Trekking the Zillertal Alps - Zillertal Rucksack Route - Europe

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1 Jun 2003

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1 Jun 2003

Trekking in the Zillertal Alps

The Zillertal Rucksack Route by Allan Hartley

Guidebook to trekking the Zillertal Rucksack Route, which traverses the very best of the range located in the Austrian Tyrol spanning the Italy / Austria border. It links together eight huts along good tracks without having to cross glaciers, providing a continuous tour of around ten days. With opportunities to climb adjacent peaks. More...

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Seasons

Mid-June to late September. There may be late snow on high passes until July. August is busiest, Read More... but village festivals add lots of fun and character.

Centres

Mayrhofen at the start and end of the trek is the only real centre, although supplies can be Read More... obtained from huts en route.

Difficulty

Ideal for first-time visitors to the Alps, particularly for families with children. The route can Read More... be extended in time and difficulty to include ascents of peaks, glacier crossings and rock scrambles.

Must See

The ascent of the many peaks along the way which lie close to the huts, including the Ahornspitze Read More... and Grosser Loffler, and crossing the Floitenkees Glacier (all optional).

Introduction
When to Go
Getting There
Places to Stay
Mayrhofen
Children
Fitness and Altitude
Mountain Rescue and Personal Insurance
The Austrian Alpine Club
Mountain Huts
Route Finding
Glaciers and Glacier Travel: Crevasse Rescue Techniques
Maps and Guidebooks
Kit List

Zillertal Rucksack Route
Stage 1     Mayrhofen to Karl von Edel Hut
    Ascent of the Ahornspitze
Stage 2     Karl von Edel Hut to Kasseler Hut
    Ascent of the Wöllbachspitze
Stage 3     Kasseler Hut to the Greizer Hut
    Ascent of the Grosser Löffler
Stage 4    a) Main Route: Greizer Hut to the Berliner Hut
    b) Greizer Hut to Berliner Hut via Schwarzenstein Hut
    Ascent of the Berliner Spitze
Stage 5     Berliner Hut to the Furtschagl Haus
    Ascent of the Grosser Möseler
Stage 6     Furtschagl Haus to the Olperer Hut
    Ascent of the Olperer
Stage 7     Olperer Hut to the Friesenberg Haus
    a) Ascent of the Höher Riffler
    b) Ascent of Petersköpfl
Stage 8     Friesenberg Haus to the Gams Hut
    Ascent of the Vorderer Grindbergspitze
Stage 9 Gams Hut to Ginzling and Mayrhofen