Advanced Peter Habeler Runde

Your high-alpine journey begins in Hintertux with a long, gentle ascent through a shaded forest. After leaving the valley behind, you will follow a beautiful, rocky path before reaching a scenic trail that winds upwards past a spectacular waterfall. This is the perfect place to cool off on hot days!

The trail then continues towards the Veil Waterfall, where the interplay of water and light creates a magical spectacle. This section is popular with marmots, so keep an ear out for their whistles and look out for them in the rocky pastures of the Weitental valley, where their countless burrows are scattered across the alpine meadows. After passing the waterfall, a steep, secured rocky path leads into the upper Weitental valley.

The path narrows before reaching the historic Tuxer Jochhaus hut, which boasts glacier views and is the perfect place to rest. From here, the route joins part of the Berliner Höhenweg trek, climbing steadily towards the Hintertux Glacier area. Rest on the benches and enjoy the views of the glacier. Continue past Spannagelhaus, cross the Wanderweg 526 bridge, and climb uphill through multiple zigzag sections. Near the end, take in the views of the Hoher Riffler, cross the final bridge near Friesenberg Lake, and you will reach your destination: Friesenberghaus Hut.

This stage heads south along a spectacular alpine route, offering both challenges and stunning viewpoints. Shortly after leaving Friesenberghaus, you will cross a bridge over a stream and walk along part of the renowned Berliner Höhenweg route. You will also enjoy stunning views of the Hoher Riffler. Next, you will pass beneath an impressive frozen wall (3,300 m), home to the Hintertux Glacier and its lift stations.

After that, you will reach a rest area with panoramic views; the perfect place to catch your breath before crossing the famous suspension bridge above the Schlegeisspeicher reservoir, which is framed by glaciers and peaks. This is a popular spot for photos! Later on, you will find more excellent views, a small fountain for refreshment and another rest area before reaching a peaceful plateau. Follow path 528, cross another stream and climb up the stone steps if necessary.

Towards the end of the day, you will descend into the picturesque Pfitsch Valley. The highlight of the stage? Crossing the Austrian–Italian border at Passo di Vizze or Pfitscherjoch! Just a few minutes later, you will arrive at the hut, where you can celebrate with a traditional Italian dish. You've just crossed an international border in the heart of the Alps. Unforgettable!

Endpoint: Schlegeis Dam, Austria. Bus connections to Mayrhofen are available from here; bus connections to Vals are not convenient from this endpoint.

Today, you will cross the border again, leaving Italy behind you as you re-enter Austria. The route is a long, gentle descent starting on trail 524. Early on, you will catch sight of the wonderful Lavitz Alm (2,095 m), which has a terrace where you can enjoy a tasty snack while taking in the views of the Pfitscher Joch. Later on, you will pass an abandoned building and a newly paved stone slab path, often shared with mountain bikers. You will also come to a wooden water fountain providing fresh drinking water near a picnic area.

Soon, you will enter the peaceful Zamserbachtal valley, with its small wooden bridges and distant views of waterfalls cascading down the far slopes. Keep an eye out for the quirky Lavitz Woman statue, tucked away in a spot that's sure to raise a smile. As you descend, the trail opens up to reveal the spectacular sight of the Unterschrammach waterfall plunging into the valley below. You will pass the Am Zamserbach, an old smuggler's cottage that has been preserved as a piece of alpine history.

At the Schlegeis reservoir, you will find the Zamsgatterl kiosk, where you can stop for refreshments. Cross the Zamserbach bridge to see the impressive volume of water flowing into the lake, then continue on to the impressive Riepenbach waterfall and the massive Schlegeis dam, which marks the end of your adventure.