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Starting from the village square in Galtür the route, as outlined in tour no. 9 proceeds to Lorein Alm. The route then proceeds into the valley on the road just before the former toll lodge. From there you cross the Lareinbach via a good path and this heads up to the Ritzenjoch. From Ritzenjoch the route proceeds in steep hairpin bends down into Fimbertal to Heidelberger lodge, where you really will have earned a break. With a bit of luck you might catch a glimpse of 'cats' (marmots) and chamois. The view to the Fluchthörner which form the end of the valley is impressive. There is a wonderful panorama view on the Ritzenjoch.

Return section: On the road via Bodenalpe to Ischgl (3 hours). There is the chance to get a lift to Ischgl with the lodge landlord from the lodge, upon phoning to make arrangements (+43-664-4253070)

You get to Idalp at 2,320 m via the cable car. From there follow the hiking trail to the right down to Videralp and past Höllkar. The route here proceeds to Sassgalun up to Paznauner Thaya. At the end of June in particular the blossoming Alpine roses create an impressive backdrop for your hike. Follow the path to the intermediate station for Ischgl. Paznauner Taja is a much-visited, managed Alpine lodge where there is the chance to sample typical Paznaun specialities.

Return section: From Paznauner Taja descend to Ischgl

The cable car takes you to Idalp mountain station to around 2,320 metres altitude. Head to Idjoch- Velillscharte and you get toVelilltal. You are then already at the start of the valley entrance to a rural and very charming Alpine valley. There is also an impressive view to the Vesulspitze which has a summit cross (3,089 m) and the Bürkelkopf (3,032 m), which connects the Velilltal to the east and the south. Please note that the Obere and Untere Velillalpe are not managed.

Return section: Follow the route and continue to Ischgl.

The cable car takes you to Idalp mountain station to around 2,320 metres altitude. From here you can either head up on foot or take the chairlift to Idjoch and from there head in a westerly direction again until you get to the Greitspitze (regular visitors' cross) at 2,871m. This represents the highest point in the Silvretta ski arena. The hike then continues along the Austrian- Swiss border to Innerviderjoch, where the Stubaier- and Ötztaler Alps, Ortler,- Bernina,- Silvretta and Verwallmountain ranges await.

Return section: The hike head right down through Höllkar where there are two options on offer for the return leg of your hike to Ischgl - either hike via Hohe Zirbe to Ischgl, or follow the route from Höllboden back to Idalp (cable car station). Please note the cable car operating hours for your return journey from Idalp!

The cable car takes you to Idalp mountain station to around 2.320 metres altitude. From there the route heads, as outlined in tour no. 13, to the Greitspitze (regular visitors' cross) at 2,871 m. After this follow the hiking trail to Salaaser Kopf (2,744m), Zeblasjoch (2,539m) to Samnaun. Samnaun was for a long time, up until the end of the 2nd world war, a lucrative destination for smugglers from Paznaun. These days the price differences are
quite a bit less than they were 30 years ago. (Samnaun is a dutyfree zone). The aerial cable-car in Samnaun, with its double-decked gondola providing space for 180 people, is the biggest of its kind in the world.

Alternative: Idalp - Idjoch - Gratwanderweg - Alp Trida Sattel - Luftseilbahn - Samnaun

Returnsection: Via the aerial cable car in Samnaun - Alp Trida - Flimsattelbahn - Flimjochbahn - Idalp. Please note the cable car operating hours for your return journey from Idalp!

The cable car takes you to Idalp mountain station to around 2,320 metres altitude. From here follow the signposts for "Erlebniswanderweg Idalp - Ischgl". The hike continues past Vider Truja Park and the "HohenZirbe". It then heads past the Silvretta and then past Fimba intermediate station. Afterwards you hike through the impressive Kitzloch ravine and pass the Bärenfalle suspension bridgewhich has a span of 110metres. Shortly after this you reach the second suspension bridge, the Kitzloch, which is 120 metres in length; cross this bridge. After this continue hiking to Kalvarienberg and down again to Ischgl.
This tour can also be hiked in reverse order.

For the return leg you can either walk or alternative: take the cable car.
Please note the cable car operating hours for your return journey from Idalp!

