Paschberg

Paschberg is a 930-meter summit in the Patscherkofel range south of Innsbruck, with dense forests covering its slopes. Multiple marked hiking trails run through the mountain, connecting various starting points to the summit.

The mountain has served as an observation point and natural boundary since medieval times, overlooking important trade routes near Innsbruck. Its strategic location made it a key landmark for travelers and merchants crossing the region for centuries.

The mountain has long been tied to the region's pastoral farming life and marks a natural boundary between neighboring valleys. Visitors find simple wooden chapels on the slopes, maintained by local mountain dwellers.

The hiking routes are easily accessible from the southern edge of Innsbruck and clearly marked, offering different difficulty levels for various skill levels. Most routes start around 500 to 600 meters in elevation and take between two to four hours to reach the summit.

Beneath the mountain runs a network of natural water channels that supply spring water to several communities in the surrounding valleys. This hidden system remains invisible to hikers but has shaped the region's water supply for centuries.

Location: Tyrol

Elevation above the sea: 930 m

Part of: Patscherkofel

GPS coordinates: 47.24509,11.41806

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:21