Großer Galtenberg Bike & Hike

At the very southern end of the Alpbach valley, Großer Galtenberg (2,424 metres) - the highest peak in the region - looms over the valley. The mountain is perfectly suited for this combined Bike & Hike tour, which starts in the Greiter Valley in Inneralpbach. To the summit there are more than 1,300 meters of altitude difference and every metre is worth the rewarding views. The panorama line up fetures the Zillertal and Stubai Alps, the Hohe Tauern, Kitzbühel grass mountains and the peaks of the Karwendel. There are barely any technical difficulties during the ascent, only shortly before the summit you have to be sure-footed on the rocky terrain. 

Directions
To reach the starting point at the former Gasthof Leitner in the Greiter Graben, take your bike or car towards Alpbach / Inneralpbach. Cross the bridge, shortly after turn right at the fork once again crossing a bridge and then approx. one more kilometre to the car park.  Pass the barrier and continue up the valley following the forest track MTB-route 306. The track leads in a steady and pleasant ascent to the west of the stream through woods and meadows towards the Farmkehralm. Turn left at the Greitalm and stay on the main forest track (do not cycle up to Farmkehralm-Niederleger). After several curves you will reach the Farmkehralm Hochleger at 1.771 m. Park your bike, from this point you will be walking in an easterly direction to Großer Galtenberg (2,424 m).  Turn left at the first signpost and hike along the path, which now leads increasingly steep in serpentines uphill. Towards the end the views become more and more beautiful and the path rockier. At the very end, some larger blocks need to be negotiated; sure-footedness is required. Allow yourself time rest and take in the spectacular views. The descent is to the south, where a narrow ridge path leads to Kleiner Galtenberg at 2,318 m - a small detour of 45 m altitude difference. Descend again in an easterly direction and after approx. 200 m follow the signs to Farmkehr-Hochalm. Hope back on to your bike and cycle out the valley.

Author
Manuel Hufnagel

Safety guidelines
Bike (medium difficulty) time: 2 h / route distance: 13,6 km / altitude gain: 674 m Hike (medium difficulty) time: 4 h 20 min / route distance: 6 km / altitude gain: 689m. The hike leads through high Alpine terrain, sure-footedness is required Please note: physical stamina required!