Long-distance hike Die Alpenüberquerung (Stage 6)

Mayrhofen, Zillertal / Zillertal Alps
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 13.2 km
Duration: 5:30 h

Mayrhofen – Schlegeisspeicher – Pfitscherjochhaus – Pfitsch

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 13.2 km
  • Duration: 5:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:489 hm
  • Elevation downhill:824 hm
Highest point2,276 m
  • Fitness level 3 / 6
  • Technique 3 / 6

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Source: Zillertal Tourismus GmbH

Description

The stage begins in Mayrhofen and as indicated, can be reached either easily by bus to the Schlegeisspeicher reservoir or, for the more athletic, via hiking trails. From the Schlegeiss dam, the route continues into the valley to a small bridge that crosses the Zamserbach stream. After the bridge, the trail continues to the right into the Zamsgrund valley, continuing to the Italian border. Once there, you can take one last look at North Tyrol before the landscape opens up to the South Tyrolean mountains. From there, the trail leads downhill toward Pfitsch.

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Parking

    • Starting point: Mayrhofen
    • Drive on the B169 towards Ginzling
    • Continue on the Schlegeis Alpine Road (toll road)
    • Starting point of the hike: Jausenstation Zamsgatterl

    Parking available at the Schlegeis reservoir (free of charge)
    • Parking is limited

Weather

Today

snow showers
4°C/-1°C
80%2.3l5 km/h

Mon

partly Cloudy
5°C/-2°C
10%0.2l5 km/h

Tue

partly Cloudy
6°C/-1°C
15%0l0 km/h

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