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Intensive Peter Habeler Runde

Name: Intensive Peter Habeler Runde
Brand: Bookatrekking
Price: 390.00 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (1611 reviews)

Duration: 5 days

Trails: T3 trails

Distance: 10 - 15 km per day

Ascent per day: 500 - 1000 m ascent per day

Available in September

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> Follow in the footsteps of Peter Habeler
> Enjoy Austrian cuisine in cosy huts
> Do the fast track version (5 stages instead of 7)

Are you looking to complete the famous Peter Habeler Runde? Also known as the Peter Habeler Trek, this trek is a circular route that starts and ends in Vals, a mountain village with 537 inhabitants in Tyrol. Dedicated to Austrian mountaineer Peter Habeler on his 70th birthday, this trek is one of the most renowned hikes in the region. Peter Habeler was born in Mayrhofen, Tyrol, and made Alpine history when he and Reinhold Messner climbed Mount Everest without wearing artificial oxygen in 1978.

The trek is 56.1 kilometers long, has a total ascent and descent of 4,230 meters. The original trek is a 7-day hike. On the accelerated version, you cover the Peter Habeler in 5 days. Are you ready?

Itinerary

Day

Vals - Geraer Hütte

Duration: 04:20 h

Distance: 8 km

Ascent: 970 m

From Gasthaus Touristenrast at the end of the Valsertal (bus stop or free parking at the Nockeralmen) you begin by walking along a wide farm track (no. 502) for about one hour, ascending gently to the top of the cable car. From there, the trek leads you through an undulating, beautifully laid trail to the border of the forest. From here, follow trail no. 502 in open terrain to the Geraer Hütte, at 2,324 m.

Geraer Hütte

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Geraer Hütte - Tuxerjochhaus

Duration: 04:55 h

Distance: 10 km

Ascent: 640 m

Descent: 660 m

From the Geraer Hut, the stage starts north to the Steinernes Lamm (No. 527) and leads over old glacial moraines through the front Höllwand and further to the Kleegrubenscharte, Kasererscharte, and Frauenwand. Finally, a path through alpine pastures will lead you to the Tuxerjochhaus, at 2,313 meters.

Tuxerjochhaus

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Tuxerjochhaus - Friesenberghaus

Duration: 07:20 h

Distance: 9.5 km

Ascent: 800 m

Descent: 640 m

From the Tuxerjochhaus, follow path No. 326 downhill to below the Lärmstange. Then turn southeast to the Spannagelhaus, at 2,531 meters, and continue to the Friesenbergscharte, at 2,911 meters. Here, at the highest point of the Peter-Habeler-Runde, you can enjoy the magnificent views of the surrounding mountains. Over several zigzags, the path finally leads down to today's destination, the Friesenberghaus, at 2,498 meters. If the Friesenbergscharte isn't passable today you can take a detour which includes a short bus ride.

Friesenberghaus

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Friesenberghaus - Pfitsertsjochhaus

Duration: 06:35 h

Distance: 13.4 km

Ascent: 640 m

Descent: 830 m

Today you will descend to the Friesenberg lake, after which you will climb up steep slopes again. The trail then follows the Berliner Höhenweg, no. 526, for a short section and continues to the Olpererhütte, which is located at 2,389 m. From there take trail no. 502 in the direction of Unterschrammachkar, at 2,280 m. A short climb takes us below the Ameiskopf, at 2,400 m. From there, trail no. 528 leads along glacier tracks to Kastenschneid and under the Stamplkee to the Pfitscherjochhaus, at 2,276 metres.

Pfitsertsjochhaus

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Pfitscherjochhaus - Vals

Duration: 09:00 h

Distance: 17.1 km

Ascent: 610 m

Descent: 1530 m

Endpoint: Vals, Austria

From the Pfitscherjochhaus the path leads past small lakes and through a barren stone landscape along the Landshuter Höhenweg (No. 3 and No. 528) and leads to the Friedrichshöhe to the Landshuter Europa-Hütte, at 2,693 metres. From the Landshuter Europa Hütte the Geistbeckweg, path no. 529, leads towards the Sumpfschaftl, at 2,666 metres, and then over the Lange Wand to the Inner Zeischalm and finally back to the starting point of the tour in Vals.

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Included

Booking the huts

We will take care of arranging accommodation on the Peter Habeler Runde for you. We will also provide you with a detailed itinerary for every stage and instructions on how to get to the trailhead.
Full travel guide

You’ll receive access to our trekking app, which serves as your complete digital travel guide for the Peter Habeler Runde. Inside, you’ll find everything you need for your trek: route descriptions, hiking maps, navigation support, payment information, and all the key details specific to your journey.
Accommodation

During your Peter Habeler Runde, you will spend your nights in mountain huts. In the mountain huts we normally only book dormitories, but we can look into private rooms on request. If the private rooms are fully booked or not available in the hut, we automatically book a bed in dormitories for you. Please note that private rooms are more expensive and there will be an additional charge for this.
Half board (where possible)

Accommodation in the huts includes dinner and breakfast, unless otherwise indicated in the exclusive list. This allows you to travel lighter and not have to worry about an extra meal. Please note, however, that lunch is not included, but can be purchased at the huts.
Navigation support

Our trekking app also includes built-in navigation support. With GPS-based maps and offline access, you can follow the trail confidently and stay on route even without mobile signal.

Excluded

Traveling to and from

You have to make your own way to the starting point. The total amount does not include personal transport.
Transfers

Should you need any form of (public) transport on location, this is not part of the trekking package. This includes the use of taxi, bus, cable cars, gondolas, ferries, etc.
Lunch

Half-board is included in the price of this trek. Lunch, however, is not. You can get something to eat at the mountain huts along the way.
Travel Insurance

Your international travel insurance is your own responsibility. Discuss your itinerary with the insurance company before your trek.
Personal expenses

Personal expenses on such as souvenirs, drinks, and other similar expenses are for your own account.
Dinner Pfitscherjochhaus

Where possible, we book the huts on a half-board basis but in Pfitscherjochhaus only breakfast is included. In the evening you can dine at the hut without any problems and pay for it in cash on the spot. So make sure you take enough cash with you on trek.

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Included

Booking the huts

Full travel guide

Accommodation

Half board (where possible)

Navigation support

Excluded

Traveling to and from

Transfers

Lunch

Travel Insurance

Personal expenses

Dinner Pfitscherjochhaus

FAQ

When Is the Best Season To Do the Peter Habeler Runde?

Peter Habeler Runde: Difficulty

Travelling To and From

What if the dates I want are not available?

If I book now, can I immediately arrange the rest of my trip?

How do I know if this trek is right for me?

How to Book

Booking

Availability

Cancellation policy

Reviews

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