Horolezectví

From the Jaufental valley (Mittertal/Val di Mezzo, St. Ursula church) on asphalted street in about 10-15 minutes to Kaltenbrunn, then on path no. 13 past the managed mountain pasture Bärnfiechtalm. From there follow for about 2 hours various bends over meadows with numerous flowers and alpine roses to the rocky and highest point of the hiking tour, the Bock. Fantastic panoramic view! Often you can observe chamois and ibex! At the other side of the Bock-saddle firstly a little bit steeper in serpentines, then along the bottom of the Ontratt valley. From there continue along the forest path towards the valley. Surefootedness necessary.

On the old, secret smuggler trails at the border

The upper leg of this trip is only for those with a head for heights and sure-footed climbers with good hiking boots. The exposed, rocky section is very steep in parts, and crossing the precipitous gullies can also be slippery and treacherous. Snow can also be found at the top of the steep gullies even until late July and under such circumstances, hiking to the Königsjoch ridge should be postponed.

 

Starting point: Timmelsjoch mountain pass road at km 22.9

Endpoint: Timmelsjoch mountain pass road at km 22.9

Refreshment stop: Oberglaneggalm pasture

A certain measure of sure-footedness and a good head for heights is needed for this Alpine tour. Below the ridge, there are a few uncomfortable passages on the craggy trail. Between the ridge and the peak, the terrain is steep and somewhat exposed. However, the well-trodden trail is well constructed everywhere where possible. The return trail between the ridge and the peak is on the Sarntal valley side. From the peak, magnificent panoramic views can be enjoyed.

Mountain hike crossing the Plose and way back on the Zirm high level path. From the top station of the cable car northwards, next to the fence, there is path n. 7 which crosses the south-east hillside of Schönjöchl and takes you to the same named saddle. Continuing close to the fence it takes you to the Plose hut (2445 m). Just a few hundred meters away there is Mt. Telegraph with the panoramic table. From there you can enjoy the spectacular 360° view of the Dolomites and Zillertaler Alps – all in all over 100 peaks. For the descent to Ochsenalm (path n. 6) a sure foot is requested. Once you have reached Ochsenalm, you follow path n. 30, the Brixen High Level Path, all the way back to the cable car.

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.

From Antholz Niedertal > passing the Culture house > Hellsteinhof > Rauthöfe (reachable also by car) > forest road n. 36 > Neuhütte > Dorfmülleralm > Ochsenalm (not administered as rest stops) > Ampertörl > Peak Amperspitze

A trip full of panoramic views over the entire valley

This worthy day trip takes a little stamina. The ridge at the peak is slightly exposed, the passage over the many boulders below is quite arduous.

Starting point: Ulfas parking lot

Endpoint: Ulfas parking lot

Refreshment stop: Ulfasalm mountain pasture

 

A high mountain climb across the glacier and over the rocks

This two-day trip is recommended only for those with a head for heights (not for sufferers of vertigo), sure-footed, sturdy climbers with experience in glacier and rock-climbing. Under no circumstances should anyone attempt to climb the flat Schwarzwandscharte wind gap without ropes. Right from the outset there are hidden crevasses under the snow, some of which run in the direction of travel. Some sections of the Wilder Pfaff are rated II on the Difficulty Level Scale (UIAA). The gap below the Zuckerhütl summit is very steep and at times smooth and slippery (note: ice axes and crampons are essential). An experienced guide is highly advisable on this high mountain hiking adventure.

 

Starting point: Timmelsbrücke bridge km 19,7

Endpoint: Timmelsbrücke bridge km 19,7

Refreshment stop: Timmelsalm pasture, Müllerhütte refuge

From the Ridnauntal/Val Ridanna follow path no. 26 through the valley of Valtigltal until shortly before the pass. Then follow a well-marked path without numbering alongside the pastures to the rewarding panoramic mountain Einachtspitze. From there follow the red-white marking, past the small lake Fuchsee, through the pasture Joggelealm and the new forest road to the starting point or to the inner and outer pasture Wurzeralm (not managed) on path no. 25 to the end, then no. 24 to Entholz/Ento.

Starting point: Pfelders

End point: Pfelders

Refreshment stop: Stettiner Hütte, Lazinser Alm, Lazinser Hof

The Geotrail crosses Dolomites of South Tyrol in ten days, traversing some of the most beautiful and geologically interesting mountain ranges in the region. This stage is from the Dreizinnen hut to Sexten/Sesto.

 

 

Beautiful alpine tour over eternal ice to the highest refuge in South Tyrol.

Starting point: Timmelsjochstraße km 19.7

End point: Timmelsjochstraße km 19,7

Refreshment stops: Becherhaus, Müllerhütte, Timmelsalm

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.

Hiking on an exposed peak, with a steep climb

For experienced, surefooted mountaineers with a head for heights.

 

Starting point: Stettiner Hütte refuge

Endpoint: Stettiner Hütte refuge

Refreshment stop: Stettiner Hütte refuge

At an elevation of 2,581 m, the Ifinger is Schenna/Scena local mountain. The peak offers a fantastic panorama. Plenty of mountain experience, sure-footedness, a good head for heights, and via ferrata equipment are required as the ascent to the peak includes a via ferrata.

Dolomites Alpine Ridgeway (Dolomiten-Höhenweg) No. 5

Walking this Alpine ridgeway is a challenging task and therefore only advisable for hikers who are experienced, sure-footed and, above all, fit. From the scenery point of view, this trail does not have such open views as trail no. 4, for example. However, it does pass through some areas that are particularly remote such as the Sexten Dolomites, which is one of the scenic highlights of the hike.

