Long-distance hike E5 Venet circular trail variant

Zams /
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 17.5 km

E5 Venet circular trail variant

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 17.5 km
  • Elevation uphill:1,600 hm
  • Elevation downhill:1,380 hm
Highest point2,202 m

Starting point

bottom station Venetbahn in Zams

Finishing point

centre of Wenns

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Source: Tirol West

Description

For all those who wish to master the E5 without using any public transport or mountain railways the hike starts at the valley station of Venetbahn gondola in Zams. Ascend to the top station of Venethbahn following the Ladner Steig trail. Once there, follow the panoramic trail to the catered mountain hut Gogles Alm at 2,017 metres above sea level. Continue on the path behind the hut towards the catered mountain hut Galflun Alm. Once there, descend to the catered mountain hut Larcher Alm and continue along the so called alter Almweg [old mountain hut trail]. This trail passes the hamlet of Winkl and leads to the village centre of Wenns, which is your destination for this day.

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