The route around the Ritzenspitzen starts in Gargellen at the valley station of the Schafbergbahn. We walk slightly uphill to Vergalda. Once there, we turn right and hike along a footpath following the Valzifenzbach stream to the Lower Valzifenzalpe (1693 m) and then continue on the hiking trail to the Upper Valzifenzalpe (1838 m). For a long time, this was the route of the pack carriers and smugglers. From there, we head east towards Winter Valley. On the Augstenberg, you pass several small lakes and reach the customs hut located at 2221 m. The last ascent leads to the Valzifenzer Joch (2485 m) – the highest point of this route. The reward for this effort is an impressive panorama of the Silvretta massif and Vergalda valley. From here, the path descends to Alpe Vergalda (1820 m). In about 1.5 hours, you reach the alpine pasture, which is operated in summer. Along the Vergalda stream, you return to Gargellen in about 1 hour.