The cable car takes you to Idalp mountain station to around 2,320 metres altitude. From here you can either walk or take the chair lift to Idjoch. Then follow the hiking trail to Greitspitze (2,871 m). The hike continues along theAustrian-Swiss border, past Inner Viderjoch, until you reach Salaaser Kopf (2,744 m). The view to the Fluchthörnern, which forms the end of the valley, is impressive. Continue hiking on the old ski path - Alten Skiweg - past the custom's lodge to Zeblasjoch(2,539m). From there the route continues to Heidelbergerlodge.

Return section: Through Fimbatal, or return transport via lodge taxi at Heidelberger lodge: rice on request.

Starting from the Silvretta cable car in Ischgl the hike proceeds to Ischgl church and continues to Hotel Valülla. Fromthere follow the signposts for Fimbatal and the hiking trail tothe intermediate station. The route then heads along Bodenalpe, Gampenalpe, past Fimba Alpeto Heidelberger Hütte. Fimbatal is the biggest lateral valley in Paznaun. Return journey via metered lodge taxi (call +43 (0)664 4253070 to make arrangements inadvance).

Alternative ascent: Via the cable car tothe intermediate station.

Return route variants: Via metered lodge taxi or on foot via the same route, or via Ritzenjoch (2,687 m) - to Lareintal and then to Mathon

The best way to reach Heidelberger lodge is via the fee-based lodge taxi (telephone in advance to make arrangements). From here the ascent to Kronenjoch (2,974 m) begins, from which the following three-thousand metre mountains are very easy to get to: Breite Krone (3,079 m), Bischof Spitze (3,029 m), and Grenzeck Kopf (3,048m).

Return section: The descent proceeds back via Jamtalhütte. (Transfer from Jamtalhütte to Galtür by Jeep available for a charge). This wonderful hike takes you into the impressive glacier realm of the three thousand metre mountains in the eastern Silvretta mountain range

Starting from the church "St. Sebastian" in Mathon follow the main road for around 150m to Galtür until you reach the underpass (Gasthof Glöckner). Alternatively you can also hike along the Mathias-Schmid educational art trail to Mathon. From there follow the route signposted for Larein Alpe. The route thenproceeds into the valley tojust before the former toll lodge. From here the Lareinbach is crossed via a good footbridge and a steep path heads up to Ritzenjoch. From Ritzenjoch the route heads in steep hair-pin bends down into Fimbatal to Heidelberger Hütte, where you will really have earned a rest break. With a bit of look you might even catch sight of the 'cats' (marmots) and chamois. From Ritzenjoch you get a superb view to the eastern Silvretta mountain range, the Samnaun mountain range and the Hintere Fimba.

Return section: The fee-based lodge taxi takes you back to Ischgl.

Starting from the church "St. Sebastian" in Mathon cross the main road after around 50m at the bus stop. Walk past "Rösslehof" and follow the road toward Galtür. From there walk further until you reach the hamlet Valzur - Piel - Tschaffein (Hotel Paznaunerhof) and finally the village square Galtür. Cross the main road here and go up to the parking space of the indoor swimming pool. There you have an amazing view to the mountains Gorfenspitze (2,558 m) and Ballunspitze (2,671 m).

Return section: meadow path - Tschaffein - Wildpark Mathon - church.

Alternatively: you can take the hiking bus back to Mathon.

Starting from the church "St. Sebastian" in Mathon follow the main road for around 200 m (toward Ischgl) until you reach the Dreikönigs-chapel in East Mathon. Cross the road here and follow the signposts for "Rundwanderweg Mathon". Above Mathon cross the Matnal river and follow a path until you finally cross the Valley hiking trail.

Returnsection: From here you have the choice: Either turn left and walk along the hiking trail back towards Mathon or go right in direction "Wildpark Mathon". Then you cross the main road and make a short stop-over in theWildpark, which is situated near the woods and has a petting zoo with Alpine animals tooffer. After a refreshing break the route continues on the other side of the valley along the Trisanna river to Ischgl. At Mathon east cross the bridge and walk back to the village.

Starting fromthe Silvretta cable car in Ischgl the hike proceeds to Ischgl church and continues to Hotel Valülla. From there follow the signposts for Wildpark. Above the Wildpark cross the main road and hike up until you cross the Valley hiking trail. From there the hike leads to Mathon. The Farmer's museumgives you an insight in the traditional culture andway of living
andis situatednear the church.

Return section: Follow the Valley hiking trail toIschgl

Starting from the Silvretta cable car in Ischgl cross the main road and follow the signposts for the valley hiking trail (heading for Kappl/See), past Martha Chapel to Versahl and continue past the countless little hamlets until you reach Kappl.