The Hirzel path is a popular high-altitude hiking path along the Rosengarten | Catinaccio massif, running between the Kölner | Fronza alle Coronelle hut and the Rotwand | Roda di Vael hut. It remains at a relatively constant elevation and offers continuous, breathtaking views of the Latemar massif, the Eggental valley, and the surrounding mountain landscape. The trail runs at the base of the imposing Rosengarten | Catinaccio peaks and massive rock faces, mostly following narrow paths and occasionally crossing steep slopes - surefootedness and a head for heights are essential. The majestic Rosengarten | Catinaccio appears close enough to touch. A special highlight along the route is the Christomannos monument - a striking bronze eagle commemorating Theodor Christomannos, whose life's work included the development of the famous Dolomites Road from Welschnofen | Nova Levante to Cortina d'Ampezzo.

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.

In Maiern/Masseria, at the end of the Ridnauntal valley, starts the Path no. 27, first through the mountain  forest and then up to meadows. In about 1 ½ hours you reach the mountain pasture Prischeralm (2160m). From there rise up in not steep serpentines for about 1 hour to the pass Maurerjoch (2511m). From the pass continue over the western ridge on a climb to the summit for about ½ hour. Surefootedness and no fear of heights necessary!

Long but not technically demanding mountain tour with a wonderful view of the Spronser lakes.

Starting point: Pfelders car park

End point: Pfelders car park

Refreshment stop: Faltschnalalm

The hike to the Vajolonpass | Passo Vajolon is one of the most scenic tours in the Rosengarten | Catinaccio area. It runs in close proximity to the mighty rock walls of the Rotwand | Roda di Vael and offers a varied landscape along the way - from alpine meadows and dwarf pine slopes to rugged high mountain terrain during the ascent. What makes this tour particularly special is the immediate closeness to the dramatic rock formations of the Rosengarten | Catinaccio, especially the striking Rotwand | Roda di Vael, whose imposing appearance is especially awe-inspiring up close. The Vajolonpass | Passo Vajolon itself is nestled between steep rock faces and offers a spectacular view back over the Eggental valley and across to the Latemar massif.

Starting from the parking lot behind the Timmelsbrücke bridge on the right-hand side of the road, head north into the main valley as far as the Timmelsalm mountain pasture (30). From there, cross the bridge and continue in a north-easterly direction on the left-hand side of the valley until you reach Unterkrumpwasser (an open plateau, traversed by the meandering Passer river). Remain on the left side of the high valley and proceed further northeast. Then follow the steep path up and over the hill, revealing the Schwarzsee lake (30) beyond. 

 

Continue northeast along the western shoreline of the Großer Schwarzsee lake, across the grassland as far as the Schwarzwandscharte ridge, to the start of the glacier (30). Then, follow the narrow but negotiable trail southeast over a rocky ridge up to the Hofmannspitze summit. 

  

The way back from the Hofmannspitze follows the same route in reverse. From the Schwarzwandscharte glacier return to the Schwarzsee lake, and then to the Timmelsbrücke bridge (30), past the Timmelsalm mountain pasture. 

Across the beautiful Latemar meadows, you reach the Latemar cinema, which – true to its name – already offers stunning panoramic views of the Rosengarten | Catinaccio. The following steep ascent to the Poppekanzel | Pulpito peak might be a bit of a challenge, but the spectacular view at the top rewards every effort. From here, your gaze stretches far across the majestic Pala group, the striking Sella massif, the mighty Marmolada, the iconic Langkofel | Sassolungo, the Ortler | Ortles, the Ötztal Alps, and many other impressive peaks of the Dolomites.

The Knieberg juts out a little from the Carnic Ridge extending south-eastwards from the peak of the Helm, offering outstanding views both of the Sexten Dolomites to the south-east and down into the Cadore-Piavetal valley. This trail still bears many traces of the First World War.

This long, exceptionally beautiful loop route leads out from Weißlahnbad to the Bärenloch on the Schlern and back through the Bärenfalle gully to your set-off point. For this tour, you must be sure-footed and have a good head for heights.

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.

The Big Ifinger is also known as the local mountain of Schenna and Hafling and is located at an altitude of 2,581m. Right next to it is the Small Ifinger. While the Big Ifinger can only be reached with a via ferrata set, the Small Ifinger does not require any climbing skills and still offers a wonderful panoramic view with less mountain experience and good surefootedness.

Enjoyable ridge climb to the distinctive peak.

Starting point: Pfelders/Plan

Endpoint: Pfelders/Plan

Refreshment stop: Refuge Zwickauer Hütte, Schneid Alp

The "Zwölferkofel" or the Three Peaks... Both make our wanderer's heart beat faster. And both rock formations are within reach on this hike. The effort is worth it and competent hut hosts reward you with a hearty South Tyrolean hut meal.

ATTENTION: Construction work will be carried out on hiking trail no. 101 from 26 June to 4 July 2025. The section between Rif. Pian di Cengia and Rif. Locatelli can be bypassed via hiking trail no. 104 in the direction of the Lavaredo hut or via ferrata in the direction of Monte Paterno. Hiking trail no. 104 is easy to follow.

The extremely impressive peak tour to the mountain Telfer Weißen is for experienced alpinists an unforgettable experience.

From the fire station in Obertelfes you hike steadily up to the Telfer Almen. Arriving at the Telfer Almen, you climb up to the ridge between Rosskopf and Telfer Weißen, the Ochsenscharte.
A small trail leads in wide serpentines past the wide east flank uphill to the smaller summit and continues through easy climbing to the slightly higher main summit. The return follows the same route as the ascent.