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The observation tower at the ridge of the Schwarzenstein… North of Luttach/Lutago we can see the sharp spike of the Wolfskofel which stands there like an observation tower. It is situated at the end of the south-eastern ridge of the Schwarzenstein and is the landmark mountain of Luttach/Lutago. It also offers excellent views from the top, especially the peaks of Großer Löffler and Schwarzenstein seem very close. The Schönberg to the west and the surrounding panorama are the reward for the rather strenuous ascent. The summit area made out of limestone and dolomite is interesting from a geological point of view. On the top there is a short, exposed climbing section; therefore sure footedness and not suffering from vertigo are an absolute must.

The hike starts at the Gigglhirnhof farm above St. Walburg. Follow a forest road and a hiking trail in the direction of Marschnell Alm and Peilstein. At the highest mountain pasture in the Ultental Valley, which is open in the summer months, you continue along hiking trail no. 10 until you reach the summit cross after around 2 hours and 45 minutes.

A beautiful and not too long hike, which leads through the high moors. Wide paths lead up to the Seikofel/ Monte Covolo, which is popular for summer hikes and snowshoe hikes. It is also home to the capercaillie and other game species. In order to protect these, it is important to stay on the paths and enjoy the landscape in peace. Because of the dense network of paths you need a good hiking map!

TIP: Bring your own provisions, the first stop is the Caravan Park at the end of the hike.

The summit offers an exceptional view of the mountains on the South Tyrolean and East Tyrolean side.

Mountain hike to the panoramic summit of the Mount Luco (2434 m). The hike starts at the Gampenpass/Passo Palade (1518 m) on the opposite side of the Gasthof Gampenpass hotel. The hiking path no. 10A leads you in 1,5 hour to the Laugen Alm - Malga Monte Luco. After a short break at the Alm the tour continuous on the hiking path 10 to the peak of Mount Luco (2434 m). Just before of the last steep ascent, on a small mountain saddle you have the option to take the less technical way to the top of the Monte Luco Piccolo (2290 m). Between the summits oft the great and small Mount Luco there is the beautiful and magnificent mountain lake Luco. Thanks to its widely outlook and awe-inspiring view, the Mount Luco belongs to one of the most outstanding lookouts of South Tyrol. The way back is along the hiking path no. 8A through the grass-grown south ridge and then on the hiking path no 10A firsts toward the Laugen Alm and further down to the Gampen Pass.

From the hamlet of Rojen/Roja the route heads north-west along a wide, fenced-in stepped path about 100m high. The path signposted no. 10 leads above the meadows into a gentle landscape featuring hay barns and the last cultivated meadows. After the fork, the path heads north up to the Äußere Scharte. From here enjoy a great panorama of the Lower Engadine. Continue on the wide ridge towards the north-east and you reach the summit with its wonderful views. The descent follows the same route as the one going up.

Summit tour with picturesque panorama - views deep into Avingatal valley, Arundatal valley and Müstairtal valley.

The hike begins at the Hofmahd parking area and leads you along the Proveis experience trail to the Cloz Alm. There, you turn right onto trail number 7 toward Kornigl. Above the tree line, the path steadily ascends. Behind you, a breathtaking view of the majestic mountains of the Deutschnonsberg opens up.

The final stretch to the summit requires sure-footedness and a head for heights, but the effort is rewarded with a spectacular view. Afterward, you walk along the ridge in a southwest direction to the Schöngrubspitze. From there, you begin your descent on trail 10 until you rejoin your original hiking path and return to the Hofmahd parking area.

A strenuous but very rewarding summit tour. You have an overwhelming panoramic view.

A quiet and peaceful hike with a wonderful panoramic view - an insider's tip for nature lovers.

By the small sports field in Mauls for about 1,5 km along the street, than on the left side along trail 10 to the street turn and here on mark 20 along the trail to the Gansör jag, passing by forest, pastures and the Gansör mountain hut (2302m, no service), Further on stoney ground upwards to win the Gansör jag (2551m).

