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Braunschweiger Hut – Pitztal Col loop from Rettenbachferner

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Braunschweiger Hut – Pitztal Col loop from Rettenbachferner

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Braunschweiger Hut – Pitztal Col loop from Rettenbachferner

02:28

4.94km

380m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.01 km for 2.92 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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290 m

Rockier terrain awaits you at the Pitztaler Jöchl, both on the ascent and the descent. Many passages are secured. If there is (still) snow and you can no longer see any markings, you should be careful here. Be aware that the ground can slip if you move on the scree. We even had a mountain guide with us on this tour.

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1.35 km

Ascent to the Pitztaler Jöchl

Highlight • Climb

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2.42 km

View of the Karles Glacier

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful while it's still around. I've been told that the glacier has receded a lot.

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2.46 km

Braunschweiger Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The large wood-paneled dining room with the green tiled stove dating from the turn of the century invites you to linger. A collection of local songbooks is available to guests. Culinary delights include beer and shandy, Wiener schnitzel, Tyrolean cheese dumplings and warm apple strudel.

The beds are divided into bunks so that you can enjoy a little privacy. There is enough storage space for luggage and clothes. From the large sun terrace you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Ötztal Alps.

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2.46 km

Linker Fernerkogel

Highlight • Summit

Beautiful 3000m with a wonderful view of the Ötztal Alps, especially the Wildspitze, at 3778m the highest mountain in Tyrol, and the Mittelbergferner.

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3.48 km

Magnificent view from almost 3,000 meters high

Highlight • Summit

The ascent in the snow certainly had its charm

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3.77 km

Pitztal Col

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Rockier terrain awaits you at the Pitztaler Jöchl, both on the ascent and the descent. Many passages are secured. If there is (still) snow and you can no longer see any markings, you should be careful. Be aware that the ground can slip if you move on the scree.

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4.94 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.17 km

928 m

924 m

774 m

142 m

Surfaces

2.09 km

1.77 km

933 m

142 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,950 m)

Lowest point (2,730 m)

Weather

Sunday 19 July

19°C

3°C

24 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Comments

August 5, 2025,Alpen E5 | Tag 6/1: Braunschweiger Hütte bis Rettenbachferner (über Pitztaler Jöchl)

Today we start at the Braunschweiger Hut in 5 degrees Celsius. But the sun is finally shining☀️. First we head up the Pitztaler Jöchl, the transition from the Pitztal to the Ötztal. The first section is over rough boulders, then there's a narrow path and then more rocks. This section is mostly secured with ropes. There are great views of …

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August 17, 2023,E5-Tag5: Braunschweiger Hütte über Pitztaler Jöchl zum Bus am Gletscherexpress

Like every day on our tour, the day starts very early with breakfast at 6 😴. However, the light at this time is awesome and we meet a large group of ibexes on the Pitztaler Jöchl. Apparently they are used to the many hikers and don't let us bother them. Gigantic landscape, the pictures speak volumes. Then it's back down …

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July 18, 2024,E5 Oberstdorf - Meran, Tag 5: 1. Teil übers Pitztaler Jöchl nach Sölden

Net time approx. 0:50h
We were richly rewarded for the torture of the previous day early on the 5th day. The climb to the Pitztaler Jöchl was a real highlight. And the view up there at a good 3000 meters in clear weather and sunshine made us forget everything. Unfortunately there was a bit of a traffic jam up there, …

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Braunschweiger Hut – Pitztal Col loop from Rettenbachferner

View of the Glacier Arena

Descent from Pitztaler Jöchl

Ascent to the Pitztaler Jöchl

View of the Karles Glacier

Braunschweiger Hut

Linker Fernerkogel

Magnificent view from almost 3,000 meters high

Pitztal Col

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