Serlesjöchl Summit view of Kalkögel Mountain Range

@rawmeyn

Austria

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Fulpmes

The Serles summit is an almost-entirely isolated pyramid of rocky limestone peaks that offer excellent views overlooking Innsbruck, Inn Valley, Karwendel mountains, Kalkögel mountains, Stubai and the Tux Alps. Many Innsbruck City residents love to venture out on this great mountain adventure, so it won't be a surprise if you meet some locals while you're up there, too. Expect greatness — with the naked eye and from behind your lens — as you're surrounded by sweeping alpine scenery.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Difficult

Accessbility

Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

Free

Pack

Telephoto lens (400mm)
Good hiking booths and gear
Rope
Sunglasses/hat
Food
Water
Sleeping bag and camping gear (for overnight stays)

How to get there

N47° 07' 24.6468"E11° 22' 50.5128"

This image was taken from the Serlesjöchl summit, with a view of the Kalkögel mountain range. An ascent to Serlesjöch is easiest from Maria Waldrast (1641 m), which is accessible from Matrei (in Tyrol between Innsbruck and Brenner - the Austrian/Italian border). You can reach Maria Waldrast by driving to the city center and then parking in the lot called Parkplatz Maria Waldrast (47.130125, 11.405939). Once you're in Maria Waldrast, there'll be signs marking the trail that lead to Serlesjöchl. Reference the GPS coordinates and follow the signs along the path and you'll be able to reach where I stood for this northwest-facing photo. It should be a fairly easy walk, but toward the end of the hike, the walk will become steeper and sometimes a scramble is necessary. When it gets difficult, you can use ropes to help you.