Nature. Mountains. Freedom.
Experience summer in the Pitztal Valley at its most beautiful: majestic peaks, crystal-clear mountain lakes, green alpine pastures and warm Tyrolean hospitality.
Summer holidays in Pitztal
Your break on the roof of Tyrol
Surrounded by majestic three-thousand-metre peaks, crystal-clear mountain lakes and fragrant alpine meadows, the valley offers you an incomparable scenery for active and relaxing holidays.
Whether hiking, biking, climbing or simply enjoying the pure mountain air - here you will find peace, relaxation and a genuine connection with nature.
Leave everyday life behind and treat yourself to your own personal break on the roof of Tyrol. Feel the freedom of the mountains, discover unforgettable moments amidst the impressive landscape and return with renewed energy and lasting memories.
One valley – three cable cars
All three cable cars offer comfortable ascent options for hikes, mountain bike tours and family adventures in summer.
🏔️ Pitztal Glacier Cable Car – High up at 3,440 m
- Glacier Express: The funicular railway takes you comfortably from Mittelberg to 2,841 metres above sea level.
- Wildspitzbahn: Austria's highest cable car takes you up to 3,440 m to Café 3440 – the highest coffee house in the country.
- Glacier hikes: Explore the impressive glacier caves and experience the power of the eternal ice up close.
🚠 Rifflsee Mountain Railways – Idyllic scenery and adventure
- The gondola lift takes you comfortably up to the Rifflsee lake at 2,300 m.
- Hiking paradise: Enjoy tours such as the two-lakes-tour or the summit tour to the Brandkogel.
- Nature experience: The Rifflsee lake at an altitude of 2,232 m offers breathtaking views and is ideal for nature lovers.
- Europe's highest raft trip: Slow down and enjoy nature on a raft trip on the Rifflsee lake. During the approximately 45-minute trip, you will have unique views of the surrounding glaciers and mountain peaks.
🚡 Hochzeiger mountain railways - Family-friendly and versatile
- The modern gondola lift takes you up to an altitude of 2,500 m.
- ZirbenPark: An adventure park for the whole family with play stations and nature experiences.
- Mountain carts: Experience rapid descents on the 5.5 km long track.
Hiking on the roof of Tyrol
Experience the Pitztal valley at its most beautiful: over 380 kilometres of well marked hiking trails lead you through one of Tyrol's most impressive mountain landscapes.
Your options – hiking enjoyment for everyone
🥾 For families & connoisseurs
Explore the valley on easy trails such as the Luis Trenker Trail through the Arzler Pitzeklamm gorge – a beautiful, family friendly circular route with a suspension bridge, waterfall and cool mountain stream. Children and less experienced hikers will also love it.
🥾 For nature lovers & leisure hikers
Leisurely hikes to alpine pastures and mountain lakes, such as the Rifflsee circular trail, invite you to linger and enjoy yourself. Many of these trails can be easily reached by mountain railway, so you can enjoy fantastic views without too much effort.
🥾 For summiteers and experienced climbers
Those looking for higher altitudes will find numerous opportunities for challenging tours in the Pitztal Valley – such as the Fuldaer Höhenweg trail to the Taschachhütte hut or the ascent to the imposing Mittagskogel (3,159 m). Guided tours with certified mountain guides are offered regularly.
Mountain biking in the high mountains
95 kilometres of well signposted MTB routes and single trails take you through the impressive mountain panorama on the ‘roof of Tyrol’.
The right experience for every level
🚴 For beginners & families
- Gentle routes such as the Mittelberg Weg (1.9 km, 180 metres elevation gain)
- The Zirben Family Trail on the Hochzeiger for young and old
🏞️ For pleasure bikers
- The Pitztal Bike Route – 42 km, 1,400 m elevation gain
- Sporty, scenic & unforgettable
🏔️ For experienced bikers
- Challenging trails such as the Steinbock Trail
- Flow, technique and pure adrenaline
🛠️ Service & Infrastructure
- Mountain railways with bike transport
- Rental, e-bikes, washing and repair stations
Familiy holidays in Pitztal
The Pitztal Valley offers families unforgettable experiences in nature – from child friendly hikes to refreshing swimming fun in lakes and swimming pools.
🌲 Outdoors in nature
- Gentle, child riendly hiking and biking trails, e.g. in Zirben Park and the Rifflsee area
- Varied family programme: kids' clubs, playgrounds, pony/lama trekking and adventures in XP Park
💧Swimming & water fun
- Pitz Park adventure swimming pool in Wenns. A spacious natural bathing area (1,000 m²) with diving tower, jetties and play raft – a bathing paradise for children.
- Stillebach Kneipp facility with idyllic natural lake and sunbathing lawn for relax.
- Natural mountain lake such as the Rifflsee (2,232 m), suitable for families and with a treasure hunt – perfect for splashing around after a hike.
- Outdoor pool in Imst with 2 water slides and adjacent volleyball court.
- Area 47 – Austria's largest outdoor leisure park.
