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Jamtalhuette |
Hiking route in Galtuer
Tour description
Galtuer civic centre – Gasthof zum Rössele Hotel & over the bridge – right to the Jamtal – Alpe Egg – Menta Alp – Scheiben Alp – follow the road to Jamtal Hut
Natural environment
The Jamtal is one of the most beautiful high valleys in the Paznaun Alps. It extends from Galtuer in the south to the glaciers, which can be seen from the beginning of the valley. Starting from the Galtuer civic centre the hiking path leads around the Menta Alp (1,657m) and the Scheiben Alp (1,833m). After the 3-hour hike you will find the Jamtal Hut at 2,165m, offering stunning views of the huge Jamtal glacier and its surrounding peaks. Towards the end of June and the beginning of July the blossoming alpine roses provide an even lovelier hiking atmosphere.
The Jamtal Hut is surrounded by the Silvretta’s highest peaks, like the Fluchthorn, the Jam-Peak and the tri-state-peak – to name but three of the 44 mountains higher than 2,000 or 3,000 metres. The hut is located right in the middle of this wonderful landscape. Albert Einstein and Ernest Hemingway each chose the Jamtal Hut as their place to stay up the mountains!
Due to the huge glacier area, this Silvretta region is also known as the “Blue Silvretta”. The side valleys surround the hut in a star-shaped pattern and therefore offer a wide range of hiking tours over rocks and ice, catering for all levels of experience both during the summer and winter months. The area also provides wonderful hiking paths for families. Start your climbing experience on one of the climbing crags near the hut, on the West Gamshorn or on the “via ferrata” on the Pfannknecht.
The Jamtal offers mountain bikers the ideal combination of easy gravel road ascent or the more challenging trail descent, which runs parallel on the other side of the Jam Creek.
Alternative Ascent:
Before 9am and after 4.30pm you can access the Scheiben Alp by car.
Car access to Menta Alp gate all day long.
Charge for transport by hut taxi: €40 per car (up to 8 people)
For advance reservation call +43 (5443) 8408
Car parks
Sport and cultural centre Galtuer (free car park)
Doctor’s house - Dr. Treindl Galtuer (free car park)
Menta Alp (parking at own risk – Alp area! free car park)
Scheiben Alp (open from 9am to 4.30pm, parking at own risk – Alp area! free car park)
Track length
20km round trip
Peak: 2,164m
Valley: 1,584m
Total altitude: 580m
Duration
3 hours to Jamtal Hut
Difficulty level: Red: moderate tour
Dates of operation:
Summer: 17th of June to 23rd of september (depending on weather conditions)
Suitable for families and prams
Yes
