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Hiking holidays in the Pitztal Valley

Discover the luxury of simplicity

What do you need for a luxury holiday? Not much, if you ask us! Just a pair of sturdy walking boots and a beautiful place to explore! The rest happens all by itself! Rushing rivers turn into precious jewels, the mountain panorama into a priceless painting, the colours of autumn into real gold. And at the end of it all an open-air picnic under the starry sky which is no less memorable than a visit to the finest of award-winning restaurants. Sometimes, luxury can be found in simplicity. Welcome to the Pitztal Valley.

Hiking in the Pitztal Valley

Wanderlust

Walking and hiking in the Pitztal Valley is a magical experience. The region's excellent network of trails leads past quiet lakes, over craggy peaks and through lush pastures. In summer the landscape shimmers in a thousand shades of green, while in autumn it is an explosion of reds, yellows, oranges and browns. All in all there are 380 kilometres of walking and hiking trails around Mandarfen, from easy strolls for families to tough mountaineering expeditions for experienced alpinists.

Peter Habeler, Austrian mountaineer
"I climb a mountain – and when I come back down again I am a different person."

Hiking trails in the Pitztal Valley

Easy to extreme

There is no feeling quite like climbing a mountain and looking down at the world below. Guests at the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten are spoilt for choice when it comes to walking and hiking, with the surrounding region offering everything from easy strolls suitable for families and older walkers to extreme climbs at over 3,000 metres above sea level.

Top walks and hikes

Our recommendations
  • Pitztal Legends Trail: A great experience for the young and the young-at-heart. This adventure trail takes about 30 minutes to complete and leads through lush pastures to the Gletscherstube hut, recounting many myths and legends from the Pitztal Valley along the way. At the hut you can then take the Legends Quiz and win a prize.
  • Hiking near Rifflsee lake: Hop on the cable car and whizz up into the Rifflsee hiking area in a matter of minutes. The trails here, high above the hotel, are particularly good for families and those who like to take it easy while walking. There are also more challenging trails further up which can be accessed from Rifflsee.
  • Glacier hiking: The Gletscherexpress and Wildspitzbahn cable cars whisk hikers into the high mountains at the end of the valley. Don't miss out on the chance to sip on a cappuccino at the Café 3.440, Austria's highest café, with views of 50 mountains over 3,000 metres. There are even hiking routes on the glacier itself, though these are only recommended in the company of a guide.
  • Top of the Tyrol: Experienced hikers can climb Austria's second-highest mountain, the ice-capped Wildspitze at 3,768 metres, in the company of a guide.

Kaunergrat Nature Park

Up close with nature

The Kaunergrat Nature Park is home to some of the highest mountains in Austria – ice giants where the snow never melts, even in the height of summer. Use your stay at the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten to explore this protected area of natural beauty and marvel at the majesty of nature.

For more walks and hikes check out our interactive hiking map.

Interactive hiking map

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Holidays that move you
Get out and explore the trails

Outdoor enthusiasts will love the paths and trails of the Pitztal Valley. The area around our four-star superior Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten is one huge playground in the heart of the Alps. Mountain biking, rock climbing, trailrunning – it's hard to know what to try first!

FAQs

Wissenswertes über das Pitztal

Das Pitztal erstreckt sich über eine Länge von etwa 40 Kilometern. Hauptgemeinden sind das in einem Talkessel liegende Wenns und St. Leonhard, das den Zugang zum Pitztaler Gletscher eröffnet. Weitere Orte sind das malerische Arzl am Eingang des Pitztals und Jerzens. Diese Orte bieten eine Vielzahl von Freizeit- und Outdoor-Aktivitäten.

Der Pitztaler Gletscher ist mit 3.440 Metern über dem Meeresspiegel Österreichs höchstes Gletscherskigebiet. Dieser Punkt wird oft als "Dach des Pitztals" bezeichnet und bietet spektakuläre Ausblicke auf die umliegende Berglandschaft.

Zu den Hauptattraktionen des Pitztals zählen der Pitztaler Gletscher. Die Aussichtsplattform Gletscherstube eröffnet beeindruckende Aussichten auf den Gletscher und die umliegende Berglandschaft. Das Informationszentrum Pitztaler Alpenhaus bietet Einblicke in die Gletscherwelt und die alpine Natur der Region.

Ein beliebtes Ziel für Bergsteiger ist die Wildspitze, der höchste Berg Tirols. Einen Ausflug wert ist auch der malerische Rifflsee in der Nähe des Pitztaler Gletschers. Er bietet eine großartige Kulisse zum Wandern, Spazierengehen und Entspannen. Abenteuerlustige sollten sich den PitzPark Wenns nicht entgehen lassen - einen Abenteuerpark mit verschiedenen Aktivitäten wie Flying Fox, Kletterwand und Bogenschießen.

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