Leutasch
Leutasch, Tyrol
Leutasch consists of 11 hamlets and villages which stretch along the base of the Wetterstein range of mountains in a landscape of open fields and small woods.
The Leutasch stream and the banks on either side are a favourite destination for bikers and walkers as the area is one of the most open and flat areas on the plateau. The stream winds its way down from the ridge between the Wetterstein range and the Mieminger mountains and eventually joins the River Isar in Germany.
The Gais valley to the west is known for its alms and the spectacular walking and climbing areas, as well as being the home of the turn-of-the-century German-language author Ludwig Ganghofer. To the south of the Leutasch valley the higher area of Neuleutasch separates the valley from the villages of Seefeld, Giessenbach and Mösern.
The Leutasch area was used in the Middle Ages as an area for grazing, for hunting and, above all, as a source of timber for the mining and construction in the Inn valley. Tourism really started to develop in the last century.
It is still a popular area for hunting and this part of the plateau has remained relatively open and undeveloped - which accounts for its popularity with walkers, cyclists and climbers.
One of the most beautiful walks in the Leutasch area is the hike up past the Wetterstein and Wangalm huts and into the Puitalm: Puitalm Walk
For mountainbikers, the bike trail along the river to Mittenwald is a favourite: Mountainbike Leutasch - Mittenwald
Leutasch offers a selection of hotels, pensions and rooms, as well as holiday apartments.
And in the winter it is a top spot for cross-country skiing.
