Summit tours

Start towards Zischgeles on route no. 32 until you reach the turnoff (signposted). This section takes about two hours. Then turn right to hike up over the east ridge and follow the route that zigzags up to the summit cross.

From Praxmar, hike down into the valley, cross the Melach river and walk south for a short distance along Lüsenser Straße road. Turn left (signposted) to follow the path that leads up through the forest in an easterly direction, past the Gallwieser and Aflinger mountain huts (not open to the public). Ten minutes above the Aflinger Alm, the route leads south-east towards the Gallwieser Hochleger. Shortly before you get there, turn left and follow the small ridge that weaves its way up Sömen mountain. Finally, head south along the ridge to the summit cross. At the top, magnificent panoramic views await.  For the hike back down, you can either follow the same route or head east to the Potsdamer Hütte mountain hut, which is located 2,009 metres above sea level in the Fotscher Valley.

This route starts from the car park in Praxmar and follows an alpine path south-west to Kamplloch. From there, the route leads north and features steep bends up to Sattelloch before continuing south-west through the bowl and up to the north ridge. Finally, it continues over rocky terrain to the summit of the Zischgeles. For the hike back, you can either follow the same route or, if you would rather do a circular hike, take the trail towards Oberstkogel. This trail has one short section that is secured with a cable. The route leads below the Oberstkogel and past lush green mountain slopes to the Dreiziger with its three large cairns. From there, the trail continues downhill, past Praxmar and along the Schefalm back to the starting point. The name Zischgeles comes from "Franziskus" and his Tyrolean nickname "Zischg".  

This route starts from the car park in Praxmar and heads towards the Schefalm mountain hut. From there, follow the trail towards Oberstkogel. Below the Oberstkogel, continue towards the summit of Zischgeles. For the return hike, you can either double back the same way or make a circular route by following the trail that zigzags steeply down to Satteljoch and Kampljoch before returning to the starting point. The name Zischgeles comes from "Franziskus" and his Tyrolean nickname "Zischg".  

Start at the church in Gries and walk 200 metres to the turnoff for Heuriesenweg. Follow the trail north around steep hairpin bends, first through the forest and then up to the alpine pastures on the Sonnberg. The path from there starts easy and later becomes steep as it leads via Hirscheben and up to the summit of Rosskogel mountain, where you can enjoy magnificent panoramic views of the Nordtiroler Kalkalpen (the Limestone Alps of North Tyrol), the Inn Valley and the alpine foothills of the Stubai, Ötz and Tux Alps. Follow the same route back down or hike via Kögele to St. Quirin and Sellrain (no. 11).

From the village of Kühtai, drive down towards Ötz. When you come to the start of the village of Ochsengarten, turn up towards Sattele in Haiming. The car park is right at the highest point. From there, the route leads up a gently climbing forest road to the Feldringalm mountain hut and then continues along a well-signposted trail out of the forest and constantly east to Faltegartenköpfl peak. The inconspicuous summit protrudes as a ledge from the broad mountain ridge but this just makes the magnificent views of the Inn Valley, the Mieming Plateau and the Mieming Range all the more staggering. Take the same route back.

This hike starts at St. Quirin Church in Sellrain. To the west of the church, you'll find a signposted forest road that takes you directly to a trail up through the forest to Meils. A broad ridge then guides you steadily west with views of the Rosskogel mountain the whole way. The route climbs very slowly up through wonderful alpine pastures towards the summit. At an altitude of about 2,400 metres above sea level, you leave the ridge and join a path that leads up the south-facing slopes of the Rosskogel to the summit. This hike is an absolute highlight thanks to the beautiful scenery and magnificent panoramic views, especially when looking out towards Innsbruck and the Inn Valley.

From St. Sigmund to the Gleirsch Valley. Turn left before the Gleirschalm mountain hut and follow the steep path up to the summit where you'll be rewarded with wonderful views.

From St. Sigmund, hike into the Gleirsch Valley and continue until you reach the bridge. Don't cross the bridge, instead continue along the left bank of the stream until you see the Gleirschhöfe. Then continue along the right-hand path as it climbs steeply up Mute (Mut) mountain.

From the Gleirschalm car park, you should ideally bike along the paved road to the Gleirschalm and then continue along the forest road that leads into the valley. When you reach an altitude of about 1,750 metres above sea level, the terrain becomes steep and rough and it is better to continue on foot. After about 2.5 hours, you will reach the Pforzheimer Hütte mountain hut. From there, the route continues south-west into the Walfeskar corrie. When you reach the corrie, the route becomes very steep and climbs several hundred vertical metres up the south-facing slope to the edge of the ridge. From there, you can see the cross on the "Zwieselbacher". The route then takes you downhill for a few metres towards Kraspesferner, in a wide arc around to the south-west side and up to the summit. Follow the same route back.