Ascent to the Schaufelspitze (3332 m)

The ascent route begins directly at the Schaufeljoch pass (3,158m above sea level). It climbs first to the chapel – Bergkapelle and then zigzags up the cracked slope.

Looking back after a few meters of ascent – below us is a chapel, then the Schaufeljoch pass (3,158m above sea level). A cable car building above it. Behind it, the exit walkway to the overcrowded Top of the Tyrol viewpoint.

The path climbs with views of the rapidly disappearing Gaiskarferner glacier. In the background you can see the mountain Kleiner Isidor (3189 m), which is also not difficult to climb.

On the way up we have beautiful views of the dramatic peaks of the Stubai Alps.

After half an hour of gradual ascent, we already have the starting point of this hike well below us. The peaks of the Ötztal Alps can be seen on the horizon.

The most dangerous part of the ascent begins, when a slightly scree slope is traversed. After the end of this less pleasant stage, a wonderful view of the highest mountain of the Stubai Alps opens – Zuckerhütl. In the foreground is a beautiful lake and behind it the Fernaujoch pass (3055 m) above the Fernauferner glacier. The path leading to the Zuckerhütl is well visible from here

Finally, the final crest begins. We are almost at the top and there is a nice view to the north.

View from the top 1700 meters below to the Stubai Valley.

The summit cross itself is on a boulder, where a maximum of two people can fit. However, there is more space under it.

There are really beautiful views from the top. In addition, the ascent is not very difficult. You can get here from the cable car in 45 minutes at a leisurely pace