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Meanwhile 127 accommodation establishments in the Pitztal offer premium holidays: Whoever checks in here automatically gets the personal joker for unforgettable holiday moments. The Pitztal Summer Card is the key to a total of 15 special experiences. First and foremost, free use of the mountain railways on the Pitztal Glacier, Rifflsee and Hochzeiger as well as in the neighbourhood on the Kaunertal Glacier, in Imst and Fendels. But it is not only the world of the peaks that offers unique views and vistas, guests also enjoy a new portion of holiday happiness every day in the valley. Youcan leave your car at home, the bus rides are free of charge. www.pitztal.com
"Our offer is very wide-ranging," says Stephanie Schlierenzauer from the Pitztal Tourism Association. Families as well as sports enthusiasts and connoisseurs can find the best of five filled holiday days on the homepage. Those who do something for the first time are guaranteed to take away unforgettable impressions. How about the first family summit on the Hochzeiger or the first 3000 m peak on the Pitztal Glacier? Other possibilities open up free of charge with the Summer Card:
Breathtaking view: Café 3440
The Pitztal Glacier, the highest in all of Tyrol, exerts a magical attraction. Café 3440 is enthroned up here - and offers coffee specialities and cakes from its own pastry shop as well as a breathtaking view of over 50 peaks above the 3,000-metre mark. With the Pitztal Summer Card, connoisseurs can take the Gletscherexpress and Wildspitzbahn - and be there in 20 minutes. On the way back down to the valley, take a detour to the Chapel of White Light, which fascinates with its special play of colours inside.
Europe's highest raft trip: Ahoy at Lake Rifflsee
Also at the back of the Pitztal valley is the Rifflsee - Austria's largest natural mountain lake, which can be reached free of charge by the gondola lift of the same name. Europe's highest raft ride starts up here at 2232 metres. The floating platform glides along almost silently with the help of an electric motor. The ride takes 45 minutes (not included: 13.50 euros for adults, 8 euros for children). The raft is named after the Seekogel, the highest peak among the surrounding giants at 3357 metres. If you want to return to the valley on foot, you can hike along the shore of the Rifflsee to the outlet - and then follow the mountain stream, which after a few hundred metres plunges over the rocks as a mighty waterfall.
Pleasure and action: Swiss stone pine magic on the Hochzeiger
For as long as anyone can remember, the stone pine forest has protected the Pitztal village of Jerzens from avalanches and mudslides. It nestles against the Hochzeiger Mountains and is one of the most beautiful stands in Tyrol. Guests can enjoy the high alpine plant with all their senses in the "ZirbenPark" at the Hochzeiger middle station. The circular trail, which is suitable for prams, offers lots of fun and excitement in addition to discoveries about the enchanting pine species. The adventure tower in the shape of a pine cone with a 16-metre long tube slide, the pine jump into the fresh hay and the pine water with its shallow streams are at the top of the hit list. Action-seekers can try out the ZirbenCarts, which take you from the Sechszeiger through the Hochzeiger area (11 euros). The Hochzeiger Family Trail is brand new here and lays the foundation for MTB adventures in Pitztal.
To the king of the Alps: On the trail of the ibex
After its extinction in the 1950s, the ibex has spread again throughout the entire Alpine region from the Pitztal valley. Since 2020, the Tyrolean Ibex Centre in St. Leonhard in Pitztal has been telling the story of how this success story came about. In the exhibition rooms, the king of the Alps appears as a synonym for the fascinating nature of the Pitztal, and visitors can experience the ibex up close in the enclosure. The centre stands on historical ground - where the stables of the Schrofenhof once stood, which was first mentioned in a document in 1265. Through Josef Schöpf, who lived here in the early 20th century and is considered a pioneer of photography in Tyrol, the museum combines natural and cultural history.
Climbing and bouldering: Adventure guaranteed
In Pitztal, even the smallest children can climb. As soon as they measure 90 centimetres, the fun begins at the XP Adventure Park in Jerzens. Specifically, in the beautifully designed forest rope park, which entices with courses for all age groups. The climbing hall in Imst and the Kletterstadl in Stillebach round off the vertical free offer of the Pitztal Summer Card. Small summit victories, on the other hand, are provided by the Mandlers Boden: The fairytale forest with its 55 blocks and 180 routes offers thrills even for beginners*.
Everything included: The summer activity programme
Guided hikes to alpine pastures and peaks, over the Pitztal Glacier with its ice worlds, through the Kaunergrat Nature Park with its fascinating flora and fauna; plus mountain bike tours of all levels of difficulty, climbing days, trail running to try out: the Pitztal Summer Activity Programme is full of highlights and takes place from 20 June to 14 October on Mondays to Saturdays.
You automatically receive thePitztal Summer Card from 3 June to 16 October when you check in at 127 partner accommodations. With this card, you can use one mountain railway or XP adventure park per day free of charge during your entire stay. In addition, numerous leisure facilities are free of charge with the card, including museums, bathing lake, climbing hall, Boulderstadl and Steinbockzentrum. In addition, the use of the public bus in Pitztal is free on all days.
Further information: Pitztal Tourism Association, Unterdorf 18, A-6473 Wenns,
Tel.: +43 (0) 5414 869 99, www.pitztal.com