Hike to the Muttekopfhütte mountain hut

This short hike along the Drischlsteig near Hochimst shows us the natural beauty of the Lechtal Alps and includes a stop at the Muttekopf Mountain Hut

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Taking the chairlift from Hochimst, we reach the Untermarkter Alm mountain hut (in the picture).
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The path no. 17 leads us to the Latschenhütte mountain hut at 1,200 m asl.
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The bridge over the Malchbach stream.
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View on the Obermarkter Alm mountain hut.
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We reach the Latschenhütte mountain hut.
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Rocks and stones in the Malchbach stream.
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The path no. 621 proceeds to the Muttekopfhütte mountain hut.
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Fog along the path no. 621.
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The alpine world in North Tyrol.
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Panoramic view on the Alpine divide.
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The Muttekopfhütte of the Austrian Alpine Association is located at 1,934 m asl, right below the summit of Mount Muttekopf.
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Behind the hut, the Drischlsteig path starts.
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The path passes the impressive Adlerhorst viewing platform.
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The section of the Drischlsteig path near the waterfall.
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At this point, the Waterfall Via Ferrata (Wasserfall-Klettersteig) branches off. This route for experienced hikers is connected to the Imst High Route. We continue our hike on the easier Drischlsteig path.
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The path beneath the rock faces is secured by ropes.
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Also steps and iron stairways help to overcome this section.
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Flowers in the high alpine world.
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The Adlerhorst viewing platform offers a breathtaking view on the Lechtal Alps.
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Following the last section of the Drischlsteig path.
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The path ends near the mountain station of the chairlift.
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Cattle grazing on the meadows beneath the Alpjoch saddle, with the Gurgltal valley in the background.
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The two sections of the chairlift take us first to the Untermarkter Alm rest point, and then to the valley station in Hochimst.
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Surefootedness and a head for heights are required for this mountain tour along a steep slope. It'll be worth all the effort! The beautiful places amidst this unspoilt natural scenery offer wonderful panoramic views. The Untermarkter Alm Chairlift takes us from Hochimst to the intermediate station. After following the path no. 17 to the Latschenhütte Mountain Hut, the narrow trail no. 621 proceeds through the valley of the Malchbach stream to the Muttekopf Mountain Hut (Muttekopfhütte) at 1,934 m a.s.l. This is the entrance to the Drischl Path (Drischlsteig).

The surrounding landscape is characterised by weathered calcareous dolomite stone and pine forests. The Drischlsteig (no. 30) snakes its way below the rock faces of the Alpjoch saddle to the Adlerhorst viewing platform. On its way it passes a waterfall. The trail is partly secured by ropes and iron stairways, which help to overcome this section. At its end we reach the Drischl Mountain Hut below the Vorderes Alpjoch saddle and the mountain station of the Imster Bergbahnen. The two sections of the cable car take us down into the valley. As an alternative, you can continue the hike and follow the Almwiesenweg path in order to reach the valley station by foot.

Author: AT

circular route difficulty: moderate

Starting point:

Hochimst, Untermarkter Mountain Hut (intermediate station)
Time required:

02:00 h
Track length:

4,8 km
Altitude:

from 1.474 m to 2.009 m
Altitude difference:

+571 m | -35 m
Route:

Latschenhütte Mountain Hut - Muttekopf Mountain Hut - Drischl Path - Vorderes Alpjoch (mountain station)
Signposts:

no. 17, 621, 30 (Drischlsteig)
Destination:

Mountain station Alpjochbahn
Resting points:

Latschenhütte, Muttekopfhütte
Recommended time of year:

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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Hike to the Muttekopfhütte mountain hut