The hike starts at the Steinrast mountain restaurant. Initially, the path goes steeply uphill before becoming a bit flatter. You follow the hiking routes 4A and 4B until you reach the Kühbergalm. From there, you continue uphill until you reach the first of the two beautiful Kofelraster lakes. Past this lake, you turn left and follow the marked path 7, which becomes a bit steeper until you reach the summit. The descent is along the same path.

The Zinseler in the municipality of Freienfeld is a panoramic mountain for the whole family. The starting point lies on the pass road just a half kilometer before arriving to the Penser Joch pass. Along the trail 14 you will arrive to the Jaufental joke and the Gospeneid joke and get along the crest to the southern Zinseler summit side (2421m). Suitable for sunrise and sunset tours.

Lunch possibility: Gasthof Alpenrosenhof, Penser Joch Alm

Astjoch (Cima Lasta) is the highest summit in the area of the Rodenecker Alm/Alpe di Rodengo. The hike leads from Ellen/Elle near St. Lorenzen/San Lorenzo di Sebato to this popular peak in the mountains of Lüsen/Luson, from where you can enjoy a breathtaking view on the Pustertal valley, the Austrian Alps and the Dolomites.

The Ilmenspitze is one of the most prominent and most visited mountains in the southern ridge of the Ulten Valley. At the summit you are rewarded with a special view of the glaciers at the head of the Ulten valley, but also of the mighty mountain massifs of the Brenta and Adamello groups.

The Gleckspitze in the Ultental Valley is the highest and westernmost mountain of the ridge between the Kirchberg Valley and Weißbrunn. Although it is an almost three thousand metre high mountain, the difference in altitude is limited. The route over the extensive pastures of the Weißbrunnalm with its mountain lakes is particularly scenic. From the summit you are rewarded with a magnificent view of the mountains of the Ultental Valley and the Rabbital Valley and the Ortler group.

The hike to the Weißspitze peak is a challenging high-altitude tour offering wonderful panoramic views of the mountains around Vipiteno/Sterzing. Your climb begins in green meadows and ends amid the rough blocks of the triangular limestone summit, from where you have a wonderful 360° panorama of the surrounding mountains. To the east are the Zillertal Alps and the Pfitschtal valley, to the south-west the glistening Sarntal Alps and the green meadows of the Vipiteno valley basin, while the northern horizon is dominated by the Tribulaun and the Weißwandspitze peaks at the end of the Pflerschtal valley.{

A peak over three thousand meters without glacier ascent with wide panoramic view.

The starting point for the hike is the Simian parking lot. Hiking trail number 4 takes you along a beautiful hiking path, passing the cozy Riemerbergl Alm, which is located along the way. Stay on trail number 4 until you reach the Kofelraster lakes. After the first lake, turn left and continue on trail number 4 until you finally reach the summit cross of the Hohen Dieb.

 

Your hike begins at the St. Helena parking area. You head towards Mariolberg Alm until you turn left onto path number 8 towards Peilstein. At the next intersections, continue on the path number 8 in the direction of Peilstein.

Through picturesque larch forests, you steadily ascend until you reach a forest road. Here, you spot a sign for the first time with "Hochjoch" written on it. From there, follow the markings number 7 and number 1 to the summit cross.

The descent is via paths 8A and 3A, passing the Inner Falkomai Alm and Mariolberg Alm, until you return to the St. Helena parking area.

„Nomen est omen“ - Schönberg is like a pulpit offering a great view in a low mountain range between the peaks of Turnerkamp and Schwarzenstein. Beautiful is the sight of these two higher mountains, beautiful is the path to the alpine pasture, beautiful is the summit and beautiful is the panoramic view of the Ahrntal valley reaching to the Dolomites in the distance. Schönberg is situated at the southernmost point of a lateral mountain range dividing the Schwarzbach and the Mitterbach valleys. Another mountain which is well seen from the peak and is situated a bit higher above in the north is called Schafbretter, a perfect name disclosing the true form of the mountain, which looks like boards descending down to the timber line. Because of the danger of avalanches, mighty barriers were installed above the Schönbergalm.

