WINTER VACATIONS IN TYROL’S PITZTAL – 100% SNOW GUARANTEED!

PITZTAL GLACIER & RIFFLSEE / WINTER HIKING IN THE NATURE RESERVE KAUNERGRAT

The highest glacier ski area in TIROL!

SKIING & SNOWBOARDING AT THE PITZTAL GLACIER & RIFFLSEE LAKE

The Kirchenwirt is only 3 minutes drive
away from the valley station Rifflsee Gletscherbahn!

Moving moments of a different kind…

The altitude decides: Austria’s highest glacier ski area, the Pitztal Glacier, attracts skiers and snowboarders with snow-sure altitude at 3,440m.

Facts about the ski area Pitztal Glacier & Rifflsee:

A total of 40.6 honest kilometers of slopes and 120 hectares of slope area
22.2 km Pitztal glacier (3.8 km blue slopes, 16.2 km red slopes, 2.2 km black slopes)
18,4 km Rifflsee (9,5 km blue slopes, 4,5 km red slopes, 4,4 km black slopes, 3 km ski routes)
12 lifts (6 lifts each)
Snow guarantee from September to May
Skiing vacation on Tyrol’s highest glacier!
Starting point for the popular ski tour to Tyrol’s highest mountain – the Wildspitze 3.774 m

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You can also choose from Rifflsee mountain railroad, Hochzeiger mountain railroad and the Imst skiing area. All to be enjoyed with one ski pass – the Pitz-Regio-Card. In addition to skiers, snowboarders also get their money’s worth: snowboard fun park, freestyle park and half pipe are available in Jerzens and on the Pitztal Glacier.

100% safe, 100% fun. What is true for the snow is also true for the Pitz Express panoramic railroad. The “star” of modern mountain railroads, which carries you quickly and comfortably high up and puts fantastic slopes at your feet. Forget the stress of everyday life and relax with us…

SKITOURES

Two tracks in the snow… Limitless freedom off the slopes.

Safely guided by state-certified mountain and ski guides, ski tours, high altitude ski tours and ski traverses are a very special experience in the Pitztal…

WINTER HIKING

Away from the noise of the world… Exercise in the winter mountains.

On Pitztal’s freshly groomed hiking trails through snow-covered forests. Move without much effort in the snowy winter landscape. Your path leads through forests and over snowfields, along frozen streams and watercourses, along trails and cross-country skiing tracks. In the depths of winter as in the warming spring sun, a real experience.

Here in Pitztal the winter is long, we have snow until the beginning of May, as long as you can ski, cross-country ski or snowboard here.

Because of its altitude, the Pitztal is also perfect for touring, the ultimate sport for those who want to find themselves and conquer the wild Pitztal winter landscape at their own pace during the day or at night.

Good for the circulation, blood pressure, muscles, but especially for the soul.

When touring you meet yourself, feel your own body, thoughts and feelings!

Ski tours on the roof of Tyrol:

  • the majestic Wildspitze at 3774 m
  • the demanding Linke Fernerkogel at 3225 m
  • the K2 at 3135 m

For those who prefer a more leisurely pace and don’t necessarily need to go high, snowshoeing would be a great alternative.

Especially in the Kaunergrat Nature Park there are great circular hiking trails ideal for beginners (Possibly also with a guide). Snowshoeing makes the winter landscape seem like a fairy tale, through the slow pace you can experience a special experience with all your senses. Glistening snow, forests and meadows shrouded in white, sun rays in the red face and the sound of your own breath, just great!

The special tip: The route Piller Höhe – Kaunerberg , walking time approx. 1.5 hours
Or to the Tiefentalalm at 1880 m, through the forest, walking time approx. 3,5 hours

Other leisure activities

Lifts in operation

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ADVENT AT THE KIRCHENWIRT: TOUCHING AND CONTEMPLATIVE.

THE MOUNTAIN ADVENT IN THE PITZTAL VALLEY

Vacation to dream- The Advent in the Pitztal mountains covers the winter landscape with a unique glitter and conjures a smile on people’s faces.

Crackling fire in the fireplace, warming candlelight, steaming Christmas punch, homemade cookies, and the lovingly tied wreath.

Time of relaxation and comfort…

At Christmas music and delicious Delicacies we enjoy the romantic winter landscape. Variety is also provided, great excursions like to the Chistkindlmarkt in Innsbruck are offered to our guests.

Tip: Round off your personal winter dream with a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the magnificent landscape or how about a hilarious toboggan evening?

TYROLEAN MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS AT THE KIRCHENWIRT IN PITZTAL:

ATMOSPHERIC AND FESTIVE.

“I will honor Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all year long.” (Charles Dickens)

We would like to share this feeling with you at our Christmas party at the Pitztaler Kirchenwirt. We keep it quite familiar at Christmas, we have already a few weeks during the reflective Advent season here between the snow-covered mountains tuned.