Return section: same route back or take the hiking bus back to Ischgl

You can reach the starting point of this tour - the parking lot 'Friedrichshafener lodge' via car or via the hiking bus (bus stop'Piel').

While ascending take the shortcut and you will reach the Friedrichshafener lodge at 2,138 metres in about 2 hours. (overnight stay possible).

From the lodge take the Friedrichshafener trail (roadway) towards the 'Muttenjoch' before you reach the proper 'Georg-Prasser' trail. The stoney trail leads to the 'Vertinespleiskopf' (2,705 m) and the 'Schafbicheljoch' (2.636 m) from where the trail brings you back to the lodge. The round from and to the Friedrichshafener lodge takes approx. 4 hours.

Return section: Via roadway or shortcut back tothe parking lot.

Starting from the Silvretta cable car in Ischgl cross the main road and follow the sign posts for Madleinsee. From here follow the hiking trail to Mutta and Kreuzbichl and you will eventually come to Madleinsee. From there head north, you will see the Küchelspitze (3,147 m) which guarantees a wonderful view.

Return section: the same as the ascentoronthe road.

You can get to the starting point 'Friedrichshafener lodge car park' with the hiking bus (heading for Mathon/Galtür) - get out at the stop for 'Piel'. Or drive directly to the car park at Friedrichshafener lodge. Alternatively you can also make the ascent from Wildererhütte in Mathon. The ascent can bemade on the footpathor the road.

Return section: Same route for the returnleg.

Starting from the church "St. Sebastian" in Mathon follow the main road for around 150 m toward Galtür until you reach the underpass (Gasthof Glöckner). From there followthe signposts for 'Bergliweg'. Alternatively you can hike along the Mathias-Schmid educational art trail (as described in tour no. 3) to Mathon Ost. After a steep climb a wonderful natural experience on Berglisee opens up before you. You can take a rest here andenjoy the tranquillity of thenatural surroundings. Its azure color promises a refreshing dip in the middle of Ischgl's mountain backdrop. Afterwards the route continues along the treeline to Lareintal. Here an abundance of photo opportunities are on offer such as the view to the Schnapfenspitze with the impressive Larein glacier. Loreinalm is a managed Alpine lodge where you can try typical Paznaun speciality dishes.

Return section: Descent via Lorein Alm and Tschaffein toward Mathon.

Starting from the church "St. Sebastian" in Mathon follow the main road for around 150 m to Galtür until you reach the underpass (Gasthof Glöckner). Follow the signs for "Rauher Kopf". In about 2 hours you reach the "Inneres Bergli". Tip: From here you can reach the Berglisee within 15 minutes, which represents a special natural treasure with it's deep blue color. Back to the "InneresBergli" the trail follows relatively flat until you reach the "Äußeres Bergli". From here you have to manage one last ascent to the summit.

Return section: Descent via the "Tschamatsch Kopf" on a relatively steep road to Ischgl.

Alternatively you can hike the something lighter "Pirstig" path, that leads through the Fimbatal back to Ischgl.

Starting from the village square in Kappl the shady route no. 9 takes you to Oberhaus. From there continue right, uphill slightly, via a tarmacroaduntil a consistently climbing forest trail begins after around 300mtothe left. Heading past the wildlife feeding area you reach a fork in the road, which branches off to Diasalpe on the left and Durrichalpe on the right. At Durrichalpe there are a fewtraditional Alpine lodges which are no longer managed today, yet still provide very nice rest areas.

Return section: Via forest path no. 11 to Oberbichl or via the more steep short cut to Oberbichl and from there continue via the municipal road to Kappl.

Starting from the village square in Kappl take a left at the bakery and hike along the municipal road to the hamlet of Egg. Head for Dias here until you reach a little chapel, which is also a popular place to take a breather and has a superb panoramaview. Above the chapel follow the wider path to the crossroads for Dias and Oberhaus. Take a right here onto the forest trail and go via Diasbach to Oberhaus. Follow route no. 9 you will eventually get to the village of Kappl again via meadows and forest.

