The Rifugio Pio XI, located in the Ötztal Alps, is an alpine refuge for hikers and mountaineers. It is located near the Austrian border, in the Palla Bianca subgroup, or Weißkugelhütte. It is open during the summer season, and it is possible to stop for a meal or to spend the night.

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spessartkind

October 3, 2021

Mountaineering

The hut has come a little in the years, but that doesn't change the patch of earth where it was built. For me a real "place of power"!
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LiLö🌻

July 17, 2024

Hiking

Really rustic hut with friendly hosts and delicious drinks and food.

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2. Melager Bach – Panorama Trail Langtauferertal loop from Wies - Maso del Prato

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3. Melager Bach – Panorama Trail Langtauferertal loop from Kappl - Cappella

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Elevation 2,540 m

Weather

Friday 13 March

-3°C

-8°C

85 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Rifugio Pio XI on Palla Bianca (Weißkugel Hut)

1. Langtaufers Glacier Educational Trail

2. Melager Bach – Panorama Trail Langtauferertal loop from Wies - Maso del Prato

3. Melager Bach – Panorama Trail Langtauferertal loop from Kappl - Cappella

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