Mountain hikes Sommerbergalm - Frauenwand

Tux/Hintertux im Zillertal / Tuxer Alpen
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 3.0 km
Duration: 1:45 h

Carefree summit adventure with a view of the glacier!

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 3.0 km
  • Duration: 1:45 h
  • Elevation uphill:500 hm
Highest point2,540 m

Starting point

Top station Glacier bus 1 - Sommerbergalm Hintertux

Finishing point

Top station Glacier bus 1 - Sommerbergalm Hintertux
  • Fitness level 3 / 6
  • Technique 3 / 6

Best time of year

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Trail condition

wide gravel road and hiking path

Equipment

Correct footwear (sole with a tread, firm hiking shoes)

Clothing (quickly drying, protection against wind, rain and cold)

Sunscreen – ATTENTION: strong sunlight in the mountains! Sunglasses, head protection, sunscreen with a high sun protection factor

First aid kit (gauze bandage, plaster)

Charged mobile phone

Drinks and food (drink plenty of fluid on hikes – but avoid alcohol!)

Source: Zillertal

Description

At the mountain station turn right, on a wide path (AV Nr. 324) in about 45 minutes comfortably to the Tuxer-Joch-Haus (refuge of the ÖTK). From Tuxerjoch Haus on marked path (AV Nr. 527) slightly ascending to Frauenwand (very rewarding view point) and back on the same path.

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    busline 4104
    bus stop Hintertux Gletscherbahn (cable car)

  • Parking

    Day parking lot and garage Hintertux Gletscherbahn

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