... between 1.182 to 1.783 metres above sea level

St. Leonhard has approx. 1,500 inhabitants over an area of 223.4 km². The village is located in the inner Pitztal Valley, where harbours and villages extend across a length of approx. 25 km in the narrow valley basin. The highest point in our community is the Wildspitze Peak (3,774m), the highest mountain in Tyrol.

Some harbours and farms in the outer community area are located in extreme slope positions, the harbours in the central and inner part of the community are almost exclusively located in the valley basin.

Due to the alpine position, the north-south direction of the inner valley, and the steep mountain slopes, we have a high alpine climate (low in pollen).

The two ibex heads on the coat of arms show the significance of the village of St. Leonhard as a living space for those wonderful animals in the past and today.

St. Leonhard in the Pitztal Valley provides a unique adventure for skiers, snowboarders, hikers, mountaineers and nature-lovers.

Especially the Pitztal Glacier and the Rifflsee ski and hiking area offer plenty of possibilities for the sporty. Austria's highest cable car brings our guests up to an altitude of 3,440 metres above sea level and closer to a fantastic panoramic view.

In winter skiers, carvers and snowboarders get attracted by perfectly groomed slopes, fun parks, halfpipes, and the snow guarantee at the Glacier from October to late spring. Numerous après ski bars and traditional huts make sure the fun doesn't end with your skiing day!

In summer, St. Leonhard is an Eldorado for hikers and mountaineers. Innumerable tours to the Pitztal Glacier offer breathtaking views.

Our harbour (=part of the town) Plangeross (1,617 m)

The name Plangeroos dates back to pre-Germanic times, its origin and meaning is not known however.

The Masters of Starkenberg built an access yard in Plangeroos around 1300. Due to the growing pressure from the population, the access yard was divided several times. Moderate mine works (silver ore) added to the sustenance of the population for a short time. The first increase in prosperity took place in the 19th century due to emerging tourism. Tourism was further driven by the construction of the motorway to Plangeroos in 1956, which also influenced the appearance of the village to a great extent.