Mountain hiking in Tyrol
Summer vacation in the Paznaun area
There are plenty of peaks to conquer when you come to Galtür – your hiking region. If you are embarking on a mountain tour, you will be on your way straight from the hotel or from a cabin. The trail will take you through alpine terrain. The mountain panoramas are unforgettable.
Adequate preparation is a must for all mountain tours in Galtür. Talk about your plans with an experienced mountain guide who will help you plan your tour in detail. This includes the choice of the optimum route, the selection of the required equipment and the detailed preparation for the challenges you will encounter. Whether you are planning to have the mountain guide accompany you or not should depend on your own skills.
If you have not yet had the opportunity to acquire extensive experiences in the mountains, we recommend you take a class at the alpine school. You will be introduced to all aspects relevant to a demanding mountain tour in Tyrol. This includes tour planning, safety, equipment, conduct on the mountain, orientation, initial climbing skills and alpine weather basics. During a guided mountain tour you will have the opportunity to put your new knowledge to use.
Overview of mountain tour options in Galtür:
- Hohes Rad (2933 m)
- Grenzeckkopf (3048 m)
- Fädnerspitze (2788 m)
- Geißspitze (2779 m)
It goes without saying that adequate physical fitness is a prerequisite for all of these mountain tours. If you do not have the required stamina, taxing hikes simply will not be any fun. It is best to start your hiking vacation in Galtür with a few easier tours. You will be able to determine quickly whether you are ready for more. Even at this level of difficulty you will still have to master a few peaks.
Average difficulty level hiking tours for mountain hikers in Galtür:
- Wiesbadener Cabin
- Saarbrückener Cabin
- Versailspitze (2462 m)
- Breitspitze (2203 m)
You can get complimentary and extensive information on each tour in Galtür. It will always be worth your while to stop by the Tourism Office. Are you still looking for a hotel for your hiking vacation in Tyrol? If so simply click here to send us your request for a room quote with no obligation.