Starting from the village square in Kappl take a left at the bakery and hike along the municipal road to the hamlet of Egg. Head for Dias here until you reach a little chapel, which is also a popular place to take a breather and has a superb panoramaview.
Above the chapel follow the wider path to the crossroads for Dias. Follow the footpath and proceed along old hay stables and romantic pastures, until you reach a forest trail which proceeds right up to Dias. Beneath the mountain restaurant, Sunny Mountain, the trail heads into the valley towards the adventure park which has a playground, fish pond and lots more to get children's hearts racing with excitement. Follow the forest trail hereupto the fork in the road which heads to the mountain pastures in Kappl. Continue until the next crossing, then followthe branch-off to Kappl via Stadlen, Hof, Obermühl, Grubegg, Larchi, Schmidsegg to Kappl village.

Alternatively you can walk on the short cut via Oberhaus to Kappl.

This tour proceeds past crosses and wayside shrines along with various chapels which are evidence of the deep religiosity and also of the artistic capabilities of the people in this valley. Coming fromthe village square in Kappl the hike proceeds on the municipal road to Ulmich. After the hamlet of Höfen proceed to the right on forest trail no. 6 to Dias and after the Heiligkreuzkapelle you will come to a large forest glade on which the Ruhesteinkapellewas built in 1817. This contemplative area invites you to pause for thought and stay for a while.

Return section: The return leg takes you to the signposts for Kappl and Dias. Take the forest trail which branches off to the left here to get to the municipal road, which continues via the hamlet of Egg to the village of Kappl.

Starting from the village square in Kappl proceed along the municipal road to the hamlet of Ulmich. Before Haus Alpenheim follow the path to the right through a small, narrow street and finally reach the trail. The trail proceeds along past meadows and forest glades to Bildstöckln and a small chapel. At the chapel follow a narrow path to the left, past several piles of hay, snaking through the unspoilt, flower-rich Fatlartal. Proceed past the crystal-clear deep-blue Riepasee and you will finally get to Kieler Höhenweg, which takes you right to Seßgrad and to Niederelbehütte which lies at 50m altitude. Along Seßgrad in around 20 minutes you will reach Kappler - Kopf at 2,404 m which provides an outstanding view to Untertal and the surrounding Alpine landscape of the Paznaun region.

Return section: On route no. 7 through Seßladtal down to Ruhesteinkapelle, then on route no. 6 back to Kappl.

The cable car takes you to Dias mountain station. Heading along route no. 8 and theWaldkrone you get to Kieler high altitude path no. 512 via Stertabach, which takes you to Niederelbehütte (2310m) with the Ruggler- and Fatlarspitze always in sight. Niederelbehütte is situated on a mountain ridge surrounded by two mountain lakes in Hinteren Seßladtal. Beneath the Alpine lodge the path (no. 8) takes you from Seßsee, at the start really flat becoming very steep eventually to Schwarzsee. Proceeding past Schwarzsee, head through Steinhalde until you get to the 2919m high Kreuzjochspitze via a very steep ridge. Here a breathtaking panorama view opens up, which is most definitely worth the effort ofmaking the ascent.

Return section: The same descent to Niederelbehütte. Then along route no. 4 through the flowercovered Fatlartal to Ulmich and on the municipal road back to Kappl.

From the village square the route, as outlined in tour no. 13, takes you to Ruhesteinkapelle. This contemplative forest glade invites you to pause for reflection and stay for a while.
Above the chapel, left at the crossing, the hike heads along Seßladbach to route no. 5 up to Untere Seßladalpe, where you might like to sample cheese and milk. The path then proceeds through Seßladtal, providing views to the Oberen Seßladalpe and Niederelbehütte, which at 2300 m is part of the Verwall mountain range. A waterfall and Seßsee beneath Niederelbehütte also enhance the impressive mountain panorama.

Return section: Follow the signposted Kieler Weg to Diasbahn. From there the gondola takes you back into the valley. Please note the cable car operating hours for your returnjourney!

From the mountain station Dias the route leads to Diasalpe and continuing via Alpine pastures up to Schmalzgrubenscharte (2,697 m). The descent takes you past the crystal-clear Schmalzgrubensee to Edmund Graf lodge. (Sleeping facilities available. Please consider theopeninghours!). From here the climb to Hoher Riffler begins, which at 3,168 m is the highest mountain in the Verwall mountain range and stands out due to its indescribable Alpine panorama.

Return section: From Edmund Graf lodge viaGeröllhalden, follow the signposts for Kapplerjoch. Descend past the deep-blue Blankasee to Durrichalpe. Choose route no. 10 to Oberhaus and continue along route no. 9 to Kappl.