Schatzberg Gipföhit - Alpbach

Start: car park just after the Jausenstation Oberthaler Walking time: approx. 2 h – 600 m elevation gain

Take the path to the right of the car park uphill (following the signs direction Schatzberg). At the second bend climb uphill to the Thaleralm. Above the Alm continue gently uphill to the woods and then through open terrain uphill passing a stretch of forest up to the Zottaalm. Stay on the flat path above the Zottaalm up to the path crossing (Krinnjoch). Upon reaching the ridge, continue to the Schatzberg skiing area ski route up to the top station. Follow the ridge past the Alpbach/Wildschönau connecting lift top station to the peak.

Descent: same as ascent

Author’s recommendation

• the peak cross with the Alpbachtaler mountains in the background is a popular photo motive
• stop off at the Gipfö Hit or the Wurmegg Hochleger Alm below the peak for something to eat and drink

Safety guidelines

When skiing off-piste please observe the daily avalanche report.

Avalanche Report Tyrol

Directions
Take the path to the right of the car park uphill (following the signs direction Schatzberg). At the second bend climb uphill to the Thaleralm. Above the Alm continue gently uphill to the woods and then through open terrain uphill passing a stretch of forest up to the Zottaalm. Stay on the flat path above the Zottaalm up to the path crossing (Krinnjoch). Upon reaching the ridge, continue to the Schatzberg skiing area ski route up to the top station. Follow the ridge past the Alpbach/Wildschönau connecting lift top station to the peak.
Author

Alpbachtal Tourismus