GUIDESUMMER SEASON

PITZTAL.COM THE ROOF OF TYROL 74 Bungy jumping...... 65 Bus services ...... (A-Z)74 Butchersservice ...... (A-Z). . . . .74 . .(A-Z)

C / D / E CONTENTS Café 3.440 and Wildspitzbahn . .102 . Cafés / pubs ...... (A-Z)74 Camping ...... (A-Z)75 Car hire ...... (A-Z)75 EVENTS ...... 16 Car wash ...... (A-Z)75 HIKING ...... 18 Chapels and churches ...... 96 EXPERIENCE ...... 42 Children’s playgrounds ...... 62 WATER ...... 68 Christmas crib exhibition ...... 106 . VITALITY ...... 78 Cinemas ...... (A-Z)75 TRADITION ...... 86 Climate...... 91 INFOS FROM A-Z...... 72 Climbing ...... 52 Coach parking ...... (A-Z)76 A Cosmetics / beauty care . . . .(A-Z)76 Accommodation ...... (A-Z)73 Credit cards ...... (A-Z)76 „Almabtriebe“ ...... 100 . Curling ...... 67 Alpine Club ...... (A-Z)73 Darts ...... (A-Z)76 Alpine dairy - Gogles Alm ...... 104 . Doctors / dentists ...... (A-Z)77 Alpine dairy - Taschachalm ...... 104 Doctors / GPs ...... (A-Z)77 Alpine huts/Mountain Pastures . .79 Doctors / vets ...... (A-Z)77 Ambulance ...... (A-Z)73 Dumping ground ...... (A-Z)86 Ander‘s farm shop and bar ...... 83 Earth pillars ...... 105 . Archery ...... 64 Equipment hire outlets ATMs ...... (A-Z)73 for summer sports ...... (A-Z)86 B Excursions ...... (A-Z)77 Bakeries ...... (A-Z)74 Banks ...... (A-Z)74 F / G Fauna and fl ora ...... 91 Bathing lake / bathing pond . . . . .69 Basketball ...... 67 Fire brigade ...... (A-Z)78 Beach volleyball...... 67 Fishing ...... 64 Benni-Raich bridge ...... 109 . Fließ Museum ...... 107 . Boutiques ...... (A-Z)74 Florist’s ...... (A-Z)78 Bouldering ...... 57/59 . . Football ...... (A-Z)78 Bowling ...... 67 Games hire ...... (A-Z)78 Breakdown and towing Garages / motor vehicle GUIDE 04/05 products / repairs ...... (A-Z)78 Mountain lakes ...... 71 Geography ...... 90 Mountain watch Pitztal . . . . .(A-Z)83 Gifts ...... (A-Z)79 Mill in the hamlet of Arzl-Ried . . .97 Glacier Park Card ...... 20 Mill in Jerzens / Milk pipeline . . . .97 Glacier world ...... 46 Mushrooms ...... (A-Z)83 Gyms ...... (A-Z)79 Music pavilions ...... (A-Z)83 Natural and herbal products . . . . .83 H / I / J Nature Park Centre...... 92 Hairdressers ...... (A-Z)79 Newspapers / tobacconists .(A-Z)83 Hiking bus shuttle service ...... 40 Nordic walking / running ...... 49 Hiking maps/Hiking guides/Hiking Outdoor specialists ...... 43 badges/Hiking pass ...... (A-Z)80 Hiking programme ...... 24 P / Q Hiking tips ...... 25 Paragliding ...... 65 History ...... 87 Petrol stations ...... (A-Z)83 Hochzeiger Alpin Pharmacies ...... (A-Z)83 Centre – Pitztal ...... 43 Phoning, international Hochzeiger mountain lifts ...... 22 dialling codes ...... (A-Z)84 Horse riding ...... 63 Piller Moor with nature trail. . . . .103 . Hospitals ...... (A-Z)80 Pitzi‘s Kids Club ...... 47 Indoor climbing ...... (A-Z)80 Pitz Park Wenns ...... 69 Internet/internet café ...... (A-Z)80 Pitztal Glacier ...... 23 Pitztal Leisure Pass ...... 18 K / L Pitztal Mountain Guide Kaunergrat Nature Park ...... 92 Association ...... 43 Klausboden recreational area . . . .62 Pitztal Tourist Association . . .(A-Z)84 Kneipp hydrotherapy ...... 62/71 . Pitztal water worlds Stillebach . . .70 Libraries ...... (A-Z)80 Police ...... (A-Z)85 Local information offi ces of Pizza service ...... (A-Z)84 the Tourist Association ...... (A-Z)80 Postal charges ...... (A-Z)85 Lost and found offi ces ...... (A-Z)81 Post offi ces ...... (A-Z)85 Luis-Trenker nature trail ...... 103 . Public car parks ...... (A-Z)85 Public phones ...... (A-Z)85 M / N / O Mountain hut bus service ...... 40 R / S Massages/Physiotherapy. . . .(A-Z)81 Rafting and canyoning ...... 59 Miscellaneous shops ...... (A-Z)81 Railway station ...... (A-Z)86 Mountain bike ...... 48 Recycling yard ...... (A-Z)86 Mountain lifts ...... 22 Restaurants ...... 81 Mountain rescue service . . . .(A-Z)83 Recreational Area ...... 62 GUIDE 06/07 Rifflsee mountain lifts ...... 22 Rivers ...... 71 Road maps ...... (A-Z)86 Running ...... 49 XX Saunas / steam baths/ infrared cabins ...... (A-Z)86 Sculpture trail ...... 108 . Show distillery ...... 84 Skateboard Park ...... 67 XXX Sports shops ...... (A-Z)87 Stamserhaus Museum–Wenns . .106 . Stone pine exhibition-Jerzens . . . .98 Stone pine oil ...... 99 Streetsoccer ...... 67 Supermarkets and XX food stores ...... (A-Z)87 XXX Swimming ...... (A-Z)87 XXX T /U / V XX Tabacconist ...... (A-Z)83 Table football ...... (A-Z)76 Tandem fl ights ...... 65 Tanning salons ...... (A-Z)88 Taxi service...... (A-Z)88 Tennis ...... 66 Toll road fees for cars ...... (A-Z)88 Toll sticker ...... (A-Z)88 Town halls ...... (A-Z)89 Traditions ...... 89 Trail Running ...... 50 Vie ferrate ...... 52

W / X / Y / Z Washing machine (Clothing) . . (A-Z) 89 Waterfalls ...... 71 Water world Stillebach ...... 70 Weather service ...... (A-Z)89 Wild animal adventure tour ...... 61 WLAN/ WI-FI hotspots ...... (A-Z)89 Wood carvers ...... 99 XP Adventure Park Jerzens ...... 58 ZirbenPark Hochzeiger ...... 60 GUIDE 08/09 EVENTS SOMMER SOMMER EVENTS

HINTERER WILDSPITZE BRUNNENKOGEL 3.774 m 3.440 m

LINKER FERNERKOGEL 3.277 m GLETSCHER

Gletscherrestaurant XX XX2.840 m KARLESKOPF Taschachhaus 2.902 m 2.434 m

PITZTALER JÖCHL MITTAGSKOGEL 2.996 m 3.159 m Braunschweiger Hütte 2.759 m HOHE GEIGE 3.393 m

Gletscherstube GRUBENKOPF Rüsselsheimer Hütte 1.915 m 2.800 m XXX 2.328 m XXX Taschach Alm 2.293 m 1.796 m Sunna Alm 2.300 m RIFFLSEE MITTELBERG

GEIGENKAMM MANDARFEN BRANDKOGEL 1.640 m 2.676 m RUNDWANDERWEG WATZESPITZE 3.592 m TIEFLEHN Kaunergrathütte MOALANDLSEE 2.817 m XX PLANGEROSS XX KLOCKELEFALL MITTELBERGLESEE WEISSWALD XXX SEIRLÖCHERKOGEL XXX 2.557 m

STILLEBACH NEURUR ROFELEWAND RAPPENKOPF 3.353 m Arzler Alm 2.320 m 1.875 m NATURPARK KAUNERGRAT XXX Erlanger Hütte KREUZJOCH XXX 2.541 m Tiefentalalm 2.305 m GEMEINDEKOPF PIÖSMES 1.880 m WILDGRAT WALLFAHRTSJÖCHL XX 2.971 m XX ST. LEONHARD STALLKOGEL 2.766 m WETTERSEE Ludwigsburger Hütte 2.605 m 1.935 m 1.370 m Neubergalm 1.889 m

HOCHZEIGER BICHLER WASSERFALL KAUNERTAL 2.560 m Mauchelealm 1.840 m AIFENSPITZE WASSERFALL 2.779 m BRECHSEE GROASSSEE L16 KREUZJÖCHL SCHUTZGEBIET 2.589 m RIEGETAL SECHSZEIGER ZAUNHOF Aifner Alm 2.392 m 1.980 m WIESE Söllbergalm WASSERFALL 1.849 m STRASSBERGSEE Hintere SPEICHERTEICH Zeigerrestaurant Wennerberg Alpe SECHSZEIGER 2.000 m HARBEWEIHER 1.956 m ZIRBENPARK Kielebergalm Strassbergalpe 1.767 m PARKHAUS VENET 1.560 m Kalbenalm 1.735 m KREUZJOCH 2.512 m 2.464 m 2.117 m Tanzalm HOCHZEIGER Leiner Alm 1.980 m SCHÖN WALDWEIHER 1.823 m WASSERFALL Hochzeigerhaus Jausenstation Goglesalm 1.829 m Vordere LANDSCHAFTST EICH Fischteich Piller 2.017 m Wennerberg Alpe FISCHTEICH PILLER FISCHTEICH 1.400 m 1.590 m Stalderhütte JERZENS PILLER 1.820 m PITZ PARK 1.961 m MOORLEHRPFAD Waldeck XP ABENTEUERPARK WENNS L17 Jausenstation PILLER LISS 979 m Larcher Alm 1.200 m 1.350 m 1.814 m LANDSCHAFTSSEE 1.450 m KAITANGER JERZENS L243 Hochaster Alm 1100 m 1.756 m Venetalm 1.994 m

WALD LEINS Bungy Stüberl BAHNHOF Timler Alm 750 m 1.614 m S Plattenrainalm BENNI RAICH 1.476 m BRÜCKE ARZL 883 m O W L16 INNSBRUCK 60 KM N MÜNCHEN 230 KM BRENNER 90 KM

INN RESCHENPASS 70KM

B171 IMST A12 824 m FERNPASS 30 KM ARLBERGPASS 50 KM FÜSSEN 70 KM ZÜRICH 240 KM

Alpine hut/restaurant Gondel, Gondola W-Lan, WiFi Doppelsessellift, Double chair lift Hütte/Alm mit Übernachtung, Alpine hut with overnight accommodations Bahnhof, Train station Plattform, Viewpoint Tourismusinformation, Tourist information GletscherGUIDE U-Bahn Gletscherexpress, glacier underground railway Museum, Museum Kapelle, Chapel Klettersteig, Fixed rope course 10/11 KAUNERGRAT NATURE PARK CENTRE MUST see page 94 PITZTAL’S PEAK EXPERIENCE SEES see page 44 HIGHLIGHTS ON THE ROOF OF TYROL! PITZTAL’S WATER WORLDS see page 70

CAFÉ 3.440 & WILDSPITZBAHN see page 102

RIFFLSEE CIRCULAR WALK see page 35

LUIS-TRENKER TRAIL ZIRBENPARK see page 103 AT HOCHZEIGER see page 60

XP-ADVENTURE PITZPARK PARK IN WENNS see page 58 see page 69

GUIDE 12/13 SUMMER GUIDE WELCOME TO THE PITZTAL! XX WELCOME TO THE XXX PITZTAL! THE ROOF OF TYROL IS WAITING FOR YOU! XX XXX Spectacular panoramic views on the high-level trails and peaks of Pitztal valley, wild and pristine nature in the protected nature reserve and the extreme experience of the steep climbing walls and sharp ridges. Everything XXX you need for a memorable summer holiday in Pitztal! XX This information brochure is your ideal companion during summer in Pitztal’s mountains. There are plenty of opportunities for summer experien- ces in Pitztal – Discover the natural beauty spot “Pitzeklamm” gorge on the Louis-Trenker trail at the entrance to the valley or enjoy the deep panoramic views from the Benni-Raich bridge, follow the delightful Pitztal Almenweg, a high-level trail that connects fi ve ‘catered’ alpine huts or venture out on a trip to Austria’s highest coff ee shop, Café 3.440 and experience the Wildspit- ze peak on Pitztal’s Glacier at eye level. We have summarized Pitztal’s summer highlights on pages 16 and 17 to give you a quick guide. A special tip for visitors of all ages is ZirbenPark at Hochzeiger – here the wonderful world of the Swiss pine can be experienced with all your senses. Another of Pitztal’s special features is its natural, clear spring water gushing out of the ground everywhere and gathering in idyllic mountain lakes or rushing down into the valley in thundering waterfalls. This natural wonder can be experienced close-up on our waterfall viewing platforms! You will also fi nd lots of practical information here regarding your holiday in Pitztal, such as information on sports or grocery stores, cable cars & other facilities.

The Pitztal Tourism Association team is at your disposal for any further queries. We wish you a relaxing holiday!

Your Pitztal Tourist Association

GUIDE 14/15 EVENTS SUMMER SUMMER EVENTS

TRADITIONAL MUSICAL ALPINE “ALMABTRIEB” HUT WALK JERZENS AT HOCHZEIGER

CULTURE EVENINGS LOCAL DELICACIES DAY PITZTAL PITZTAL EVENTS MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL PITZ ALPINE GLACIER TRAIL JERZENS - HOCHZEIGER PITZTAL GLACIER TRADITIONAL AND CULTURAL EVENTS OR TOP LEVEL SPORTING CHALLENGES: PITZTAL OFFERS NUMEROUS EVENTS FOR ALL AGES AND TO EVERYBODY’S LIKING.

Please visit us online on www.pitztal.com or in our local tourist information offi ces for more information about our summer events.

GLACIER MARATHON OPEN AIR CONCERTS PITZTAL - IMST PITZTAL Subject to alterations. PITZTAL

GUIDE 16/17 HIKING PITZTAL LEISURE PASS PITZTAL LEISURE PASS HIKING

INCLUSIVE GOODS AND SERVICES AND REDUCTIONS APPLY

PITZTAL Guided walks: Participation in the weekly hiking programme organised by the Pitztal Tourist Association (TVB).

Family highlights: Take part for in the guided walks that are specifi cally designed for families and listed in the summer LEISURE program of Pitztal Tourism Association. Guided mountain bike tours: Participation in the weekly mountain biking programme specially organised by the TVB PASS (not including bike & helmet hire). With the popular ‘Leisure Pass’ every guest has the opportunity to Experience nature: Participation in the summer take part in our summer programme and to use the Pitztal Regio Bus. programme of the Kaunergrat Nature Park. All guests aged 16 and over can purchase this Leisure Pass from their Pitzi’s Kinderclub: Participation in the weekly children’s accommodation provider for € 5.00. The Leisure Pass is free of charge programme organised by the TVB for Minis (aged 3-6) and Maxis for younger guests. If you are travelling by train you will receive a (aged 7-14). voucher from your accommodation provider that covers travelling to Taster trail running: Participation in induction classes all around your holiday destination the “trail running” trend sport organised by Pitztal Tourism PITZTAL LEISURE PASS INCLUSIVES: Association.

