Hikes in Rietz

Second stage of the Alps crossing from Ehrwald to Sterzing in 9 days.

Short approach to the Peter-Anich-Hütte. A permit is required to access the parking lot.

Beautiful approach through forest and meadows to the Peter Anich Hut.

Beautiful ascent from the Inn valley to the Peter-Anich-Hütte starting at the pilgrimage church of Saint Anthony.

Scenically attractive loop high above the Inn Valley with two places to stop for refreshments.

On the 2nd day, we go from the Peter-Anich Hut to Oberseeben to the Angersee. After a rest, we return to the Peter-Anich Hut and finish our route with the descent to the Green Bench.

Route with the children from the Green Bank in Rietz to the intermediate destination Peter-Anich-Hütte. After a lunch break, continue to the Rauer Kopf and then back to the dormitory at the Peter-Anich-Hütte.

To the main summit of the Northern Sellrain MountainsThe Rietzer Grieskogel is the highest peak in the mountain group between the Inntal Valley and Kühtaier Straße. As it is well integrated into the alpine trail network, a climb is recommended for sure-footed hikers. The view of both the Northern Limestone Alps and the Stubai Alps to the south is simply fantastic, especially as it is characterized by stark contrasts! On the north side, the Peter-Anich-Hütte is also a nice little accommodation, which just above the tree line also occupies a box seat above the central Inn Valley. While the more ambitious can reach the summit, connoisseurs and families with children prefer to linger in the lovely alpine pastures.

Scenically attractive route high above the Inn valley with two places to stop for refreshments.

This popular peak is the highest mountain in the northern Sellrain Mountains, which are part of the Stubai Alps. The trail leads through the Klammtal valley, across the perpetually damp Narrenböden, to a ridge with spectacular views just below the summit—even from there, you can enjoy a sweeping view to the north.> We start at the firstparking lot before the last avalanche gallery just before the village of Kühtai and follow the signpost toward Rietzer Grieskogel. After a short ascent through the trees up into the Klammtal valley, the trail levels off and now runs northward along the base of the slope across frequently damp mountain meadows toward the Mitterzeigerkogel. We reach a water intake 02at Wasserschloss Klammtal, where a forest road from Kühtai joins the trail. A short while later, we pass a man-sized rock with a small commemorative plaque. Gradually, the well-marked trail turns right and begins to climb more steeply. At the following 03fork in the trail, we keep to the right toward the Grießkogel and shortly thereafter cross the often damp 04Zirmbacher Narrenböden, crisscrossed by numerous spring-fed streams. Here, a bit of a sense of adventure is needed to find a dry path. Marmots can often be spotted here, and sheep graze on the sparse mountain meadows. From the Narrenböden, we hike straight ahead toward the massive Grieskogel; to the left of the summit, the ridge between Kreuzjochkogel and Grieskogel is visible.After passing a small pond, the steepest section begins, leading us up a boulder-strewn slope in short switchbacks. Our trail turns north and climbs much more gently up a broad ridge to the 05Kamm. Even here, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Inn Valley, the Mieming Plateau, and the peaks of the Mieming Range. We turn right and follow the narrow trail along the increasingly steep western ridge. The wide, boulder-strewn summit ridge drops steeply on both sides; here, you should be sure-footed and have a head for heights. After a final stretch of rocky terrain, you’ll soon reach the summit cross of the 06Rietzer Grießkogel. Here, on a clear day, we enjoy a 360-degree view stretching from the Lechtal Alps in the west, over the Mieming Range and the Wetterstein Mountains in the north, to the Karwendel peaks and the Innsbruck Basin in the east. To the south, the glaciers of the Stubai and Ötztal Alps glisten in the distance, and the side valleys of the Sellrain are also clearly visible. The return trip follows the same route as the way there.