Horolezectví

From Niederflans at Freienfeld along the forestal road in direction Simile Mahd Alm mountain hut. Before arriving to the hut turn right on the mountain trail 2. Follow the trail on scee through the small valley and ascent to the Sengesjoch joke (2618m). Descent to the Wilder See lake (2533m) over the trail. Lunch possibility: Simile Mahd Alm hut.

By the Comunal Park following trail 24 upwards through the wood to the Gschließegg panoramic point. Furtheron the Pfunderer Höhenweg high trail to the Plitschalm mountain hut (no service) to the Jagerjöchl joke (2148m) to the Höllenkragen summit (2392m). Descent on trail 5 to Tulfer, passing by the Pretzhof, and return to the starting point in Wiesen along trail 1. Lunch possibilities: Hofschenke Sprechenstein, Pretzhof, Parkbar Wiesen, Restaurant Wiesnerhof, Gasthaus Lex.

Starting from the end of the Ridnauntal/Val Ridanna via the described route to Grohmann and Teplitzer hut. After the alpine hut called Teplitzer Hütte, take trail no. 6 to the Hohe Trog and then on to the Magdeburgerscharte wind gap. From there it goes over the ridge up to the summit, which offers a phenomenal view. The way back is via the ascent path. Alternative: Over the Pfurnsee lake on trail no. 9A up to the Hohe Trog and from there as described up to the Aglsspitz. The way back is via the ascent path.

Start by the CAI parking lot following the trail 14 upwards through the forest. Passing by the Rust and Gupp farms and further on trail 14 to the Mandelseitenjoch weather cross (2114m). Always following trail 14 along the crest to the Zinseler summit (2421m). Lunch possibility: Gasthof Transit

The Klopairspitze peak rises above the mighty Resia Lake and offers a magnificent vantage point over the area. The ascent is not a "walk in the park", especially the last few metres across steep and rocky terrain. The hike starts in Graun/Curon with the ascent over the Grauner Berg mountain via the path signposted no. 5 on the sunny and plain southern hill and through the avalanche barrier to the Rossböden Alm alpine pasture. From there the route becomes increasingly steep until the last stage before the peak, where the terrain becomes extremely rocky. Caution and surefootedness are advisable on the summit ridge. The reward is a wonderful view over both lakes and peaks in all directions. The descent follows the same route as the one going up.

Start by the Burgum hamlet in Pfitsch valley. Following the trail 2 along the valley and passing the stalactites, furtheron passing the timberline and over the mountain flank on the left side to the Sterzingerhütte mountain hut (closed!). Afterwards following the steep mountain trail (mark 2) to the Wilde Kreuzspitze (3131m) summit.

Not difficult hiking tour from the Mendel pass up to mount Penegal with gentle gradients and a beautiful panoramic view at the endpoint. Starting point: mountain station of the Mendel Cable Car/Mendel pass. Endpoint: Mount Penegal. Walking time: about 1.5 hours. Difference in altitude: about 380 meters.

From the hamlet of Flading/Vallettina at the end of the Ratschingstal valley follow first the trail no. 12 and then trail no. 30 through the forest and then quite steep over a beautiful waterfall. Further up to the Gleckalm and the following the path no. 31B to the lake Glecksee. Continue until the ridge to the summit Ratschinger Weißen. The return is down along trail no. 31 until the Gleckalm and down to the bridge which cross the river. Straight ahead and steeply down until the trail no. 12 and back to the hamlet of Flading.

Follow the trail 14A in Stilves all along the forest upwards to the timberline and along the pastures to the crest; further on the crest in direction West to the Zinseler summit (2421m). Lunch possibility: Restaurant Hotel Wieser

Starting at the Römerkehre (Römer- turn) at the Jaufenpass/Passo Giovo follow a wider way to the Flecknerhütte mountain pasture. Continue along trail no. 12B to the Fastnachter and then on trail no. 12 to the Fleckner. The return follows the same route as the ascent.

Variant 1: Starting with the mountain railway up to the mountain station Ratschings-Jaufen/Racines-Giovo, 1800 m. Follow the trail no. 13B to the saddel called Rinner Sattel and further on trail no. 12 to the Fleckner. The return follows the same route as the ascent.