In summer: Y Daily guided hikes Y Weekly guided mountain bike tours Y Pitzi‘s Kinderclub Y Various discount partners In summer/winter: FREIZEIT Y Use of buses throughout Pitztall Y Use of buses to Imst train stationon PASS and return Y Use of buses to Imst Postplatz (Post square) and return

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Symbolbild GUIDE 18/19 HIKING GLACIER PARK CARD GLACIER PARK CARD HIKING

WILDSPITZBAHN INCLUDED !

PITZTAL GLACIER 3,440 m RIFFLSEE 2,232 m The Glacier Express takes you to Tyrol’s highest a picturesque moun- glacier. While up there, take the opportunity to visit tain lake, directly the new Café 3.440 continuing to climb up with the accessible by Riffl see Wildspitz gondola. gondola lift.

ZIRBEN PARK GLACIER inclusive! HOCHZEIGER IMST MOUNTAIN KAUNERTAL GLACIER MOUNTAIN LIFTS 2,050 m 3,108 m PARK CARD LIFTS 2,370 m Up to the hiking at the end of the At ZirbenPark at Hoch- paradise on 2,100 Glacier toll road, the YOUR KEY TO THE GLACIER PARK. zeiger intermediate m and to the Alpine crevasse is accessible station the Swiss Pine Coaster which off ers a on foot off ering an un- can be explored in all rapid ride back down forgettable experience Enjoy 3 in 4, 5 in7 or 10 in 12 days nature expreience fl exible. its facets and with all to the valley. for adults and children your senses alike. Take the advantage of ten calbe cars and lifts in the Glacier Park, the Kaunertal Glacier Road, free entry to the facilities of our Cultu- ral Partners and many other off ers and deals - as often as you like. The Glacier Park Card is valid on 3 in 4, 5 in 7 or 10 in 12 days. Choice pass: I.e. 5 in 7 means that within seven days, you can use the card on fi ve of them - as often as you like. The last valid day will be given on your Glacier Park Card.

Y Prices and further information NATURE PARK CENTRE KAUNERTAL GLACIER FENDELS/SATTEL- are available at all mountain lifts 1,506 m TOLL ROAD 1,273 - KLAUSE MOUNTAIN and in Pitztal’s tourist information free entry to the 2,750 m LIFTS 1,874 m the mountain village offi ces exhibition “3,000 m passing the Gepatsch VERTICAL”. reservoir, this beautiful off ers family friendly alpine road climbs hiking trails and an up to the Kaunertal adventure playground. Glacier.

GUIDE 20/21 HIKING MOUNTAIN LIFTS MOUNTAIN LIFTS HIKING

HOCHZEIGER MOUNTAIN LIFTS Hochzeiger Bergbahnen Pitztal AG A-6474 Jerzens, Liss 270 tel: +43(0)5414-87000 fax: +43(0)5414-87000-74 [email protected] www.hochzeiger.com

Y Open from: the beginning/ middle of June to mid-October Y Gondola service: 1,450 m – 2,000 m Y Sechszeiger double chairlift: 2,000 m – 2,370 m

PITZTAL GLACIER EXPRESS Pitztaler Gletscherbahn A-6481 St Leonhard – Mittelberg tel: +43(0)5413-86288 fax: +43(0)810 9554 130250 [email protected] www.pitztaler-gletscher.at Weather forecast: +43(0)5413-86288-202

Y Open from: the beginning of July to mid-May Y Glacier Express: 1,735 m – 2,840 m Y Wildspitz Gondola: 2,840 m – 3,440 m

RIFFLSEE MOUNTAIN LIFTS Pitztaler Gletscherbahn A-6481 St Leonhard – Mittelberg tel: +43(0)5413-86288-120 fax: +43(0)810 9554 130250 MOUNTAIN [email protected] www.pitztaler-gletscher.at Weather forecast: +43(0)5413-86288-202

Y Open from: LIFTS mid-June to the beginning of October EXPERIENCE PITZTAL’S ALPINE Y Rifflsee gondola cableway: WORLD IN SUMMER TOO! 1,680 m – 2,300 m GUIDE 22/23 HIKING HIKING PROGRAMME HIKING TIPS HIKING

WALKING TRAILS ARZL Diemer Steig Arzl tourist information offi ce Arzl Gemeindeamt 3.2 km 68 m C1 45 min. easy walking HIKING PROGRAMME Hohe Bank Monday to Friday. Holders of the Pitztal Lei- Viewpoint sure Pass may participate in our weekly programme Arzl tourist information offi ce Arzl Gemeindeamt (Monday – Friday). Inclusive goods and services (lift 2.8 km 69 m C1 1 h. easy walking tickets, equipment hire etc.) are not included in the Bichl circular route Leisure Pass. Please see the Tourist Association’s Wald fi re station Wald Feuerwehr weekly programme for more information regarding 4.1 km 113 m D1 1 h. easy walking the hikes. Jausenstation Waldeck - Leins Krabichl and back Jausenstation Waldeck - 3.5 km ca. 50 m D1 1 h. easy walking Osterstein circular route MOUNTAIN SPORT AND HIKING OFFERS Arzl tourist information offi ce Arzl Gemeindeamt For more bespoke mountain sports activities and hiking off ers and 4.5 km 150 m C1 1½ - 2 h. moderate walking bookings, please contact the Hochzeiger Alpin Centre and Mountain HIKING TRAILS ARZL Guide Offi ce Pitztal. Please see page 43. Please see page 25 - 39 for hiking tips. Panoramic circular route Waldeck car park Wald Feuerwehr 4.1 km 149 m D1 1½ h. easy hiking ACTIVE SUMMER IVV Circular route Arzl PROGRAMME Arzl tourist information offi ce Arzl Gemeindeamt 7.5 km 293 m C1 1½ h. easy to moderate hiking Weekly programme: Please see the IVV Panoramic circular route Wald brochure “Active summer program- Arzl tourist information offi ce Arzl Gemeindeamt me” for more information and a 11.9 km 480 m C1 3 h. easy to moderate hiking detailed weekly programme.

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HIKING TRAILS ARZL Wald > Luis-Trenker trail > Wald Luis-Trenker trail with tree nature trail Church square in Wald Wald Feuerwehr 4.9 km 188 m D1 2½ h. moderate hiking Waldeck > Wild animal adventure trail > Leins > Leiner Alm > Waldeck Wild animal adventure trail Jausenstation Waldeck in Wald - 12.6 km 681 m D1 3½ h. moderate hiking Circular route Leins > Oberleins > Krabichl > Leiner Mühle > Gabne Leins Village centre (church square) Leins Feuerwehr 5.8 km 299 m C2 3 h. moderate hiking Leins > Wenns > Arzl-Ried > Leins HIKING TRAILS ARZL Old mill in Arzl-Ried Circular route > Arzl > Luis-Trenker trail > Wald > Leins Village centre (church square) Leins Feuerwehr Benni-Raich bridge > Arzl 8.1 km 255 m C2 3½ h. moderate hiking Benni-Raich bridge, Luis-Trenker trail with tree nature trail Leins/Krabichl > Leiner Alm > Leiner Kögele/Sechszeiger Arzl tourist information offi ce Arzl Gemeindeamt Panoramic view from the Leiner Kögele, Sechszeiger 7 km 276 m C1 2½ h. moderate hiking Leins/Krabichl Leins Oberleins Adlerhorst circular route 8 km 1,162 m C2 4½ - 5 h. moderate hiking Adlerhorst viewing platform Arzl tourist information offi ce Arzl Gemeindeamt MOUNTAIN TRAILS ARZL 4.2 km 201 m C1 1½ - 2 h. moderate hiking Hike to the Walder summit cross Earth pillar circular route and wild animal adventure trail Jausenstation Waldeck in Wald - Earth pillars, Walder waterfall, wild animal adventure trail 7.4 km 1,078 m D1 2½ - 3 h. moderate to diffi cult hiking Wald sports grounds - HIGH-LEVEL TRAILS ARZL 7.1 km 352 m D1 3 h. moderate hiking Venet circular route Arzl > Plattenrainalm > Hochastner Alm > Venet Alm vista, optional pub/restaurant pit-stops, catered mountain huts Viewpoint, Meditation Chapel at Plattenrain Plattenrainalm, overlooking Arzl - Church in Arzl Arzl Oberdorf 7.4 km 1,078 m D1 2½ - 3 h. moderate to diffi cult hiking 7.6 km 1,122 m C1 3½ - 4 h. moderate hiking Arzl > Imsterberg > Imsterau > Arzl Imsterau viewing platform Arzl tourist information offi ce Arzl Gemeindeamt 12.7 km 272 m C1 4 h. moderate hiking HIKING AND MOUNTAINEERING BADGE Wald > Jausenstation Waldeck > Wald The Pitztal mountaineering badge comes in bronze, silver, Church square in Wald Wald Feuerwehr gold, and gold with crystal on presentation of the Pitztal 5.3 km 303 m D1 2 h. moderate hiking hiking pass. Circular route Wald > Hohenegg This must have the corresponding amount of stamps by the Earth pillars, Walder waterfall mountain huts or certifi cate by a mountain guide. Church square in Wald Wald Feuerwehr 3.8 km 89 m D1 2 h. moderate hiking

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WALKING TRAILS WENNS - PILLER Fire station circular route > Richtung Galfl unalm > turn off right towards Piller Fire station Piller Piller Musikpavillon 1.5 km 166 m B3 1 h. easy walking Piller pond circular walk > Fuchsmoos > Hairer fi shpond > Piller > Piller pond Pond, small playground Car park before Piller pond Piller Fuchsmoos 1.5 km 77 m B3 1 - 1½ h. easy walking

HIKING TRAILS WENNS - PILLER Pitzenhöfe circular route WALKING TRAILS WENNS - PILLER Wenns tourist information offi ce Wenns Pitztaler Hof Bieracker circular route 4.5 km 119 m C2 2 h. easy hiking Vista Wiesle circular route Wenns tourist information offi ce Wenns Pitztaler Hof Pitzenhöfe football grounds Wenns Pitztaler Hof 4.5 km 144 m C2 2 h. easy walking 4.7 km 172 m C2 1½ h. easy hiking Eggmahd circular route Wenns/Audershof zur “G‘stoanig Kapelle” (chapel) > Audershof Vista District of Audershof Wenns Pitztaler Hof Wenns Mühlbach or ½ Wenns/ district of Obermühlbach 3 km 255 m B3 1 h. easy hiking Wenns Langegerte Wenns Circular route > TV tower > Sender Klapf > Matzlewald 4 km 102 m C2 1½ h. easy walking Vista Klausboden circular route Matzlewald-sawmill Wenns Matzlewald Vista 5.5 km 327 m C3 2 - 3 h. easy to moderate hiking Klausboden car park Piller Taschach Wenns/Matzlewald > Kielebergalm > Matzlewald 2.3 km 44 m B2 1 h. easy walking Vista Wenns circular route > Steinhof > Langenau > Wenns Matzlewald-sawmill Wenns Matzlewald Vista 9.2 km 613 m C3 3 h. easy to moderate hiking Wenns tourist information offi ce Wenns Pitztaler Hof Wenns > Oberleins > Krabichl > Jausenstation Waldeck > Wenns 5.5 km 173 m C2 2½ h. easy walking Wenns parish church Wenns Pitztaler Hof Matzlewald > Klausboden > back 16.7 km 622 m C2 4 h. moderate hiking Vista Piller/Fuchsmoos circular route > Moor > Gacher Blick > Fuchsmoos Matzlewald-sawmill Wenns Matzlewald Moor adventure trail with moor tower, Gacher Blick, prehistoric sacrifi cial burnt offerings

2 h. easy walking, partly with steeper site, artifi cial lake 5 km 153 m C3 passages District of Fuchsmoos Piller Fuchsmoos Pitzenhöfe > Leins > back 10.5 km 364 m B3 3 h. moderate hiking Turnoff before the football grounds - Piller > Fishpond > Goglesalm > Galfl unalm > Larcher Alm > Piller 5 km 297 m C2 2 h. easy walking Three catered mountain huts, Vista Piller moor path Piller fi re station Piller Musikpavillon Moor nature trail with moor observation tower 13.8 km 794 m B3 5 h. moderate hiking Car park at the entrance to Piller moor Abzw. Piller Moor 1.5 km 33 m B3 1 - 1½ h. easy walking

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HIKING TRAILS WENNS - PILLER Small harbe circular route Vista Naturparkhaus Naturparkhaus 3,3 km 110 m B4 1 h. easy hiking, partly steep Matzlewald > Kienberg > Jerzens Fishpond > Matzlewald curling / fi shing Matzlewald-sawmill Wenns Matzlewald 7 km 181 m C3 2 h. easy to moderate hiking Large harbe circular route Overlooking the romantic Harbeweiher Naturparkhaus Naturparkhaus 6 km 230 m B4 2 h. moderate hiking, partly steep Circular route Wenns > Amishaufen > Venetalm > Larcher Alm > Wenns Vista, gentle landscape Wenns tourist information offi ce Wenns Pitztaler Hof 15.8 km 1,008 m C2 5 h. moderate hiking Wenns/Taschen > Galfl unhütte > Larcher Alm > Gstoanigkapelle > Taschen Vista District of Taschen Piller Taschach 5 - 6 h. moderate hiking 10.3 km 765 m B3 (very slippery in wet conditions) MOUNTAIN TRAILS WENNS - PILLER Klausboden > Nature Park Centre Gachenblick Piller/Forstgarten > Kielebergalm > Kleine Aifnerspitze > Vista, Gacher Blick, prehistoric sacrifi cial burnt offerings site, Exhibition Aifner Alm > Lachwies > Forstgarten Forstgarten/Klausboden Piller Taschach Vista, landscape 5.4 km 411 m B2 2½ h. moderate hiking Forstgarten/Klausboden Piller Taschach Matzlewald/sawmill > Kielebergalm > Nature Park Centre Gachenblick 14.8 km 1,272 m B2 8 - 9 h. Wanderung mittel Vista, Gacher Blick, prehistoric sacrifi cial burnt offerings site, Exhibition Piller Höhe > Aifner Alm > Aifenspitze (Hohe Aifenspitze) > Piller Höhe Matzlewald-sawmill Wenns Matzlewald summit experience, vista, fantastic panoramic views 10.4 km 687 m C3 3½ h. moderate hiking Gachenblick/Natur Park Centre Naturparkhaus Gachenblick 18.1 km 1,186 m B4 6 h. diffi cult (Surefootedness required) MOUNTAIN TRAILS WENNS - PILLER Piller > Lachwies > Aifner Alm > Kleine Aifnerspitze > Kieleberg Alm > Piller Wenns/Audershof > Larcher Alm > Galfl unhütte > Kreuzjoch > Audershof Vista Summit experience, vista Piller artifi cial lake Piller Fuchsmoos Audershof/turnoff Larcher Alm Wenns Pitztaler Hof 13 km 965 m B3 7 - 8 h. moderate to diffi cult hiking 15.5 km 1,277 m C2 6 - 6½ h. moderate hiking Piller > fi shpond > Goglesalm > Venetspitze (summit cross) > HIGH-LEVEL TRAILS WENNS - PILLER Pillerkreuz (summit cross) > Galfl unalm > Piller Venet circular route Summit experience, vista Vista, catered mountain huts Piller fi re station Piller Musikpavillon Parking space near Audershof Arzl im Pitztal Abzweigung Timmls 13.8 km 1,178 m B3 6 h. moderate hiking 27.5 km 1,425 m C2, B2 9 h. moderate hiking

