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Patscherkofel Gipfelstube

Restaurant and bar with a great view over the Stubaital and Inntal. The menu is rather pricey, but there aren't any other options available at 2,248 m altitude.

Address: Zirbenweg 2
Getting there: at the summit of the Patscherkofel mountain
Website: gipfelstube.at (opens in a new tab)

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