Arrival by public transport
Take the bus to the bus stop Jerzens Hochzeiger. Then take the gondola (section I) to get to the starting point.
The Großsee is - surprise - the largest lake in the Riegetal nature reserve and one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the entire Pitztal. So it's no wonder that you come across marmots, mountain salamanders and chamois here - after all, it's hard to find a more beautiful place to live.
Medium-difficulty circular hike with cable car ascent to the middle station. A short, narrow path, partly secured with chains, leads down into the Riegetal, where the Großsee is located in an idyllic high valley. On the way back, cross the summit of the Hochzeiger. Shortcut possible on the way there or back with the Hochzeiger summit lift.
Starting point: gondola top station. From there, a wide and steep path leads to the Zollberg peak. On top of the Zollberg you will be able to enjoy beautiful glimpses of the Riegetal valley. A narrow steep path (partially secured with fixed ropes) leads down towards the valley. After mastering this difficult passage, a well prepared steep track leads down to the Riegetal valley all the way to the Groaßsee lake. You may see marmots, native salamanders, chamois and sheep on the way to the lake. A little further on, enjoy the crystal clear water of this mountain lake. To return, follow the path for a while and then take a steep path up to the Hochzeiger peak. After signing the summit register, follow the path downhill to the starting point.
Take the bus to the bus stop Jerzens Hochzeiger. Then take the gondola (section I) to get to the starting point.
Parking is available at the valley station of the Hochzeiger Bergbahnen.
Wanderung ins Riegetal
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