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With the Pitztaler Gletscherbahn up to the HIGHEST IN TYROL
What was once only possible for experienced alpinists is now an experience for everyone thanks to the latest cable car technology: the Pitztaler Gletscherbahn takes you safely and comfortably from the valley to the summit of the Hinterer Brunnenkogel. Arriving at the HIGHEST IN TYROL at 3,440 metres, the impressive glacier landscape opens up before you. At a lower altitude, but a wide-rangingthe Rifflsee offers a wide range of family activities with its namesake Rifflseebahn.
Here you can find out more about the mountain lifts on the Pitztal Glacier & Rifflsee: operating hours, prices as well as information about the most important cable cars and how to get to the Pitztal.
Opening hours Pitztal Glacier & Rifflsee
The mountain railways on the Pitztal Glacier & Rifflsee are in operation for you in summer and winter. So you can enjoy the alpine open space all year round. Whether you prefer to explore the glacier while skiing or hiking is entirely up to you.
Prices of the cable cars at the Pitztal Glacier & Rifflsee
With the glacier lifts in Pitztal you can reach two ski and hiking areas with just one ticket. A ski pass for several days also gives you access to other ski areas (e.g. Hochzeiger ski area) as well as the Kaunertal Glacier & Fendels. Current prices and rates for the cable cars on the Pitztal Glacier can be found on the following pages:
High engineering: the Pitztal Glacier Funicular
The mountain railways on the Pitztal Glacier & Rifflsee are characterised by state-of-the-art engineering. Because opening up a glacier at such a height is no easy undertaking. Get to know the cable cars on the Pitztal Glacier & Rifflsee in more detail here.
Gletscherexpress
The Gletscherexpress – originally known as the Pitz Express – was the first mountain railway on the Pitztal Glacier. The funicular has been transporting visitors from the valley to an altitude of 2,840 metres since 1983. The ride takes just 8 minutes. The cable car was completely rebuilt in 2022.
Wildspitzbahn
The journey continues with the highest and most modern cable car in Austria: the Wildspitzbahn. It makes the high-alpine glacier landscape of the Hinterer Brunnenkogel accessible to everyone. The Wildspitzbahn is named after Tyrol’s highest mountain, which dominates the view. The Wildspitzbahn also takes you to the highest café in Austria – Café 3440.
Rifflseebahn
To reach the ski and hiking area around the Rifflsee, take the Rifflseebahn gondolas in Mandarfen. The valley station can also be reached from the glacier in winter: The two ski areas are connected via the valley run. In summer, the Rifflsee and the mountain restaurant Sunna Alm – the living room of Tyrol – are popular among families, hikers and bon vivants alike.
Your route to the Pitztal Glacier & Rifflsee cable cars
The Pitztal Glacier is easy and comfortable to reach with the glacier cable cars. Plan your trip to the HIGHEST OF TIROL at 3,440 m now!
Destination station: Train Station Imst
How to get from Imst train station to the Pitztal
- by public bus
- by cab (journey takes approx. 25 minutes)
- shuttle service from the hotel – depending on the agreement with your accomodation