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HIKING TRAILS JERZENS Fire station - Egg - Innerwald - Tanzalm Jerzens fi re station Jerzens Feuerwehr 6.3 km 902 m C3 3 h. easy to moderate hiking Fire station > Ritzenried > Fire station Valley hike connection Opposite the fi re station Jerzens Feuerwehr 8.2 km 234 m C3 2 h. easy hiking Kienberg > Graslehn > Steinhof Viewpoint overlooking Jerzens Jerzens Centre Jerzens Dorf 5.4 km 294 m C3 3 h. easy to moderate hiking Stuiben waterfall > Schön > Jerzens Viewing platform Opposite the fi re station Jerzens Feuerwehr

WALKING TRAILS JERZENS 5.1 km 247 m C3 2½ h. easy to moderate hiking Pitzenschlucht (gorge) Experience walking - Zirbenpark Zirbenpark Jerzens Centre Jerzens Dorf 7.1 km 232 m C3 2 h. easy to moderate hiking Gondola bottom station/middle station Jerzens Hochzeiger Pitzenhöfe > Wenns 1 km 60 m D3 1 h. easy walking Jerzens Centre Jerzens Dorf Village walk through the meadow /processional route 3.7 km 121 m C3 1½ h. easy hiking Village centre/small MPreis supermarket Jerzens Dorf Zollberg 2,224 m 1 km 70 m C3 1 h. easy walking Vista Falsterwies > Gischlewies Hochzeiger Gondola top station Jerzens Hochzeiger Overlooking the village Jerzens Hotel Jerzner Hof 1.8 km 200 m D3 35 min. easy hiking 1.4 km 75 m C3 1 h. easy walking Kalbenalm 2,117 m Wassertalweg Rustic mountain hut Kaitanger Jerzens Kaitanger Hochzeiger Gondola top station Jerzens Hochzeiger 2.6 km 121 m C2 1 h. easy walking 2.9 km 166 m D3 1½ h. easy hiking HIKING TRAILS JERZENS Sechszeiger 2,395 m Falsterwies > Kaitanger > Dorf View of the Zugspitze peak Overlooking the village Jerzens Hotel Jerzner Hof Double chairlift top station Jerzens Hochzeiger 5 km 316 m C3 2 h. easy hiking 3.1 km 52 m D2 1 h. easy hiking Gotthardsbühel > Breitwies > Egg > Fire station Stalderhütte > Hochzeigerhaus 1,829 m > Tanzalm 1,980 m XP-Adventure park Vista First bend towards Hochzeiger Mountain Lifts Jerzens Dorf Hochzeiger Gondola bottom station Jerzens Hochzeiger 1.9 km 97 m C3 1½ h. easy hiking 2.6 km 520 m D3 1½ h. easy hiking Kienberg > Matzlwand > Kienberg Leiner Alm 1,823 m Kienberg - Stone pine forest 4.8 km 200 C3 1 h. easy hiking Hochzeiger Gondola top station Jerzens Hochzeiger 7.9 km 210 m D3 2½ h. moderate hiking

highlights starting point bus stop distance evelation gain easy easy/moderate moderate moderate/diffi cult diffi cult grid square walking time optional restaurant pit-stop suitable for prams GUIDE 32/33 HIKING HIKING TIPS HIKING TIPS HIKING

WALKING TRAILS ST LEONHARD Riffl see circular route Riffl see Riffl see gondola bottom station Mandarfen Riffl seebahn 3 km 49 m E8 1 h. easy walking Valley hike All hamlets of St Leonhard all bus stops of St Leonhard F8,F7,E6, at leisure, in parts suitable for 20.3 km 665 m E5,E4,D4,D3 baby buggies

HIKING TRAILS ST LEONHARD Trail to the Ludwigsburger Hütte 1,935 m Vista of Pitztal mountains HIKING TRAILS JERZENS Zaunhof/Grüble – car park goods cable car Zaunhof Grüble Hike to the Strassbergalpe 2.7 km 619 m D4 4 h. easy hiking Wiesle Jerzens Wiesle Alois-Gabl trail 9.3 km 684 m D3 4 h. moderate hiking Kitzgartenschlucht (gorge) Wenner Berg Wiese Zaunhof Wiese Double chairlift top station Jerzens Hochzeiger 4.3 km 147 m D4 1½ h. easy hiking 13.7 km 306 m D2 5 h. moderate hiking Bichler waterfall circular route viewing platform and waterfall MOUNTAIN TRAILS JERZENS Bichl St Leonhard/Bichl Panoramic tour Hochzeiger > Sechszeiger > Kalbenalm 3.4 km ca. 200 m E5 1 - 1½ h. easy hiking Viewpoint Pfi tschebach waterfall circular route Hochzeiger Gondola top station Jerzens Hochzeiger viewing platform and waterfall 7 km 551 m C3 4 - 5 h. moderate hiking St Leonhard/Eggenstall St Leonhard/Gasthof Sonne Riegetal (valley) 1.3 km ca. 150 m E5 1 - 1½ h. easy to moderate hiking Nature preserve Mandarfen > Taschachalm > Mittelberg > Hochzeiger Gondola top station Jerzens Hochzeiger Gletscherstube 1,915 m > Mittelberg 7.3 km 601 m D3 4 h. moderate/diffi cult hiking Icefall Wildgrat 2,971 m Mandarfen Mandarfen Riffl seebahn Vista, summit experience 5.5 km 235 m F8 2½ h. easy to moderate hiking Hochzeiger Gondola top station Jerzens Hochzeiger Eggenstall > Neubergalm 1,889 m > Tiefentalalm 1,880 m > 10.5 km 1,062 m D3 6½ h. diffi cult hiking Arzler Alm 1,900 m > Eggenstall Gemeindekopf 2,771 m > Tiroler Jubiläumsweg (Tyrolean Jubilee Trail) Vista Tyrolean Jubilee Trail, summit experience Eggenstall St Leonhard, Gasthof Sonne Liesele Hochzeiger Gondola top station Jerzens Hochzeiger 10.3 km 685 m E5 5½ h. easy to moderate hiking 12.1 km 875 m D3 6 h. diffi cult hiking Mandarfen > Taschachalm 1,796 m > Riffl seehütte 2,293 m > Summit tour from the Kreuzjöchlspitz 2,908 m to the Schafh immel 2,820 m Hirschtal > Mandarfen Via ferrata Vista Hochzeiger Gondola top station Jerzens Hochzeiger Mandarfen Mandarfen Riffl seebahn 6.5 km 462 m D3 7 - 8 h. diffi cult hiking 8.1 km 595 m F8 3½ h. easy to moderate hiking

highlights starting point bus stop distance evelation gain easy easy/moderate moderate moderate/diffi cult diffi cult grid square walking time optional restaurant pit-stop suitable for prams GUIDE 34/35 HIKING HIKING TIPS HIKING TIPS HIKING

HIKING TRAILS ST LEONHARD Lake tour: Riffl see to Plodersee Plodersee, Riffl see Riffl see gondola bottom station Mandarfen Riffl seebahn 7.7 km 349 m E/F8 4 h. easy to moderate hiking Rehwald > Mauchelealm 1,820 m > Brechsee 2,145 m (lake) > Söllbergalm 1,849 m > Mauchelealm > Rehwald Brechsee (lake) Rehwald Zaunhof Moosbrücke 11.4 km 800 m D4 4½ h. moderate hiking Trenkwald > Mittelberglesee 2,450 m (lake) >Trenkwald Mittelberglesee (lake) Trenkwald Trenkwald 7.6 km 936 m E6/7 5 h. moderate hiking Pitztal Glacier > Mittagskogel Vista overlooking the valley Glacier Express bottom station Mittelberg Gletscherbahn 3 km 255 m F9 3 h. moderate to diffi cult hiking Zaunhof/Grüble > Ludwigsburger Hütte 1,935 m > St Leonharder high-level trail > Enger/Bichl Vista Zaunhof/Grüble - car park goods cable lift Zaunhof Grüble MOUNTAIN HIKES ST LEONHARD 13.1 km 1,210 m D4 8 - 9 h. moderate to diffi cult hiking Plangeroß > Kaunergrathütte 2,817 m > Plangeroß Stillebach/Piösmes > Luibisalm 2,070 m > Moalandlsee 2,530 m (lake) > Mountain vista Stillebach/Piösmes Car park between Plangeroß and Weißwald Plangeroß Moalandlsee (lake) 11.5 km 1,161 m E/F7 6 - 7 h. moderate hiking Between Stillebach and Piösmes Stillebach or Oberpiösmes Mittelberg > Braunschweiger Hütte 2,759 m > 10.2 km 1,142 m E5 6 h. moderate to diffi cult hiking Pitztaler Jöchl 2,995 m >Mittelberg Mountain vista MOUNTAIN HIKES ST LEONHARD Mittelberg Mittelberg Wendestelle Stallkogel summit tour 12 km 1,214 m F8 7 - 8 h. moderate hiking Mountain vista Rehwald Zaunhof Moosbrücke HIGH-LEVEL TRAILS ST LEONHARD 11.6 km 1,165 m D4 5 h. moderate hiking Pitztaler Almenweg (catered mountain huts trail) Around the Rappenkopf Mountain vista of Pitztal’s 3,000 m peaks Mountain vista Zaunhof Wiese, Piösmes Scheibe, Wiese, Scheibe, Trenkwald Scheibe Piösmes Scheibe Trenkwald 8.7 km 897 m E5 5 h. moderate hiking 17.8 km 1,275 m D3-5 E5-7 8 h. moderate hiking Plangeroß > Rüsselsheimer Hütte 2,382 m > Gahwinden 2,648 m > Fuldaer Höhenweg (high-level trail) Plangeroß Vista at Taschachferner Mountain vista Mandarfen Riffl seebahn / Mandarfen/Riffl see gondola bottom station Car park between Plangeroß and Weißwald Plangeroß Gletscherbahn 8.6 km 1,017 m E/F7 5 h. moderate hiking 17.1 km 407 m E8/9 7 h. moderate hiking

highlights starting point bus stop distance evelation gain easy easy/moderate moderate moderate/diffi cult diffi cult grid square walking time optional restaurant pit-stop suitable for prams GUIDE 36/37 HIKING HIKING TIPS HIKING TIPPS HIKING

HIGH-LEVEL TRAILS ST LEONHARD HIGH-LEVEL TRAILS ST LEONHARD St Leonharder Höhenweg (high-level trail) Kaunergrat circular route, multi-day trip around the Kaunergrat ridge (5 stages) Luibisböden – high alpine plateau on 2,400 m STAGES: Nature Park Centre – Verpeilhütte - Kaunergrathütte – Tiefentalalm/Neubergalm - Zaunhof/Grüble, Bichl, Oberpiösmes Zaunhof/Grüble, Bichl, Oberpiösmes Söllbergalm – Nature Park Centre 17.9 km 1,461 m F5-7 8 - 9 h. moderate to diffi cult hiking Nature Park Centre at Gachenblick Piller/Gachenblick Mainzer Höhenweg (high-level trail) B4 Glacier crossings, mountain vista ca. 63 km 5,500 m (starting ca. 34 h. diffi cult hiking Plangeroß or Mittelberg Plangeroß, Mittelberg Wendestelle point) 9.2 km 1,098 m F8 10 h. diffi cult hiking You can now explore the pristine landscape of Kaunergrat Nature Park in a multi-day hike. Cottbuser Höhenweg (high-level trail) Starting point of the seven-day tour is the Nature Park Centre at Piller Höhe. From there, fi ve stages will take you around the alpine Kaunergrat ridge partly on tranquil trails over alpine Steep path with climbing passages, at the foot of the Watzenspitze peak pastures and partly via steep high-alpine paths. The nights are spent in simple alpine huts and Mandarfen/Riffl see gondola bottom station Mandarfen Riffl seebahn mountain shelters along the marked route. Please be aware that those taking on the whole circular tour should have endurance to complete daily stages of approximately seven hours. 13 km 680 m E7/8 7 - 8 h. diffi cult hiking Those active hikers will be rewarded with secluded paths through pristine nature, clear moun- Gletschersteig (Glacier trail) tain lakes, vibrant green alpine meadows full of herbs and the warm Tyrolean hospitality of the Glacier crossings, Alpine experience at the foot of the Wildspitze peak rustic mountain huts. Incidentally, the Kaunergrat circular path can also be explored in shorter three- or fi ve-day variants. Wildspitz gondola top lift station Mittelberg Gletscherbahn 14.1 km 36 m E9 5 - 6 h. diffi cult hiking highlights starting point bus stop distance evelation gain grid square walking time optinal restaurant pit-stop suitable for prams easy easy/moderate moderate moderate/diffi cult diffi cult

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 rain protection are extremely important. You are specifi cally 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 diffi cult 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.

GUIDE 38/39 EVENTSHIKING BUSSOMMER SHUTTLE SERVICE SOMMER EVENTSHIKING GO BY BUS IN PITZTAL CONVENIENTLY THROUGHOUT PITZTAL VALLEY.

Guests may use the convenient Pitztal Regio Bus shuttle between Mittelberg and Imst with the Leisure Pass. All guests aged 16 and over and staying overnight in Pitztal can purchase the Leisure Pass for a fee of € 5 per stay. Younger guests are eligible for this pass free of charge. The Leisure Pass is only available from your local accommodation provider.

Y For more information regarding detailed timetables and bus stops please contact the tourist information offi ces of the Pitztal Tourist Association, tel: +43(0)5414-86999, [email protected], www.pitztal.com

MOUNTAIN HUT BUS SERVICE

You are interested in walking an all-day high-level trail and don’t know how to get from the valley up to one of the desired mountain huts? Pitztal off ers a perfect solution in the summer: a mountain hut bus service (“Almenbus”) operating from July to September will take you once a week to the starting point of one mountain pastures. You can book your seats up until noon on the previous day at the Pitztal Tourist Association. Prebooking is essential as the bus will not operate unless there are enough bookings.

Y For more information regarding detailed timetables and bus stops please contact the tourist information offi ces of the Pitztal Tourist Association, tel: +43(0)5414-86999, [email protected], www.pitztal.com

GUIDE 40/41 EXPERIENCE OUTDOOR SPECIALISTS EXPERIENCE OUTDOOR SPECIALISTS

PITZTAL MOUNTAIN GUIDE ASSOCIATION/ BERGFÜHRERVEREINIGUNG PITZTAL Mandarfen 62, 6481 St Leonhard, tel: +43(0)5413-20366 [email protected] www.bergfuehrervereinigung-pitztal.com Y Mountain Guide Association Pitztal Hotline: tel. +43(0)5413-20366 Y Offi ce hours Mandarfen: end of June – mid-October Monday to Friday, 2.00pm – 6.00pm Y Hiking programme: mid-June – mid-October Y Children’s programme: end of June – mid-October

HOCHZEIGER ALPIN CENTRE – PITZTAL Liss 270, 6474 Jerzens/Pitztal, tel: +43(0)5414-86910 fax +43(0)5414-86258, [email protected] www.alpincenter-pitztal.com Y Alpin Centre Hotline: daily 9am – 6pm, tel. +43(0)5414-86910 Y Offi ce hours: mid-June to mid-October Monday to Friday, 9am – noon and 3pm – 5pm Y Hiking programme: mid-June – mid-October, Monday to Friday Y Children’s programme: end of June – mid-October, Monday to Friday

BERGFÜHRERBÜRO Ernst Eiter, Tiefl ehn 87, 6481 St Leonhard/Pitztal tel: +43(0)5413-20303, fax +43(0)5413-862606 [email protected], www.bergfuehrerbuero-pitztal.at Y Bergführerbüro Pitztal Hotline: tel. +43(0)5413-20303

Detailed programme and meeting points according to the Pitztal Tourist Association’s weekly programme.

