Hut hike Circular & themed hike: Ginzling Neumarkter Runde

Finkenberg, Zillertal / Zillertal Alps
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 9.2 km
Duration: 4:15 h

We have never tired of the view of the Schlegeis reservoir with the glaciated Zillertal Alps behind it. The Olperer bridge is best passed quickly. Nevertheless, we recommend searching the internet afterwards - the beautiful but small bridge is the best example of a worthwhile reality check.

Tour character

Demanding but rewarding mountain tour to the modern Olperer Hütte in the Zillertal. The starting point is the Schlegeisspeicher reservoir near Ginzling; from there, the trail leads through forest, mountain pines and grassy slopes to the hut, which offers magnificent views of the reservoir and the Zillertal Alps. For the descent, we recommend the Neumarkt loop via the panoramic high trail with views of the Zillertal Alps High Mountain Nature Park, past the Unterschrammachkar and Zamser Grund back to the Schlegeisspeicher.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 9.2 km
  • Duration: 4:15 h
  • Elevation uphill:700 hm
  • Elevation downhill:700 hm
Highest point2,489 m

Starting point

Schlegeis reservoir, 6295 Ginzling

Finishing point

Schlegeis reservoir, 6295 Ginzling
  • Fitness level 3 / 6
  • Technique 3 / 6

Features

  • Circular route
  • Suitable for families

Best time of year

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Trail condition

  • Well-marked hiking trail
  • Moderate ascent
  • Gravel and forest paths
  • Mountain pine sections
  • Partly stony passages
  • Wide paths with good views
  • Crossing a stream on a small bridge

Equipment

  • Sturdy, comfortable hiking boots with a good tread
  • Sufficient drinking water (at least 1.5-2 liters) and small snacks
  • Sun cream, sunglasses and mosquito repellent if necessary
  • Hiking map or smartphone with GPS/hiking app
  • First aid kit and small first-aid kit
  • Optional: hiking poles to ease the strain on ascents and descents
Source: Zillertal Tourismus GmbH

Description

This circular hike starts at the parking lot at the Schlegeis reservoir, near the Zamsgatterl snack station, 1,785 m. Follow trail no. 502 towards Olpererhütte, 2,389 m, first through the forest and then through mountain pine fields, always with the Schlegeis reservoir in view. About halfway up, the terrain becomes more barren and stony. After about 2 hours you reach the Olpererhütte, 2,389 m. Continue south on trail no. 502 to the foothills of the Riepengrat ridge with a large cairn. From here, descend slightly into the Unterschrammachkar to the fork in the trail. Follow trail no. 535 downhill along the Unterschrammachbach stream and cross it over a small bridge at the end of the flat ground. Then continue through mountain pine fields to the Zamsgatterl, 1,785 m and back to the starting point. The tour can also be done in the opposite direction

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Parking

    Day parking lot Jausenstation Zamsgatterl, 6295 Ginzling

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