Inntaler Höhenweg - Summits on a string in Austrian Alps

A magnificant journey through the Austrian Alps


The “Inntaler Höhenweg 2000” is a 6-day high alpine trek that follows the 2,000 m contour line eastwards high above the Inntal Valley, from the Patscherkofel to the Kellerjoch and vice versa. The trail is located at altitudes between 1,800 and 2,800 m and leads through the largely unspoiled, secluded mountains of the Tux Alps.

From Innsbruck/Igls it traverses the Patscherkofel on the Stone Pine Path (Zirbenweg ) to the Glungezer Hütte alpine hut (2,610 m), and along the “Glungezer & Geier” ridge route across the seven Tuxer summits to Lizumer Hütte alpine hut (2,019 m). From here it follows central alpine route 02A over the Grafennsjoch to Weidener Hütte alpine hut, from there over the Nurpensjoch to Rastkogel Hütte alpine hut (2,117 m), to Hochfügen and over the Loassattel to Kellerjoch Hütte alpine hut, before descending to Schwaz.

The “Inntaler” trail runs through the conservation area that encompasses Patscherkofel, Zirmberg and Viggartal Valley, above the Blue Lakes, skirting the Voldertal, Navistal, Wattental, Nafingtal, Nurpenstal, Sidantal and Finsinggrund valleys. The Patscherkofel and the high-altitude chain that continues eastward to the Glungezer afford beautiful views across the Inntal Valley to the Northern Chain and the Karwendel mountains, and as far as the Central Alps to the south. The middle section of the route between Navis Jöchl and Grafennsjoch provides excellent views of the Zillertal valleys. From Kellerjoch the panoramas stretch out towards Innsbruck, the Zillertal Valley and the Karwendel mountains. Wonderful flora and fauna are constant companions on the route.

 

A 6-day tour between 1,800 and 2,800 m

6 days between 1,800 and 2,800 metres above the Inntal Valley, from the Patscherkofel near Innsbruck, at an average altitude of 2000 m, above the Inntal Valley to the Kellerjoch. 6 alpine huts in the Tux Alps

Patscherkofel-Haus hut (1,970 m), Glungezer Hütte (2,610 m), Lizumer Hütte (2,019 m), Weidener Hütte (1,799 m) Rastkogel Hütte (2,124 m), Kellerjoch Hütte (2,237 m) 16 summits in the Tux Alps The “Inntaler” trail leads hikers over 16+ peaks and eight cols: Patscherkofel (2,246 m), Viggarspitze (2,306 m), Sonnenspitze (2,639 m), Glungezer (2,677 m), Gamslahnerspitze, Kreuzspitze (2,746 m), Rosenjoch (2,796 m), Grünbergspitze (2,790 m), Grafmartspitze (2,720 m), Naviser Sonnenspitze (2,619 m), Schoberspitze (2,448 m), Mölser Sonnenspitze (2,450 m), Hippold (2,642 m), Grafennsspitze (2,619 m), Rastkogel (2,762 m), Kellerjoch (2,344 m). 8 cols Kreuzjöchl (2,575 m), Navis Jöchl (2,479 m), Mölsjoch (2,334 m), Klammjoch (2,359 m), Grafennsjoch (2,450 m), Nurpensjoch, Sidanjoch (2,127 m), Loassattel (1,675 m)

3 mountain railways

For easier climbs and descents: Patscherkofelbahn, Glungezerbahn, Kellerjochbahn  

 

Through the Tux Alps from Patscherkofel to the Kellerjoch

Stage 1
Innsbruck/Igls – Patscherkofel – Stone Pine Path (Zirbenweg) – Glungezer hut 6.5 km, 3 hours (easy); +550 m (+1,100 m from Igls) Access via the Patscherkofel mountain railway or climb via “Heiligwasser”. Starting from Patscherkofel Haus alpine hut (1,970 m) or from the summit of the Patscherkofel (2,246 m), follow the Stone Pine Path (Zirbenweg) before bearing right onto the path up towards Glungezer Hütte alpine hut (2,610 m), the excellent trekking and ski hut located at the gateway to the Tux Alps. From here, the Sonnenspitze (10 mins) and the Glungezer (15 mins) are within easy reach. The summit offers stunning panoramic views of 500 peaks, cols and ridges.

Stage 2
Glungezer hut – Seven Tuxer summits – Lizumer Hütte alpine hut 14 km, 7-9 hours, red, (1 section black; red option via Tulfeinjöchl - Navis Jöchl); +750m in altitude/-1350 in altitude The Tyrolean "Eagle Walk" refers to this stage as a seemingly endless series of peaks, which takes hikers from the Glungezer along a mostly flat but marked to the south across the seven Tuxer summits, and over the highest point of the route at the Wattentaler Lizumat (2,796 m). A few passages require some light rock climbing. Route: Glungezer – Gamslahner – Kreuzjöchl – Kreuzspitze – Rosenjoch – Grünbergspitze – Grafmartspitze – Navis Jöchl – Mölsjoch - Schoberspitze – Mölser Sonnenspitze - Klammjoch – Lizumer Hütte alpine hut (2,019 m), the excellent trekking and ski touring hut in the heart of the Tux Alps, and in the middle of Lizum army training centre.

Stage 3
Lizumer Hütte alpine hut – Grafennsjoch – Weidener Hütte alpine hut 11 km, 5 hours, red; +430 m/-650 m From Lizumer Hütte alpine hut, follow Central Alpine Route 02A. The route passes the Soldatenkirche (Soldiers’ Church), cutting through ancient pine forests below Torspitze, Eiskarspitze and Hippold, before leading up to Grafennsjoch. You soon start the descent following Weerbach stream to the Grafennsalm and Weidener Hütte alpine hut (1,799 m).

