Mountain hikes Schmugglersteig to the Hexenseehütte

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Serfaus / Samnaun Group
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 6.3 km
Duration: 6:00 h

A fascinating hike in the footsteps of the smugglers of Serfaus, combining impressive mountain scenery with intriguing stories along the trail.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 6.3 km
  • Duration: 6:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:334 hm
  • Elevation downhill:103 hm

Starting point

Lazid top station

Finishing point

Hexenseehütte
  • Fitness level 2 / 6

Best time of year

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Source: Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis

Description

Embark on an exciting hike into the past and experience the tricks and routes of the Serfaus smugglers up close. The Smuggler’s Trail in Serfaus tells the story of legendary smuggler kings, secret signals, risky yet silent rescue missions, and the hardships of this tough time. Along the way, there are information stations that provide an insight into the dangerous life of smugglers back then. It is recommended to pay attention to the operating times of the cable car!

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    By bus to Serfaus. From there, take the Komperdellbahn to the Lazid top station, the starting point of the tour.

  • Parking

    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

light rain showers
21°C/12°C
85%20l5 km/h

Thu

cloudy
18°C/10°C
45%0.4l5 km/h

Fri

Thunderstorm
17°C/10°C
60%7.2l5 km/h
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