Enjoy with us the cozy, contemplative and very cozy atmosphere in our festively decorated house. Meetings under the Christmas tree are warm and personal, here meet dear regulars and warmly welcome new faces.

Candlelight, crackling fires, sweet delicacies and a lot of Christmas in the middle of a beautiful winter world awaits you here with us at the Kirchenwirt…

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OTHER LEISURE ACTIVITIES IN THE PITZTAL VALLEY

WINTER IN THE PITZTAL VALLEY SHOWS MANY FACES: DARING ICE CLIMBING, SOCIAL ICE SKATING…

cross-country skiing

Vital movement

Now it is official what guests have long felt: sport in healthy mountain air does good, even better! This is proven by new sports science studies… Speaking of moving moments: A gentle but efficient way to refuel vitality is cross-country skiing! This stimulates strength and “Kondi”, promotes circulation and coordination. And apart from the fact that there is probably no more beautiful “vitality studio” than snow-covered mountains: The pounds fall quite incidentally…

toboggan

There are natural toboggan runs in Arzl and in Wenns-Piller (illuminated). And for night tobogganing on the Hochzeiger, even the cable car works overtime as an ascent aid…

Nordic Walking

In winter, on the road with sticks. Almost like cross-country skiing and yet different. Get away from the general grind on Pitztal’s freshly groomed hiking trails through snow-covered forests. Can Nordic Walking be beautiful…

ICE SKATING AND CURLING AT THE PILLER FISHPOND

Ice skating free of charge, skate rental Euro 1,00
Curling also possible
weather permitting, open from 11:00 to 18:00, Monday day off

Ice skating in St. Leonhard, Tyrol (weather permitting)

at the lake in Stillebach, Biohotel Stillebach Tel. +43 (0) 5413 87 206
open from about 10:00 to 23:00
Shoes for rent: Euro 5,00

NO HUNTER’S TALK

This is a kind of law of nature – and you don’t need hunter’s lingo to understand it: Nature touches us the more, the less we touch it!

In the hunt for ever new impressions and experiences, one should never forget the basic virtues of a hunter – observing, being quiet, respecting nature and keeping an eye on the balance of life. Those who indulge in the passion of hunting will find a paradise in the Pitztal. But a wide “territory” also opens up in a figurative sense: gentle hikes, for example, lead into their own emotional worlds. Who follows fresh tracks, comes so seen the life on the track, the nature of things… and sees with a little luck deer, rabbits, squirrels. Or ibexes. On request, we are happy to arrange hunting permits or talk to the hunters if we may be present at the game feeding…

WINTER HIKING IN THE PITZ VALLEY IN TYROL

WINTER AND SNOWSHOE HIKING IN THE PITZTAL VALLEY

The snow crunches under your feet with every step. Taking a deep breath, you feel that one magical moment – which makes you forget everything around: Winterwonderland Pitztal in Austria. Winter hiking in Tyrol is a feast for the senses.

Pure nature – that touches. Winderwanderdern in St. Leonhard has a special atmosphere: Here you hike along the 21 kilometer long valley trail from Mittelberg to Wiese. The entrance and exit to the winter hiking trail is possible in every hamlet. Hike directly from the vacation hotel Kirchenwirt and discover well groomed trails for every ability: The Kaunergrat – Pitztal Nature Park is an experience in itself. You can choose between leisurely hikes in the valley or a mountain tour. Look at beautiful snow-covered mountain peaks. The crisp, fresh winter air will do you good. During winter hiking you will discover snow-covered forests and the snow-covered Rifflsee. A snow-white dream landscape – which one does not forget so fast again.

Snowshoe hiking is also a discipline in itself. The vacation region Pitztal offers guided snowshoe hikes an. You can get information about this at the hotel reception of our hotel Kirchenwirt in Pitztal in Tyrol. Enjoy hiking in the team and the best tips. Alpine pastures and huts await you with regional delicacies.

Book now or request without obligation and leave everyday life behind.

LEAFLET WINTER HIKING

THE 1X1 OF SNOWSHOEING:

Snowshoeing itself is easy to learn, you should have the snowshoes explained once, for example, when and how do I fix the snowshoes, how do I use the climbing aid and what is it for. Snowshoeing is quite strenuous and sufficient liquid, e.g. a thermos of tea and provisions should be taken along.

Furthermore, as with ski tours go: We are in high alpine terrain, for beginners we strongly recommend to stay on the marked winter trails.

For hikes off the marked trails we recommend a guided tour with a trained guide.

To note:

  • Stay on marked paths
  • Check your equipment and provisions
  • do not go alone
  • Keep an eye on the avalanche situation and weather forecast

Hiking poles, snowshoes, backpacks and thermos flask are available on loan here in the house.