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Pfitscherjoch (grensovergang) – Schlegeisspeicher rondtocht vanuit Hintertux

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Pfitscherjoch (grensovergang) – Schlegeisspeicher rondtocht vanuit Hintertux

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July 12, 2025

Pfitscherjoch (grensovergang) – Schlegeisspeicher rondtocht vanuit Hintertux

Hard

07:36

19.4km

2.6km/h

900m

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Overview

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.

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 4.29 km for 2.32 km

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.16 km

Riepenbach waterfall and bridges

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

Not quite as big as the Krimmler waterfalls in Zillertal, but still very impressive. Idyllically many small waterfalls flow down between coniferous forests.

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3.66 km

View of Schlegeis Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Climb difficult, but the view is worth it! You need good shoes with good grip, sneakers (which some Instagram photo-takers wear) don't really work.

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3.83 km

Olpererhütte

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Olpererhütte at 2389 meters offers an excellent overnight accommodation for climbing higher peaks. There are sleeping spaces for 5 people each and you need to bring sleeping bags. The …

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4.96 km

Madonna high above the Schlegeisspeicher

Highlight • Monument

Very nice statue with a fantastic view of the reservoir.

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12.1 km

Pfitscherjoch Border Crossing

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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 …

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12.5 km

Pfitscherjochhaus / Rifugio Passo di Vizze

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Great hut with very nice hut staff. Good kitchen and great view!

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16.9 km

View of the Unterschrammach Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

A true highlight of the hike towards Pfitscherjoch Haus is the unique view of the Unterschrammach waterfall. The water of the Unterschrammachbach falls several meters down into the Zamser Grund. …

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19.3 km

Schlegeis Reservoir (Schlegeisspeicher)

Highlight • Lake

The Schlegeisspeicher is one of the five reservoirs in the Zillertal and primarily serves to generate electricity. Above the lake is a large refuge. The view here is fantastic, especially …

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19.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

4.37 km

1.99 km

1.68 km

Surfaces

8.16 km

6.79 km

1.91 km

1.66 km

800 m

< 100 m

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Pfitscherjoch (grensovergang) – Schlegeisspeicher rondtocht vanuit Hintertux

Riepenbach waterfall and bridges

View of Schlegeis Reservoir

Olpererhütte

Madonna high above the Schlegeisspeicher

Pfitscherjoch Border Crossing

Pfitscherjochhaus / Rifugio Passo di Vizze

View of the Unterschrammach Waterfall

Schlegeis Reservoir (Schlegeisspeicher)

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