The Luis Trenker Path and an educational trail stretch across the impressive gorge in the Pitztal valley
Image gallery: Arzler Pitze Gorge
From Arzl im Pitztal to the Inn Gorge, the Luis Trenker Path stretches its way across the wild romantic Arzler Pitze Gorge. The trail was dedicated to Luis Trenker (1892-1990), as his father came from Arzl, and therefore the South Tyrolean alpinist often used to visit the valley.
At the road bridge over the Pitze river rises the Luis Trenker Monument. Along the Luis Trenker Path, an interesting Tree Educational Trail has been established by the Kaunergrat Nature Park, including several information panels. Particularly popular are guided walks, as the local guides know much about the peculiarities, and the varied flora and fauna of the "Arzler Pitzeklamm" natural forest reserve. Down into the deep gorge, the wild water of the Pitze river breaks its way through the rocks, fed by the surrounding glaciers.
Many resting places and possibilities to play make the Arzler Pitze Gorge also interesting for kids. The trail takes continuously towards the locality of Wald. Across the Benni Raich Bridge, the highest pedestrian suspension bridge of Austria, you reach your starting point Arzl im Pitztal.
Contact info
- Luis Trenker Path - 6471 - Arzl im Pitztal
- +43 5414 86999
- info@pitztal.com
Opening times
Despite careful control we cannot guarantee the correctness of the provided data.
Admission
hiking paths and Benni Raich Bridge freely accessible
More information
Luis Trenker Path (easy):
hiking time: 1.5 hours
total length: 3.2 km
altitude difference (ascent): 200 metres
starting point: Pitzebene, Bungee Stüberl parking space
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Pitze Gorge Round Tour via Wald (medium):
hiking time: 5.5 hours
total length: 6.4 km
altitude difference (ascent): 326 metres
starting point: Arzl community office
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The Arzler Pitze Gorge is accessible every year from April to the end of October, winter closure from early November to April. Season start 2025 in mid-April.
The opening of the gorge depends on the weather, short-term changes or closures are possible.
