Mountain hikes Stage 1: Beginner's Stage

Welcome to Paznaun - lace up your hiking boots, strap on your rucksack, your mountain adventure begins now. On the way to the rustic Ascher Hütte - located in the middle of the Versingalm boulder formation - we walk through magnificent larch forests. Our hearts beat to the rhythm of the hike, everyday life is behind us and the promise of nature, peace, freedom and dumplings lies ahead of us.

Description

The Paznaun High Route starts at the parish church of See at 1,056 metres above sea level and follows the asphalt path to the eastern hamlet of Oberfrödenegg. The route continues along an easy trail through the “Giggler Tobel”, where the battle of the Giggler-Tobel took place in 1809. Passing by the unmanaged “Almstüberl” lodge, continue towards the fork in the path at Giggl. From there, follow the signpost to Ascher Hütte lodge for a short downhill section until you reach another fork. Take the upper trail there and follow it until the actual High Route starts at Üblikapelle chapel. From there, continue towards the picturesque, unmanaged Giggler Alm at 1,845 metres above sea level, which is surrounded by gorgeous Alpine meadows. From Giggler Alm, the trail takes you further into the valley, through romantic larch forests, across Gigglbach creek and a steeper section until you reach the scenic Unterpaznaun lookout point, one of the best spots to enjoy views of the entire lower Paznaun valley and an extended break. From there, continue along easy, signposted trails towards the finish of the first stage, Ascher Hütte at 2,256 metres above sea level.