Flatschjoch

Flatschjoch / Schlüsseljoch (Brenner)

The Flatschjoch has a reputation as a crossing point in the southern Zillertal Alps. A magnificent ascent with the motto "no mercy for the calf" and an endless descent to Sterzing make the crossing attractive as a transalpine tour as well as a day tour.

Description

The route starts at the Brenner Pass. The area around the Brenner Pass has several trail highlights to offer. These include the Flatschjoch, which is initially tackled on a moderate and leisurely pass road via the Brenner-Wolf inn to the Luegeralm (1601 meters above sea level). From here it gets really steep and the route along an old military road doesn't give you a second to rest. You have to fight your way up to the Flatschjoch (2395 meters above sea level) on an extremely steep incline. Once you reach the pass, you can guess what lies ahead. The last fragments of an Alpini trail, or the remains of the Vallo Alpino ascent from the Pfitschertal valley, reveal a huge trail highlight that is now to be conquered.

On a difficulty level S2, the route leads to the Grubbergalm. Above the tree line, the Pfitsch mountains and the Pfitschertal valley lie at your feet and the view of the Hochfeiler, the highest mountain in the Zillertal Alps, makes trail surfing all the more fun. From the Grubbergalm, continue on trail 5A into the Pfitschertal valley. You then roll along the valley floor for a short time before the trails hit you once again. From the Rieder reservoir, the route takes you over the Wöhrsäge and on along the 1er trail to Wiesen before turning onto the leisurely cycle route. A special highlight for a short detour is the old town of Sterzing, which should definitely be included. The return route follows side roads and cycle routes back to the starting point, the Brenner Pass.

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