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Pitztal

Imst  >  Austria

This valley with its surrounding mountains is a wonderful place to observe alpine species like Zăgan, Lăstun de stâncă and Brumăriță de stâncă.

Added* by Paul k
Most recent update 10 iunie 2024

Description

The Pitztal valley is criss-crossed by a small river where you can make wonderful observations of Pescărel negru, Codobatură de munte, Lăstun de stâncă and Fluierar de munte. All year round you can see species around the valley like Zăgan flying over the valley and Alunar, Ghionoaie sură, Acvilă de munte and Ciocănitoare neagră. On top the Pitztaler Glacier you can find species like Brumăriță de stâncă, Cinghiță alpină, Stăncuță alpină and Ieruncă alpină.

Details

Access

The Pitztal is located 70 km southwest of Innsbruck. You can explore the vally by car and the slopes of the forest on foot. In the towns you can park and then watch birds. From the town of Mittelberg you can take the train which goes through the mountain on top of the Pitztal Glacier. From there you can explore the area on foot. Or you can take the lift up to a restaurant.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Valley , Mountain , River

Conditions

Mountainous

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Spring , Winter , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Unpaved road , Paved road , Narrow trail , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Strenuous

Accessible by

Foot , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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