Hiking dreams and plenty of space at the highest level!
Experience the most scenic alpine passes in the three countries corner

The V-shaped high valley of Paznaun nestles embedded in the three impressive mountain ranges of Silvretta (to the west), Verwall (to the north) and Samnaun (to the south) and could therefore not be more diverse.

At the very back of the valley is Galtür at 1,600 metres altitude, surrounded by the mighty 3,000 metre peaks of the Silvretta massif. This is the place where the true kings, packed in ice and snow, of Tyrol, Vorarlberg and Graubünden come together. The “blue Silvretta” is crowned with a number of 3,000 metre peaks such as Piz Buin, Piz Linard, Fluchthorn or Silvrattahorn – to name but a few – and covers a multitude of smaller and larger glaciers. The north side of the Silvretta range in Galtür is fascinating with a showpiece rockface for mountaineering, the largest glaciation and is also an impressive alpine sight. In addition to the unique high alpine landscape of lakes including the Silvretta, Kops or Vermunt reservoirs, the Galtür mountains also offer ideal conditions for fans of climbing and bouldering.

The Samnaun range extends along the left side of the valley near Ischgl and See – a mountain area of considerable size, which connects several large sport areas, and at the same time, offers large areas of unspoilt and secluded mountain scenery. There are hard, jagged and pointed mountain peaks such as the Furgler, Vesulspitze or Bürkelkopf. Larger glaciation areas like in the neighbouring Silvretta do not exist in this area, however. On old smugglers’ trails the routes lead from the Austrian side to the Swiss Samnaun district. A mighty range which offers a vast number of tours particularly for hikers and mountain bikers.

Located on the sunny slope of the Paznaun, the Verwall range on the right side of the valley near Kappl is a gneiss zone in the Austrian Alps. In contrast to the neighbouring Silvretta, this range is only a little glaciated, and due to its dense network of high altitude trails, it is suitable for multi-day tours from mountain hut to mountain hut. On these high altitude trails, which are probably among the most scenic throughout the entire Alps and mostly run below the summit massifs, it is possible to cross the Verwall range without having to descend down to the valley.
This way the Verwall range is just right for hikers and mountaineers and exceeds 3,000 metres with several striking summits such as Riffler, Kuchenspitze or Blankahorn.

The Paznaun area is surrounded by mighty mountain ranges, but at the same time it offers plenty of space for marvelling at the impressive high alpine mountain scenery and its fascinating countryside. The huge mountains are almost close enough to touch without looking threatening. On the contrary, the plain with its peaceful side valleys invites people to take a deep breath – again and again.