Horolezectví

Panoramic trail with view towards the Dolomites

Starting point: Val Casies Valley / S. Maddalena head of the valley
Distance: 24,5 km
Descent: circular hike
Walking time: 08:50 h
Difficulty: difficult
Difference in altitude: 1203 m
Information: It is also possible to divide the distance into a 2 days hike with over night-stay at the Bonner Hütte hut (from Toblacher Pfannhorn 30 min. downhill following trail mark n° 25) | www.suedtirolmobil.info - Lin. 441

By the parking lot over Kematen following the forestal road. By the junction turn right and follow the road to the turnoff of the trail 5A on the left side. Along trail 5 thorugh the forest upwards to the Grubberg mountain hut (no service). Passing by and following trail 5, 5B to the crest and on the left along the Landshuter Höhenweg (mark 3) to the junction to the Wolfendorn summit (2783m). Lunch possibility: Restaurant Kranebitt, Gasthof Alpenrose

From Ried follow the forest path no. 29 for approx. 2 hours to the alpine hut Zunderspitzhütte (1950m). After another 1 ½ hours on foot you reach the pasture Obere Gewingesalm (2050m). From there continue on a marked path for another 1-1 ½ hours to the mountain Zunderspitze. The view of the glacier and the surrounding valley is worth every effort! Shortly after the pasture Obere Gewingesalm walk downhill to the mountain pasture Martalm in about 40-60 minutes. From there follow the forest road to the valley.

The royal throne of the Rodenecker-Lüsner Alm

Climbing Route | Sarner Scharte | Sarner Scharte rises to an elevation of 2,468 metres, directly above Val Sarentino/Sarntal Valley | Climb: Sarner Scharte | Starting point: Sarentino/Sarnthein

The starting point is on the Merano High Trail following route n° 24, reachable in 5 minutes using the Texelbahn cableway. In good weather, the Ornknott peak has a wonderful of the entire Adige valley with the Dolomites in the distance.
 

The Hasenöhrl (also called the Hasenohr) belongs to the Ortler range and is its most easterly 3,000 m peak. Still covered by a glacier on its eastern and northern sides, the mountain rises like a symmetrical pyramid with relatively gentle-to-climb ridges between the Ultental and Vinschgau valleys. The height, at just over 3,250 m, and the open central location make it a truly outstanding viewing point.

Follow trail 12A by the Penserjoch pass, passing by the Penserjoch lake and the Steinwand lake. Cross the hillside below the summit and afterwards upwards at the right side along the short fixed rope route.

Lunch possibility: Gasthof Alpenrosenhof, Penserjoch Alm

Magnificent panoramic mountain hike overlooking the Resia Pass holiday area. From Haideralm/Malga S. Valentino, north-eastwards on the path signposted no. 9, follow the mountain path towards Schöneben/Belpiano until the beautiful viewpoint at the “Rote Eck” at 2,299m. Walk further north to the signpost showing the junction westward to the Elfer mountain via the path signposted no. 9. Initially over slopes covered in flowers, becoming steeper as you approach the Hoaderschartl ridge at 2,743m. Sure-footedness is needed for the northward walk across the rocky and partially exposed ridge ending at the flat summit, which presents a magnificent panoramic view. The descent follows the same route as the one going up.
Alternative: Start the hike from the valley following the path signposted no. 9 from St. Valentin to the Haideralm, for approximately two hours.

By the 3rd turn on the road to the Pfitsch joke following trail 7 on the left valley side, through alpine pastures to a scree slope and upwards the moraine to the bivouac (2510m) in front of the big northern walls of the Hochferner and the Griesverner.

The “giant” above Tesido

Starting point: Monguelfo-Tesido – Tesido, parking lot above the mountain restaurant Mudler
Distance: 5,8 km
Descent: along the same route
Walking time: 02:30 h
Difficulty: medium
Difference in altitude: 826 m
Information: www.suedtirolmobil.info - Lin. 438 / 441  

The Plattkofel is the only summit of the Langkofel group which can be tackled with success by inexperienced climbers. The ascent does, however, require a good level of physical fitness and, above all, surefootedness when you get to the summit ridge. The scene which awaits at the ridge is more than ample compensation for the ascent, as your view sweeps down to the Plattkofel cirque, over the Seiser Alm and on to the Vinschgau/Ötztal and Ortler Alps.

On the track of the chamois

Starting point: Val Casies Valley / S. Maddalena head of the valley
Distance: 16 km
Descent: circular hike
Walking time: 06:30 h
Difficulty: difficult
Difference in altitude: 1009 m
Information: www.suedtirolmobil.info - Lin. 441

The fourth stage of the Merano High Mountain Trail involves a moderately difficult hike from Monte S. Caterina/Katharinaberg through Pfossental Valley to the Mountian pasture Eishof.

Start by the parking lot at the 4th turn on the forrestal road to the Pfitscherjoch joke. On the trail 4A over the Grieplalm pasture (no service) to the Landshuter Höhenweg trail (mark 3) and furtheron to the Europahütte mountain hut. By the hut following trail 3A along the Italian and Austrain border crest to the Kraxentrager summit (2999m). The last part is exposed, but fixe with a steel rope. Lunch possibility: Europahütte mountain hut

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.

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.

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.

The hike begins at the bus stop "Falschauern," between St. Nikolaus and St. Gertraud. From there, you walk a short stretch of asphalt road, then continue on a forest road, number 16, into the beautiful Klapfberg valley. After an hour of walking, a hiking trail begins on your right, trail number 16A, heading towards the Londai Alm. The steep but shaded trail leads you through the woods until you reach the beautiful hut.

Now, follow trail number 15 through open and wide meadows, climbing a bit more until you reach the summit cross of Colle Largo - Breitbichl. In front of you opens a spectacular view: the entire Ultental valley lies beneath your feet.

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.

The Arthur Hartdegen Höhenweg was built in 1910 and it is one of the most beautiful mountain trails in South Tyrol.

The Spronser lakes are located at the centre of the Texel Mountain Nature Park, one of the largest high mountain lake districts in the entire Alps. They are filled with melted snow water and are a real highlight of the Texel Group Nature Park. Their clear waters reflect the surrounding landscape, which makes them a popular place for walkers and hikers. The ten little lakes, which lie at an altitude of between 2,117 mt. and 2,589 mt., are the highest mountain lakes in South Tyrol.

The lakes include the Kasersee 2,117 mt., Pfitschersee 2,126 mt., Mückensee 2,330 mt., Grünsee 2.338 mt., Langsee 2,377 mt., Schiefersee 2,501 mt., Kesselsee 2,512 mt., Schwarzsee 2,589 mt. and the two Milchseen at 2,540 mt.

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.

In the 7. stage of the europe height way, every mountain hiker get to know the area of the Pùez-Geisler-Naturpark.

This route leads along a well laid out Glacier Educational Trail (Gletscherlehrpfad) with fantastic panoramic views of the Weißkugelhütte mountain hut.