ピッツタールの峠・トップ20

Reachable from the Kaunergrathütte within 1 hour

Beautiful views of the White Lake and all the surrounding peaks. The ascent from the lake is steep, and the descent also requires surefootedness.

You pass this spot on the way to the summit. The route via the Kaunergrat Hut is more pleasant.

The tour can be started south through the forest, or north over the bare mountain. With an outside temperature of 25 degrees Celsius, we chose the northbound route. A trip through the forest would have been better in this weather.

Rockier terrain awaits you at the Pitztaler Jöchl, both on the ascent and the descent. Many passages are secured. If there is (still) snow and you can no longer see any markings, you should be careful. Be aware that the ground can slip if you move on the scree.

Rockier terrain awaits you at the Pitztaler Jöchl, both on the ascent and the descent. Many passages are secured. If there is (still) snow and you can no longer see any markings, you should be careful. Be aware that the ground can slip if you move on the scree.

It's super chilly in the tunnel - even when climbing. Bring a windstopper or a jacket with you. Short sleeves weather on both sides and about 5C in the tunnel. The asphalt is quite smooth.

From the starting point, the flat farm track leads to the Gletscherstube. Continue left to climb to the Braunschweiger Hütte. The rocky waterfall path leads steeply up the glacier break to the foot of the Mittelbergfernerbruch. From there, the arduous and very steep climb to the hut begins, partly over steps. Along this arduous path, you have a fantastic view of the surrounding glacier world. A very good path leads up to the Pitztaler Jöchl. The view from there of the surrounding peaks and glaciers is worth seeing. You return to the valley via the same route. Good fitness and surefootedness are required! The way back follows the same path.