Pfitscherjoch

A real highlight of the hike is crossing the border into Italy. After a hike of almost two hours you can cross the boundary stone to South Tyrol in the middle of a beautiful mountain scenery. From there it is a good 5 minutes to the Pfitscherjochhaus, where you can enjoy traditional Italian spaghetti. Ottimo!

Old landmarks and a border guy's cottage. Here is the transition from a very old smuggler route over the main Alpine ridge at an altitude of 2,200 meters.

The Pfitscherjochhaus is a special feature of the Schlegeisspeicher. Because you cross the state border to Italy here. Accordingly, one is spoiled in the Pfitscherjochhaus after his hike with very good Italian cuisine. A culinary tip are the spaghetti or cottage macaroni.

Opening hours:
Open from June to the beginning of October
Daily from 7.00 - 22.00 clock
pfitscherjochhaus.com

Great hike with a fantastic view!

Crossing a national border is something special. Here runs the border between Austria and Italy, marked with a stone.

Here you can also see the Pfitscherjoch house for the first time

The crossing of the Pfitscherjoch and the view into the Pfitsch valley are breathtaking

Nice goal if you start from Schlegeissee. Family friendly route.

A simple and scenic path leads directly from Schlegeisspeicher to Pfitscher Jochhaus. We recommend.

The transition between Italy and Austria. Great old landmark.

Depending on which direction you come from, you see new mountains for the first time, namely Austrian or Italian.
Unfortunately, you also have to deal with a lot of people: guided groups and school classes.
But you can still find a quiet spot on the meadows around the Pfitscherjochhaus.

Walk in the mountains across the border. Something unusual.

The way to here was easy with great views.

Very nice moment when you cross the border ... :)

A casual hike with a great panorama

The panorama is beautiful. The catering in the Pfitschenjoch house is good. The huge number of visitors (on foot and by bike / eBike) is a bit scary.

Shortly after the Austrian-Italian border awaits you this beautiful house with a wonderful view over Austria and Italy.

A quite "comfortable" crossing over the main ridge offers a Pfitscherjoch.

Austria-Italy border, border crossing can always be recommended

The Pfitscherjoch connects the Zillertal with the South Tyrolean Pfitscher valley and is one of the most popular border crossings when crossing the Alps. People have been crossing this border for around 9,000 years, as is proven by finds from the Mesolithic.

Breathtaking ascent over the Pfitscher Joch and across the border to South Tyrol

Beautifully laid out path from Schlegeisstsausee to Pfitscherjoch.

It is only 10 minutes from the old boundary stone to the Pfitscherjochhaus.

Easy accesible, very nice views.