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St. Leonhard im Pitztal

View of the Karles Glacier – Braunschweiger Hut loop from Tunnelbahn Gletscherexpress Bergstation

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St. Leonhard im Pitztal

View of the Karles Glacier – Braunschweiger Hut loop from Tunnelbahn Gletscherexpress Bergstation

Hard

4.9

(8)

47

hikers

View of the Karles Glacier – Braunschweiger Hut loop from Tunnelbahn Gletscherexpress Bergstation

03:19

7.60km

410m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.91 km for 3.78 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

42 m

Mountain station of the Glacier Express

Highlight • Rest Area

The Glacier Express takes guests to an altitude of 2,840 meters above sea level. This is also where the valley station of the Wildspitzbahn is located, which takes you to …

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2

99 m

Wildspitzbahn Valley Station

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cafe 3440 can be reached with the Wildspitzbahn and you should definitely do that. nice cafe with a wonderful terrace and a few stairs to reach a platform with an all-round panoramic view. Incredibly beautiful

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3

267 m

Kapellenweg Trail

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a small beautiful hiking trail with lots of signs to think about

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4

734 m

Steep Ascent to Mittelstation

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Nice, crisp ascent from the glacier to the middle station - many of the other paths up here are slopes for the construction vehicles.

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5

3.73 km

View of the Karles Glacier

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Beautiful while it's still around. I've been told that the glacier has receded a lot.

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6

3.77 km

Braunschweiger Hut

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The large wood-paneled dining room with the green tiled stove dating from the turn of the century invites you to linger. A collection of local songbooks is available to guests. …

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7

7.07 km

Karellensteig – View of the Gepatschferner Glacier

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8

7.46 km

Top Mountain Star Observation Deck

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B

7.60 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.52 km

2.09 km

Surfaces

5.14 km

1.90 km

446 m

117 m

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Wednesday 15 July

20°C

9°C

14 %

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