Pfannköpfl

Pfannköpfl (Hintertux)

The Pfannköpfl, a somewhat inconspicuous peak in the middle of the Hintertux glacier ski area, shows that the valley of 1000 lifts is also the valley of 1000 trails and inspires with a full ascent and a great single trail descent.

Description

The route starts directly in Hintertux. From here, you follow the official cycle route number 426 to the Tuxer Joch Haus. From the Sommerbergalm, the gravel becomes relatively steep and you have to sacrifice some energy to master the uphill. You will be rewarded with a lush, high alpine panorama on the Pfannköpfl. However, from the Tuxer Joch Haus, the bike has to be pushed or carried up the last few meters to the highest point.

The singletrail descent couldn't be better. Initially on the ascent track in difficulty S2, the route then leads through the Weitental valley. Deserted and lonely, you wind your way to the Schleierwasserfall on relatively flowing trails with a maximum difficulty of S1. At the Schleierwasserfall, the trail continues at the same level of difficulty, albeit exposed, before climbing to difficulty S2 and descending with a few hairpin bends towards the Bichlalm to the forest path. From here, the difficulty increases again slightly and reaches S3 in places before you arrive back in civilization in Hintertux and let the bike roll out on asphalt. All in all, a harmonious tour that is perfect in high temperatures and offers an enjoyable trail descent away from the main hustle and bustle.

Note: The route is located on Austrian territory and leads over routes that are not approved for mountain bikers. Riding this route on a mountain bike is the responsibility of each individual, in full awareness of the legal situation.

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