Summer vacation Hochzeiger - Pitztal in Tyrol
Vacation & relaxation for the whole family
Up here, where you can feel nature even more, it’s almost like being in another world.
You can enjoy our clear mountain air with every breath. The panoramic view of the mountains is breathtakingly beautiful. We consider ourselves lucky to have the Alps right on our doorstep, which offer real adventures for pleasure hikers and summiteers alike.
Multifaceted Tyrol
Excursion destinations
Historic. Natural. Special.
Tirol is a multifaceted region with many natural and cultural highlights. Here you will find an excerpt of the worthwhile excursion destinations during your summer vacation in Pitztal Tirol.
Explanation of symbols:
- Suitable for baby carriages
- Perfect for kids
- Teens like that too
Mountain biking and trails right by the house
(E) Biking
Biking and bike rental directly at the house
E-MTB and E-Fully rental
NEW: from summer 2024
We have an e-mountain bike (incl. 2 children’s bikes) and e-fully rental directly at Hochzeiger Haus.
Want to experience something? Enjoy nature? Explore the area?
Check out a bike from our iBike box directly on site!
We offer
- Regularly maintained e-bikes
- free helmet rental
- Washing area
- Workbench
And the best thing about it: 1x free e-bike rental for our guests staying 3 nights or more!
Bike routes on the Hochzeiger
If you don’t just want to go downhill on the Hochzeiger, but also want to do something for your fitness, you have many options here.
Here you can find our mountain bike map.
The bike trails on the Hochzeiger are marked on our hiking map.
Trail biking fun for families
With lots of bends, berms and waves, the two trails are fun for both children and adults.
There are also rest areas along the mountain bike trail where you can take a break with the family. At the end of the mountain bike trail there is also a bike wash area and a bike hire shop.
Don’t forget your safety clothing for the mountain bike trail – safety first.
Have fun on the bike with the whole family!
Hochzeiger Family Trail facts
This blue single trail leads from the middle station directly past Hochzeiger Haus to the Hochzeiger valley station.
The level of the trail is easy and ideal for beginners and families.
- Start: Hochzeiger middle station, 2,000 m
- Destination: Hochzeiger valley station, 1,450 m
- Length: 7 km, 550 vertical meters
- Trail classification: blue (easy)
- Ascent: Bike Ticket Hochzeiger gondola lift (e.g. 4-hour ticket for children á € 12,- or adults á € 28,-)
Hochzeiger 2.5 Trail facts
The new blue trail starts at the Hochzeiger 2.5 mountain station and finishes at the Hochzeiger middle station. This trail can therefore be combined with the Family Trail.
- Start: Hochzeiger 2.5 mountain station, 2,500 m
- Destination: Hochzeiger middle station, 2,000 m
- Length: 5.5 km, 500 vertical meters
- Trail classification: blue (easy)
- Ascent: with the Hochzeiger gondola lift – and then continue with the Hochzeiger 2.5
Bike trail fun from 2,500 m to 1,450 m on the Hochzeiger!
Hiking vacation at the hut with hotel comfort
Hiking
From a short break to a real summer retreat, get a taste of the mountain air
The Hochzeiger Haus is located in the middle of 100 km of marked hiking trails in the beautiful Hochzeiger hiking area. From child-friendly to easy hikes to longer mountain tours, there is plenty of choice here.
Hikes from Hochzeiger Haus
- From Hochzeiger Haus, head up to the middle station of the Hochzeiger cable cars and on to the Zollberg at 2,225 m, where you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the Innerpitztal valley all the way to the Wildspitze.
Total walking time: 1 hour 20 min. - From Hochzeiger Haus you hike to the Kalbenalm, probably the cutest alpine pasture far and wide. The way back is via Tanzalm (a highlight not only for the kids because of the animals)
Total walking time: 2 hours. - From Hochzeiger Haus it goes down to the valley station via the Innerwald.
Total walking time: 40 minutes. - This time you hike to the valley station via the winter toboggan run. It takes a little longer than the path through the forest, but it's more comfortable.
Total walking time: 1 hour.
- From Hochzeiger Haus you walk up to the middle station of the Hochzeiger cable cars and on to the Zollberg at 2,225 m, where you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the Innerpitztal valley all the way to the Wildspitze.
Total walking time: 1 hr. 20 min. - From Hochzeiger Haus you hike to the Kalbenalm, probably the cutest alpine pasture far and wide. The way back is via Tanzalm (a highlight not only for the kids because of the animals)
Total walking time: 2 hours. - From Hochzeiger Haus it goes down to the valley station via the Innerwald.
Total walking time: 40 min. - This time you hike to the valley station via the winter toboggan run. It takes a little longer than the path through the forest, but it's more comfortable.
Total walking time: 1 hour.
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The starting point is again Hochzeiger Haus - then up to Hochzeiger through the Riegetal valley to the Groaßsee lake. Return via the Zollberglift mountain station, over to the Zollberg and back to Hochzeiger Haus.
