Walk from Freundsberg Castle to the Pirchnerast Alpine Inn (IVV)
Permanenter Weg des Österreichischen Volkssportverein
An easy hike with stunning views over the Inn Valley.
A leisurely walk high above Schwaz, with a stop for refreshments at the Alpengasthof Pirchnerast – the perfect place to round off the walk in a relaxed manner.At a Glance | |
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| Elevation loss: | 571 m |
| Walking time / ascent: | 2.5 h |
Information | |
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| Walking time / descent: | 1.5 h |
| Starting point: | Freundsberg Castle |
| Finishing point: | Alpengasthof Pirchnerast |
| Directions: | Route description:
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| Tip from the author: | This hike is a permanent trail of the Austrian Volkssport Association (ÖVV). These are marked hiking trails that you can hike independently at any time with a start card and route map. There are checkpoints along the way, and at the finish line you will receive an IVV rating stamp for each route – ideal for personal participation and kilometre ratings as well as shared hiking experiences in nature. More information at https://oevv-wandern.at/ |
Fitness & technique | |
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| Fitness: | 2 |
| Technical: | 3 |
Getting there | |
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| Getting there: | Public transport: Train to Schwaz station, regional bus to Zintberg Rote Bank stop and walk to the starting point Car: A12 Inntal motorway, Schwaz exit, continue to Burg Freundsberg car park |
| Public transport: | Train to Schwaz station, regional bus to Zintberg Rote Bank stop Plan your route easily using the VVT Smartride app or VVT route planner. |
| Parking: | Car park Freundsberg Castle |
Best season | |
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| Apr: | Yes |
| May: | Yes |
| Jun: | Yes |
| Jul: | Yes |
| Aug: | Yes |
| Sep: | Yes |
| Oct: | Yes |
| City: | Schwaz |
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