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From the peak of Kreuzspitze walk over the mountain ridge
secured with wire cables and continue down towards the south
along the large crest to Rosenjoch (pass lies at 2,796m). Climb down
the ridge using an easy climbing section and go up to the peak of
Grünberg (2,790m). Proceed further along path No. 27 in an easterly
direction towards to the top of Grafmartspitze (2,720m) and down
to Navis Jöchl (2,479m) and follow the passage from Volder valley
into the Navis valley. From the Navis pass hike along path No.
331 over the Grafmartalm (2,162m) via alp grounds and down to
Peeralm (1,663m) at the end of the Navis valley.
3 hours from Kreuzspitze
6 hours from Meißner mountain hut
The Navis valley leads from Matrei into the Tuxer Alps. Opposite the shaded
forested area, around one hundred farms lie strewn across the grass-covered slopes
of the sunny side of the valley. High up in the mountains, 25 alpine pastures
situated round the valley are farmed and the cattle spend the summer grazing on
the open alpine meadows. Navis is referred to as “Valley of Love” because the
families there have so many children. Rumour has it that families were so large
because of a lack of television sets. Two alpine huts on the alp and one of the
highest lying farms in the valley offer accommodation. The huts are built in wooden
chalet style reflecting the traditional building methods of the region.
Peeralm: run by the Peer family. Open: all year round. 6 in dormitory-style
accommodation, 12 beds, Tel. +43 (0)5278 6282 www.peeralm.at
Klammalm: run by the Geir family. Open from 1st June until 31st October.
17 beds, Tel. +43 (0)5278 6240 or mobile phone +43 (0)664 1167320 or
+43 (0)0664 1617077
Liesenhof: run by the Halder family, Grün 10, 6143 Navis
Farm: from the Peeralm along the forest road, approx. 30 minutes by foot
heading out of the valley, 20 beds Tel. +43 (0)5278 6295. www.liesenhof.at.gs
Navis mountain hut, OEAV Academic Innsbruck Section, currently closed
Tel. +43 (0)5278 6209 www.naviser-huette.at
Gasthof Eppensteiner, Oberweg 21, A-6143 Navis; from the Peeralm on
the forest path out of the valley, approx. 45 minutes; Tel. +43 (0)5278 6423
(www.eppensteiner.at.tf)
Alternative Route 4
From Glungezer mountain hut to the peak of
Kreuzspitze
From the Glungezer hut walk south, passing the military camp to
reach the Glungezer (2,677m). Hike along the crest to the Gamslahner
(summit at 2,681m) and Kreuzspite. On this alternative route, there
are several easy climbs secured with wire-cables.
2 hours from Glungezer hut
Third Stage
From the Navis Almen (alp) into the high valley of
Schmirn
Altitude difference: ascent 940m; descent 1,140m
Length of the path: approx. 9 km
Hiking time: 6 hours
Paths:
16, 18, 325, 16, 25, 25A, Landstrasse (road)
Grade:
EE
From the Peeralm, walk along the track (No. 16 direction
Klammalm) and enter the valley (eastwards). Cross the bridge situated
above the Klamm brook and then, after 3 bends, turn left into the
valley. Follow the trail over the lush alpine pastures and continue
along the Klamm brook to Klammalm (1,947m)
1 hours from Peeralm
From the Klammalm, walk along the roadway, cross the brook
and then turn left. Next, continue along trail No. 18 through the alpine
pastures with a larch-filled forest leading out of the valley. Path
No. 18 also meets path No. 325, which continues on a track leading
to the Navis hut.
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