Furgler Circuit Hike near Serfaus: 3-Day Hut-to-Hut Tour with moderate daily stages in Austrian Alps

Furgler Circuit Hike near Serfaus: 3-Day Hut-to-Hut Tour with Moderate Daily Stages The Furgler Circuit near Serfaus in the Austrian Alps in Tyrol is a roughly 25-kilometer hut-to-hut hike in the Samnaun Group, particularly suitable for beginners, families, and leisurely hikers. It leads through three daily stages, stopping at three mountain huts, and is designed so that each section can be comfortably completed in about four to five hours. The hike can be started at either the Kölner Haus or the Ascher Hütte, both of which are easily accessible by cable car, thus avoiding long ascents to the huts. The route traverses diverse alpine landscapes with blooming mountain meadows, marmots, and a glacial lake. The trails are marked and easy to follow even for less experienced hikers, but require sure-footedness in some places, especially in scree fields and sections with fixed ropes (particularly between the Ascher Hütte and the Kölner Haus, between the Medrigjoch and Furglerjoch passes). The first stage leads from the Kölner Haus to the Hexenseehütte at 2,588 meters altitude, passing over the Scheid and the Arrezjoch, among other routes. On the second day, the trail continues over the Masnerjoch to the Ascher Hütte, offering views of the surrounding Alps, particularly the Verwall range to the north. The third stage leads back to the Kölner Haus and includes the crossing of the Furglerjoch and the Furglersee. For experienced mountain hikers, there are additional opportunities for summit ascents along the route, such as to the Furgler. Overall, the Furgler circuit is characterized by its relatively short stages, easy accessibility, and diverse scenery. Requirements: Exposed sections with fixed ropes; sure-footedness is essential. Note: This is an alpine tour. Rapid weather changes are possible. Sturdy hiking boots, as well as rain and sun protection, are essential. Tour walked 01st – 03rd September 2025 Day 1 Hiking time: 4.0 - 5.0 hours, Elevation gain/loss: +700 m, -100 m Waypoints: Kölner Haus – Scheid – Arrezjoch – Hexenseehütte Day 2 Hiking time: 4.0 - 5.0 hours, Elevation gain/loss: +500 m, -800 m Waypoints: Hexenseehütte – Masnerjoch – Ascher Hütte Day 3 Hiking time: 4.0 - 5.0 hours, Elevation gain/loss: +600 m, -850 m Waypoints: Ascher Hütte – Medrigjoch – Furglerjoch – Kölner Haus Equipment: DJI Osmo Pocket 2 https://amzn.to/3RSopFZ Fairphone 5 https://amzn.to/3AcbEm8 Garmin Fenix 7 solar https://amzn.to/40Wgxsa (These links are paid affiliate links. If you click on them and make a purchase through this link, I receive a commission from Amazon. This does not result in any additional costs for you.) Links: Flyer Furglerrunde: https://www.dav-koeln.de/pdf/flyer_fu... Kölner Haus: https://www.koelner-haus.at/ Hexenseehütte: https://www.koelner-haus.at/service-i... Ascher Hütte: https://dav-pfaffenhofen.de/huetten/a... Quellen: 3d-Karten von Google Earth Pro, 22.03./03.04.2026 Sources: 3d-views and maps made with Google Earth Pro, 22.03./03.04.2026 background music: Savannah Sunshine, Dan Henig from the YouTube Studio Audio Library Trimmed & Taught, Dan Lebowitz from the YouTube Studio Audio Library Simon's Song, Dan Lebowitz from the YouTube Studio Audio Library 0:00 Introduction 0:12 Kölner Haus - Hexenseehütte 2:15 Hexenseehütte – Ascher Hütte 4:24 Ascher Hütte – Kölner Haus #alps #austria #mountainlove