G.03 Sonnenkogel

Galtür /
Difficulty ratings: easy
Route length: 5.1 km
Duration: 2:00 h

Easy hike from the Galtür village square to the Sonnenkogel

Tour information

  • Requirement: easy
  • Length: 5.1 km
  • Duration: 2:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:219 hm
  • Elevation downhill:221 hm
Highest point 1,763 m

Starting point

Galtür village square

Finishing point

Galtür village square

Features

  • Circular route

Best time of year

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Description

Starting from the village square in Galtür, go past the soccer field to reach the shore path. Cross the bridge and walk until you reach the sign, which leads to the Sonnenkogel. From here the hike continues on narrow meadow paths up to the Sonnenkogel, which promises a wonderful view to the south into Jamtal - whit its Jamtal glacier, along with the Hinteren (3.156 m) and Vorderen Jamspitze (3.178 m). In the south west giant impressive mountains above Galtür come into view, such as Ballunspitze (2.671 m), Valülla (2.813 m) and Gorfenspitze (2.558m). Return section: descent to Tschaffein and continue along the valley hiking trail to Galtür.

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