Adrenaline kicks and breathtaking views
Wipptal is a cross-border region that includes South Tyrol’s Alta Vall’Isarco/Wipptal and the side valleys of Val di Fleres/Pflerschtal, Val di Vizze/Pfitschtal, and Val Ridanna/Ridnauntal. A visit to this region is highly rewarding, as it offers a rich blend of cultural, culinary, and active experiences. Mountaineering and climbing in Wipptal are particularly attractive because the routes are varied and easy to reach, and the views from the summits are breathtaking. The mountain ranges that stretch between the Zillertal, Tux, and Stubai Alps boast an intriguing combination of limestone, granite, and slate formations. Not only do they showcase unique geological features, but they also present sporting challenges of varying difficulty levels that cater to everyone from beginners to ambitious professionals.
Hiking and climbing in the heart of the Zillertal and Stubai Alps
The alluring peaks of Serles, Olperer, Habicht, Hammerspitze, Naviser Kreuzjöchl, Muttenkopf, Wolfendorn, and Mislkopf attract nature lovers and active holidaymakers to our active hotel at the Brenner Pass, where they can enjoy an eventful stay. In this remarkable landscape, hiking, climbing, and mountaineering are pure enjoyment. A good fitness level and a great sense of adventure are the keys to unlocking breathtaking panoramic views of this incomparable natural landscape. By the way, St. Jodok, Schmirn, and Vals in Tyrol have been part of the exclusive circle of “mountaineering villages” in Austria since 2012 and are well worth a visit from the Brenner Pass.
We have compiled some tips for mountaineering and climbing in Tyrol.
Of course, we will be happy to advise you personally during your stay!
Mountain tours in Wipptal
| Tour | Location | Starting point | Ascent | Elevation gain | Difficulty |
| Hammerspitze peak | Trins | Village centre – church | 3.5 h | 1,360m | moderate |
| Naviser Kreuzjöchl circuit | Navis | Kirchenwirt restaurant | 3 h | 1,200m | moderate |
| Muttenkopf mountain | Obernberg | End of the valley | 4 h | 1,200m | moderate |
| Lake view trail | Obernberg | Gemeindesaal (community hall) | 5.5 h | 935m | moderate |
| Wolfendorn mountain | Gries | Lake Brennersee | 6 h | 1,470m | difficult |
| Sattelberg mountain | Gries | Vinaders church | 2.5 h | 844m | moderate |
| Kirchdachspitze peak | Trins | Leiten district | 5 h | 1,560m | moderate |
| Waldraster Jöchl | Matrei | Maria Waldrast | 1 h | 240m | moderate |
| Habicht mountain | Gschnitz | Feuerstein restaurant | 5 h | 1,960m | difficult |
| Östlicher Feuerstein mountain | Ranalt | Nürnberger mountain hut | 5.5 h | 990m | difficult |
| Serles mountain | Matrei am Brenner | Maria Waldrast | 2.5 h | 2 ,714m | moderate |
| Wetterspitze peak | Gschnitz | Bremer mountain hut | 1.5 h | 600m | moderate |
| Gschnitzer Tribulaun mountain | Gschnitz | Feuerstein restaurant | 7 h | 1,658m | moderate-difficult |
Via ferratas and climbing parks in Wipptal
| Tour | Location | Starting point | Ascent | Elevation gain | Difficulty |
| Peter Kofler via ferrata | St. Jodok | St. Jodok Stafflach | 15 min ascent 1 h 45 min. of climbing | 300 m | C |
| Ilmspitze via ferrata | Gschnitz | Gschnitz | 3 h ascent 1 h 45 min. of climbing | 1.200 m ascent 300 m of climbing | C/D |
| St. Magdalena climbing park | Gschnitz | Gschnitz | 1 h ascent | 1.675 m 18 routes | III to VII- 1-3 pitches |
| Obernberg climbing park | Obernberg | Obernberg Waldesruh | 10 Min. ascent | 1.400 m 22 routes | III to VIII 1-2 pitches |
| Olperer | Vals | Touristenrast restaurant | 7 h | 2.130 m | difficult |
| Fußstein | Vals | Touristenrast restaurant | 7,5 h | 2.100 m | difficult |
Mountain tours in South Tyrol’s Alta Vall’Isarco/Wipptal
| Tour | Location | Starting point | Ascent | Elevation gain | Difficulty |
| Gran Pilastro/Hochfeiler mountain 3,510m | Pfitsch | Passo di Vizze/Pfitscherjoch – at the third bend | 9.5 h | 1,840m | difficult |
| Cima Amthor/Amthorspitze peak 2,748m | Gossensaß | Village square | 7.5 h | 1,650m | moderate |
| Cima del Tempo/Wetterspitze peak 2,705m | Pflersch | Edelweiß mountain hut | 4.5 h | 930m | moderate |
| Mt Gerla/Kraxentrager 2,985m | Pfitsch | St. Jakob | 8 h | 1,680m | difficult |
| Cime Bianche di Telves/Telfer Weißen peaks 2,583m | Pflersch | Edelweiß hut | 4.5 h | 980m | easy |
| Piccola Punta di Montecroce/Kleine Kreuzspitze 2,515m | Ratschings | Flading | 6 h | 1,030m | mmoderate |
| Seeberspitze peak 2,562m | Pflersch | Edelweiß mountain hut | 2.5 h | 730m | easy |
| Creda Rossa/Rotbachlspitze peak 2,894m | Pfitsch | Edelweiß mountain hut | 3.5 h | 1,050m | moderate |
| Tallone Grande/Hohe Ferse mountian 2,669m | Ridnaun | Ridnaun | 5 h | 1,960m | difficult |
Via ferrata & climbing parks in South Tyrol’s Alta Vall’Isarco/Wipptal
| Tour | Location | Starting point | Ascent | Elevation gain | Difficulty |
| Via ferrata: Lampskopf | Pflersch | Hotel Feuerstein car park | 10 min ascent 2.5 h of climbing | 450m | B |
| Climbing park: Stahlwand | Innerratschings | Flading | 15 min | 4 to 8b | |
| Climbing park: Sprechensteing Kofl | Sterzing | Below the castle | 2 min | 20 routes | 5c to 8a |
| Climbing park: Reifenstein | Sterzing | Below the castle | 1 min | 10 routes | 3 to 5c |
Host’s tip:
the Peter Kofler via ferrata. A very rewarding via ferrata tour with a short approach and perfect protection.
