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Moderate

Ridge walk from the Hochzeiger to the Sechszeiger

Jerzens · Hochzeiger · with the Pitztal Sommer Card

Two summits in one hike with hardly any climbing. Up to 2,500 m by chairlift, along the ridge with views into the Pitztal and to the Zugspitze, and down again by chairlift.

Free with the Pitztal Sommer Card: day ticket for the gondola and both Hochzeiger chairlifts. A family of 2 adults and 2 children saves €116 on this trip.

Length
3.4 km
Ascent / descent
↑ 127 m · ↓ 242 m
Walking time
1 h 30 min
Altitude
2,302 m – 2,499 m
Route type
One way

Who for Older children · Experienced hikers

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Route description

  1. Take the gondola to the Hochzeiger middle station and change to the eight-seater Hochzeiger 2.5 chairlift up to 2,500 m. The Hochzeiger summit (2,560 m) is just above the station.
  2. From there a ridge path runs north to the Sechszeiger (2,392 m). According to Pitztal it is 2.9 km long and takes 1:30 h, with 110 m of ascent and 220 m of descent.
  3. From the Sechszeiger summit descend to the top station of the Sechszeiger chairlift, ride to the middle station and take the gondola down to the valley.

Good to know

The other way round

You can also walk the route in reverse, from the Sechszeiger to the Hochzeiger. You then climb more.

Weather

The whole route runs along the ridge with no shelter. Don't go in thunderstorms or fog.

With the card

The Pitztal Sommer Card covers one lift or the XP Adventure Park each day. The other partners and buses are included every day. The Hochzeiger Bergbahnen are listed as a single item on the card, but still check at the ticket office that it covers all three lifts.

Why “moderate”

Red mountain trail: narrow path, steep in places, needs sure footing.

Trip FAQ

Is the lift free with the Pitztal Sommer Card?

Yes. Included with the Pitztal Sommer Card: day ticket for the gondola and both Hochzeiger chairlifts. Without the card it costs €39 per adult and €19 per child (child fare), so a family of 2 + 2 saves €116.

Who is this trip suitable for?

Older children, experienced hikers. Red mountain trail: narrow path, steep in places, needs sure footing.

How long is the trip?

3.4 km, 127 m up and 242 m down, 1 h 30 min of walking. Route type: one way.

How do I get the Pitztal Sommer Card?

One cable car a day including two glaciers (up to 3,440 m), buses and plenty of attractions, paid for with a nightly fee at partner accommodation. How to get the Pitztal Sommer Card

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