Hike to Pitzenschlucht [gorge]

Jerzens im Pitztal / Ötztal Alps
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 7.2 km
Duration: 2:45 h

This hike leads to the impressive Pitzenschlucht Gorge and through its stunning natural landscape.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 7.2 km
  • Duration: 2:45 h
  • Elevation uphill:300 hm
  • Elevation downhill:300 hm
Highest point1,166 m

Starting point

Car park Kirche Jerzens

Finishing point

Car park Kirche Jerzens
  • Fitness level 2 / 6
  • Technique 3 / 6

Features

  • Circular route

Best time of year

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Trail condition

asphalt, forest path, track
Source: TVB Pitztal

Description

The hike begins at the starting point and heads toward Niederhof. After crossing the Pitztal regional road, the route initially follows a paved road to Kienberg. At the first fork, a path branches off to the left, which turns into a hiking trail and leads to the Pitzenschlucht gorge.

The return trip can be made either along the same route or via the hamlet of Schön back to the starting point.

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    The “Jerzens Dorf” or “Jerzens Feuerwehr” bus stops are ideal starting points for this hike.

  • Parking

    Parking available at the Jerzens Dorf parking lot

Weather

Today

mainly clear
22°C/10°C
5%0l5 km/h

Thu

mainly clear
22°C/11°C
5%0l5 km/h

Fri

clear sky
27°C/12°C
20%0.2l5 km/h
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