Mountain hikes Hexenkopf (3.035 m)

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Serfaus / Samnaun Group
Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 7.7 km
Duration: 4:30 h

A challenging high-alpine tour to the 3,035 m Hexenkopf, featuring stunning panoramic views and easy climbing sections.

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 7.7 km
  • Duration: 4:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:713 hm
  • Elevation downhill:49 hm
Highest point2,987 m

Starting point

Lazidbahn top station

Finishing point

Hexenkopf
  • Fitness level 3 / 6

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Source: Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis

Description

From the Lazidbahn top station (S301) over the Böderköpfe or on the vehicle track to the Scheid (S217). Just behind the Scheid at the signpost (S219) turn onto trail 26. Stay on the right side of the mountain,
ascending slightly over some scree fields to the Arrezjoch (S228). From the Arrezjoch on the vehicle track to the Arrezjochbahn top station and further on trail no. 26 you reach the Masnerjoch (S239) in 1/2 hour. First go westwards over boulders, later on northwestwards to the Ostgrat (east ridge) and on to the first summit. First traverse this (for experienced hikers only) and later cross a gully going northwards, descend somewhat to the saddle point between the first and the main summit. From here, steeply upwards to the summit cross (S242). Variant: Starting point Hexenseehütte – Hexensattel (S235) – south ridge Hexenkopf (medium difficult climbing).

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Travel by train to Landeck-Zams railway station. From there, change to bus line 220 towards Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis.

  • Parking

    By car, take the A12 to the Landeck exit, then follow the B171 and L19 towards Serfaus. Serfaus has traffic-calmed streets. Day visitors should park their cars in the car park at the entrance to the village and then take the underground to the starting point of the tour. Guests staying in Serfaus can drive right up to their accommodation.


    Parking is available at the car park at the entrance to Serfaus. From there, you can take the underground railway to the village centre or the starting point of the tour.

Weather

Today

mainly clear
11°C/2°C
20%0l5 km/h

Sun

light rain showers
6°C/0°C
50%0.9l5 km/h

Mon

clear sky
6°C/-2°C
5%0l5 km/h
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