Summit hikes Summit hike: Ginzling Schlegeis reservoir - Petersköpfl

Finkenberg, Zillertal /
Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 12.0 km
Duration: 5:30 h

Start your mountain adventure at the Schlegeis reservoir and hike via the Friesenberghaus, 2.498 m to Petersköpfl, 2.679 m. Enjoy spectacular views before heading back.

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 12.0 km
  • Duration: 5:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:850 hm
  • Elevation downhill:850 hm
Highest point2,679 m

Starting point

Schlegeis reservoir, 6295 Ginzling

Finishing point

Schlegeis reservoir, 6295 Ginzling
  • Fitness level 4 / 6
  • Technique 4 / 6

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Trail condition

  • Well-maintained start at the Schlegeis reservoir
  • Moderate ascent to Friesenbergalm
  • Steeper path from Friesenberghaus
  • Narrow mountain trails and switchbacks
  • Scree fields and rocky sections
  • Sure-footedness and no fear of heights required

Equipment

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Source: Zillertal

Description

Experience an extraordinary mountain adventure directly from the convenient parking lot at the Schlegeis Reservoir! Follow the hiking trail No. 532 in a northern direction, passing by the idyllic Friesenbergalm, and proceed to the Friesenberghaus, 2.498 m. From there, continue your journey on trail No. 526 towards the majestic Hoher Riffler, 3.231 m summit. After approximately 30 minutes, you'll reach the summit of Petersköpfl, 2.679 m – a spectacular vantage point renowned for its numerous cairns. The descent follows the same route.

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