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Pitztal

Imst  >  Austria

This valley with its surrounding mountains is a wonderful place to observe alpine species like Bradan, Gorska lasta and Planinski popić.

Added* by Paul k
Most recent update 10 jun 2024

Description

The Pitztal valley is criss-crossed by a small river where you can make wonderful observations of Vodenkos, Potočna pliska, Gorska lasta and Polojka. All year round you can see species around the valley like Bradan flying over the valley and Lešnjikara, Siva žuna, Suri orao and Crna žuna. On top the Pitztaler Glacier you can find species like Planinski popić, Planinski vrabac, Žutokljuna galica and Alpska snežnica.

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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