Kleiner Gilfert Hike Route Guide
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Route Description for Kleiner Gilfert Hike
Start at the parking lot, head out south, away from Hochfügen. Follow the toboggan run to pass Pfundsalm Niederleger. You will find a few small huts along the way. These are used by farmers to stay close to their cows during summertime.
Keep left on the trail, passing a wooden fountain, and follow the yellow signs to get deeper into the valley. Keep right at the next 2 intersections to follow the route to Kleiner Gilfert, staying on the wide, big road. After a 90° curve you arrive at the Pfundsalm Hochleger; it which is only for private use for farmers.
Continue hiking up to your left in front of the first hut and stay on this road around a small peak until a yellow sign leads you right onto a small path. Take the steep and small hike up and follow the red/white marks on rocks or wooden sticks all the way to the summit. Close to the top, you will have to step over a fence; this is used to separate herds.
Once on the summit you can walk along the ridge in either direction. It’s about 4 km to Rastkogel to your south.
Return to your car using the same route you have just completed.
Insider Hints for Kleiner Gilfert Hike
- There are a range of hotels in Hochfügen. The Berghotel Hochfügen is very nice, and is open from the middle of June to the first week in October.
- Take something to eat with you so that you can have a nice picnic on top.
- On your way back to Fügen, be sure to stop at Schellenberg restaurant, located after the avalanche part of the road. They have the best Wiener Schnitzel in the area.
- Click the link to find out more about hiking the Austrian Alps.
Getting to the Kleiner Gilfert Hike Trailhead
From Mayrhofen, Follow Zillertal Str./B169 to Fügen. Exit from Zillertal Str./B169 on to Pankrazbergstraße Turn right onto Turn right onto Hochfügener Str. and stay on it as it turns into Hochfügenerstraße/Pankrazberg. Continue on the mountain road to Hochfügen. Park in front of Zillertal Shuttle.Route Information for Kleiner Gilfert Hike
When to do:
May to November
Backcountry Campsites:
No
Toilets:
No
Family friendly:
Yes
Route Signage:
Good
Crowd Levels:
Low
Route Type:
Out and back
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Beautiful hike and Peace cross for all world religions
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- 04:00
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Plenty of walking trails in and around Mayrhofen, the walks were challenging but really enjoyable
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beautiful panoramic mountain and very nice summit cross
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- 03:30
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Most exotic environment I've seen so far. Beautiful!
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impressive summit cross and magnificent panoramic view of the mountain
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- 04:30
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Hiking time 5.16hrs. My smartwatch showed us at 8.3 miles. Would definitely do it again!
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The elevation gain doesn't feel that crazy. It is incredibly beautiful.
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Beautiful views and glaciers. Definitely a moderate hike. There were no bathrooms along the way, as well as a water station.
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Having a picnic on the top is great. The view of the glacier is fantastic. Great place to relax and appreciate nature.
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Absolutely stunning! The hike up isn’t very hard. Tuxer glacier is impressive!
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