Alpine meadows, Swiss stone pine forests, glacier air – stories from the Pitztal mountain summer.
Sunbeams dancing between rugged mountain peaks, babbling mountain streams in lush alpine meadows and ancient Swiss stone pine forests giving off their scent – that is summer in the Pitztal.
The valley is nestled between the striking mountain ranges of the Kaunergrat and the Geigenkamm. When the snow retreats to the high Alpine areas, it’s time to explore the Pitztal with all your senses: hiking and mountain tours, climbing, trail running or mountain biking, plus destinations for an entertaining summer holiday.
Longing for a relaxed mountain summer close to nature? We have it – at Sonnblick at 1,616 m, in the heart of the inner Pitztal valley.
Café 3440 is not only a magnet in winter. In summer you can relax and enjoy the view of the majestic Wildspitze – the highest peak in North Tyrol seems close enough to touch.
Café 3440 is considered Austria’s highest coffee house, and the cakes from what is said to be the country’s highest patisserie have long been known beyond the Pitztal. Best to see for yourself.
Pitztal Glacier in summer
In the Hochzeiger area high above Jerzens stands one of the largest continuous Swiss stone pine forests in Tyrol. In the ZirbenPark, everything therefore revolves around the stone pine, the “queen of the Alps”: at 17 stations, young and old learn interesting facts about this wondrous high-mountain tree.
The highlight is the 12-metre pine cone adventure tower with its 16-metre tube slide.
More about the ZirbenPark
With the Summer Card you get free admission to numerous attractions in the region and can use one of the summer lifts free of charge every day. As a guest at Hotel Sonnblick or B&B Elisabeth, you receive the card at check-in from June to October.
All Summer Card benefits
“Only where you have been on foot have you truly been.” Goethe already thought so – and we think the best way to discover the mountains of our home is on an Alpine holiday at Sonnblick.
More than 360 kilometres of marked hiking trails of all levels of difficulty make the Pitztal an El Dorado for mountain hikers. Leisurely hikers follow the alpine pasture paths and enjoy the “Marende” – the snack – at staffed huts and alpine pastures.
Experienced mountaineers join a Pitztal mountain guide and climb the valley’s steep peaks on demanding routes.
Hiking areas in the Pitztal
In the Pitztal you will find sport climbing routes, via ferratas and multi-pitch routes. Bouldering has a special place in the family bouldering area “Mandlers Boden”, opened in 2016.
Climbing in the Pitztal
The Pitztal has an excellent reputation as a trail running region: with 264 kilometres of marked trails, the valley is a trail running pioneer in Austria and received the Trailrunning Award in 2016.
The highlight of the year is the Pitz Alpine Glacier Trail, whose starting places are snapped up in no time.
Whether leisurely on forest roads or flowing along the trail: guided mountain bike tours with professional guides are included free of charge in the Pitztal mountain summer.
At the Sonnblick you can hire a full-suspension e-mountain bike for € 40.00 per bike – ideal for exploring the valley’s special places.
Mountain biking in the PitztalThe Pitztal mountain guides are competent outdoor professionals who accompany you safely into the mountains – whether on a high-alpine tour up the Wildspitze (3,768 m), a day at the climbing garden or a demanding mountain hike. Along the way you learn a lot about the region.
Tip: the weekly programme offers interesting activities at attractive prices.
Pitztal mountain guidesPitztal photos: TVB Pitztal/Rudi Wyhlidal, TVB Pitztal/Michael Meisl, TVB Pitztal/Thomas Vielgut, TVB Pitztal/Chris Walch, hochzeiger.com/Daniel Zangerl
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