Arrival by public transport
Take the regional buses from Seefeld to the "Burggraben GH Mühle" bus stop.
Discover the breath-taking beauty of the Leutasch valley on a variety of trails taking you past picturesque meadows and woodland.
Wear multiple layers, warm gloves, hat, waterproof jacket and pants, as well as waterproof winter hiking boots.
For better support and comfort, poles and crampons (spikes) are helpful, especially in difficult conditions.
Leutasch is simply stunning. If it’s your first visit, then Stage 3 of the Seefeld High Plateau Winter Multi-day Hike lets you experience it in all its glory.
On this section, you'll explore the extensive and extremely scenic hiking paradise called Leutasch. Take the bus from Seefeld to Unterleutasch and get off at the bus stop 'Burggraben GH Mühle' to begin a gentle walk through the valley. Follow the long Achweg behind the Gasthaus Mühle. This path runs alongside fields and forests, mostly by the water, and is a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature.
You reach civilization again in the Leutasch area of Reindlau. Cross the road near the campsite and follow the adjacent path until you reach the end of the village. Follow the hiking trail that branches off from the paved road until just before the Lehner area. From there, cross to the other side of the valley. Cross the fields and road to reach Ahrn and then follow the path parallel to the cross-country skiing tracks, watching the skiers along the way. Polis Hütte, a popular spot for winter sports enthusiasts, is along this route. From Leutascher Straße, continue left along the sidewalk to Weidach. Here, you can enjoy a refreshment stop at the Leutascher Dorfstadl and visit a few small shops.
After entering the town, take a right after the bridge (Sport Norz). Follow Achweg, go straight past the Kirchplatzl bridge, and about 200 metres later, turn left at the intersection. From there, follow the signs towards Weidachsee. The lake, where winter ice fishing is possible at weekends, is one of the highlights of the third stage. Then, head left back into Weidach. At the intersection near the Hotel Quellenhof, keep right and follow the road to the Hotel Leutascherhof. Turn right and follow the road to the "Weidach Zentrum" bus stop, from where you can take a bus back to Seefeld.
Refreshment stops along the way:
• Restaurant Leutascher Dorfstadl
• Restaurant Vabene
• Polis Hütte
Optional extension:
• to see some of the route from above, take the chairlift up to Katzenkopf after the tour. The stunning
view into the valley, the Gaistal, and even as far as the Zugspitze, is a great reward after your long
walk. Information on lift operation: www.seefeld.com/en/katzenkopf-leutasch
• for those looking for some extra refreshments, the Katzenkopfhütte has a variety of tasty treats
• if you still have enough energy, you can cover the 250 m height difference on the approx. 5 km
winter walking path
• you can return on foot, by chairlift, or with a toboggan (the mountain station has a toboggan rental)
Refreshment stop on Katzenkopf:
Katzenkopfhütte
Scenic highlights and viewpoints:
• expansive Leutasch Valley along the river, the Leutascher Ache
• Weidachsee, a lake with ice fishing at weekends
• cultural centre Ganghofermuseum (Kirchplatzl area – small detour required)
Options for shortening the tour with public transport:
• by bus from various bus stops between Unterleutasch and Weidach
Take the regional buses from Seefeld to the "Burggraben GH Mühle" bus stop.