Variant 2: Starting from the village Bichl/Colle in the Ratschingstal/Val Racines follow the path no.15 until the pasture Äußere Wumblsalm (not managed). From there forward on path no. 10A up to the Rinner Sattel and on the path no. 12 to the Fleckner. The return follows the same route as the ascent.

On trail 6 behind the Braunhof snack point upwards through the forest. At the junction at the right always on trail 6 to the Saun summit (2062m). Return on trail 6A over the Prantneralm mountain hut and afterwards on trail 3 to the starting point. Lunch possibility: Braunhof, Prantneralm.

Steep, but not difficult mountain trail. Starting point: Caldaro S. Nicolò/St. Nikolaus. Endpoint: mountain station of the Mendel Cable Car. Walking time: about 2.5 hours. Difference in altitude: about 800 meters.

Start in the Tulfer hamlet along trail 5, upwards through the forest to the Fluigenalm mountain hut (1886m, no service) and furtheron on the serpentines up to the crest. Alwas on trail 5 along the crest on the rigts side, until you will arrive to the Hööenkragen summit (2392m). Lunch possibility: Pretzhof.

Plomboden lakes circular hike on the Monte Tramontana on Ciardes

After parking on the forestal road after Niederflans following the trail upwards in direction Simile Mahd mountain hut. Before arriving to the hut take the trail 2 on the right and follow the Pfunderer Höhenweg over the forest limit, through the valley and on the Sengesjöchl (2618m). Continue on trail 2 along the stoney hillside to the Karjöchl joke (2919m) above the Wilder See lake. You will arrive to the Wilde Kreuzspitze summit (3133m) along the crest. Lunch possibility: Simile Mahd Alm.

From the parking area at the Mining Museum in Maiern/Masseria follow path no. 9 to Aglsboden. From there follow the path no. 9a past the mountain pasture Aglsalm (2004m, open) up to the beautiful, clear mountain lake. Return either over the same way or follow path no. 9 up to the mountain hut Teplitzer Hütte (2586m). from there continue on path no. 9 back to the point of departure. Requires mountaineering experience and surefootedness!

From Maria Trens at Freienfeld / Campo di Trens follow trail 5 upwards to the farms in Partinges, further on trail 5 passing by the Plitschalm hut and the Trenser-Joch mountain hut (1995, both not serviced) and over the Jagerjöchl joke to the green crest to the Höllenkragen summit (2392m). It's possible to drive by car to Partinges (the walking time is less 1,5 h in this case). Lunch possibilities: Gasthof Post, Restaurant Bircher.

From Ridnaun/Ridanna on path no. 26 through the Valtigl valley to the summit. Rare flora and fauna! Fantastic view of the Stubai Alps and the glacier of the Ötztal valley. Surefootedness and no fear of heights necessary!

Starting from the Becherhaus (see Becherhaus) down to the south ridge of the Wilden Freigers. Now, secured in places, up to the weather station at the signal summit and further over the east ridge to the summit. The way back is via the ascent path.

Starting at the mountain station Ratschings/Racines-Jaufen/Val Giovo. From there follow the path no. 19B to the pasture Wasserfalleralm and Saxnerhütte. Then the path no. 19A continues to the Saxenle. The return follows the same route as the ascent.

Variant: From the mountain station Ratschings-Jaufen on trail no. 19B to the pasture Rinneralm and further on trail no. 13B up to the Rinner Sattel. There on trail no. 12 to the Fastnachter. From there, turn right on the path no. 19A up to the Saxenle with summit cross. Return on path no. 19A towards the pasture Saxnerhütte and back to the mountain station. It is also possible to walk the circular path in the opposite direction.

Starting point of this glacier tour is the Weißkugel hut, which can be reached from the Melag/Langtaufers car park via trail nr. 2 in about 2 hours. From the Weißkugel Hut, the route heads east across the moraine slope slightly downhill to Langtauferer Ferner. With the appropriate glacier equipment follow the Ferner towards the Langtauferer Joch and in a right bend at the foot of the Langtauferer Spitze further up to the Weißkugel Joch (3,368 m). The now following steep ascent over the eastern flank has to be approached with special caution, because depending on the snow conditions there can be bare ice. Below the summit you reach the north ridge with a wonderful view to Langtaufers. From there it is only a few meters to the beautiful summit cross of the Weißkugel.

