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· Zillertal Alps
Hike & Bike to Grindelberg and Weitenberg Lakes
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It's a comfortable ascent on the roadPhoto: Eduard Gruber, alpenvereinaktiv.com
With bike support to two lonely mountain lakes of the Pfunderer Mountains.
Granted, the access road from Dun up above the Duner Gorge through the Weitenbergtal up to the Upper Engbergalm includes some quite steep sections, which will probably be difficult to cycle without an e-bike. Short pushing passages should therefore be accepted by non e-bikers. Otherwise, the alm can be reached without further difficulties by bike. The onward path up to Grindelberg Lake runs over a well marked and well trodden trail and should also be manageable without problems for accustomed hikers. The trail over the Seescharte to Weitenberg Lake is less visible. More sense of direction is required for the pathless return from this lake down to the crossing with the Pfunderer Höhenweg. Once this is reached, it’s not far to the refreshment stop at the Upper Engbergalm.
Author’s recommendation
The Upper Engbergalm is managed and offers all kinds of delicacies and refreshing drinks. Stopping there is definitely worth it.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Obere EngbergalmSafety information
No special safety instructions are necessary for this bike and hike route.
Roadbook
From the parking lot a short distance up the road to the junction with the access road to the alms in the Weitenbergal, which is closed by a barrier. Following the signs to the Upper Engbergalm, about 1h 15min cycling up to the Upper Engbergalm. Here bike storage. Behind the hut, a trail marked with No. 20 continues up to the crossroads with the Pfunderer Höhenweg. Straight ahead, continue about 1h 10min up to Grindelberg Lake. A short stretch along the west shore, then up to the Seescharte (highest point of the hike). Shortly down the other side and on a barely visible trail to Weitenberg Lake (40 min from Seescharte). Return: From Weitenberg Lake down south to the crossing of the Pfunderer Höhenweg, then east along it over the Kellerscharte to the junction with trail No. 20 leading up from the Upper Engbergalm. Further descent/ride same as ascent path (total about 1h 30min from Weitenberg Lake)
Kellerscharte
Public transport
Public buses do not carry bicycles. Theoretically, you could travel by train to Vintl and start the bike route from there. This would extend the route by 13km and 700m of elevation gain.
Directions
From Vintl in the Puster Valley, the about 13km long Pfunderertal branches off to the north. Through the villages of Weitental and Pfunders to the public parking lot in Dun at the end of the valley
Parking
Free and large public parking lot in Dun
Coordinates
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Equipment
Normal hiking equipment
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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