Heilbronner Huetten-Tour G.2

A strenuous but beautiful Alpine tour with a challenging variation for absolute experts.

 From the centre of Galtür, the route runs along a moderately steep section up to the Zeinissee and Kopsstausee lakes. After a short stretch and a few metres of elevation gain, it’s time to follow the asphalt road down after the reservoir before a forest trail winds along numerus bends up towards the Heilbronner Hütte lodge. After cycling for a total of 10 km, you will come to the cosy Verbellaalpe lodge where you can enjoy a well-deserved rest and recharge your batteries before tackling the last ascent. The climb leads on up to the Heilbronner Hütte lodge and the last section in particular takes some doing due to the steep incline. After stopping off on the panorama terrace at the lodge, the descent either follows the same path back or you can choose the more adventurous G.3 variation via the Muttenjoch (page 60) or the very long and beautiful Schönverwall-Runde circular tour (page 28).

Mountain biking is only permitted between 15 June and 15 October, from 7.00 am to 8.00 pm, on the marked routes. On the Silbertal–Tirol route (Alpe Giesla to Silbertaler Winterjöchle), the time restriction applies from 15 June to 15 September. Mountain biking is prohibited in the Wiegensee European Protected Area and on all unmarked roads and paths.

Protected area regulations:

Verwall Protected Area

Wiegensee Protected Area

The autoroute (A12 (westbound) or A14 (eastbound)) leads you to the Arlbergschnellstraße (S 16). At the exit for Pians, turn onto the Paznauntalstraße (B 188) and follow its course into the Paznaun.

At the Arzthaus Galtür or at the Sports and cultural centre Galtür

With the railway station in Landeck, the Paznaun is optimally connected to the Austrian train network. From Landeck-Zams station, only a short bus ride separates you from the Paznaun. Every half hour, line bus 260 runs from there through the valley. Bus stop: Galtür Dorfplatz