas Hofer Markt, St. Leonhard, Mandarfen 23, tel: +43(0)5413-8621413
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Swimming, indoor pools, outdoor pool ARZL Hotel L(M)ärchenwald, Wald 70, tel: +43(0)5412-64131 from 8pm; brief registration required beforehand WENNS Outdoorpool, Wenns, tel:+43(0)5414-87226 or 87774 (summer only) Hotel Alpina, Wenns, Oberdorf 211, tel:+43(0)5414-87426 JERZENS Vitalhotel Andy, Liss 244, tel: +43(0)5414-86100, available on request Natur & Spa Hotel Panorama, Kaitanger 173, tel: +43(0)5414-87352, available on request Hotel Venetblick (available on request), Liss 182, tel: +43(0)5414-8550 ST. LEONHARD Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten, Mandarfen 73 tel: +43(0)5413-86361 (available on request) Taxis Pitztal Reisen, Peter Walch, Arzl, no. 78, tel: +43(0)5412-65400 or +43(0)664-3030031 Ottis Taxi, Arzl/Wald, tel: +43(0)664-2424244 Holiday Reisen, Heinz Kneisl, Jerzens, Liss 233, tel: +43(0)5414-86184 or +43(0)664-1015301 Wolfi ‘s Taxi, Jerzens, tel: +43(0)664-3011260 Taxi Kirschner, St. Leonhard, Piösmes 143, tel: +43(0)5413-87207 or +43(0)664-1448620 Taxi Füruter, St. Leonhard, Plangeroß 85, tel: +43(0)5413-85095 or +43(0)664-2254445
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Motorbikes: 1-year toll sticker (from December previous year to January of the following year)
30,40
2-month toll sticker (for two successive calendar months)
11,50
1-week toll sticker (for ten successive calendar days, from and including the punched date)
4,50
Cars and motor vehicles with a total weight of up to 3.5 tonnes: 1-year toll sticker (from December previous year to January of the following year)
76,20
2-month toll sticker (for two successive calendar months)
22,90
1-week toll sticker (for ten successive calendar days, from and including the punched date)
7,90
Please note: road pricing for vehicles weighing over 3.5 tonnes Tourist Board, local inquiry offices Entrance to the Pitztal: see noticeboard Arzl: Hauptstraße 210, Mon-Fri: 9am-12noon + 2pm-6pm, Sat: 9am-12noon Wenns: Unterdorf 18, Mon-Fri: 9am-12noon + 2pm-6pm, Sat: 9am-12noon + 2pm-5pm Jerzens: local authority building, Mon-Fri: 9am-12noon + 3pm-6pm, Sat: 9am-12noon Mandarfen: Mandarfen 62, Mon-Fri: 8.30am-12noon + 1pm-5.30pm, Sat: 9am-12noon The above opening hours apply during the peak season. Please consult your accommodation provider for different times. Washing machine (clothing) Mountain Camp Pitztal, Jerzens, tel: +43(0)5414-87571, washing/drying (chargeable)
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Weather service Alpine weather service, tel: 0512-291600 Mon-Sat, 1pm-6pm Taped weather report, 0900-91156608 (calls charged) Teletext, ORF pages 109 & 611 Glacier & Rifflsee cableways panoramic camera Hochzeiger panoramic camera on Bavarian TV and Belgian TV (confas & éen) www.pitztal.com
Weißer Kogel 3407 InnereSchwarze Schneid 3369
Wildspitze 3774
Schuchtkogel 3471
Mitterkarjoch Brochkogel
Linker Fernerkogel 3277
PITZTALER GLETSCHER Gletscherskigebiet
Pitztaler Jöchl 2996
Mainzer Höhenweg
Pitztaler T A S C H A C H F E R N E R Gletschers teig 3252
Rauhe-Kopf-Hütte 2731
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Rifflsee Hütte 2293
Hohe Geige 3393
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Watzespitze 3592
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Tieflehn
Rofelewand 3353
Plangeroß Weißwald Köfels Trenkwald
Luibiskogel 3110
Rifflsee
Cottb Kaunergrathütte Höhen user 2817 Verpeilspitze weg
Mandarfen
Breitlehnerjoch 2637
Grubenkopf 2800
3089 Offenbacher Höhenweg
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Aifenspitze 2779
Zaunhof
Wildgrat 2971
Aifner Alm
Kielebergalm
Wiesle Schön
Jerzner Alm
Pillerhöhe 1560 Naturp
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Sechszeiger 2392 Kalbenalm
Piller
Hochzeigerhaus
JERZENS 1100
Leiner Alm
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Larcher Alm
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Plattenrain 1476
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Venet 2512 FREIZEITZENTRUM
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Moorweg Galflunhütte 1960
Stalderhütte
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HOCHZEIGER 2560
Tschirgant 2372
GEPATSC
Ölgrubenjoch 3044
Taschachhaus 2432
2860 Gletscherrestaurant
Braunschweiger Hütte 2759
Hochvernagtspitze 3535
Taschachjoch 3236
Hinterer Brunnenkogel 3440
Rechter Fernerkogel 3300
Fernpass Füssen IMST 824
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