Challenging high-altitude hike over the Kreuzjoch and the Lachtalscharte to the Gamshütte - with magnificent views and an alpine finale in Finkenberg!
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!)
From Tux-Lanersbach on the gravel road (path 28) to the Höllensteinhütte. Ascent to the "Am Flach" (Tettensjoch/Kreuzjoch), from there turn right to the Elsalm and then on the AV trail 534 steeply ascending to the Lachtalscharte. Now crossing partly very steep slopes to the Gamshütte. Direct descent on the AV trail 534 to the Brunnhaus district in Finkenberg. Return by public bus.
Bus/train
from Jenbach with the Zillertalbahn railway
to Mayrhofen station
from Mayrhofen railway station, take the 4104 bus to Tux-Lanersbach
CAR
Zillertal: B 169 from
Strass/Brettfalltunnel to Mayrhofen - junction Ginzling/Hintertux
Tuxertal: turn right at the crossroads and stay on the L 6 Tuxer Landesstraße
to Tux-Lanersbach