Easy ski tour in the Schmirntal valley with beautiful views from the summit to the west and out to the mountaineering village of Schmirn. Ascent via a forest aisle, further up through a sparse larch forest and above the forest line into open terrain.
ROUTE DESCRIPTION
From the starting point, first go straight up across a meadow, cross a forest road at the upper right end and follow the forest aisle to a fork. There you keep to the left and continue climbing over the less steep terrain. The path leads through sparse larch forest to below a round mountain with Swiss stone pine trees, then keep right on the ridge and climb the last few metres to the summit.
DESCENT
The descent is mainly along the ascent track. Alternatively, you can ski down over the alpine pastures and larch forests below the Rauhen Kopf. No technical difficulties are to be expected.
TIP OF THE AUTHOR
As an alternative to the ascent, a route past the Kalte Herberge and up through the forests is also suitable. Shortly below the Rauher Kopf you meet the normal ascent track.
With the regional bus 4144 from Steinach am Brenner to Schmirn to the stop "Untere Holzebensiedlung". Exact timetable: www.vvt.at. Free use of the bus with the Wipptal Guest Card!
From there, walk along a forest path out of the valley until you meet the ascent track.
From the Brenner road 182, turn off in Stafflach towards St. Jodok and drive on the state road into the Schmirntal valley. After the church at the fire station, turn right at the bridge and continue to the second bend.
At the second bend or opposite the Schmirn fire station behind the bridge, there are a few parking possibilities next to the road.
