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There is a huge, free car park at the bottom of the valley, at the foot of the lower station of the Hintertux Gletscherbahn (glacier cable car). There is also a bus stop.
Circuit and ascent of the Pfannköpfl from Hintertux
This is a physically demanding hike. The ascent starts off steeply through woodland before passing a beautiful waterfall. There is a steep but secure section with a safety rope. You then reach a lovely mountain pasture. The route continues as a gentle climb to the summit. Magnificent views of the glacier – or rather, what remains of it. The descent follows uninteresting tracks suitable for vehicles.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 6.70 mi -
Average duration: 5h 35 -
Difficulty: Difficult -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 2,861 ft -
Descent: - 2,841 ft -
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Highest point: 7,756 ft -
Lowest point: 4,925 ft
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 4,925 ft - Car park – Lower station of the - Hintertux Gletscherbahn
- 1 : mi 1.12 - alt. 5,873 ft - Junction of the circular loop
- 2 : mi 1.65 - alt. 6,283 ft - T-junction
- 3 : mi 2.81 - alt. 7,021 ft - Fork in the road
- 4 : mi 3.41 - alt. 7,589 ft - Access to the summit
- 5 : mi 3.59 - alt. 7,723 ft - Plannköpfl (2388 m)
- 6 : mi 3.91 - alt. 7,431 ft - Junction
- 7 : mi 4.81 - alt. 6,329 ft - T-junction
- S/E : mi 6.7 - alt. 4,925 ft - Car park – Lower station of the - Hintertux Gletscherbahn
Notes
Worth a visit
You can take the cable car up to the glacier.
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