Ascent to the Pitztaler Jöchl and Polleskogel

It is only 190 altitude meters from the car park to the pass through debris that remained here after the glacier that was here a few years ago. It at least cleared the way for less technically savvy tourists. Polleskogel looks from this side just like a small rock above the pass.

After the ascent of the twists in piles of debris above the glacier begins the most demanding but also the most dangerous part of the hike – the final traverse above the glacier. There is a risk of frequent stones falls from cracked mountain walls, especially in late summer when the ice is melted away the most.

The ascent is sometimes secured with steel ropes, but these can be sometimes damaged by falling stones.

From the pass further leads the ridge of three thousand high peaks, over which leads a challenging ferat path Mainzer Höhenweg.

You can clearly see the car park during the ascent and far into the valley of Rettenbachtal leading up to Sölden.

After less than an hour you finally ascent into the pass and can enjoy beautiful views of the glaciated giants.

The view from the pass belongs among the most impressive ones in the whole Ötztal.

At stunning location directly above the glacier lies the hut of Braunschweiger. It is much more difficult and longer ascent to the pass from Pitztal valley than from the car park by the ski center. The path to the hut descends along the green hillside of Karleskopf.

Another amazing view is towards the mountains towering over the lake Rifflsee – a popular trip place at the end of Pitztal Valley.

Polleskogel is only fissured rock towering above the pass. Even so it attracts for an ascent and offers even higher views.

It is only a few minutes to the top from the pass. There is also a small crucifix and excellent view to all directions.

You can go back along the same path or descend down in the direction of Pitztal.