GUIDE 42/43 EXPERIENCE SUMMIT EXPERIENCE SUMMIT EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE

MITTAGSKOGEL AIFENSPITZE (Access via Bergstation RAPPENKOPF (Access via Kielebergalm) Gletscherexpress) (Access via Arzler Alm)

MORE SPECIALLY STAGED MOUNTAIN PEAKS

Y VENET – KREUZJOCH Y KREUZJÖCHL – WILDKAR (Access via Larcher Alm) (Access via Kielebergalm) SUMMIT Y Y HOCHZEIGER BRANDKOGEL (Access via Mittelstation (Access via Bergstation Hochzeiger Bergbahnen) Rifflseebahn) EXPERI Y GEMEINDEKOPF Y KARLESKOPF ENCE (Access via Ludwigsburger (Access via Hütte or Hochzeiger Bergbahnen Braunschweiger Hütte) Mittelstation) SPECIALLY DESIGNED MOUNTAIN PEAKS ON THE Y SECHSZEIGER ROOF OF TYROL. Y WALLFAHRTSJÖCHL The Sechszeiger summit station (Access via Neubergalm) has been staged in a diff erent way by the Hochzeiger Moun- Y STALLKOGEL tain Railway itself . Directly at (Access via Mauchele Alm) The summits of Pitztal are truly powerful places. The feeling of standing right the exit of the double chair lift at the top enjoying the view of the fantastic mountain world with deep val- leys and steep rock faces is unique and will leave long lasting impressions. To magnify this peak experience many of Pitztal’s summits have been designed with care using natural materials and providing information boards about history, fl ora and fauna. The Rappenkopf peak of the inner Pitztal valley is a highlight that can be reached in an easy hike via the Arzler Alm.

Y Tip: The “Almbus”comfortably transports guests to the Arzler and Gogles Alms (prior booking required). SEIRLÖCHERKOGEL KREUZJOCH - ARZLER ALM (Access via Arzler Alm) (Access via Tiefental- or Arzler Alm)

GUIDE 44/45 EXPERIENCE GLACIER WORLD PITZI‘S KIDSCLUB EXPERIENCE PITZI‘S KIDSCLUB GAME. FUN. ACTION.

Games, fun and action! Embark on an adventurous expedition. For small and big adventurers divided into age groups. The joint experience takes priority in Pitzi’s Kinderclub. We’ll get to know each other with games and fun activities at the beginning of each week. Our program- me is packed with adventure, creativity and nature to ensure everyone is having a fun time.

KIDS’ PROGRAMME Holders of the Pitztal Leisure Pass can take part in Pitzi’s weekly programme for free. Please note that additional goods and services (lift tickets, tennis courts etc.) are not included in this pass.

SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR THE ETERNAL ICE WEEKLY PROGRAMME ... Pitzi‘s artist’s studio, making Native American jewellery, little forest detec- THE ROOF OF TYROL – tives on the go, treasure hunt, Pitzi’s Olympics, Mini-climbing*, fl ying fox, AN IMPRESSIVE GLACIER WORLD. mountain safari & adventure hike, climbing in Pitzi’s climbing park*, ar- chery*, horse riding*, water games, artist’s studio, treasure hunt.

The entire Pitztal boasts 46 glaciers with a total surface of 35 km. The *) special programme with a small contribution towards costs. Mittelberg Glacier covers one of the largest areas of the Eastern Alps. In winter, enjoy the breathtaking experience of skiing over the Tasch- ach Glacier all the way down to the valley. Please note that this is only PITZI‘S KINDERGARTEN possible with a ski instructor. Glaciers arise above the snow line in the FOR CHILDREN AGED BETWEEN 0 AND 3 summit region of a high mountain range. The defrosting snow masses Our nursery staff will provide excellent and loving care for your child- are compressed into ice and move at a speed of about 100 m per year ren with many games, painting, brick building, kids‘ cinema and much down towards the valley. This tongue-shaped ice stream, the so called more... We will make this an unforgettable holiday experience for your glacier tongue, melts below the snow line and forms a vaultlike ope- little ones... ning, the glacier cave, where the glacial stream has its source. A view Y Kindergarten: individual childcare for infants aged 0-2 of the interior of this ice cave is one of the highlights of a glacier visit Y in the summer. Booking: booking essential up to 5 pm on previous day

GUIDE 46/47 EXPERIENCE MOUNTAIN BIKE RUNNING & NORDIC WALKING EXPERIENCE MOUNTAIN BIKE RUNNING & ROUTES NORDIC WALKING EXPERIENCE THE MOUNTAINS. You can fi nd detailed information regarding Nordic Walking tours on our interactive map on www.pitztal.com. For detailed information regarding our mountain bike routes please see our “Alpine world hiking and mountain biking map” as well as our ROUTE START new interactive map on www.pitztal.com. ARZL Besides the mountain bike routes featured in the summer program Osterstein small 2.3 km 20 m football pitch Arzl further tours can be booked at the Alpin Center Hochzeiger and with Osterstein big 3.4 km 40 m football pitch Arzl the Pitztal Mountain Guide Association Diemertrail 3.1 km 120 m sport place Arzl Y car park Jausenstation, Mountain bike hire (A-Z Sports Shops see page 87). Waldecktrail 4.3 km 140 m Waldeck in Wald Imsterbergtrail A/ 7 km 155 m opposite M-Preis MOUNTAIN BIKE ROUTES Imsterau circular route Plattenraintrail 6.7 km 320 m Sternenhütte at Plattenrain ROUTE NO. START WENNS / PILLER Imst/Pitztal Klausboden small Pitztal Bike Route 614 42 km 4-6 h 1,444 m 7.2 km 250 m car park Mühlhoppen, Wenns railway station circular route Venetalmweg 640 7.2 km 2 h 1,014 m Wenns Schnuppertrail 4.6 km 200 m Brennwald/Wenns Jerzens/turn-off Tanzalm Route 609 9.5 km 2.5 h 1,060 m Pitzenhoftrail 7.5 km 150 m Brennwald/Wenns Kienberg Circular route lower Forstgartentrail 5.5 km 210 m Matzlewald/Wenns 683 16.8 km 3 h 420 m Wenns Pitztal valley Torfmoortrail 7.0 km 200 m Fuchsmoos/Piller Mittelberg path 613 1.7 km 20 min 162 m Mittelberg Hubertustrail 5.9 km 120 m Gachen Blick/Nature park centre St Leonhard/ Arzler Alm path 611 3.7 km 45 min 495 m Scheibe JERZENS St Leonhard/ Fallwand path 612 4.5 km 45 min 603 m Wassertalweg 3.3 km 53 m Hochzeiger Bergbahnen car park Scheibe Dorftrail 1.3 km 42 m villag centre/Jerzens Mauchele Alm 681 4.3 km 1 h 580 m Moosbrücke/Burg Wasserfalltrail 5.5 km 260 m villag centre/Jerzens Lehnerjoch 682 6 km 1.5 h 770 m Zaunhof Lisstrail small route 4.2 km 180 m Liss/Jerzens Söllbergalm 688 5.7 km 1.5 h 677 m Wiese Steinhoftrail - Kienberg 4.6 km 250 m Kienberg bridge Neubergalm 600 4.3 km 1.25 h 573 m Bichl ST LEONHARD Distance approx. journey time elevation gain Schnuppertrail 3.0 km 26 m Scheibrand level of diffi culty: easy moderate diffi cult Alois-Gabl-Trail 3.6 km 140 m Wiese Head of valley Panotrail 8.2 km 170 m Plangeroß Valley trail to the 7.8 km 200 m Plangeroß Kneipp facilities Long valley trail 6.9 km 200 m St Leonhard community hall Panoramatrail 5.0 km 90 m Piösmes/ADEG

Distance elevation gain level of diffi culty: easy moderate diffi cult

GUIDE 48/49 EXPERIENCE TRAIL RUNNING TRAIL RUNNING EXPERIENCE TRAIL RUNNING AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL.

Detailed information regarding our running trails can be found on the interactive map on www.pitztal.com and in our trail running informa- tion material.

ROUTE START/FINISCH CROSS TRAIL - off tarmac asphalt roads, but on paths and trails

Luis Trenker Trail 5 km 160 m Access Luis Trenker trail/ Arzl Opposite MPreis supermarket/ Imsterbergtrail B 10.8 km 230 m Arzl Klausboden Parking space Mühlhoppen/ 9.3 km 410 m large circular route Wenns Steinhof circular route 6.3 km 350 m Pitztaler Hof hotel car park/ Wenns Kielebergtrail 11.1 km 640 m Matzlewald/Wenns Hochzeiger Bergbahnen car Hochzeiger mountain path 10.1 km 570 m park/ Jerzens ROUTE START/FINISCH Graslehn circular route 7.5 km 686 m Jerzens fi re station ADVENTURE TRAIL di- ffi cult alpine terrain Liss trail large circular route 9.7 km 520 m Liss/ Jerzens Rifflsee circular route 11.6 km 630 m Mandarfen Zirben trail 6.6 km 290 m Hochzeiger intermediate station Head of valley panorama Trail 13 K 11.1 km 633 m Mandarfen 7.7 km 221 m Mandarfen trail Plodersee circular route 13.1 km 851 m Mandarfen

Distance elevation gain level of diffi culty: easy moderate diffi cult Brandkogel circular route 11.4 km 956 m Mandarfen Taschachhaus circular 20.9 km 992 m Mandarfen route Muttler Skyrun 11.2 km 975 m Mandarfen Gletschertrail 9.6 km 135 m Mandarfen Braunschweigerhütte Pollestal circular route 24.8 km 2,201 m Mandarfen

Distance elevation gain level of diffi culty: easy moderate diffi cult

TRAIL RUNNING TRAIL The summer program organi- sed by the Pitztal Tourism Associa- tion off ers introductions to the trail running trend sport.

GUIDE 50/51 EXPERIENCE VIE FERRATE VIE FERRATE EXPERIENCE

PITZTAL GLACIER CLIMBING PARK Y Climbing metres: 1,200 m Y Grade: max. D Y Location: St Leonhard (Pitztal, Tyrol) Y The four alternative climbing routes at the Pitztal Glacier Climbing Park will make every climber’s heart leap faster. The Adventure via ferrata (“Erlebnisklettersteig”) is suitable for children from the age of 10 and is an ideal preparation for the other three routes. Families will be rewarded with a view of Tyrol’s highest glacier and the glorious mountain panorama of the Pitztal valley. Y Directions: On the A12 motorway to the Imst/Pitztal exit or over the Fern Pass towards Imst. From there, continue in the direction of Pitztal and follow the road until the end of the valley near Mittelberg (district of St Leonhard). You will find a car park for climbers on the left there. From there, walk to the catered mountain hut “Gletscherstube” and continue on the old trail to the Braunschweiger mountain hut until you will reach the waymarked turnoff to the via ferrata (a bit to the left of the trail). VIE FERRATE Y For more information regarding climbing routes in Pitztal, please go to: www.climbers-paradise.com/pitztal IRON PATHS AT THE ROOF OF TYROL.

Please contact the Pitztal Tourist Association for more information or go to www.climbers-paradise.com

STEINWAND PITZTAL VIA FERRATA, ARZL Y Climbing metres: approx. 400 - 500 m Y Grade: max. C/D Y Location: Arzl (Pitztal, Tyrol) Y This via ferrata at the entrance of the Pitztal valley can be reached within a 10 minute walk from the car park. At the start, the easy route follows to the right and is an ideal preparation for the more difficult climbing route to the left. Y Directions: A12 Inntal motorway to the Imst exit OR over the Fern Pass/Reschen Pass to Imst. From there, continue in the direction of Pitztal to the first town, Arzl in Pitztal. In town, follow the signs to the “Kletter- steig” car park (near the fire station). It is a 10 minute walk from the car park to the entrance of the ropes course.

GUIDE 52/53 EXPERIENCE SPORTS CLIMBING SPORTS CLIMBING EXPERIENCE SPORTS CLIMBING CLIMB ROCK FACES.

JERZENS - HOCHZEIGER CLIMBING PARK: (PITZI‘S TIP!) EASY Y Grade: 3,4 and 6 - 7 climbing tours in total Y Location: Jerzens (Pitztal, Tyrol) Y Anyone can learn climbing from scratch in Pitztal in the Tyrolean Alps or consolidate and put into practice what they have learned HEXENKESSL PLANGEROSS: DIFFICULT already in a climbing centre in the powerfully touching nature of Y Grade: 5,6,7 and 8 - 10 climbing tours in total Pitztal. The training routes in Jerzens Climbing Park vary from grade Y Location: St Leonhard (Pitztal, Tyrol) 2 – 4. (2 vie ferrate, 1 flying fox, 1 rope bridge). With the Pitztal Leisu- Y Our mountain guides recommend this climbing area around Plangeroß re Pass, kids can participate in the climbing programme for free. in Pitztal for experienced climbers. The so called witch’s cauldron en- Y Directions: chants sports climbers with over 30 tours, graded between 6 and 7. Jerzens-Hochzeiger Climbing Park is located between the bottom Y Directions: lift station of Hochzeiger mountain lifts and the Stalder mountain A12, exit Imst-Pitztal. Follow the valley road until Weisswald. Please hut. Parking is available at the bottom lift station Liss. You can either park in the signposted car park for the Rüsselsheimer and Kauner- ascend to the climbing park via the “Bärensteig” trail within approx. grat mountain huts. From there follow the steep trail no. 911 in the 40 minutes or on the agricultural road of the toboggan run in winter direction of the Rüsselsheimer mountain hut for approx. 30 minutes. within approx. 45 minutes (approx. 200 – 250 metres in altitude). Al- When you reach the rocks, leave the road on the left and follow ternatively you can take the Hochzeiger mountain lifts to the middle the climbing tracks to the climbing park. The entrance to the park station and leisurely walk approx. 20 minutes down on an easy crosses an area prone to avalanches. Please take care to look out for footpath passing the mountain huts Tanzalpe, Stadler and Hochzei- avalanches in high alpine areas (especially in the spring and even if gerhaus to reach the Jerzens-Hochzeiger Climbing Park. the access is clear of snow)!

CLIMBING PARK “RICHI´S WALL STILLEBACH”, INCLUDING TRADITIONAL KNEIPP HYDROTHERAPY: EASY. Y Grade: 3,4 and 6 CLIMBING Y Location: St Leonhard (Pitztal, Tyrol) COURSES Y A small and easy climbing area located in the Pitztal mountains. The LEARN FROM PROFESSIONALS eight routes are ideal for a half-day trip and for beginners that wish to give it a go on these short routes. Afterwards visitors can enjoy Y Registration, info and prices: the rest of their day around the small swimming lake in Stillebach. Alpin Center Hochzeiger-Pitztal Y or Bergführervereinigung Pitztal Directions: (see page 43) From the A12 motorway, exit IMST – Pitztal, follow the road in the direction of Pitztal Glacier for approx. 35 minutes. In the village of Stillebach, you will find a car park on the right. After crossing the road you will reach the climbing park after approx. 10 minutes.