From the Jaufenpass/Passo Giovo (2094m), sign no. 17 leads in a southeasterly direction up the less steep western slopes, from the south to the rocky summit. On some dangerous parts cable fuses are mounted to defuse all the more delicate points in a pleasant way. A sure foot and no fear of heights is required! Hike along this path back to the starting point.

Alternative: rout no. 12 leads from the Jaufental valley (Schluppes) to the Jaufenpass. Total duration: 1,5-2 hours.

This challenging yet great tour leads along the sunny slopes of the mountain Rosskopf ridge at an altitude from 1900 to 2300 meters above the Ridnauntal valley, with descent into the valley. Only recommended at good weather conditions. From the mountain station of the Rosskopf cable car (1850m) follow a wide path no. 23 southwestwards slightly uphill, around the south facing rock formation, above the mountain pasture Kuhalm (1897m; open) along to the mountain pasture Ochsenalm (1907m; open). The trail, now no. 23, leads below the mountain Telfer Weißen along the mountain cauldron of the pasture Seeberalm next to the lake Seebersee (2110m; open). Along below the southern slopes of the mountain Wetterspitze you reach the pasture Prischeralm (2160m; open). The return runs along the path no. 27 partly steeply downhill to the hamlet of Sennen in Maiern. From there you can go back by the public bus to Sterzing. Mountaineering experience and good physical condition essential.

From the end of the valley called Ratschingstal/Val Racines hike to the mountain pasture Klammalm. From there the path no. 12 leads past the lake Butsee (2362m) through mountain meadows rising up to the rocky and exposed summit area of the mountain Hohe Kreuzspitze. A magnificent view of the surrounding glaciers rewards you for your efforts! Surefootedness and no fear of heights necessary! The return follows the same route as the ascent.

The striking, chalky rock "Jaggl" above Graun/Curon and the Resia Lake offers a fantastic panoramic view. You start at the kitestation in Graun, cross the state road and then you follow the hiking trail no. 10 over beautiful meadows, along the forest road to the Grauner Alm alpine pasture, also called "Vivana Alm". The alpine pasture is not open for business. Behind the alpine pasture the path continues a little further east into the Vivana Valley before the track turns left. Over steep hills covered with Edelweiss flowers the path leads to the summit. The cross at the summit stands a little lower on a rocky ledge and offers a fantastic panoramic view. The descent follows the same route as the one going up.
Alternative: Hiking trail signposted no. 10B starting from the hamlet of Malsau in the Langtaufers valley.

By the Kinzen hamlet accross the stream and upwards through the forest along the steep trail 9 to the Bergl mountain hut (no service). Furtheron on trail 9 through scree to the jag and on the left side along the crest to the summit (2950m).

From the parking area at the Mining World Museum in Maiern/Masseria follow path no. 9 to the dam before Aglsboden. Don´t cross it, instead follow to the red and white marking to the left up to the summit Horn (2164m). Now follow on a narrow path the long and fairly exposed ridge to the summit of the mountain Krapfenkarspitze. Climb along smaller rocks up to the summit cross (1 ½-2 hours). Cross the summit plateau following the precise markings. Through a rocky area follow the red white markings downward until the lake Trüben See. From there following path no. 33 you reach path no. 9 below the mountain hut Grohmannhütte. From there descent to the departure point. Surefootedness, a good physical condition and no fear of heights necessary!

From the chapel below the Jaufenpass/Passo Giovo on path no. 12, head south towards path no. 12B further south below the north-east-slope of the Jaufenspitz peak. After 15 minutes begins the clime to a small plateau. Passing this, follow the path further south and over the steep northern slope to the north-east ridge of the Hochplattspitze. On the ridge in a few minutes up to the summit. Hike along this path back to the starting point.

The route on the sunny side is mostly snow-free and offers special mountain experiences, especially in early summer and autumn.