Wanderbutz
Summer Holiday in Galtür – Paznaun's Wanderbutz
Nowadays, the Paznaun's Wanderbutz is a popular badge for special achievements in the field of Alpine hiking. Collect your peak experiences in Galtür and the Paznaun valley.
A traditional story in the Paznaun region tells about the ghost of a deceased Alpine shepherd and cheese maker walking through the valleys. The legend of the Wanderbutz is firmly established in the tradition of Galtür. Nowadays, however, the Wanderbutz also is a badge for particularly ambitious hikers. You will get a "Hüttenheft" (hut booklet) from the tourist board in Galtür and on every peak you can affix a stamp in your book. To obtain the hiking pin "Paznaun's Wanderbutz" the following requirements must be met:
- Bronze: upon achievement of 18 points
- Silver: upon achievement of 36 points
- Gold: upon achievement of 54 points
- Gold in the mountain pine wreath: three times gold in three years
For children up to six years and seniors from 60 years:
- Bronze: upon achievement of 10 points
- Silver: upon achievement of 20 points
- Gold: upon achievement of 30 points
A fee of EUR 4.50 must be paid as a contribution for expenses upon receiving the badge.
The Wanderbutz cherishes tradition and brings new life into the ghost of the old hiker. Many bearers of the hiking pin are particularly proud to have all stamps in their book. Get to know the entire valley on your hiking tours for the Wanderbutz pin and become a worthy bearer of the hiking badge. Here you will find an accommodation for your hiking holiday in Tyrol. Choose between the online direct reservation system and an enquiry with no obligation for hotels or holiday apartments in Galtür.