Stage 4
Weidener Hütte alpine hut – Rastkogel – Rastkogel Hütte alpine hut 11 km, 6 hours, red; +960 m/-645 m From the Weidener Hütte alpine continue on long-distance trail 302A, heading into the valley alongside the Nafingbach stream, over the Nafingalm below the Halslspitze to Nurpensjoch. From here you take track 318 to the Rastkogel Hütte alpine hut (2,762 m). The descent follows a green ridge, past two small lakes to Sidanjoch (2,127 m) and to family-friendly Rastkogel Hütte alpine hut (2,124 m).

Stage 5a
Rastkogel Hütte alpine hut – Hochfügen 7 km, 2.15 hours, red; -650 m From the hut you return to Sidanjoch (2,127 m), with beautiful views of the Zillertal Alps. The gentle descent continues along track 316 to Pfundsalm-Mittelleger (1,832 m), along Finsingbach stream heading out of the valley (alternative route via Lamarkalm Niederleger, 1,613 m), to Hochfügen (1,470 m). Possible overnight stay.

Stage 5b
Hochfügen – Kellerjoch Hütte alpine hut 7 km, 3.30 hours, red; +770 m The onward journey along track 316 from Hochfügen is a gentle climb via Maschentalalm alpine hut (1,717 m) to Loassattel (1,675 m). From here you can either take the 311 high trail (Hochebenweg) via Naunzalm directly to the alpine hut or continue along trail 316 on the “Kuhmesser” with spectacular views over Innsbruck and the Zillertal Valley. The route then takes you below the summit to Kellerjoch Hütte alpine hut (2,237 m), an award-winning hiking hut in the Karwendel Silver Region located high above the Inntal and Zillertal valleys.

Stage 6
Kellerjoch Hütte alpine hut – Schwaz 6 km (to Grafenast), 2 hours, gentle; -900 m (-1,700 m to Schwaz) It is worth taking a short detour to the Kellerjoch (2,344 m) with its pristine chapel and stunning views of the Karwendel mountains. Descend from the hut on the Jägersteig trail via the Naunzalm Niederleger and Hochleger, then continue on the Jägersteig trail to reach route 312, the “Alter Kellerjochweg”, to Hochpillberg, mountain station of the Kellerjoch lifts at Grafenast (1,347 m) and to Schwaz.

 

East – west route

The route is well marked and signposted. It follows existing trails and climbs. You can also complete the route in the opposite direction, starting from Kellerjoch and heading towards Patscherkofel. You can start or end the tour at any alpine hut. The route is well marked and signposted. It follows existing trails and climbs. You can find a route description atwww.tuxeralpen.at.

 

Maps

  • Alpine Association (AV) map 31/5
  • Federal Office of Metrology and Surveying (BEV) maps 149, 119

 

Abbreviations

  • + m = altitude over climb.
  • - m = altitude over descent
  • red: medium difficulty mountain trail
  • black: difficult mountain trail

 

“Inntaler Höhenweg 2000”

The Inntaler Höhenweg 2000 includes the Tyrolean Eagle’s Way (Adlerweg), Central Alpine Route 02A, Via Alpina, and other routes from Trieste to Monaco:
Stone Pine Path (Zirbenweg): Patscherkofel – Tulfein - Glungezer Glungezer & Geier Route: Alpine Association (AV) Route No. 335: Glungezer – Seven Tuxer summits – Lizumerhütte/Wattental. Eagle’s Way (Adlerweg): Alternative route: Patscherkofel – Glungezer – Lizum

 

Package price BOTROS Incoming: 

  • 7 overnights with breakfast buffet
  • 1 ride from Innsbruck up to Patscherkofel with cable car „Patscherkofelbahn“
  • 1 ride „ down „  from Kellerjoch „ hut „ with Kellerjoch-chair lift

Luggage transport to following huts : Lizumerhütte, Weidenerhütte, Rastkogelhütte Shower (in case the „ huts „ do offer shower ) 1 hiking guide starting from day two until the descent to Schwaz in Tirol from Kellerjochhütte, english speaking.  

MEMBERSHIP at Österreichischer Alpenverein - Sektion Hall in Tirol (Value: 55 Euro per person) so we get better rates in the huts and the main reaso :  INSURANCE IN CASE of accidents and rescue transport in case of.

Package price  incl. all taxes and services mentionned :

  • 4 guests   1.090,-
  • 5 guests      990,-
  • 6 guests      940,-
  • 7 guests      900,-
  • 8 guests      860,-
  • 9 guests      830,-
  • 10 guests    800,-

 

Supplement for single room in  Sporthotel Igls or Hotel in the centre of Innsbruck 8.-9.9.2014: 40 Euro pp/night

Supplement half board at Sporhotel Igls: 32 Euro pp/day – no drinks  

 

Extension nights in INNSBRUCK on request .

 

Coach transfers :   (not included in our package )

Innsbruck airport – hotel in Innsbruck centre Minibus € 45,- net 16-seater Bus € 98,- net

Transfer Munich airport – Innsbruck city Hotel Minibus € 460,- net 16-seater bus € 600,- net

Luggage transport : ( included in our package ) Igls – Lizumerhütte Lizumerhütte – Weidenerhütte Weidenerhütte – Rastkogelhütte Rastkogelhütte – Innsbruck

 

Our prices do include V.A.T. and street tolls. The luggage transport depends on the permits to drive to the huts by minibus .

If wanted we can also offer sleeping bags ( silk ) :  55 Euro per piece