Putzen Hütte

A magnificent snowshoe hike offering superb views of the Austrian Alpine massif in North Tyrol.

In particular, you will see the Hoher Riffler, which, at an altitude of 3,167 metres, is the highest point in the area.

A pleasant, easy walk along a well-groomed trail.

Details

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  • Snowshoeing
    Activity: Snowshoeing
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    Distance: 11.71 km
  • ◔
    Duration according to the author: 2.5 hrs 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 679 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 677 m

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    Highest point: 1,740 m
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    Lowest point: 1,275 m

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Description of the walk

The car park is located at the entrance to the municipality of Sankt Anton am Arlberg, heading up the Rosanna valley.

It is recommended to park as close as possible to the start of the car park, near the RUETZ bakery.

Follow Nassereinerstrasse to point 1 at the edge of the forest: this is an inn where you can hire sledge.

Take the toboggan run to point 2: the bridge over the river. At this point, the toboggan run branches off to the left; continue along the path that climbs up the Schöngrabenbach valley.

At point 3, stay on the main valley path without turning off onto the track leading to the right.

You then head up this lovely little valley to point 4: at this point, you leave the valley and climb up the hillside to your right.

The trail winds gently up the hillside, initially through the forest. You then emerge into open ground and soon spot the viewing platform (point 7).

At point 8, the viewing platform offers a wonderful view of all the surrounding mountain ranges, but also allows you to rest, on the way there or back, using the facilities provided.

After this point, the route continues to climb very gently for a few minutes, then descends very gradually to point 11, shortly after the junction (point 10) with a path branching off the track that went to the right at point 3.

At point 11, you begin the final ascent up a gentle slope: do not go up the steep gully on your left!

At point 12, the final bend before reaching the Putzen Hütte: you will see one of the famous ‘Austrian’ crosses, that is to say, framed by a protective wooden diamond.

All that remains is to make your way easily to the Putzen Hütte.

The return route (not mentioned in the details) is easily followed along the same path.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,279 m - Car park
  2. 1 : km 1.06 - alt. 1,353 m - Hobi’s Rodelstall
  3. 2 : km 2.48 - alt. 1,576 m - turning point
  4. 3 : km 2.61 - alt. 1,576 m - Continue along the path towards the forest
  5. 4 : km 3.44 - alt. 1,692 m - Distant view from the observation platform
  6. 5 : km 3.51 - alt. 1,693 m - viewing platform
  7. 6 : km 3.73 - alt. 1,706 m - In the distance, the route begins to descend
  8. 7 : km 5.22 - alt. 1,684 m - junction with another trail
  9. 8 : km 5.78 - alt. 1,720 m - "Austrian" cross
  10. 9 : km 5.85 - alt. 1,735 m - Putzen Hütte
  11. S/E : km 11.71 - alt. 1,279 m - Car park

Notes

The route described is not subject to avalanche risk when conditions remain moderate.

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