Long-distance hike E5 Alternative route Kaunergrat: Piller - Verpeilhütte

Fliess / Ötztal Alps
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 22.3 km

E5 Alternative route Kaunergrat: Piller - Verpeilhütte

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 22.3 km
  • Elevation uphill:1,770 hm
  • Elevation downhill:1,110 hm
Highest point2,265 m

Starting point

Piller

Finishing point

Verpeilhütte

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Source: TVB Pitztal

Description

This long and demanding stage starts at Piller. Hike in the direction of Fuchsmoos and further on to the hamlet of Lachwies. Just before you reach the houses, a narrow path forks off to the left and leads to the catered mountain hut Aifner Alm within approximately 2.5 hours. It crosses several forest roads. Once there, continue hiking along the panoramic trail in a southern direction enjoying magnificent views of the surrounding mountains. For the next 2 hours approximately you will stay on an altitude between 2,000 and 2,200 metres until you reach the catered mountain hut Falkaunsalm. From there, a high route, the so called Dr AngererHöhenweg will take you to the catered mountain hut Gallrutt Alm within ca. 1 hour. Remain on this route, which will now get more strenuous and exposed. After another 3.5 hours of hiking you will reach the catered mountain hut Verpeilhütte as your destination for the day.

Weather

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