Total walking time: 6 hrs. 15 min. -
The classic in the Hochzeiger hiking area is the hike to the Wildgrat at 2,971 m. From Hochzeiger Haus to the mountain station of the Zollberg T-bar lift, then continue to the Groaßsee and the Wildgrat. Take the same route back to Hochzeiger Haus.
Total walking time: 7 hrs. 15 min. -
To the Gemeindekopf at 2,771 m, start at Hochzeiger Haus to the mountain station of the Zollberg T-bar lift, continue to the Groaßsee and then turn right to the Gemeindekopf. Take the same route back to Hochzeiger Haus.
Total walking time: 7 hrs. 15 min.
Hikes from Hochzeiger Haus via the Sechszeiger mountain station
THE summit tour - even possible with small children:
- From Hochzeiger Haus hike up to the chairlift station and then take the lift up to the Sechszeiger - from the Sechszeiger chairlift mountain station at 2,395 m you hike back to the pond, where a magnificent panoramic view awaits.
Total walking time: 50 min (incl. walk to the chairlift station) - Same as above, but return on foot rather than by chairlift. The descent is via Kalbenalm, the cute little alpine pasture and from there on to Tanzalm, where not only the little ones can enjoy the animals, and then back to Hochzeiger Haus.
Total walking time: 2 hours 15 minutes.
- From Hochzeiger Haus hike up to the chairlift station and then take the lift up to the Sechszeiger - from the Sechszeiger chairlift mountain station at 2,395 m take the descent northwards to the Leiner Alm and from there back to Hochzeiger Haus.
Total walking time: 3 hours 15 minutes. - From Hochzeiger Haus, hike up to the chairlift station and then take the lift up to the Sechszeiger - from the Sechszeiger chairlift mountain station at 2,395 m, take the descent northwards through the Oberlangtal valley to the small, pretty Kalbenalm, from there on to the Tanzalm and then to Hochzeiger Haus.
Total walking time: 2 hours 30 minutes. - From Hochzeiger Haus hike up to the chairlift station and then take the lift up to the Sechszeiger. A ridge hike then begins to Hochzeiger 2,560 m with a descent via the Hochzeiger ridge to the Zollberg T-bar lift mountain station and on to Hochzeiger Haus.
Total walking time: 3 hrs. 30 min.
- From Hochzeiger Haus, hike up to the chairlift station and then take the lift up to the Sechszeiger. From there, walk south along the ridge for approx. 900 m, then descend to the rear valley floor of the Wenner Berg. From there, hike out of the valley to the lovely Kalbenalm. From there, ascend via the Tröghütte to the Leiner Alm and from there back to Hochzeiger Haus.
Total walking time: approx. 6 hrs. 15 min. - Our top tour: Hike up from Hochzeiger Haus to the chairlift station and then take the lift up to the Sechszeiger. From there to Hochzeiger and then into the upper Riegetal to Groaßsee and Wildgrat. Then back to Hochzeiger Haus.
Total walking time: approx. 7 hrs. 30 min.
Worldwide treasure hunt
Geocaching
For the geocachers among you, there is a great hiding place
on the Hochzeiger to discover
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You can find more information here:
Wildspitz tour - every Tuesday and Friday
WILDSPITZTOUR with mountain guide
Every Tuesday and Friday from July to September on the highest mountain in Tyrol.
Starting point is the Pitztal Glacier mountain station at 2,840m, from there via the Mittelbergferner to the Mittelbergjoch at 3,166m, short descent to the Taschach Glacier, past the impressive glacier world. The last few meters in altitude are over rock and boulder terrain to the summit at 3,774m.
From up there, you have a view of Germany, Italy and Switzerland.
Total walking time: approx. 7 hours.
Meeting point: 06:30 am at the valley station of the Pitztal Glacier Cable Car
Bring along: Mountain boots, sunglasses, sun protection, gloves, hat, Gore-Tex jacket, poles with plates and provisions for the day
Hip belt and crampons will be provided.
Cost: EUR 130.00 per person (without Glacier Express ride)
(price increases for less than 4 people)
Summer vacation Hochzeiger - Pitztal in Tyrol
Family summer
Vacation & relaxation for the whole family
Up here, where you can feel nature even more, it’s almost like being in another world.
You can enjoy our clear mountain air with every breath. The panoramic view of the mountains is breathtakingly beautiful. We consider ourselves lucky to have the Alps right on our doorstep, which offer real adventures for pleasure hikers and summiteers alike.
New since summer 2023
NEW route
- ZirbenCarts on an even longer and even more spectacular route (5.5 km).
- The Hochzeiger 2.5 chairlift has been open since summer 2023 in addition to the Sechszeiger double chairlift and the gondola lift.
- New 2nd bike trail from the top station of the Hochzeiger 2.5 cable car to the middle station.
If you like, you can then continue directly on the Family Trail to the Hochzeiger valley station and thus directly past Hochzeiger Haus.
Downhill bike trail fun from 2,500 to 1,450 m!
