The Volkzeiner Hütte in the Winkeltal Valley near Außervillgraten enjoys a peaceful location between the mighty peaks of the Villgraten Mountains. This easy walk along the rushing Winkeltalbach river takes in meadows and pastures full of flowers. In autumn the trees glow in a thousand shades of red, orange, yellow and brown. The gentle profile and wide trails make this walk suitable for families.
Mountain Walk
Starting point
Reiterstube car park, Außervillgraten
Hike to
Volkzeiner Hütte
Finishing point
Reiterstube car park, Außervillgraten
Mountain chain
Villgraten Mountains
Length
13.5 km
Total hiking time
4h
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible Hiking Route
- Circular hike
Difficulty rating
easy (hiking trails)
Altitude
1,878m 1,505m
Elevation uphill 388m
Vertical metres downhill 388m
Fitness level
Technique
Best time of year
Jan
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* These are approximate values and recommendations. Please take your personal fitness level, technical ability and the current weather conditions into account. Tirol Werbung cannot guarantee that the information provided is correct and accepts no liability.
Public transport
- Accessible using public transport
Parking
Reiterstube car park, Außervillgraten (free of charge)
Places serving food and drink
- Volkzeiner Hütte
Please enquire in advance for details on opening times.
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Trail description
This walk begins at the car park next to the Jausenstation Reiterstube in the Winkeltal Valley, 4.9 kilometres north-east of Außervillgraten. The adventure begins on a wide gravel trail along the banks of the river heading into the valley. The route then leads through lush pastures and meadows and, eventually, an area of forest. After around 15 minutes you will reach the Mooshofalm (closed to the public). Stay on the right-hand side of the river. Another half ann hour later you will reach another hut closed to the public, the Niederbrugger Alm. After that the route leads over the small Arnbach stream and, shortly afterwards, onto the other side of the Winkelbach river. 2.7 kilometres and 170 vertical metres later you will get to the Lackenkammeralm. From there it is just 30 minutes to the Volkzeiner Hütte at 1,886 metres above sea level. Return along the way you came.
Information on place
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