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Press info Pitztal summer 2021

Imposing peaks, idyllic mountain lakes and picture-perfect alpine pastures: The Pitztal is one of the most beautiful side valleys in the . And even in summer one can dive into the world of perpetual ice on 's highest glacier.

Pure nature: holiday bliss in the Pitztal

It's almost another world - the Pitztal, hidden between the Ötztal and Kaunertal valleys. A single road leads up to it. To the left and to the right the mountains rise steeply, impressive waterfalls captivate the view. One travels through beautiful villages with churches, inns and traditional farmhouses. 40 kilometres, then it's over. If you want to go even further, take the mountain railways and you'll find yourself at the highest retreat in all of . It is called "Das 3440" - and indicates the exact altitude on the roof of Tyrol. The panorama is incredible. From the Zugspitze to the Dolomites or the Ortler massif, everything seems to be at your feet.

How about a little glacier safari alongside experienced guides? During the hike over ice and snow holidaymakers learn interesting background information and can even be abseiled into a crevasse if they wish. An unforgettable experience offered during the summer months.

Those who prefer to travel without a guide can visit the largest natural mountain lake in Austria. Lake Rifflsee, which shimmers in different shades of blue and green depending on the sun’s rays, is located at 2232 meters. It lies in the middle of the ski area of the same name and can be easily reached by gondola. Guests experience the magical atmosphere up here from a very special perspective: Simply check in on the raft. It can accommodate up to 60 people and glides almost silently with the help of an electric motor. The raft trip takes approximately 45 minutes. If you want to hike back down into the valley you walk past blooming alpine roses. Just before the finish, the Taschachalm entices with Tyrolean delicacies – and delicious cheese from its own dairy.

Everywhere in the Pitztal one meets happy cows grazing in front of real picture-perfect pastures. But the shepherds on the Tanzalm, which is located at 2000 meters on the Hochzeiger, have a very special twist: They simply flip the switch and the fresh milk flows directly into the valley to the collection point in the village . This works via an underground pipeline that the clever farmers of the Pitztal installed more than 60 years ago. Simply ask if a look behind the scenes is possible – and otherwise enjoy the fantastic view that extends from the Kaunergratgruppe over the to the Alps.

There are also numerous hiking trails in the Hochzeiger area, where you can cover the first altitude metres either relaxed with the cable cars or ambitious on foot. A very special one leads over to the protected Riegetal, where the enchanted Großsee hides. But beware: Surefootedness is absolutely necessary – the access is via a path secured with steel chains.

Those who are on the way to the Hochzeiger should definitely take a deep breath. After all, one of the most beautiful pine forests in Tyrol thrives here. Enjoy with all your senses? Then let’s head to

Pressekontakt: Tourismusverband Pitztal, Stephanie Schlierenzauer BA, Kommunikation, Unterdorf 18, 6473 Wenns, Tel. +43-5414-86999-15, Fax +43-5414-86999-88, [email protected], www.pitztal.com press information

the ZirbenPark: The trail was built in 2015 and holds new attractions every year, it also is suitable for prams. Highlights include the pine cone-shaped adventure tower with a 12-metre-high viewing platform and a 16-metre-long tubular slide; as well as the water playground (ZirbenWasser), which invites you to build a dam with streams and wooden gutters. Or how about a fast-paced ride with the ZirbenCart? The track is 3,7 kilometres long, with many bends and neat gradients.

About the Pitztal: The Pitztal is considered one of the most beautiful and wildest side valleys in the Eastern Alps. It lies between the Ötztal and Kaunertal valleys and captivates with its family atmosphere as well as the seclusion of its mountain world. A total of 7.400 people live in the four communities of Arzl, Wenns, Jerzens and St. Leonhard. The Pitztal Summer Card offers many advantages, which holidaymakers automatically receive when checking in at more than 100 selected accommodations. With it you can use one mountain railway or the XP adventure park per day free of charge during your entire stay (plus optionally on the day of arrival or departure). In addition, numerous leisure facilities are free with the card.

Further information: Pitztal Tourism Association, Unterdorf 18, A-6473 Wenns, Tel. +43 (0) 54 14 86999, info@pitztal. com, www. pitztal. com

Pressekontakt: Tourismusverband Pitztal, Stephanie Schlierenzauer BA, Kommunikation, Unterdorf 18, 6473 Wenns, Tel. +43-5414-86999-15, Fax +43-5414-86999-88, [email protected], www.pitztal.com