Hiking Trails
Patscherkofel – an Alpine hiking paradise
Trails from one chalet to the next offer splendid views of mountains near and far.
Starting point is the Patscherkofelbahn mountain station, then take the summit route until the 1st reversement to the panorama-trail Jochleitensteig round the summit to Boscheben Alpine Inn and the Stone Pine Trail back to the mountain station of Patscherkofelbahn.
Also possible in the opposite direction.
Refreshments: Almgasthof Boscheben, Schutzhaus Patscherkofel and Das Kofel Restaurant.
A magnificent view over three valleys: Inntal, Stubaital and Wipptal.
Difference in altitude: ascent 220 m / descent 200 m
Duration of walk: 2 hours
Distance: 5,7 kilometres
2 hours
Patscher Alm
Take the Patscherkofel cable car to the mountain station, then walk past the shelter towards Hochmahdalm and Patscher Alm. Continue along the road to Patsch.
Difference in altitude: ascent 0 m / descent 960 m
Duration of walk: 2,5 hours
2.5 hours
Around Mount Patscherkofel. Mountain station Patscherkofel to Boscheben Alpine Inn and along to Meissner Haus.
Marked Alpine meadow path leading out of the valley 1,600 m from the south side of Patscherkofel to the north side. Alpengasthof Heilig Wasser - valley station Patscherkofelbahn
5 hours
From mountain station of Patscherkofel cable car approximately 2.5 to 3 hours to Glungezer Hütte via Arolla Pine Trail at first to Boscheben Alpine Inn, after 20 minutes there's a road junction. To the right offsets Glungezer Alpine trail on the south side of Viggartal and leads to Glungezer Hütte in approximately 1.5 hours below Viggar mountain.
Back on the same way (2 hours to Patscherkofel), or descant to Tulfein Alm (Glungezerbahn to Tulfes, post bus to Igls), or via Arolla Pine Trail back to Patscherkofel mountain station.
5 hours
Heilig Wasser Alpine Inn
From mountain station of Patscherkofel cable car eastward to Lanser Alm - Heilig Wasser Alpine Inn. Along valley station Patscherkofelbahn.
Difference in altitude: ascent 0 m / descent 950 m
Duration of walk: 2,5 hours
2.5 hours
A gentle mountain path from one chalet ("Alm") to the next. Patscherkofel cable car mountain station – Lanser Alm – Sistranser Alm – Aldranser Alm – Rinner Alm - Alpengasthof Halsmarter or Tulfes.
3.5 hours
This route follows a wide footpath (suitable for pushchairs) from the Patscherkofel cable car mountain station to the summit. Total elevation: 280 m, refreshments available at Patscherkofel Summit Lounge, Schutzhaus Patscherkofel, Das Kofel Restaurant
Difference in altitude: ascent 280 m / descent 280 m
Duration of walk: 1 3/4 hours total
Distance: 5,4 kilometres
1 3/4 hours
From the Patscherkofel cable car mountain station, passing the two chalets Lanser Alm and Sistranser Alm to arrive at Heilig Wasser Alpine Inn and down to the valley station Patscherkofelbahn.
Difference in altitude: ascent 0 m / descent 950 m
Duration of walk: 3 hours
3 hours
„Take a Walk along the Eagle’s Wings!
Enjoy an eagle’s perspective of Tirol’s most beautiful Alpine scenery. As the eagle flies, the Eagle Walk runs through Tirol – the whole length of the country, from east to west. The Eagle Walk is steep in some places, gentle in others, and rugged in most. Novice and expert alike will enjoy the varied terrain of the trail as it passes through the heart of the Alps; however, many stages should only be attempted by those who are sure footed and comfortable on unstable ground. The 320-kilometer trail runs from the Kaiser Mountain Range to Arlberg, comprised of 24 stages with a total elevation gain of 23,000 meters and a total elevation loss of 20,000 meters.
In East Tirol, avid hikers can take up the challenge of a shorter Eagle Walk, overshadowed by the lofty peaks of Großglockner and Großvenediger: With its 93-kilometer footpath, nine stages, and an elevation gain and loss of some 8,000 meters each, it offers endless hiking opportunities and stunning views!“
The Patscherkofel is situated on stage 13.
More information:
http://www.tirol.at/reisefuehrer/sport/wandern/wandertouren/a-adlerweg-etappe-13-innsbruck-zirbenweg-innsbruck
www.tirol.at/adlerweg
24 stages