Mountain hikes Lahnkopf | Circular Hike

Pfunds / Ötztal Alps
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 14.8 km
Duration: 7:14 h

The ascent leads via Gschneier Alm to the scenic Lahnkopf. The descent follows via Platzer Alm, through the beautiful Platzertal valley and finally through the impressive high valley of  Pfundser Tschey.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 14.8 km
  • Duration: 7:14 h
  • Elevation uphill:1,038 hm
  • Elevation downhill:967 hm
Highest point2,549 m

Starting point

Parking area Tscheylücke | Pfunds

Finishing point

Parking area Tscheylücke | Pfunds
  • Fitness level 4 / 6
  • Technique 3 / 6

Best time of year

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Trail condition

Forest road,  Trail

Equipment

We recommend equipment suitable for the tour and weather conditions, including sturdy shoes, weatherproof clothing, food, and appropriate maps.
Source: TVB Tiroler Oberland

Description

The hike begins at the Greiter Säge, crossing the bridge and following the trail markers toward Gschneier Alm. Above the pasture, the ascent to Lahnkopf starts, offering impressive views from the summit. The descent continues along a trail to Platzer Alm. Passing the ruin of the old ore and silver processing buildings, the route leads into the Pfundser Tschey high valley. Finally, the trail passes by the chapel Maria Schnee before returning to the starting point.

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Line 210, Bus stop Pfunds Dorf, walking distance to Tscheylücke: 6,9 km
    Line 273, Bus stop Pfunds Stuben, walking distance to Tscheylücke: 8,1 km

    Tip: there is a hiking shuttle to the Tschey every Thursday

  • Parking

    Parking area Tscheylücke, free of charge

Weather

Today

light rain showers
18°C/7°C
60%1.8l5 km/h

Fri

clear sky
18°C/5°C
0%0l5 km/h

Sat

clear sky
21°C/5°C
0%0l5 km/h
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