Furgler 1.86

The Furgler is one of the most visited mountains of the Samnaun Alps in the Austrian state of Tyrol. The tourist resort of Serfaus, which is in the immediate vicinity, is often selected as the start point for tours of the mountain.AscentsThe ski area of Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis runs close to the mountain, which makes it much easier to climb. Start points here are the middle or top stations of the Komperdell lift on the Lazidkopf.An ascent from the lift may be made on one of two waymarked paths:The northern route runs from the middle station along the long-distance path no. 702 past the Furglersee, westwards through the Furgler valley, over the Furglerjoch col and along the north arête to the summit cross.The southern route runs from the Lassida top station over the Böderköpfe to the Scheid, continues to the Tieftalsee lake and circumnavigates this to the southwest before reaching the summit. Both routes may be combined in a crossing (taking about 5.5 hours). Climbing the southern route the crossing is slightly easier than the northern one. No special climbing equipment is needed, but good footwear is required.Another ascent runs from the Ascher Hut over the Furglerjoch up to the summit (ca. 4 hours). In winter the Furgler is a popular ski touring mountain.