Winter hike Penkenjoch Rundwander Weg Winter

Description

Ascent with the Finkenberger Almbahnen - Section 1 - to the middle station (1,750m).
Entrance to the BergWaldWeg: Below the top station of the gondola lift - Section 1 - the groomed winter hiking route first leads into the valley. After the first bend, the well-signposted trail leads winter hikers out of the valley (view of Mayrhofen), past the Gschößwandhaus, to the valley station of the Penken combined lift of the Mayrhofner Bergbahnen (Bergrast, Pilzbar).
On a route of 4.7 km there are 190 metres of altitude difference uphill and 230 metres of altitude difference downhill, walking time 1.5 hours.
After a short gondola ride with the Penken combined lift, the WinterWanderWeg Penken continues to Penkenjoch 2,095 m, between Kasermandl and Lärchwaldhütte, over the first ascent, passing below the Panorahma restaurant, to the Garnet Chapel on the Penken sun plateau.
Over a length of 2 km, you have to climb 100 metres in altitude, walking time 45 min.
From the mountain station of the Finkenberger Almbahnen - Section 2 - Penkenjoch you can comfortably return to the valley in gondolas (1 change at the middle station).   
Refreshment stops Penkenjoch: Granatalm, Penkentenne, Penkenjochhaus.

TIP: Penkenjoch circular hiking ticket for flexible use of 4 gondola lifts!
The idyllic landscape and the magnificent views of the Ahorn mountain opposite and the Stilluptal valley make this winter hike a very special experience!