Winter hike Pitzenhöfe circular route

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Wenns im Pitztal /
Difficulty ratings: easy
Route length: 4.0 km
Duration: 1:30 h

Pitzenhöfe circular route

Tour information

  • Requirement: easy
  • Length: 4.0 km
  • Duration: 1:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:140 hm
  • Elevation downhill:140 hm
Highest point1,004 m

Starting point

Bus stop Wenns Pitztaler Hof or Wenns Gemeindezentrum (civic centre)

Finishing point

Bus stop Wenns Pitztaler Hof or Wenns Gemeindezentrum (civic centre)

Features

  • Circular route
  • Suitable for families

Best time of year

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

Trail condition

winter hiking
Source: Pitztal

Description

 Start your hike from the bus stop Pitztaler Hof through the  historic lower town with its museum, the historic, beautifully painted ‘Platzhaus’, war memorial and parish church and follow the signpost ‘Rundwanderweg Pitzenhöfe’ [Pitzenhöfe circular route]. Opposite the restaurant "alte Post", turn right and immediately left and follow the path until the  Pitzenhöfe hamlet. Turn right before the wooden bridge and follow the forest path to the St. Margarethen hamlet (Wenns). Continue to walk on the pavement of the main road to return to your starting point. There are several options to stop for refreshments on your way back (Pitz Park, Gasthof Pitztalerhof, Gasthof Alte Post and Rutsche Pub Bar).

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

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