Frauenwand (2,541 m) – Tuxerjoch loop from Schmirn

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Austria

Tyrol

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Wipptal

Schmirn

Frauenwand (2,541 m) – Tuxerjoch loop from Schmirn

Hard

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hikers

Frauenwand (2,541 m) – Tuxerjoch loop from Schmirn

06:02

16.6km

930m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 6.71 km for 353 m

After 7.26 km for 22 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.26 km

Kaserer Col

Highlight • Mountain Pass

From here you have a view to the Zugspitze in good weather.

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6.26 km

The Kasererscharte offers every hiker fantastic views of the Hintertux Glacier and the surrounding mountains. Especially alpine roses, St. John's wort and wild gentian provide a romantic contrast to the eternal ice.

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6.30 km

View of the Kaserer Scharte

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7.07 km

Frauenwand

Highlight • Summit

Although the Frauenwand, at 2,541 metres above sea level, is not one of the largest mountains in the Zillertal, it is famous for its striking summit structure. The summit cross makes a great photo point.

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7.18 km

Tuxbach Source Area

Highlight • River

Beautiful views of the Tuxbach spring area from the Frauenwand

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7.30 km

Frauenwand (2,541 m)

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Easy to hike from the Sommerbergalm.

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8.14 km

Tuxerjoch

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At the Tuxerjoch, the Tux Alps meet the Tux main ridge and the Zillertal Alps. It used to be the fastest way to get to the neighboring Wipptal. Many farmers …

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9.32 km

Tuxerjoch with Snowmaking Pond

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Great views! It is definitely worth climbing up from the Tuxer Joch hut to this point.

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16.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.18 km

4.41 km

2.00 km

992 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

1.51 km

1.47 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,490 m)

Lowest point (1,610 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

6°C

-3°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

July 27, 2022,Vom hinteren Schmirntal auf den Kleiner Kaserer

Via Tuxer Joch, Weiße Wand and Frauenwand it goes to the Frauenscharte. From there, follow the left flank up to the Kleiner Kaserer. The path is not signposted, not marked. If you want to go up there, you should be sure-footed, not afraid of heights and have a certain amount of alpine experience. The climb is steep, exposed in places …

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