Gilfert
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The Gilfert is a 2,506 metre high peak in the Tux Alps
. It is the most northerly extent of the Rastkogel
Massif and can therefore be seen from almost anywhere in the Lower Inn Valley
.
, as do the two northwesterly subpeaks (Wetterkreuz) and the northeasterly Sonntagsköpfl (2,244 m). Hollowed out of its eastern flank is Das Kar
, an almost three-quarters enclosed rock basin (Felskessel). It is drained by the Lamarkbach stream into the lower Zillertal
valley.
Although the massif of Gilfert-Rastkogel has a very distinctive ridge
with many branches, the rock faces are mainly oriented in a north-south direction. This geological feature gives the heavily divided mountain group its own character.
(south side of the Inn valley) via the Nonsalm (1,785 m). The route from Innerst to Nonsalm can be climbed as a ski tour or with snow shoes in the winter and spring, because the route is relatively safe from avalanches. A second route runs almost parallel to it from Pill
or the district town of Schwaz
up to the summit.
See also: Kellerjoch
, Pangert
have striven to provide access to the Hochfügen-Hochzillertal ski region, whose facilities would extend to the ridge. A regional planning policy decision about the future of the Central Alps around Hintertux is pending.
Tux Alps
The Tux Alps or Tux Prealps are a sub-group of the Austrian Central Alps, which in turn form part of the Eastern Alps within Central Europe. They are located entirely within the Austrian federal state of Tyrol. The Tux Alps are one of three mountain ranges that form an Alpine backdrop to the city...
. It is the most northerly extent of the Rastkogel
Rastkogel
The Rastkogel is a 2,762 metre high, pyramidal, mountain on the main crest of the Tux Alps in the Austrian federal state of Tyrol.- Location and area :...
Massif and can therefore be seen from almost anywhere in the Lower Inn Valley
Lower Inn Valley
The Lower Inn valley is that part of the Inn valley through which the River Inn flows from a point a few kilometres west of Innsbruck near its confluence with the Melach downstream to a few kilometres before Rosenheim...
.
Location and countryside
The summit bears a large crossSummit cross
A summit cross is a cross on the summit of a mountain or hill that marks the top. Often there will be a "summit register" at the cross, either in a container or at least a weatherproof case....
, as do the two northwesterly subpeaks (Wetterkreuz) and the northeasterly Sonntagsköpfl (2,244 m). Hollowed out of its eastern flank is Das Kar
Cirque
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, an almost three-quarters enclosed rock basin (Felskessel). It is drained by the Lamarkbach stream into the lower Zillertal
Zillertal
The Zillertal is the biggest valley branching off the Inn valley in Tyrol, Austria drained by the river Ziller. It is surrounded by the strongly glaciated Zillertal Alps to the south and east, the lower grass peaks of the Kitzbühel Alps to the east and Tux Alps to the west...
valley.
Although the massif of Gilfert-Rastkogel has a very distinctive ridge
Ridge
A ridge is a geological feature consisting of a chain of mountains or hills that form a continuous elevated crest for some distance. Ridges are usually termed hills or mountains as well, depending on size. There are several main types of ridges:...
with many branches, the rock faces are mainly oriented in a north-south direction. This geological feature gives the heavily divided mountain group its own character.
Paths
The summit of the Gilfert is easily climbed from Innerst near WeerbergWeerberg
Weerberg is a municipality in the Schwaz district of Tyrol, Austria.Important peaks in the parish territory are the 2,762 m high Rastkogel and the 2,506 m high Gilfert, both in the Tux Alps....
(south side of the Inn valley) via the Nonsalm (1,785 m). The route from Innerst to Nonsalm can be climbed as a ski tour or with snow shoes in the winter and spring, because the route is relatively safe from avalanches. A second route runs almost parallel to it from Pill
Pill
Pill or The Pill may refer to:* Pill , referring to anything small and round for a specific dose of medicine. The term is used colloquially in several ways:** A tablet or capsule which replaced dosing via pill...
or the district town of Schwaz
Schwaz
Schwaz is a city in Tyrol, Austria. It is the administrative center of the Schwaz district . Schwaz is located in the lower Inn valley, and has a population of about 13,000....
up to the summit.
See also: Kellerjoch
Kellerjoch
The Kellerjoch is a 2,344 m high, mountain above the Inn valley near Schwaz in Tyrol, Austria.- Weblinks :* official map work* * * , painted by Max Angerer...
, Pangert
Ski region versus nature reserve
For many years discussions have taken place over whether to develop the Gilfert as a ski region, or designate it as a nature reserve. On the one hand, it has been envisaged for a long while to create a Gilfert-Rastkogel reserve (Ruhegebiet). On the other hand, the Inn valley municipalities around WeerWeer
The old scattered municipality of Weer is located in the district of Schwaz, Tyrol, Austria. It lies in the east of the Weerbach .Until World War II Weer was a farming village...
have striven to provide access to the Hochfügen-Hochzillertal ski region, whose facilities would extend to the ridge. A regional planning policy decision about the future of the Central Alps around Hintertux is pending.