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Grünwalderhof - Patscher Alm mountain hut

moderate moderate
5.3 km 5.3 km
45 m 45 m
3 h 3 h
Starting point: Hotel Grünwalderhof
End point: Patscher Alm
Town: Patsch

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Patsch at a glance

  • Population: 1.014
  • Altitude: 998  metres above sea level

Tourist Information Igls

Hilberstraße 15, 6080 Igls
Monday - Friday 8.30 - 12.30  

Patsch is a village with wide-open views of Innsbruck, the Nordkette mountain range and large parts of the Inn Valley. The village is surrounded by nature at the foot of Patscherkofel mountain, yet it is also just a stone's throw from the city of Innsbruck. This makes it an ideal location for anyone who wants to enjoy a holiday in the countryside without giving up the conveniences of a city.

During carnival, you can experience the traditional side of Patsch with carnival characters such as Huttler, Zottler and Schellenschlager. However, there is one very special difference: here the women also play a role. Carnival traditions in Tyrol are usually firmly in male hands but the women in Patsch have changed that. They are behind the "Schellenschlagen" carnival event, which is the traditional ringing of the cowbells in Patsch. The event brings the village to a standstill and transforms it into one big carnival celebration.

Schellenschlagen was designated as an "Intangible Cultural Heritage" by UNESCO in 2022. This special honour testifies to the importance of maintaining customs and traditions and passing them on from generation to generation.


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Patscherkofel

The village is also very appealing in winter thanks to the wide selection of winter sports. You can be on the slopes at Patscherkofel ski resort in no time.


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Fineweather: 100%
20°C/68°F
A strong area of high pressure is situated right over the Alps which will provide a magnificent summer day! Wednesday will therefore start clear and bright with a wonderful sunrise. Throughout the day we will get plenty of sunshine and high temperatures.
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32°C/90°F
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