Mountain hikes St. Sigmund - Pforzheimer Hütte mountain hut (145)

St. Sigmund im Sellrain / Stubai Alps
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 14.1 km
Duration: 5:00 h

The Gleischer Ferner created the natural terrace for the Pforzheimer Hütte. A wonderful vantage point for the perfect mountain dinner! Specialties of the house: dumplings and herb pancakes.

Tour character

The unspoilt Gleirschtal valley offers intense impressions. From St. Sigmund in the Sellraintal valley, the route first leads to the Gleirschalm, then a little steeper along the Gleirschbach stream and up a moderately difficult mountain trail to the Pforzheimer Hütte, which is reached after just over two hours. It is situated on a pulpit and offers views of rewarding summit destinations. But first take a break and treat yourself to some Tyrolean specialties!

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 14.1 km
  • Duration: 5:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:781 hm
  • Elevation downhill:781 hm
Highest point2,308 m

Starting point

Gleirschalm car park, St. Sigmund (pay & display)

Finishing point

Pforzheimer Hütte mountain hut
  • Fitness level 3 / 6
  • Technique 3 / 6

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Trail condition

asphalt, forest trail, mountain trail
Source: Innsbruck Tourismus

Description

From the parking area in St. Sigmund, the trail heads south along a paved road to the Gleirschalm (approx. 25 minutes). The route then continues past blooming alpine meadows and rushing mountain streams deep into the picturesque Gleirsch Valley. After a steady but manageable ascent, you reach the rustic Pforzheimer Hütte – an ideal place to take a well-deserved break surrounded by mountain scenery.

The return follows the same route, offering new perspectives on the beautiful landscape.

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Weather

Today

light rain showers
19°C/10°C
85%9.5l5 km/h

Mon

mainly clear
20°C/9°C
55%0.6l5 km/h

Tue

clear sky
25°C/9°C
0%0l5 km/h

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