GUIDE 54/55 EXPERIENCE SPORTS CLIMBING BOULDERING AREA EXPERIENCE

KAUNERGRAT CLIMBING PARK: MULTI-PITCH CLIMBING ROUTES MANDLERS BODEN BOULDERING AREA Y Grade: 5,6,7 and 8 - 10 climbing tours in total WITH GLACIER VISTA: EASY. Y Location: Kaunergrathütte (Pitztal, Tyrol) Y Grade: 3 - 8; 180 bouldering lines in total Y Those climbers wishing to experience the Alpine nature of the Pitztal Y Location: Rietzenried, Jerzens, Pitztal in Tyrol mountains have come to just the right place! Climbers will reach the Y Regardless of whether you are a family with children or a top climber Kaunergrat mountain hut after an easy ascent from Plangeroß in Pitztal – everyone will find their own boulder in this spacious and beautiful (approx. 2.5 hrs). The climbing areas are then 15 – 60 minutes away. forest area. Most grades range from 3a to 7a, but some boulders of- Y Directions: fer lines that range from 7a to 8a and there are also several projects. A12 motorway, exit Imst in the direction of Arzl in Pitztal. Follow the The landing zones around the boulders are mostly even; steep areas L16 road passing Wenns and Jerzens all the way to St Leonhard. This are equipped with wooden platforms. Children can play in a wooden town stretches out over 20 km and just before the district of Planlba tepee built between the boulders and there is a connecting path Y geroß there is a signposted car park for the Kaunergrat mountain between all boulders. A large meadow at the center of this boulde- hut on the right-hand side of the road. The ascent to the hut takes ring area is ideal to have a break. 2.5 – 3 hours and does not pose any greater challenges. It is then Y Directions: a further 15-60 minutes from the Kaunergrat mountain hut to the Coming from Imst drive in the direction of Pitztal; 400 m after the climbing areas. village Ritzenried just before a right bend, turn left onto a gravel car park and please park your car as space-saving as possible. Cross CLIMBING PARK AT GLETSCHERSTUBE MITTELBERG the road and walk out of the valley for 100 m. Then, change to the WITH GLACIER VISTA: EASY. signposted hiking trail on the left and continue to walk uphill until Y Grade: 3,4,5 and 6 you reach electricity pylons on your right. Once there, pass these on Y Location: St Leonhard (Pitztal, Tyrol) your left and stay on the path until you reach a large meadow with Y The family friendly climbing park in Mittelberg near the Pitztal barbeque area: you have arrived at Mandlers Boden bouldering area! Glacier is ideally suited to all those climbers who wish to enjoy the overwhelming vista of the glacier. In addition to this, the nearby mountain hut “Gletscherstube” invites to local treats. Y Directions: After exiting the A12 motorway at IMST – Pitztal, follow the road all the way to Pitztal Glacier for approx. 45 minutes. It is an easy walk from the car park at the bottom lift station of the Pitztal Glacier Ex- press to the Gletscherstube mountain hut. From there it is a further 10 minute walk to sector 1 and 20 minute walk to sector 2.

KLIMPARK ROND DE RÜSSELSHEIMER HÜTTE Y Easy to difficult climbing routes and bouldering facilities. Y You can find more information at the Rüsselsheimer mountain hut and online following this link: www.dav-ruesselsheim.de/ruesselsheimer-huette/klettergarten/

GUIDE 56/57 EXPERIENCE XP-ADVENTURE PARK INDOOR CLIMBING / WILD WATER SPORT EXPERIENCE XP-ADVENTURE INDOOR PARK CLIMBING THE FAMILY PLAYGROUND. KLETTERSTADL IN STILLEBACH (CLIMBING HALL) - BOULDERN IN PITZTAL. Location: Stillebach 83, St Leonhard, Pitztal, Tyrol Just 15 minutes walking distance from the village centre of Jerzens (directly next to the Bio-Hotel Stillebach), tel: +43 (0)5413-87206 you can explore 59 challenges. Y 150 m2 climbing area, 90 bouldering routes Y 2 introduction ropes courses with 6 challenges. Y bouldering is possible for a small fee Y 1 Pitzi‘s ropes course with 7 challenges for the little ones, body height at least 90 cm Y 2 ropes courses with 17 challenges for children and teenagers, body height at least 1.1m Y 2 ropes courses with 23 challenges for teenagers and adults, body height at least 1.3 m Y 1 Flying Fox course with 6 challenges Y Opening times: Whitsun, mid-June to mid-October Y For prices and detailed information please contact the Alpin Center Hochzeiger- Pitztal, see page 43 or the tourist information offices in Pitztal. WILD WATER NEW!! Flying Fox Course SPORT RAFTING AND CANOEING. NEW!! Bermuda Triangle Rafting, kayaking and canoeing in the Imster Gorge at the Inn river is THE experience for “adventure-seeking water rats”. Y Contact our outdoor specialists for bookings and further details, see page 43. Y Rafting saison: beginning of May to late September abenteuer- & erlebnispark

GUIDE 58/59 EXPERIENCE ZIRBENPARK WILD ANIMAL ADVENTURE TOUR EXPERIENCE

START SECHSZEIGER Zirben DOPPELSESSELBAHN NADELN Sektion II ZEIGER Zirben Zirben Zirben wasser KEIMLINGE Zirben Zirben RESTAURANT INFO ZIRKEL MITTELSTATION SPRUNG

Zirben QUIZ

Zirben Zirben HOBEL hütte ZIRBEN TANZALM Zirben ZAPFEN Reflex Kleintier- ERLEBNISTURM Streichelzoo

Zirben RAST

Sektion I HOCHZEIGER GONDELBAHN

ZIRBENPARK WILD ANIMAL HOCHZEIGER ADVENTURE TOUR On the trail of wild animals in Arzl-Wald, just by the “Waldeck” inn. An The Swiss pine, also aff ectionately known as the “Queen of the Alps” instructive way to discover interesting facts about the region’s wild- is a high-alpine tree. Embark on a journey in our new ZirbenPark life. This trail is particularly adventurous for children off ering insights at the intermediate station of Hochzeiger. Find out about all facets into the animal kingdom and takes approx. 1.5 h with plenty of stops of this precious type of wood on this special circular walk. The new and opportunities to watch and be amazed. approx. 1 km long ZirbenPark adventure trail starts at the intermedi- ate station, continues towards Zollberg leading through a Swiss pine forest, past the Tanzalm hut and then back to the intermediate stati- on. ZirbenPark’s highlight is the cone-shaped ZirbenZapfen adventure tower: this 12 m tall adventure tower features a viewing platform and a 16 m long tube slide. You can easily and conveniently get to the new ZirbenPark by gondola lift. The Zeiger restaurant at the intermediate station invites for a comfortable stop.

Y For more information please contact: Hochzeiger Bergbahnen, tel: +43(0)5414/87 000 [email protected],www.hochzeiger.com or the touris information offi ces ot the Pitztal Tourist Association tel: +43(0)5414/86 999, [email protected], www.pitztal.com

GUIDE 60/61 EXPERIENCE RECREATIONAL AREA/ PLAYGROUNDS HORSE RIDING EXPERIENCE

INDOOR CHILDREN‘S PLAYGROUNDS Y The children’s indoor play at Pitz Park in Wenns is open from mid-May to RECREATIONAL AREA mid-October. With purchasing food or drink at the restaurant it can be used for free. Trampolines, bouncy castles, slides, table tennis, baby play area… KAUSBODEN Y at the fi shpond Mountain Camp in jerzens Y BBQ area: usage of the premises after prior reservation with the town hall of Wenns, tel: +43(0)5414/87214 Y Signposted circular route along the Piller stream, approx. 45 min. Y Gemeindewall – information regarding the old irrigation system HORSE RIDING & Y Hydropower stone mill Y Kneipp hydrotherapy trail for adults and children HORSE-DRAWN Y small football pitch CARRIAGE RIDES FForestryorestry parkpark PPastureasture areaarea

SStonetone mmillill AAdventuredventure aarearea REITHOF PITZTAL (HAFLINGER-TREKKING) wwaterater PPlayinglaying fi eeldld GGBBQBBQ area,area, horse-drawn carriage rides, day rides, children’s horse riding, IInformationnformation PPlayinglaying opportunitiesopportunities PPillerbach-trailillerbach-trail PParkingarking (dedicated to Josef Röck, commonly guided rides called “Sendler“) circular route 1 hour PParkingarking Y Contact: Eiter Alfred and Gisela, A-6481 St Leonhard, Tiefl ehn 69 tel: +43(0)5413-86347, Fax +43(0)5413-86347-10, e-mail: [email protected], www.reithof-pitztal.com, Pre-booking required! SPEICHERTEICH - KAITANGER - JERZENS Y Small circular lake path - suitable for prams HORSE RIDING AT LANDHAUS RAICH/JERZENS Y Playground and sand pit Riding lessons are possible daily and booking is possible up until the Y Tables and benches previous day at the latest. Should the weather be excessively hot, rainy or Y Sun loungers if the ground is too muddy, riding lessons are cancelled at short notice. Y Drinking water fountain Riding equipment (helmet, vest and boots) can be borrowed for free on site. Y Contact: Landhaus Raich, A-6474 Jerzens, Dorf 26, Tel.+43(0)650-6942660 PLAYGROUNDS Pre-booking required!

OUTDOOR CHILDREN‘S PLAYGROUNDS Y Arzl: at the sports ground, Gruabe Arena, at the „Bungy Stüberl“ Y Wald: at the primary school Y Leins: at the primary school Y Wenns: at the Pitz Park, before the multi-purpose hall Y Piller: near teh sports grounds (at the primary school) near the Nature Park Centre at Gachen Blick Y Jerzens: at the town hall, the fi shpond indoor playground, at hotel Alpenroyal, at Hochzeigerhaus, at the Kids Club, at Pension Astoria, at the Hochzeiger middle station, at the Stalderhütte and at the Tanzalm Y St Leonhard: at the Kinderland Mandarfen and at the SunnaAlm (Riffl see)

GUIDE 62/63 EXPERIENCE FISHING / ARCHERY TANDEM / BUNGY-JUMPING EXPERIENCE FISHING

Y Fishpond in Jerzens, Tobias Eiter, tel: +43(0)5414-87571 Y Pitze river (Jerzens, between Ritzenried and Pitzenhöfe Wenns/ Weeranlage), Egon Grutsch, tel: +43(0)676-842543204 Y Piller fishpond with snack-bar, Willi and Simone Hairer, tel: +43(0)676-4308280 or +43(0)650-6568386 Y Fishing in the Pitze river (between Eggenstall and Ritzenried) Larcher Ernst Bruno, tel: +43(0)676-9431300; Larcher Rene, tel: +43(0)676-9592820; Schranz Daniel, tel: +43(0)676-3132094 Y Fishing in the Rifflsee lake, for reservations please contact Josef Neururer, tel: +43(0)676-6648020

ARCHERY BUNGY JUMPING Y Jerzens/Liss: No previous experience required. For information and bookings, contact the Alpin Centre Hochzeiger Pitztal, Starting point for this adventure that no visitor can refrain from is the tel: +43(0)5414/86910, [email protected] or 94 m high Benni-Raich-bridge over arguably one of Europe’s most www.alpincenter-pitztal.com. spectacular gorges, the Pitzenklamm. An alternative experience for all those who don’t dare jumping but don’t want to miss out on the thrill: mega swing and abseiling.

Y For more information and bookings: Pitztal Bungy, Fam. Neururer Christine and Paul, Pitzenebene, 6471 Arzl i. P., tel: +43(0)650-6365133, [email protected], www.pitztal-bungy.com PARAGLIDER TANDEM FLIGHTS

Y Parataxi Georg Gundolf, Langegerte 926, 6473 Wenns tel:+43(0)664-1712865, e-mail: [email protected], www.parataxi.at

GUIDE 64/65 EXPERIENCE TENNIS OTHER ACTIVITIES EXPERIENCE OTHER ACTIVITIES

CURLING Y Arzl: near sports grounds, always Tuesdays and Fridays from 7 pm and by prior appointment under tel: +43(0)664-1244825 Y Jerzens: near the fishpond (Mountain Camp), possible daily, pre- booking required tel: +43(0)5414-87571

BEACH VOLLEYBALL Y Arzl: Gruabe Arena Y Wald: sports grounds Y Wenns: near the Pitz Park Y Jerzens: near the fishpond TENNIS Y Piller: near the sports grounds SKATEBOARD PARK OUTDOOR TENNIS COURTS AT THE ARZL LEISURE FACILITY Y St Leonhard: Stillebach near the football grounds Y 3 clay courts Y Jerzens: near the fishpond Y For more information contact: Reingard Röck, tel: +43(0)664-3464686 Y Certified tennis coach BASKETBALL AND STREETSOCCER Thomas Klauser, tel: +43(0)660-2629745 Y Arzl: Streetsoccer & basketball court in the Gruabe Arena Y Jerzens: near the fishpond FURTHER TENNIS COURTS: (ON REQUEST, FOR A FEE) Y Wenns: Streetsoccer in the Pitz Park Y Tennis court at Hotel Wildspitze Mandarfen, tel: +43(0)5413-86207 Y Tennis court at Hotel Gletscherblick BOWLING Mittelberg 48, tel: +43(0)5413-86292 oder +43(0)5413-86308 Y near Pitz Park in Wenns: tel: +43(0)5414-87774 Y Tennis court at Ferienhof Raich Y Sport- & Vitalhotel Seppl in Weißwald: tel: +43(0)5413-86220 Leins 12, tel: +43(0)5412-62172; artificial lawn

GUIDE 66/67 WATER BATHING PONDS WATER BATHING PONDS

PILLER POND Due to the infl ow of a stream from the Piller Moor, the water is slightly murky and having a bath in it is said to be very healthy.

BATHING LAKE IN STILLEBACH With panoramic views of the mighty Wildspitze peak

PITZ PARK WENNS Bathing pond and playground.

Y OPENING TIMES: Bathing pond: End of May – beginning of September in fair weather 9 am to 6 pm or 7 pm Playground: End of May – beginning of October, daily from 11 am.

GUIDE 68/69 WATER WATER WORLD STILLEBACH MOUNTAIN LAKES WATER SOURCE OF LIFE POWERFUL AND CALMING WATER IN PITZTAL.

MOUNTAIN LAKES

RIFFLSEE LAKE, ST LEONHARD - MANDARFEN Several well signposted trails lead straight to this destination from the bottom of the valley. The shortest of them runs adjacent to the WATERWORLDS lift route along a well signposted path from Mandarfen straight to the lake (about 90 minutes’ walk). A very convenient alternative is to take PITZTAL WATER WORLDS IN STILLEBACH. the Riffl see mountain lifts, which sets out from Mandarfen. The moun- tain terminal and the Riffl see Alpine hut are ideal spots from where the visitor can enjoy the marvellous surroundings; the hut is located Y Bathing lake in Stillebach somewhat below the lake at 2,289 m above sea level. Riffl see lake is Y Kneipp hydrotherapy facility with located at the exit of a fl at highland valley, which forms a relatively hand-, foot- and walking basin and fl at basin in the direction of the Pitztal. Just in front of the steep drinking water fountain. drop to the Pitztal a barrier of rock marks the exit of the highland Y Klockelefall waterfall – illuminated valley, forming the 995 m long and 393 m wide Alpine lake. The entire waterfall with beautiful views. It can area covers 26.9 hectares and the lake has a maximum depth of 24 easily be accessed from the hamlet m. It is mainly fed by an overground tributary which fl ows into the of Stillebach. 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. Enjoy the Kneipp hydrotherapy 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, walking trail tracing the life of the hydrotheraphy inventor Kneipp, swimming lake, illumi- nated “Klockele” waterfall.