This challenging glacier tour for experienced Alpinists, featuring magnificent views of the Ötztal Alps, begins in the Vernago/Vernagt car park with limited parking spaces.

Finailspitze (often spelt Fineilspitze) is a fascinating tour in the Schnalstal Valley offering landscape and archaeological treasures. There is a spectacular view from the summit to the glacier world of the Ötztal Alps: in the east to the Niederjoch glacier with Similaun, Marzellspitze, and to the Hintere Schwärze, in the south towards the Tisental Valley, Schnalstal Valley with the Schlandrauner Mountains opposite, to the Hochjochferner glacier with a view of the Weißkugel. We are following in the footsteps of Ötzi, the Iceman.

The hike starts at the Weissbrunnsee lake parking area (1885 m), following trail 101 along the Weissbrunnsee lake to the Fiecht Alm (2037 m), which you reach in about 30 minutes via a hiking path. After a short break, you continue your hike toward Nagelstein. The trail leads you through picturesque landscapes and meadows full of alpine roses. After a total of 1 hour and 40 minutes, you reach the summit, offering an impressive view over the Ultental valley.

Your hike starts at the Falschauernhof farm between St. Nikolaus and St. Gertraud.

Firstly, you walk along forest road no. 16 through the Klapfberg valley to the rear Klapfbergalm. Past the hut, follow hiking trail no. 16B, which takes you to the Schrummscharte. Once there, walk along the ridge to the summit cross.

Follow the trail 14B by the pass along the crest to the Astenberg summit. Afterwards on trail 14A crossing the hillside and at the junction further on trail 10 to the Tatschspitze summit (2530m).

Lunch possibility: Gasthof Alpenrosenhof, Penserjoch Alm

South Tyrol's highest refuge is located on the southern side of the Stubai Alps at an altitude of 3,195 meters. The Becherhaus was built in 1894 by the German and Austrian Alpine Club, but subsequently received several conversions and renovations. The latest renovation work on the highest building site in South Tyrol was completed in the summer of 2021 after about a year of work. The original construction period lasted from March to August 1894, for which 25 tons of material were brought from Maiern to the summit. In the same year, the hut was opened under the name "Kaiserin-Elisabeth-Schutzhaus". The name was then changed a few years later. The chapel "Maria im Schnee" was also built and can still be visited today.

Despite its impressive location, the refuge offers mountaineers running water, hot meals in the comfortable Stube dining room and space for 100 people; the fire safety equipment, technical facilities and energy-generation system are also up to date. The Becherhaus is open from the end of June to mid-September. Well-known peaks such as Wilder Freiger (3418 m), Zuckerhütl (3505 m), Sonklarspitze (3463 m) and Botzer (3250 m) round off the Becherhaus in the area of eternal snow. 

Starting from the head of the Ridnauntal valley in the direction of the Aglsbodenalm, you reach the Becherhaus via the Grohmann and Teplitzer refuges. After the Teplitzerhütte, past the picturesque Vogelhüttensee lake, continue on trail no. 9 over boulders and well-secured passages with wire ropes and step bars, crossing a moraine to below the Becherfelsen rock. The last part of the hike is via serpentines up to the Becherhaus. Mountaineering experience, surefootedness and appropriate equipment are essential! The way back is via the ascent path.

Beautiful, technically easy hiking tour in the heart of the Sesto Dolomites with special summit view.                                         

By the parkin lot in St. Jakob accross the river and take on the left side trail 9 and 10. By the small creek turn rigth and follow the steep trail 10 through the forest upwards to the Viedalm mountain hut (no service). Passing by the hut and furtheron on trail 10 to the saddle and on the left side along the crest to the Felbe summit (2852m). Lunch possibility: Restaurant Hofer, Gasthof Neuwirt

A quiet and peaceful hike with a wonderful panoramic view - an insider's tip for nature lovers.