Multi-day hikes Day 1 - Kaunergrat circuit 3-day tour

St. Leonhard im Pitztal / Ötztal Alps
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 5.7 km
Duration: 3:30 h

The Kaunergrat Circuit in the Kaunergrat Nature Park offers a unique hiking experience: in several stages, it leads through unspoiled nature, past clear mountain lakes and rustic huts.  

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 5.7 km
  • Duration: 3:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:1,220 hm
  • Elevation downhill:0 hm
Highest point2,817 m

Starting point

Plangeroß

Finishing point

Kaunergrathütte
  • Fitness level 4 / 6
  • Technique 4 / 6

Features

  • Multi-day hike

Best time of year

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Trail condition

trail
Source: TVB Pitztal

Description

1. Day - Ascent to the Kaunergrathütte from Plangeroß

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Take the bus to Plangeroß and from there follow the signs to Kaunergrathütte.

  • Parking

    The parking lot for the Rüsselsheimer and Kaunergrathütte is between the hamlets of Weißwald and Plangeroß.

Weather

Today

light rain showers
27°C/15°C
40%1.2l10 km/h

Wed

light rain showers
26°C/14°C
60%6.7l5 km/h

Thu

light rain showers
21°C/13°C
80%22.1l5 km/h
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