GUIDE 70/71 WATER MOUNTAIN LAKES MOUNTAIN LAKES WATER

HARBEWEIHER POND – PRETTY AS A LANDSCAPE PAINTING, WENNS-PILLER 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 Nature Park Centre (which has parking spaces), a circular hiking trail roughly 7 km long brings the visitor to one of the most pristine 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 care- fully 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. SECHSZEIGER LAKE, JERZENS The man-made lake constructed in the Hochzeiger ski area in 1999 for WALDWEIHER POND – RIGHT IN THE HEART OF the production of artifi cial snow lies 2,360 m above sea level and was COUNTLESS TREES, WENNS-PILLER enlarged in 2009. It was built in harmony with nature and blends very From a bird’s eye view the Waldweiher appears as a shimmering blue well into the existing general view. The 115,000 m2 capacity produces circle that glints amidst lush green trees. It nestles at about 1,500 m approx. 290,000 m2 of snow and the water used is, of course, drinking above sea level in Fließ Wood to the west of Turf Moor. The pond water quality. The dam crest is 600 m long and, with a surface area of serves as an unspoiled recreation area for the local population and is 1.80 ha of water, the lake is up to 10 metres deep. The lake is the star- used to irrigate the fi elds in the locality. Waldweiher pond is fed by an ting point for many walks around the Sechszeiger and Hochzeiger area. irrigation ditch, which runs 1,700 m metres across the Piller meadows around the mountain of Venet. The irrigation ditch itself is maintained PILLER COUNTRYSIDE POND – by a water utility cooperative from Fließ. On very hot days Waldwei- TO SWIM AND RELAX IN, WENNS-PILLER her pond is an excellent hiking destination. The starting point is right After merging together the requisite plots of land, human intervention by the Piller Höhe Nature Park Centre (which also has parking spaces). turned a wetland biotope into a wonderful recreational area for child- ren 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 in fact 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 coun- tryside pond a visit.

GUIDE 72/73 WATER MOUNTAIN LAKES WATERFALLS AND RIVERS WATER

GROASSSEE LAKE, JERZENS-RIEGETAL 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 Gemein- dekopf (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 outfl ow 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 impressi- WATERFALLS AND RIVERS ve Stuiben Waterfall, which fl ows into the Pitze.

THE PITZE RIVER BRECHSEE LAKE, ST LEONHARD-ZAUNHOF The Pitze river (also called Pitzbach) is a right tributary of the Inn river. Situated in the municipality of St Leonhard, the lake is a continua- It runs through the entire valley of Pitztal in Tyrol with a total length tion of a small highland valley and surrounded by rough boulders of approximately 40 km. Its drainage area amounts to approximately caused by rockfall and moraines. It covers an area of 1.36 hectares, 309 km2. The riverhead is located on the northern declivity of the has a maximum depth of 6.1 m and contains up to 43,018 m3 of water. main Alpine ridge on the Mittelberg Glacier in the township of St 237 m long and 87 m wide, the lake nestles in an idyllic location and Leonhard in Pitztal. It enters the Inn on 705 m near Arzl in Pitztal. is an ideal spot to enjoy rest and relax. Brechsee lake is fed by two 46 Glaciers with an area of 35 km2 cover more than 10% of the overground inlets delivering water at an overall rate of some 20 litres drainage area. This is not the channel fl ow of the area’s size as since a second (August 1983). The two inlets, which fl ow into the southern 1964, the water is collected in the upper reaches and carried to the shore of the lake start off as springs on the overgrown cone of debris Gepatsch reservoir in Kaunertal valley. Only in the upper part of the in front of the lake. drainage area the Pitze river has its natural channel fl ow with strongly varying runoff characteristics. The snow and glacial melting trans- MORE MOUNTAIN LAKES forms the river into a roaring glacial river during the summer months, even in years with low precipitation the water fl ow is highest in June, Y Wettersee (near the mountain hut July and August. With autumn approaching, the water fl ow already Erlanger Hütte) decreases considerably in September. Reasons for this are lower Y Straßberger See (can be reached via temperature, lower precipitation and the occasional drop of the snow the Ritzenrieder Alm) line. The river reaches its minimal fl ow in February and March. Since Y Moalandlsee (can be reached via Luibis- the building of the catch basin on 1,800 m, the Pitze river disappears böden and the ascent to Stillebach) into a tunnel there and on a few days of the year the catch basin has Y Mittelberglesee high water above the ground. The river is channelled a second time (can be reached from Trenkwald) near Wenns and directed to the TIWAG hydropower station Imst, whe- Y Kaitanger countryside lake reby the remaining drainage area amounts to 30.5 km2. (Jerzens-Kaitanger) Y Plodersee (can be reached via Rifflsee) GUIDE 74/75 WATER WATERFALLS AND RIVERS WATERFALLS AND RIVERS WATER

RIFFLBACH OR SEEBACH STREAM, ST LEONHARD-WIESE With a total length of 5.8 km, the stream known as Riffl bach up to the point where it fl ows into Riffl see 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 loca- ted in the surroundings of the Wurmtaler Kopf, Hameskopf, Löcherko- gel, Rostitzkogel and Seekogel, all of them at least 3,000 m above sea level. The Riffl bach 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 Riffl bach/ Seebach stream a medium priority nature conservation area. Even so, the wa- terway is virtually unspoiled and has remained unchanged. STUIBEBACH STREAM, JERZENS With a total length of 4.2 km, Stuibebach stream is one of the water- GSCHWANDTBACH STREAM, ST LEONHARD-EGGENSTALL courses in the unglaciated Central Alps. Extending across an area of With a total length of 3.5 km, Gschwandtbach stream is one of the wa- over 10 km2, its catchment basin is located around the Wildgrat and tercourses in the unglaciated Central Alps. Extending across an area the Riegetal nature reserve. The regional government of the Tyrol has of over 10 km2, its catchment basin is located in the surroundings of designated the entire length of Stuibebach stream a priority nature the Dristkogel, Gsallkopf und Rofelewand, all of them at least 3,000 m conservation area. Consequently, the waterway is virtually unspoiled above sea level. Particularly in spring, the Gschwandtferner feeds the and has remained unchanged. stream with copious amounts of melt water. The regional government of the Tyrol has designated the entire length of the Gschwandtbach STUIBEN WATERFALL, JERZENS-SCHÖN a nature conservation area of the utmost priority, so the waterway is WITH VIEWING PLATFORM virtually unspoiled and has remained unchanged. The name derives from the German word for “spray”, a particularly apt designation when one visits the vantage point right by the 150 m PFITSCHEFALL WATERFALL 60 m high waterfall. Located in the municipality of Jerzens, it features pro- EGGENSTALL-GSCHWAND, WITH VIEWING PLATFORM minently from the road at the “Steinbrücke” turnoff to the hamlet of Graslehn. Alternatively, it can be directly reached along an extremely KLOCKELEBACH STREAM beautiful and well signposted hiking trail. ST LEONHARD-STILLEBACH With a total length of 2.7 km, Klockelebach stream is one of the wa- SÖLLBACH STREAM, ST LEONHARD-WIESE tercourses in the unglaciated Central Alps. Extending across an area of over 10 km2, its catchment basin is located in the surroundings of the With a total length of 2.2 km, Söllbach stream is one of the water- Luibeskogel, Felderkogel und Reiserkogel, all of them at least 3,000 m courses in the unglaciated Central Alps. Extending across an area above sea level. The regional government of the Tyrol has designa- of over 10 km2, its catchment basin is located around Brechsee lake ted most of Klockelebach stream a nature conservation area of the from which it is chiefl y fed. The regional government of the Tyrol has utmost priority, so the waterway is virtually unspoiled. designated Söllbach stream a priority nature conservation area so the waterway is virtually unspoiled. KLOCKELEFALL WATERFALL 150 m, STILLEBACH (ILLUMINATED AT NIGHT), WITH VIEWING PLATFORM SÖLLBERG WATERFALL, WIESE WITH VIEWING PLATFORM BICHLER WATERFALL, ENGER-BICHL WITH VIEWING PLATFORM GUIDE 76/77 VITALITY ALPINE HUTS VITALITY DELIGHT HIGH- LIGHTS ENJOYMENT AT PITZTAL - REVIVE YOUR SPIRITS WITH REGIONAL PRODUCTS.

MOUNTAIN PASTURES AND ALPINE HUTS

HÜTTE STARTING POINT AIFNER ALM, 1,980 m Piller/Gachenblick ARZLER ALM, 1,900 m St Leonhard/Piösmes BRAUNSCHWEIGER HÜTTE, 2,759 m St Leonhard/Mittelberg BUNGY STÜBERL, 750 m Arzl ERLANGER HÜTTE, 2,541 m Jerzens/Hochzeiger FISCHTEICH JERZENS, 980 m Jerzens/Kienberg JAUSENSTATION FISCHTEICH PILLER, 1,400 m Piller GALFLUNALM, 1,961 m Wenns/Audershof, Piller GLETSCHERRESTAURANT , 2,841 m St Leonhard/Mittelberg GLETSCHERSTUBE, 1,915 m St Leonhard/Mittelberg GOGLESALM, 2,017 m Piller, Gachenblick HOCHASTERALM, 1,756 m Arzl/Plattnerrain HOCHZEIGERHAUS, 1,829 m Jerzens/Hochzeiger KALBENALM, 2,117 m Jerzens/Hochzeiger KAUNERGRATHÜTTE, 2,817 m St Leonhard/Plangeroß KIELEBERGALM, 1,767 m Wenns/Matzlewald/Klausboden LARCHER ALM, 1,814 m Wenns/Audershof LEINER ALM, 1,823 m Arzl/Leins, Jerzens LUDWIGSBURGER HÜTTE, 1,935 m St Leonhard/Zaunhof MAUCHELEALM, 1,840 m St Leonhard/Rehwald

GUIDE 78/79 VITALITY ALPINE HUTS RESTAURANTS VITALITY RESTAURANTS ARZL Y Café Herz As, Dorfstraße 41, tel: +43(0)5412/65475 Y Pizzeria-Restaurant Die Post, Dorfstraße 43, tel: +43(0)5412/61426 Y Hotel Montana, Grube 2, tel: +43(0)5412/63141 Y Hotel Arzlerhof, Ostersteinstraße 15, tel: +43(0)5412/69000 Y Bungy Stüberl, Benni-Raich brigde, tel: +43(0)650-6365133 Y Jausenstation Waldeck, Wald, tel: +43(0)664-2229037 Y Pitztal-Grill (Imbiss), entrance to the village, tel: +43(0)650-8706045 WENNS Y Gasthof Pitztalerhof, Oberdorf 215, tel: +43(0)5414/87220-0 Y Restaurant im Pitz Park, St. Margarethen 637, tel: +43(0)5414/87774 PILLER Y Neu Amerika, Piller 27, tel: +43(0)5414/87510 Y Gasthof Sonne, Piller 41, tel:+43(0)5414/87288 Y Café Restaurant Gachenblick, Kaunergrat Nature Park Centre, Piller - Gachenblick 100, tel: +43(0)5414/20160 JERZENS MOUNTAIN PASTURES AND ALPINE HUTS Y Hotel zum Lammwirt, no. 30, tel: +43(0)5414/87337 HÜTTE STARTING POINT Y Pitzloch, no. 27, tel: +43(0)660/7831122 NEUBERGALM, 1,889 m St Leonhard/Eggenstall Y Pizzeria Zirm, no. 220, tel: +43(0)664/5609157 RIFFELSEEHÜTTE, 2,293 m St Leonhard/Mandarfen Y Fischteich, no. 25, tel: +43(0)5414/87571 RÜSSELSHEIMER HÜTTE, 2,328 m St Leonhard/Mandarfen Y Pension Astoria, Kaitanger 232, tel: +43(0)5414/87797 STALDERHÜTTE, 1,820 m Jerzens/Hochzeiger Y Eggerlounge, Liss 250, tel: +43(0)676/5889900 STRASSBERGALPE, 1,730 m Jerzens/Wiesle Y Restaurant Le Chalet, L`Hotel, Kaitanger 173, tel:+43(0)5414/87352 SUNNAALM BERGRESTAURANT, 2,291 m St Leonhard/Mandarfen Y Café Pizzeria Liss, Liss 250, tel: +43(0)5414/20132 SÖLLBERGALM, 1,849 m St Leonhard/Mandarfen Y Restaurant Hochzeigerhaus, no. 143, tel: +43(0)5414/87335 TANZALM, 1,980 m Jerzens/Hochzeiger Y Stalderhütte, Middle station, tel: +43(0)5414/86116 TASCHACHALM, 1,796 m St Leonhard/Mandarfen Y Tanzalm, Middle station, tel: +43(0)5414/87553 TASCHACHHAUS, 2,434 m St Leonhard/Mandarfen Y Zeigerrestaurant, Middle station, tel: +43(0)5414/87000 TIEFENTALALM, 1,880 m St Leonhard/Piösmes VENETALM, 1,994 m Arzl/ Wenns ST. LEONHARD JAUSENSTATION WALDECK , 1,200 m Arzl/ Wald Y Gasthof Wiese, Wiese 1, tel: +43(0)5413/87316 HINTERE WENNERBERGALM, 1,956 m Arzl/Wald, Jerzens/Hochzeiger Y Hotel Alpenhof, Enger 171, tel:+43(0)5413/87292 ZEIGER RESTAURANT, 2,000 m Jerzens/Hochzeiger Y Hotel Bergland, Plangeroß 43, tel: + 43 (0) 5413/ 86218 Y Gasthof Sonne-Liesele, Eggenstall 40, tel: +43(0)5413/87202

GUIDE 80/81 VITALITY RESTAURANTS NATURAL PRODUKTS VITALITY

Y Restaurant Zur Einkehr, Piösmes 64, tel: +43(0)5413/87253 Y Biohotel Stillebach, Restaurant Grünzeug, Stillebach 83, tel: +43(0)5413-87206 Y Forellenstüberl, Köfels 138, tel: +43(0)5413/86227 Y Sport & Vitalhotel Seppl, Weißwald 41, tel: +43(0)5413/86220 Y Restaurant Bergwerk, Plangeroß 45,tel: +43(0)5413/86350 Y Restaurant s‘Pfandl, Tieflehn 76, tel: +43(0)5413/86373 Y Hotel Gundolf, Tieflehn 19, tel: +43(0)5413/86223 Y Hotel Zirbenhof, Mandarfen 53, tel: +43(0)5413/86284 Y Sportiv-Hotel Mittagskogel - Panoramastüberl, Mandarfen 86, tel: +43(0)5413/86386 Y Verwöhnhotel Wildspitze, Mandarfen 46, tel: +43(0)5413/86207 Y Siglu - der Treffpunkt, Mandarfen 73, Tel: +43(0)5413/86361-64 Y Sunnaalm Bergrestaurant, Rifflsee top station, tel:+43(0)5413/86206-260 Y Pitztaler Alm, Mandarfen 78, tel: +43(0)5413/86365 Y Berghotel Steinbock, Mittelberg 49, tel: +43(0)5413/86238 LOCAL PRODUCTS Y Bergrestaurant Kristall & Wildspitze, Glacier top station, tel: +43(0)5413/86206-400 IN THE FOLLOWING LIST YOU FIND TYPICAL REGIONAL SUPPLIERS. Y Café Bistro Platzl, Mandarfen 86, tel: +43(0)5413/86386 Y Café 3440, Pitztal Glacier, tel: +43(0)5413/86288 ARZL „ALPIENNE - KRAFT DER ALPEN“ & „GUTES AUS TIROL“ Y Shops in Pitztal: Schuler family, Wald Untergasse 28 (by telephone appointment), Jerzenz tourist office, Ander‘s farm shop in Wald. Y For more information: tel: +43(0) 5412/64128, [email protected], www.alpienne.at

