Sonnenkogel

Starting from the village square in Galtür cross the bridge at Vermuntbach. Then followthe path heading uphill, to the left until the fork in the road with signposts for Sonnenkogel. From here the hike continues on narrow meadowpaths up to the Sonnenkogel, which promises a wonderful view to the south into Jamtal, which has the Jamtal glacier, along with the Hinteren (3,156 m) and Vorderen Jamspitze (3,178 m). In the south west giant impressive mountains above Galtür come into view, such as Ballunspitze (2,671m), Valülla (2,813 m) and Gorfenspitze (2,558m). Return section: Same route for the returnleg. Alternative: Descent to Tschaffein and continue along the valley hiking trail to Galtür.