As a health resort, Galtür is the ideal vantage point for hiking tours into the breathtaking, incredibly beautiful mountain regionin Tyrol’s Alps. The power of nature will make a lasting impression upon you.
Galtür, your vacation destination, has made it its primary mission to maintain the charming and unmistakable character of a mountain village. This does not mean you’ll have to do without any comforts or conveniences. In fact, during your summer vacation here you might find it difficult to choose among the many thrilling activities at your disposal.
Plan ample time for your hiking tours. Galtür’s high plateau is embedded into a forest region that is so magnificently beautiful, it will take your breath away. You will admire the mountain ranges of the Silvretta, Verwall and Samnaun, all of which will tempt you to spend a lot of time outdoors, getting healthy exercise in this pristine mountain air: Blue shimmering glaciers. Peaks with their impressive harsh rock formations. Mountain meadows with lower lying forested areas. In between those, pristine creeks and sun reflecting mountain lakes.
You will begin your tours right in Galtür. After putting just a few elevation metres behind you, you will see the landscape change its picture. The higher up into the mountains you hike, the more familiar you will become with the wide range of individual climate and vegetation zones. Each one of them has its own distinct charm. In lower lying areas you will be enchanted by the wealth of flora and fauna. As you climb up you will discover stones and rocks that will attract your interest.
Hike from peak to peak, from alpine meadow to alpine meadow or from cabin to cabin. It goes without saying that your hiking destination Galtür offers tours that meet every expectation. You will definitely have fun experiencing successful hikes. You will realize very quickly how good this kind of exercise is for your overall condition and well-being. Against the one-of-a-kind backdrop of the mountains and in the completely unfamiliar environment of the many new routes you can discover here, you will feel motivated to continue. You will be aware of your body and the invigorative effects of the exercise. Your circulation and overall fitness will benefit greatly.
Splurge in an adventure that will meet every one of your expectations. As a retreat from the confusion of everyday life. A true alternative to the lack of exercise you’re likely to experience at home. Break new records. This is also the perfect opportunity to enjoy a personal encounter with the special flair of the Alps in Tyrol and the charm of the locals. Discover one of Europe’s last original sceneries right here in Galtür.
Here are some tour suggestions: You are with the family during the summer holidays in Galtür?
Tour 1: Forest Path to Mathon
(for your children something special. On the forest trail to Mathon, you will find a petting zoo.
Duration (h): 1.00
Circuit length: 10 km
Highest point: 1,600 m Lowest point: 1450 m
Difficulty: blue: easy tour
Rast: Wildlife Mathon
Tour 2: Zeinisjoch
How about a visit with the llamas? Then just set off for the Zeinisjoch.
Duration (h): 1.50
Circuit length: 12 km
Highest point: 1,850 m Lowest point: 1584 m
Difficulty: blue: easy tour
Rast: Inn Zeinisjoch, kiosk
Or how about a visit with the llamas? Then just set off for the Zeinisjoch.
A INID Tip: You want a gentle stroll on wide meadows of lush green grass? The
Menta Alpe trails or Lareinalpe lead through shady forests and rustic mountain huts. There may
You can also pamper yourself thoroughly with culinary delights.
Tour 3: Alpe Menta - Scheibenalm
Duration (h): 1.50
Circuit length: 12 km
Highest point: 1833 m Lowest point: 1570 m
Difficulty: blue: easy tour
Rast: Menta Alpe and Scheibenalp
However, you can increase the difficulty level a bit. The medium trips you already have first summit, such as:
Tour 4: Versailspitze
Duration (h): 2.50
Track length: 13.5 km
Highest point: 2462 m Lowest point: 1822 m
Difficulty: Red: Medium Tour
Rast: Inn Zeinisjoch, Verbella Alpe
Tour 5: Breitspitze
Duration (h): 2.00
Track length: 12.5 km
Highest point: 2196 m Lowest point: 1622 m
Difficulty: Red: Medium Tour
Rast: Zeinisjoch, kiosk
Tour 6: Heilbronnerhütte
Duration (h): 2.50
Circuit length: 14 km
Highest point: 2308 m Lowest point: 1822 m
Difficulty: Red: Medium Tour
Rast: Inn Zeinisjoch, Verbella Alpe, Heilbronnerhütte
Tour 7: Heilbronnerhütte - Muttenjoch - Friedrichshafen Hut
Duration (h): 5.00
Circuit length: 21 km
Highest point: 2,620 m Lowest point: 1542 m
Difficulty: Red: Medium Tour
Rast: Heilbronnerhütte, Friedrichshafen Hut
You do not have energy reserves and are already well versed in hiking? Then you approach the three thousand meter peaks. But even without exceeding this limit, the difficult tours offer many technical challenges, and conditional. Selected successful experiences you can deliver the following example, exploring the mountains
Tour 8: Getschnerscharte and transition to Bielerhöhe
Duration (h): 5.00
Circuit length: 10 km
Highest point: 2839 m Lowest point: 2030 m
Difficulty: black: severe Tour
Rast: Jamtalhütte, Pension Piz Buin, lakeside restaurant
Tour 9: Futschölpass
Duration (h): 6.00
Track length: 12.5 km
Highest point: 3 m Lowest point: 2 m
Difficulty: black: severe Tour
Rast: Jamtalhütte