ANDERS FARMSHOP Y The array of products made on the farm is wide: milk, yoghurt, cream, cheese, quark, eggs, schnapps, juice, cider, jam, rustic gift ideas and gift hampers. Our maxim is: taste our specialities and directly take the region‘s delicacies home. Y Tyrolean schnapps tour: guided distillery tours and schnapps tasting available at any time by prior appointment starting from € 15.00. Y adress & contact: Wald Mairhof 8, 6471 Arzl i. P., tel: +43(0)5412/67723, [email protected], www.anders-hofladen.at

ARZLER ERÄPFELKELLER early potato, eggs, boiled beetroot, self-made pasta Y adress & contact: Zangerl Family, Burgstallweg 14, 6471 Arzl i. P., tel: +43(0)676/4043722 GUIDE 82/83 VITALITY NATURAL PRODUKTS NATURAL PRODUKTS VITALITY

SHOW DISTILLERY AND HERB GARDEN GOGLESALM Y Guided tours for the show distillery and herb garden to go on a cheese, butter, yoghurt, schnapps, chocholate „Tiroler Edle“ (only in sum- “journey of the senses” available on request mer) Y For more information: Gabl Family, Wald Mairhof 8, 6471 Arzl i. P. Y adress & contact: Joachim Nigg, tel: +43(0)660/5499084, tel: +43(0)5412/67723, [email protected], [email protected], www.gogles-alm.at www.andershofschank.at AIFNER ALM SCHMACKI UND GLUCKI butter, cheese, schnapps (only in summer) all year around Arzler potatoes, corn fl our and eggs, in advance booking Y adress & contact: Gabriel Grießer, tel: +43(0)676/5602239, beef and pork [email protected], www.facebook.com/aifneralm Y adress & contact: Hofladen - Flierelerhof, Martina & Johannes Larcher Burgstallweg 2, 6471 Arzl i. P., tel: +43(0)5412/63188, JERZENS mobile: +43(0)664/4407450, [email protected], www.flierelerhof.at

WEIN NEURURER LANDHAUS RAICH wine bee’s honey Y Y adress & contact: Wein Neururer, Eggles 24, 6471 Arzl i. P., adress & contact: Dorf 26, 6474 Jerzens, tel: +43(0)5414/87293, tel: +43(0)699/11957657, [email protected], www.wein-neururer.at [email protected], www.landhaus-raich.at Y opening times on request ALTE MÜHLE JERZENS WENNS AND PILLER (opposite of the fi re station) all day fresh milk (from 07:30 – 08:30 p.m., from middle of June till the be- ginning of September). The Milk comes over a 3 km long milk pipeline from NATURPARK KAUNERGRAT the alpine pasture Tanzalm down in the town. honey, schnapps, herb tees, jams, liqueurs, chocolate, caramel, propolis and gifts Y adress & contact: Gachenblick 100, 6521 Fließ, tel: +43(0)5449/6304, GUTES VON DER ZIRBE [email protected], www.kaunergrat.at diff erent stone pine products Y adress & contact: Niederhof 139, 6474 Jerzens, tel: +43(0)664/1311140, JOHANN AND ROSMARIE GENEWEIN [email protected] honey, Propolistropfen Y adress & contact: Farmie 471, 6473 Wenns, tel: +43(0)650/4170953, [email protected] ST LEONHARD

BIOHOF SENDLER TASCHACHALM eggs, yoghurt, cream cheese, milk and gifts cheese, quark, yoghurt, buttermilk (only in summer) Y adress & contact: Andreas and Christiane Röck, Unterdorf 61, 6473 Y adress & contact: Mandarfen, 6481 St. Leonhard, tel: +43(0)5413/68248 Wenns, tel: +43(0)5414/87275, [email protected], www.biohof-sendler.at TIEFENTALALM schnapps, lilqueur, jams,… (only in summer) Y adress & contact: 6481 St. Leonhard, tel: +43(0)650/7005577 or +43(0)650/6869212, [email protected], www.tiefentalalm.at GUIDE 84/85 TRADITION HISTORY TRADITION RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE EXPERIENCE HISTORY AND TRADITIONS.

The discovery of Ötzi the Iceman shows that humans already crossed the Ötztal Alps over 9000 years ago, after the end of the Ice Age. They hunted game, used the high pastures above the Alpine tree line and even extended them with the slash- and burn method. Later, they used some of them as mountain pastures, which were also in parts irrigated since the Bronze Age.

Since humans, by the Middle Bronze Age (15th century BC), sacri- fi ced animals and fi eld crops on the prehistoric sanctuary on the Piller mountain saddle discovered in 1992, it can be assumed that the people of this age settled in the lower Pitztal valley and occasio- nally advanced into the inner valley. The fi rst known tribe settling in Pitztal was the Breonen tribe, which belongs to the Räter tribe. Under Roman reign the area was largely romanized and the Christian belief spread. The determining settlement took place around 600 AD by the Bajuwaren (today’s Bavaria), which mixed with the existing populati- on on the fertile terraces of the lower valley. As of the 11th century, the strong population increase led to extensive wood clearings until the 14th century. Toponyms such as Wald, Brennwald, Matzlewald and Scheibrand still refer to this today. Due to the custom of dividing the estate, whereby each child inherited one part of the parental farm estate, the once profi table farms where so fragmented that after only a few generations even in good harvest years, the farms

GUIDE 86/87 TRADITION HISTORY TRADITIONS TRADITION

did not produce enough to feed the mostly large families. Therefore, during the 19th century, more than half of the men, but also many TRADITIONS unmarried women, as well as every 5th child of school age migrated far as seasonal workers. The children were called “Swabian children” Today, Pitztal boasts a rich cultural heritage. The tradition of the shoo- as they worked for the rich large-scale farmers in the German region ting clubs goes back to the 17th century and is an important part of of Swabia. Alongside the trade with hides, linseed, fashion accesso- cultural life with its divisions in Arzl, Wald, Wenns, Jerzens, Zaunhof and ries and spools for weaving looms it was the emergence of tourism St Leonhard. As of late a regiment of the traditional “Kaiserjäger” (im- towards the end of the 19th century which off ered the poor mountain perial huntsmen) exists again in the inner valley. Alongside the famous farmers of the inner Pitztal valley a badly needed second income. The Pitztal Choir, seven bands and numerous music ensembles maintain a construction of mountain huts and hiking paths for the Austrian and traditional and modern treasury of songs. German Alpine Associations as well as the occupation as mountain Particularly impressive are “Fasnacht” (carnival) illustrating the battle guide provided an additional income. between winter and spring with its striking robes and masks and the Only the construction of the road, the Pitztal bridge and the develop- “Almabtrieb” in Jerzens, where the cattle is driven down from the ment of Pitztal Glacier in 1983 lead to a signifi cant increase of tourism mountain pastures into the valley in autumn in a ceremonial processi- in Pitztal. As a consequence thereof modern hotel industry, which on. In addition to the artists Prof Martin Gundolf and Elmar Kopp, which needn’t shy away from international comparison, has become the are famous far beyond Austria’s borders, Pitztal has many other famous largest employer in Pitztal. In the 70s the summer tourism still off ered artists to show. Amongst the most renowned are Kassian Erhart, eng. the main source of income, by now, it is the winter season with 60% Günther Mathoi, Franz Xaver Markart, Gerhard Knabl and Werner of overnight stays. Currently approximately one million guests visit Seidner. the valley every year.

GUIDE 88/89 TRADITION GEOGRAPHY FAUNA AND FLORA / CLIMATE TRADITION FAUNA AND FLORA

Pitztal boasts a diverse and species-rich fl ora and fauna. Those who set out to explore will fi nd an impressive variety of vegetation areas ranging from the moorland on the Piller mountain saddle to the wetland and the world of Glaciers. Depending on altitude and terrain, the forest stand consists of larch trees, pine varieties and some rare foliage trees (trembling poplar, European rowan). Smaller noteworthy varieties are the mountain juniper and the savin juniper. Besides its economic use, Pitztal’s forests have special importance as a protective forest. Pitztal accommodates a species-rich game population. Apart from roe and red deer and chamois, it is the habitat of a European moufl on colony and of the Alpine ibex, which has been reintroduced since 1953. Mountain cocks, bearded vultures and marmots complete GEOGRAPHY the variety. The Pitztal valley is a southern tributary valley of the Inn valley. Near CLIMATE Imst (720 m above sea level) it breaks into the massif of the Ötztal Alps with a length of approximately 40 km. On the western side of Pitztal is considered as an inner Alpine dry valley because of its the valley the mountain range of the Kaunergrat rises up forming the relative low precipitation. This is due to its sheltered location by being border to the Kaunertal valley. On the eastern side the Geigenkamm surrounded by mountain ranges. The main Alpine mountain ridge acts mountain ridge divides the Pitztal valley from the Ötztal valley, which as a natural barrier against the air masses from the South, where the runs almost in parallel. The lower course of the Pitze river, which is majority of humidity and precipitations are lost. fed by the Mittelberg- and Taschachferner glaciers cuts deep into the rock forming a gorge. The lower valley with its villages of Arzl, Wenns and Jerzens appears wide, sunny and opens towards the Inn valley. Thanks to the rolling hills of the Venet in the west and the Zeiger- kamm in the east, agricultural cultivation is possible up to higher altitudes. The valley narrows inward from Jerzens. It continues along the township of St Leonhard with its many hamlets (with 22 km it is the forth-longest township of Austria) passing more than 40 roaring waterfalls up to Mittelberg (1,740 m). Here the valley branches off into the Mittelbergtal and the Taschachtal valleys. They lead directly on to the magnifi cent world of glaciers with the Wildspitze (3,774 m), the highest mountain of Tyrol, towering above. Apart from the Wildspitze, more than 50 3,000 m peaks frame the Pitztal valley.

GUIDE 90/91 TRADITION KAUNERGRAT NATURE PARK KAUNERGRAT NATURE PARK TRADITION

Experience and enjoy … Learn about the special forces of nature and how to harness them on a culinary herbal hike along the sublime head of the Pitztal valley or in the delightful high meadows along the Venet … or on a hike through the gorge of the Arzler Pitzenklamm, where you will fi nd a brisk wind even in summer. The guided walks to the region’s features, the catered mountain huts and an attractive summer and winter programme make Kaunergrat Nature Park an experience for all ages.

Kaunergrat Nature Park is a model region for the future. Over the centuries, the farmers of this region have shaped this spectacular cultural landscape around the Kaunergrat with their hard and steady work. A major goal of the Nature Park’s work is to value and preserve this landscape in a gentle and sustainable way. Our guests appreciate the originality and beauty of our nature park region and contribu- te long-term to a sustainable development of the entire region. KAUNERGRAT Experience the landscape surrounding the Kaunergrat in a new and NATURE PARK interesting way with the Nature Park’s summer programme. You will be amazed! ORIGINALITY AND DIVERSITY IN A SMALL AREA.

Y For more information please contact: When the representatives of the nine Oberländer boroughs decided in Kaunergrat Nature Park (Pitztal - Fließ - Kaunertal) May 1998 to build a nature park on their land, they shared the vision Gachenblick 100, A-6521 Fließ to preserve the exceptional landscape and diversity of the Kaunergrat tel: +43(0)5449-6304, fax: +43(0)5449-6308 e-mail: [email protected], www.kaunergrat.at for future generations. The initiators’ determination and eff orts should be rewarded soon. On 1st July 2003 the Tyrolean government offi cially approved the Kaunergrat Nature Park!

Originality and diversity in a small area: Kaunergrat Nature Park is characterized by the alpine landscape of the Ötztal Alps and is home to a particularly biodiverse and precious natural and cultural landscape, the large moors on the Piller mountain saddle, the natural forests in the Arzler Pitzenklamm gorge, the Rie- getal valley (a high valley of outstanding beauty), the mostly unspoilt landscape along the Kaunergrat ridge with its crystal clear lakes, the rare dry grassland along the southern slopes of the Inn valley with its extraordinary abundance of butterfl ies (over 1000 species) and the impressive glacier world at the end of the Pitztal and Kaunertal valleys. And to top it all off , it is most remarkable that these diverse habitats can be experienced in such a small area.

GUIDE 92/93 TRADITION KAUNERGRAT NATURE PARK CENTRE KAUNERGRAT NATURE PARK CENTRE TRADITION

KAUNERGRAT NATURE PARK CENTRE ON THE PILLER SADDLE

Stroll through an extraordinary, fantastic exhibition, discover unusual habitats in the Kaunergrat Nature Park, gain a new perspective on the plant and animal world, feel transported back to times past by a fi lm...

... immerse yourself in a diff erent world! Visit the Nature Park Centre at the Piller Saddle and enjoy both breathtaking views from the Gachen Blick as well as insights into the marvellous features of the Kaunergrat Nature Park. The Nature Park Centre is intended to symbolise the nine affi liated 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 Park becomes tangible in the complete sense of the word for visitors and local residents. The Kaunergrat Nature Park Centre is a modern wooden building containing an information area, a nature reserve exhibition, a restaurant as well as the offi ces of the Nature Park authority. A particular highlight is defi nitely the magnifi cent view of the Piller Saddle. The Gachen Blick has fascinated and attracted people for thousands of years. The Kaunergrat Nature Park Centre at the Piller Saddle acts as an information centre and service facility for visitors interested in nature and culture. This place will move you!

Y This is the place to get information on outstanding beauty spots, hiking trails and culinary specialities, etc. Y This is the place to marvel at an extraordinary exhibition about the diversity of the Kaunergrat nature reserve! Y This is the place to enjoy fantastic views of the surrounding mountain chains!

