Place:St. Leonhard im Pitztal
:Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant
From the top station of the Glacier Express, follow the signposts downhill towards the glacier in the direction of the catered mountain hut Braunschweigerhütte. Follow the markings across the glacier. Caution: depending on the conditions, crampons may be advisable! After crossing the glacier, ascend to the Braunschweigerhütte. Once there, initially follow the Jägersteig [hunter’s trail] down into the valley until you reach the “Notweg” [emergency path] then passing the catered mountain hut Gletscherstube back down to the bottom station of the Glacier Express in Mittelberg.
Take the bus to the Mittelberg Gletscherbahn stop.
If arriving by car, follow the Pitztaler Landesstraße to the Pitztal Glacier.
Parking at the Pitztal Glacier
