Pfitscher Joch

The Pfitscherjoch is a mountain pass in the Zillertal Alps on the border between Tyrol, Austria, and South Tyrol, Italy. Since the Treaty of Saint-Germain came into force in 1920, the border between Italy and Austria has run over the Pfitscherjoch.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Rotbachlspitze and Pfitscher-Joch-Haus.

Rotbachlspitze

Peak

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Rotbachlspitze is a peak.

Pfitscher-Joch-Haus

Mountain hut

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Pfitscher-Joch-Haus is a mountain hut.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include St. Jakob.

St. Jakob

Village

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St. Jakob is a village, which is situated 6 km southwest of Pfitscher Joch.

Pfitscher Joch

Type: Pass with an elevation of 2,081 metres
Category: landform
Location: Finkenberg, Schwaz District, Tyrol, Austria, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude

47° north

Longitude

11.66667° or 11° 40′ east

Elevation

2,081 metres (6,827 feet)

Open location code

8FVH2M28+2M

GeoNames ID

3319479

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