We look forward to your visit! Y Exhibition: open daily from 10 am to 5 pm Restaurant: open daily, hot food served from 10 am, more information www. gachenblick.at, tel: +43(0)5414-20160 or +43(0)664-4408552 Y For further details please contact: Kaunergrat Natur Park (Pitztal-Fließ-Kaunertal) Gachen Blick 100, A-6521 Fließ, tel: +43(0)5449-6304, fax …6308 email: [email protected], www.kaunergrat.at

GUIDE 94/95 TRADITION CHURCHES AND CHAPELS MILLS AND MILK PIPELINE TRADITION CHURCHES

St Ingenuin and St Albuin parish church in Arzl Church service: Saturdays at 6 pm, Sundays at 9 am St Thomas Church in Arzl-Wald Church service: Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 9:45 am In honour of Our Lady pilgrimage church in Arzl-Leins Church service: Sundays at 10 am St Johann the Evangelist parish church in Wenns Church service: Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 8:30 am St Margaret church in Wenns-St Margarethen Vicarage church Maria Schnee in Piller Church service: Sundays at 9:30 am St Gotthard parish church in Jerzens Church service: Sundays at 8:30 am and 7:30 pm St Joseph church in St Leonhard-Zaunhof Church service: Sundays at 09:45 am MILLS AND St Abt Leonhard church in St Leonhard Church service: Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 8:30 am THEIR VALUE Our Holy Lady parish church in St Leonhard-Plangeroß Church service: Sundays at 10 am MILL IN THE HAMLET OF ARZL-RIED This Sleeping Beauty of an 18th century grain mill was awakened from its age-long slumber by a dedicated group of mill enthusiasts. It is wi- CHAPELS dely 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: tel: +43(0)5412-65049). The Pitztal features chapels of worship in virtually every single village and hamlet, including the MILL IN JERZENS AND MILK PIPELINE pilgrimage church of Maria Hilf The mill was built by local farmers in 1862 and renovated in 1985 by on the Bichele just in front of the local authority in association with the ‘Tanzalpe’ farming associ- Piösmes, the pilgrimage church ation – the milling gear even dates back to the year 1862. It can be of Maria Schnee on the Piller, visited each day of the week during the summer months and bread the ‘White Light’ chapel on the is baked there once a week. The mill also features a milk collection Pitztal Glacier, the chapel of me- centre – laid in 1957, the 3 km milk pipeline runs from the Jerzner Alm ditation on the Plattenrain and (Tanzalm) and is still used today. the chapel Bichl in Jerzens. GUIDE 96/97 TRADITION STONE PINE EXHIBITION STONE PINE OIL / WOOD CARVERS TRADITION

STONE PINE OIL EXTRACTION, REINSTADLER SAWMILL Y Use the soothing power of Pitztal’s Alps for your home Y 100% pure essential Stone pine oil from our in-house production Y Precious natural products with active ingredients of the Stone pine, wolf’s bane, propolis, honey, amber, moor from the production of our Pitztal partners Gundolf and Schuler

Y Opening times: our shop “Gutes von der Zirbe“ is open Mondays to Fridays all day, the distillery is open for visitors every Friday Y Contact: Reinstadler sawmill on the Pitztal valley road (bus stop for the campingsiteand Fischteich restaurant) Niederhof 139, 6474 Jerzens, tel: +43(0)664-1311140 or +43(0)664-6489540 [email protected], www.gesund-zirbe.at

WOOD CARVERS Visits possible by telephone appointment.

Y Margareta Köll, Arzl, Bichlweg 5, tel: +43(0)664-73408320 Y Josef Schuler, Arzl, Wald Bichl 8, tel: +43(0)5412-65188 Y Holger Tangl, Wenns, Amishof 543, tel: +43(0)650-2865905 THE QUEEN OF Y Klaus Schrott, Jerzens, Haag 74, tel: +43(0)664-3817500 Y Agnes Eiter, St Leonhard, Mühl 40, tel: +43(0)5413-87512 THE ALPS Y Roman Haid, St Leonhard, Eggenstall 36, tel: +43(0)5413-87244 THE SWISS PINE – MORE THAN JUST A TREE ITS WOOD IS AN IMPORTANT GOOD.

STONE PINE EXHIBITION IN JERZENS Jerzens is a mountain village in Pitztal, set in a unique high alpine mountain scenery! The Swiss pine is a defi ning element of the alpine landscape around Jerzens, it is a tree that has accompanied locals for centuries. The dense Swiss pine forest above Jerzens has protected the village from avalanches and mudslides since the very beginning. The exhibition “The Swiss pine – the talented border crosser” takes visitors in the fascinating world of the Swiss pine. The Swiss pine also impresses three-dimensionally in the 3D cinema!

Exhibition open daily between 9 am and 6 pm. Stone Pine products can be purchased at the Jerzens tourist information offi ce or at the Reinstadler sawmill. A small selection of Swiss pine products can be purchased at the tourist offi ces in Arzl, Wenns and Mandarfen.

GUIDE 98/99 TRADITION ALMABTRIEB ALMABTRIEB TRADITION „ALMABTRIEB“ AUTHENTIC TRADITIONS.

“ALMABTRIEB” AND PARISH FAIR IN JERZENS On the second weekend of September all guests and locals can look forward to a traditional weekend in Jerzens in Pitztal. The so called “Almabtrieb”, the ceremonial driving down of cattle from the moun- tain pastures into the valley and the annual Jerzens parish fair show that traditions are still alive and kicking in Pitztal. On Saturday, from 2 pm, the animal train will pass through town back to their stables. Naturally the animals’ magnifi cent headgear made from alpine fl owers is of great signifi cance and cannot be mis- sing in this parade. The most beautiful brown and grey breed as well as the strongest and best milk cow are each decorated with a wreath. The most rowdy cow will be honoured with the “Stossproscht“, whereas the cow with the highest milk yield will be awarded with the “Milchproscht“. Further attractions for the interested spectactors are a farmer’s market, Pitzi’s Childrens’ Club programme as well as musical entertainment. Jerzner countrywomen will be freshly preparing culina- ry treats near the mill. At 9.30 am on Sunday the traditional parish fair starts with an open-air church service. After the service the participants proceed to the marquee for the “Frühschoppen”, a pre-lunch pint with musical entertainment. All those involved look forward to a reunion for this traditional weekend in Jerzens/Pitztal.

SCHAFSCHIED IN ARZL (END OF SEPTEMBER) Saturday: The sheep are driven down from the Taschach mountain pasture all the way through the valley to Arzl, where they will arrive at approximately 2 pm. Sunday: the Schafschied fair starts at about 1 pm, food and drink are catered for from 10 am at the Agrarsäge (Alternative event date one week earlier).

“SCHAFABTRIEB” AND SCHAFER FAIR IN ST LEONHARD The driving down of the sheep from the mountain pastures. End of September

GUIDE 100/101 TRADITION CAFÉ 3.440 NATURE TRAILS TRADITION INSTRUCTIVE HIKES LEARN FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT NATURE.

LUIS-TRENKER NATURE TRAIL This trail, named after the world famous mountaineer Luis Trenker whose roots go back to Arzl, leads underneath the suspension bridge through the Pitzenklamm gorge all the way to the Innschlucht gorge. The steep stone walls, lush fl ora and the glacier-fed Pitze river, cast a spell over visitors to this gorge. Information boards courtesy of the Kaunergrat Nature Park, provide the keen hiker with background information on plants and wildlife.

PILLER MOOR WITH NATURE TRAIL CAFÉ 3,440 AND Located above Piller, on 1,535 m above sea level, the Piller Moor, regarded as one of Central Europe’s most beautiful alpine moors, WILDSPITZBAHN stretches out over approximately 20 hectares. It was formed towards THE HIGHEST CAFÉ OF AUSTRIA. the end of the last ice age. Today, the Piller Moor is divided into two parts: the undestroyed Latschenhochmoor, a nature reserve since 1971, and the Putzenmoor located to the north-western side, where The new Wildspitzbahn with the Café 3.440 is awaiting your visit at peat was already cut in the 19th century. Several information boards Pitztal Glacier. In only 6 minutes Austria’s highest cable car takes you give background information regarding the formation as well as the in comfortable Doppelmayr gondolas with heated seats to the Hintere commercial use of this alpine moor and about its interesting fauna Brunnenkogel peak. The new Wildspitzbahn and Café 3.440 impress and fl ora. Enjoy the panoramic view of this landscape from an 11 m with their extraordinary architecture and breathtaking views from the high watch tower. top station. Café 3.440 does not only off er premium coff ee indulgence but also an impressive view of the glacier world of the 3,774 m Wild- Y Our tip: Piller Moor can also be experienced by wheelchair users and spitze. Enjoy this unique vista of Tyrol’s highest mountain, and the people with mobility problems: surrounding mountains of Pitztal with fi fty 3,000 m peaks at Austria’s ca. 700 m of wooden planks were built environmentally friendly into highest café. Leave all your cares behind while enjoying a coff ee and the unmissable moor. piece of cake or torte from Austria’s highest cake shop. The free-fl oa- ting terrace and the panoramic seats behind wide glass facades off er space for more than 100 guests. Free WiFi. Y New: Souvenir shop selling mugs, binoculars, baseball caps, sunglas- ses, steinbock stickers, hats, shirts and more.

GUIDE 102/103 TRADITION ALPINE DAIRY EARTH PILLARS TRADITION EARTH PILLARS NATURAL WONDER.

The earth pillars in the Waldertal valley between Roppen and Arzl in Pitztal, are a little natural wonder. Only in very special ALPINE DAIRY climate conditions, these bizarre towers with capstones erode TRADITIONAL CRAFTSMANSHIP. from moraines of former wide moraine fi elds. You can fi nd the- ALPINE SHOW DAIRY ON THE GOGLES ALM se natural gems on the narrow road from Roppen on the south From mid-June to mid-September approximately 70 cows live on the side of the river Inn, going over Gogles pastures. The in-house show dairy processes fresh milk into the hamlet of Waldele in the cheese, butter and yoghurt. To give our guests an insight into this in- direction of the Walder stream. teresting process, we off er a dairy tour followed by a cheese and but- You may want to stop in one of ter tasting between the end of June and the beginning of September the bends and walk just a few directly at our mountain hut. Hansjörg Haag in conjunction with the steps to the viewing platform Kaunergrat Nature Park Centre at the Piller Saddle and the Tyrolean and enjoy the grand panorama Nobles off ers the gusto tour with its three Tyrolean pleasures: Summit of the Inn gorge and the Walder panorama, Alpine meadow milk and chocolate for special gourmands! stream gorge. From here, follow Y For more information and bookings: Gogles Alm, Joachim Nigg, tel:+43(0)660-5499084, www.gogles-alm.at the road uphill to reach the Walder stream after the Ho- ALPINE DAIRY ON THE TASCHACHALM henegg turnoff . Walk upstream to the waterfall and between The Alpine dairy in the upper Pitztal covers approximately 16,663 the trees on the right, you can hectares and off ers approximately 819 hectares usable meadow. Over view the Walder earth pillars. On the summer the meadows of Taschachalm are home to about 300 the steep slope on the Roppen cattle and horses and approximately 500 – 600 sheep. In the summer side you can observe how earth season 35 – 40 milk cows produce approximately 25 – 30.000 litres pillars are being formed. If you of milk. Alpine dairyman Wolfgang Geiger and his assistants process continue walking to Hohenegg, this milk into 2.5 tons of so called “Bergkäse”, a traditional mountain you can discover further “capped” towers. The hike continues from cheese. Natural products on off er: Bergkäse and milk products. Hohenegg over the Walder stream to the Wald sports grounds and Alpine dairy visit and tasting: possible daily from the beginning of then downhill passing the viewpoints and chapels back to the starting June to the end of September. Guided tours of the Alpine dairy on point. Alternatively you may start this hike from the large car park request. near the sports grounds in Wald or in combination with the suspensi- Y For more information and bookings on bridge over the Pitztal Ache or the Luis-Trenker trail, or else access Taschach Alm, Geiger family, tel: +43(0)664-5311711 via the new cycling path through the Roppen gorge.

GUIDE 104/105 TRADITION MUSEUM MUSEUM TRADITION

CHRISTMAS CRIB EXHIBITION The Wenns Christmas crib association and the museum- and culture association are showcasing an extensive Christmas crib exhibition in this atmospheric ambience. With over 40 Christmas cribs the long- standing tradition of crib handicraft by the world’s oldest Christmas crib association with its great Christmas crib artists is being showcased impressively. Indulge in the special atmosphere of this house while enjoying a coff ee or a glass of wine in the museum’s parlour. All types of events (concerts, readings, exhibitions of local artists etc.) complete the Stamserhaus Museum’s off er and make it a cultural hub of Pitztal. We look forward to your visit!

Y Contact and information regarding opening times: Wenns museum and culture association, Stamserhaus Museum Georg Matthäus-Vischer-Platz 30, A-6473 Wenns tel: +43(0)699/109 66 704, email: [email protected] MUSEUM www.museum-stamserhaus.at

FLIESS MUSEUM – ANCIENT SACRIFICIAL BURNT STAMSERHAUS MUSEUM – WENNS OFFERINGS SITE ON THE PILLER MOUNTAIN SADDLE THE STAMSERHAUS The cult around the Piller dates back to the Bronze Age: animals were With its foundations dating back about 700 years, the Stamserhaus in this sacrifi ced to the gods on stone altars. During the latter ice age it was shape is believed to be Tyrol’s oldest farmhouse. Over the centuries parts of the building were destroyed, probably due to fi res, and rebuild. The mostly material gifts (trinkets, coins, ceramics, fi bulae and weapons) Stamserhaus’ essential usage was as a tax offi ce – here farmers had to pay that were supposed to appease the gods. The cult site came to an end the tithes to the Stamser sovereigns. The building was later purchased by with the spread of Christianity. All archaeological fi nds from sacrifi cial the township of Wenns. A survey was carried out in 2002. The building and sites at the Piller mountain saddle of the Bronze and Iron Ages as well restoration work commenced a year later and was completed in 2009. as during the Roman period and the Fließ bronze hoard of the Hallstatt period are exhibited in the Fließ Museum. GEORG MATTHÄUS VISCHER Y Opening times: The cartographer and topographer Georg Matthäus Vischer was born in May to October the Stamserhaus in Wenns on 22 April 1628. He was the son of the former Y For more information: fi scal authority of the Stamserhaus. please call tel: +43(0)650/5354 252

THE WORLD’S OLDEST CHRISTMAS CRIB ASSOCIATION You can hike from Piller on the CULTURE TRAIL to the prehistoric sacrifi - 38 Christmas crib enthusiasts in Wenns in Pitztal founded the “Christmas cial burnt off erings site and to the nearby “Gachen Blick” viewpoint and crib association Wenns” in 1860, which is provably the world’s oldest Nature Park Centre, where you can enjoy a unique, interesting and far- Christmas crib association. A lot has happened since then: it has over 160 reaching panoramic view. The burnt off erings site was excavated and members today who have created over 350 Christmas cribs over the past researched by the Archaeological Department of Innsbruck University 150 years. Some of the old hand-carved works still survive today. between 1992-1998.

GUIDE 106/107 TRADITION SCULPTURE TRAIL BENNI-RAICH-BRIDGE TRADITION BENNI-RAICH- BRIDGE DEEP PANORAMAS.

The Benni-Raich bridge was built in 1995. This authentic suspension bridge has a clear span of approximately 138 m. The suspension ropes are closed wire ropes with a 60 mm diameter, a tensile strength of 157,0 kN/cm2 and a guaranteed minimum breaking load of 3650 kN with a galvanised fi nish. The bridge is 94 m high. The clear span of the bridge is 1.5 m. The Benni-Raich bridge has been used as a bungy jumping bridge since 1997, when a jumping platform with bungy facility were erected. This connection between the villages of Arzl and Wald gives a super opportunity for extended hikes in this unique landscape.

Y Benni-Raich-Bridge, Pitzenebene, 6471 Arzl im Pitztal

SCULPTURE TRAIL „STONE SCULPTURE SYMPOSIUM“.

A number of diff erent stone sculptures were erected around Mandar- fen in celebration of the international stone sculpture artist symposi- um held in the inner Pitztal valley between July 2008,2010 and 2014. 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. Y Information about the sculptures can be obtained from: Inge Pechtl, Hotel Zirbenhof (Mandarfen), tel: +43(0)5413-86284

GUIDE 108/109 THE ROOF OF TYROL