Opening hours:Open today
Place:
Pettneu am Arlberg
:
Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant
Still full of energy from the local delicacies we enjoyed at the Niederelbe Hütte, we take our time to tackle today's stage. With a walking time of 4.5 hours, it is almost relaxing for hikers on the Paznaun High Trail. Especially as the route runs along the beautifully laid out "Kieler Weg". We look forward to the Edmund Graf hut - our last overnight stay in a hut on this tour.
Moderately difficult stage. Sure-footedness, basic alpine knowledge and good walking technique and fitness are required.
From Niederelbehütte lodge, the trail runs to Obere Seßladalpe and further downhill along the
picturesque Kieler Trail. It leads you through Kappl ski area and across Diasalpe, which
offers splendid views.
Passing by the Alblittköpfe and Lattejoch mountainsides, a very steep and demanding ascent
takes you up to Schmalzgrubenscharte at 2,697 metres above sea level. From there, continue
towards the northern slope of the mountain range. A downhill trail leads you to the romantic
Schmalzgruben lakes, where you can take a well-deserved break right by the lakeshore.
After the lakes, continue downhill along „Riffler Trail” to get to the end of the stage. Edmund-
Graf-Hütte lodge and the pertaining small lake are located at 2,375 metres above sea level, perched
against the spurs of Hoher Riffler mountain.
Our tip: Time and weather permitting, you can climb up to Hoher Riffler at 3,168 metres above
sea level from Edmund-Graf-Hütte (walking time: approx. 2.5 h from hut to summit). From
the top, you enjoy stunning views of the Paznaun valley, Stanzer valley and the Oberinntal.
