Hotel Gundolf

A promising stage of the Pitztal tour in the Ötztal Alps. The first day tour of the long-distance hiking trail leads from Gasthof Gletscherblick between Mandarfen and Mittelberg into the high mountains past impressive glaciers and fascinating glacial moraines. The approach described here is also suitable for hikers without alpine experience. You will stay overnight in the Taschachhaus. ---- Accessible by bus and train

Demanding hike in the Ötztal Alps near St. Leonhard in Pitztal. From Plangeross you follow the Cottbuser Höhenweg to the Rifflesee, whereby the climbs, some of which are secured with wire ropes, lead through steep gullies and interspersed slopes. Sure-footedness and a head for heights are required here. If you are physically capable of doing it, you can still make a detour to the Plangerosskopf. To do this, turn off at the Kaunergrathütte. ----- Accessible by bus and train

Panoramic hike in Tyrol, Austria. You start at the Rifflseebahn station, you can stop here at the end of the tour. Follow the Offenbacher Höhenweg uphill and along the Rifflbach through wild and romantic nature. You take the same path back and then turn onto the southern shore of the Rifflsee.

Panoramic hike in Tyrol. The cable car takes you up to the Rifflsee and starts from there. You can reach the Taschachhaus via the Fuldaer Höhenweg. About 1.5km before the Taschachhaus you have to make a small detour because a landslide destroyed part of the original path. The managed Taschachhaus hut is open between June and September and is also freely accessible as a winter house. From there, the descent to the Rifflseebahn stop begins.

Beautiful hike in Tyrol, Austria. This relaxed hike begins on the shore of the Rifflsee. You can get here by taking the Rifflseebahn from Mandarfen. Right at the beginning there is a possibility to stop off. Follow the Offenbacher Höhenweg and then the Rifflsee circular hiking trail. If you want, you can pay a visit to the Rifflseehütte and, when the weather is nice, enjoy the great view of the Taschachtal and Tyrolean delicacies from the sun terrace. Then follow Route 926 down to Mandarfen....