Pitztal guide: exploring the valley from Wenns
Our personal guide for your holiday: what is right here in the village, where to go in winter and summer, and what we recommend when it rains. Please check current opening times, lift operation and weather before setting out.
Right here in Wenns
Pitz Park
A relaxed summer day for families, with a natural swimming pond and leisure facilities, right in the village and no drive needed.
Piller Moor and Gachen Blick
Walk through the Piller Moor nature reserve to the Gachen Blick viewpoint. A good choice for a quieter day and for anyone curious about the Naturpark Kaunergrat.
Museum Stamserhaus
A glimpse of the history and traditional life of the region. Check opening times before visiting.
Walks from the door
Wenns and the surrounding villages have easy walks as well as more demanding routes. The tourist office in the village is happy to advise.
Hochzeiger and Jerzens
Hochzeiger
Particularly easy to reach from Wenns: walking, panoramic views, mountain huts and family activities in summer; skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing in winter.
ZirbenPark
A family mountain experience centred on the Zirbe (Swiss stone pine), with play and nature stations at altitude.
XP Adventure Park
High ropes and adventure for older children, teenagers and adults. Check age and height requirements before booking.
Pitztaler Gletscher and Rifflsee
Pitztaler Gletscher and Café 3.440
Further up the valley the scenery turns high alpine. Café 3.440 is a viewpoint among the 3,000 metre peaks, and in winter the glacier is a major ski destination.
Rifflsee
A beautiful mountain lake reached by cable car. Walking routes and the famous raft ride in summer, skiing and snow activities in winter.
Walking, hiking and nature
For gentle days
Valley walks around Wenns, the Piller Moor, or easier routes from the official Pitztal tour portal.
For mountain days
Hochzeiger and Rifflsee offer a wide range of walks. Experienced walkers can explore higher alpine routes. Always check conditions first.
Naturpark Kaunergrat
The best place to learn about the plants, wildlife, geology and traditional landscapes of the region.
Winter in the Pitztal
Skiing and snowboarding
Hochzeiger is a convenient choice from Wenns and well suited to families. The Pitztaler Gletscher offers high-altitude skiing.
Beyond the slopes
Tobogganing, winter walking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. The Wenns-Piller area is especially lovely for quieter winter outings.
Day trips nearby
Imst: Rosengartenschlucht and Alpine Coaster
A spectacular gorge walk with narrow passages and waterfalls, plus the Alpine Coaster at Hoch-Imst. Wear proper shoes.
AREA 47 and the Ötztal
An adventure park at the entrance to the Ötztal with water slides, climbing, rafting and canyoning, a hit with teenagers. Continue up to Sölden for dramatic high-mountain scenery and, for James Bond fans, 007 ELEMENTS.
Innsbruck
The Altstadt with the Goldenes Dachl, Maria-Theresien-Straße and the Hofburg. Take the Nordkettenbahn cable car straight from the city into the high mountains, and the Alpenzoo for families.
Swarovski Kristallwelten, Wattens
Crystal, art and design. A nice change from the mountains, and good in bad weather.
Longer day trips
- Reutte and highline179: the famous suspension bridge by the Burgruine Ehrenberg
- Reschensee: the church tower standing in the lake, with a beautiful drive over the Reschenpass
- Landeck and Zams: the Zammer Lochputz-Klamm and the landscape west of the Pitztal
When it rains
- Innsbruck Altstadt and Hofburg
- Swarovski Kristallwelten
- Museums in Imst or Innsbruck
- AREA 47 indoor activities
- Climbing halls, indoor pools and leisure centres
Guest cards and local information
Tourismusverband Pitztal
The tourist office is in Wenns, a five minute walk away, with up-to-date advice on walks, events, lifts and conditions.
Pitztal Sommercard and Pitz Member Card
Depending on the season and card, cable cars, attractions and other offers may be free or discounted. Check what is included before buying single tickets. We are happy to tell you what currently applies.
Pitztal questions and answers
How do I get from Wenns to the Hochzeiger ski area?
On the free ski bus. It runs about every 30 minutes and takes 15 to 20 minutes to Hochzeiger. The stop is 100 to 200 m from our apartments.
How far is it to the Pitztaler Gletscher and Rifflsee?
About 30 to 35 minutes by bus. In winter the glacier is a major ski destination, in summer there are walking routes and the raft ride on Rifflsee.
Which ski areas can I reach by car?
Hoch-Imst is 12 km away, Hochoetz 16 km, Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis 40 km and Sölden 50 km.
What is there to do with children in summer?
The natural swimming pond at Pitz Park right in Wenns, the ZirbenPark on Hochzeiger, the raft ride on Rifflsee and the Alpine Coaster at Hoch-Imst. Older children and teenagers love the XP Adventure Park and AREA 47 at the entrance to the Ötztal.
What can we do when it rains?
Innsbruck with its Altstadt and Hofburg, the Swarovski Kristallwelten in Wattens, museums in Imst or Innsbruck, the AREA 47 indoor activities, climbing halls and indoor pools.
Where do I get local information and the guest card?
At the Tourismusverband Pitztal office in Wenns, a five minute walk from our apartments. Depending on the season, the Pitztal Sommercard or the Pitz Member Card gives free or discounted cable cars and attractions.
Our holiday apartments in Wenns
Your accommodation for Hochzeiger and the Pitztal: four holiday apartments in the middle of Wenns, two for couples and two for families of up to four. The free ski bus stop is 100 to 200 m away.
Apartment AussichtA long balcony, an open view over the valley, room for four.
Apartment Hohe GeigeTwo balconies, morning and afternoon sun, our highest rated apartment.
Apartment Hochzeiger 2560Cosy, bright and looking out at the local mountain. For two.
Apartment WiesenColourful, freshly renovated, room for four. Our newest apartment.And in the evening, back to your apartment
After a long day in the mountains, a warm apartment with a fully equipped kitchen is waiting, and your car is parked right at the house.