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The Sella massif, in all its grandeur, also offers numerous hiking routes for those who wish to experience the mountains at a relatively high altitude but without necessarily having to tackle via ferrata or overly technical sections. You will start this excursion from the scenic Vallon area at an altitude of more than 2500 metres, from which you will enjoy recognizing the majestic surrounding peaks. As you descend, you will cross both stretches of grassland and slabs of stone and scree. Of course, you will not be able to pass up a stop at Lake Lech de Boé to admire its unique turquoise waters. In the final part of the route, you will reach the cool forest near the stream, before reaching the villages at the bottom of the valley.

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.

The neveser Höhenweg is considered to be one of the most beautiful mountain trails in South Tyrol and joins the Chemnitzer Hütte with the Edelraut Hütte. The starting place is the Neves Lake (1865 m).

The archaelogical Ötzi Trail walk starts at Kortsch/Corzes, leading up the barren Monte Sole Mountain to the ruins of the little church of St. George and continues along the Schlandrauntal Valley up to Corces Lake. This magnificent though challenging hike is recommended only for seasoned hikers. Since the return trip is by scheduled bus service, the bus timetable should be obtained beforehand.

 

 

The mountain tour to the Ahrner Kopf is an extremely rewarding summit climb with a breathtaking panorama of the glaciers of the Großvenediger.

Piz Boé, in the Sella Group, stands at 3,152 meters and is one of the most accessible peaks over 3,000 meters, making it a popular destination for hikers. However, it's important to note that the ascent from Corvara and the return to Passo Gardena, as outlined in this route, are quite demanding. While climbing equipment isn't required, sure-footedness and mountain experience are essential for tackling this hike. The route primarily traverses rocky terrain, with sections of scree and an equipped trail. As you ascend, the landscape changes, offering breathtaking views of some of the most iconic Dolomite peaks, including the Marmolada, Civetta, Catinaccio, and Sassolungo. At the summit, you'll find the small Capanna Piz Fassa hut, where you can spend the night. However, the true reward is the stunning panorama that only an altitude of over 3,000 meters can provide. The descent involves crossing part of the massif before reaching Gardena 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.

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.

From the mountain pasture Riedberg (Parking place) the trail nr. 3 to the Weißspitz/Cima Bianca. Back on the same way.

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.

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.

Sarner Scharte, Sarentino/Sarnthein’s local mountain, is a ridge which extends from the frazione of Ponticino/Bundschen to the frazione of San Martino/Reinswald.

Start in Stein/Sasso or Pflersch/Fleres. On the trail nr. 8 to the mountain hut Tribulaun. From here we cross the Weißwand/Parete Bianca on the trail nr. 7(pay attention! Dangerous!). We arrive at the mountain hut Magdeburg. Descending on the trail nr. 6 or also 6B (to the Furtalm/Malga Furt).

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.

Day 1: From Sterzing railway station, take the bus to the hamlet of Platz. The hike then leads along a serpentine path, first through forest and then through open terrain over a mountain ridge and finally over scree to the Landshuter/Europahütte (2,693 m). Possibility to spend the night 

Day 2: The next day the hike leads along the Landshuter Höhenweg. Past the Grieplalm and the Durrnsee and through alpine pastures, the trail leads to the Pfitscher Jochstraße. After a descent on this path, the hiking trail then climbs again. After crossing a few mountain streams, the trail winds its way up to the Hochfeilerhütte (2,715 m). Possibility to stay overnight

Day 3: The next day, the route is initially relatively flat until the Gliederbach valley head. Climb up to the glacier and cross it. Crampons are necessary in high summer. Subsequent ascent to the Untere Weiszintscharte (2,972 m). From there, a beautiful hiking trail down to the Edelrauthütte (2,545 m) and via the Neveser Höhenweg in the direction of the Neveser Joch. The route continues at a relatively constant altitude into the Ursprungtal valley and past the foot of the Gr. Möseler (3,479 m) to the Chemnitzer Hütte (2,420 m). Possibility to stay overnight

Day 4: On the following day, take the relatively narrow but safe Hans-Stabeler-Höhenweg via the Gelenkscharte and the Schwarzbachtörl to the sand moraines at the foot of the Schwarzenstein. Firstly, ascend along a beautiful hiking trail, then through snow fields and over rocky terrain to the newly built Schwarzensteinhütte (3,026 m). Possibility to spend the night

Day 5: Descent from the Schwarzensteinhütte (3,026 m) across the Große Tor into the Trippachtal valley. From the Große Tor over a moraine slope downhill to the turnoff to the Großer Löffler. Descend to the Kegelgasslalm (2,109 m). Continue the hike on the path to the Großer Löffler and then continue in the direction of Marbelfleckscharte (2,762 m). Long descent into the Frankbachtal valley to the Vileggalm (1,834 m). Continue the hike on the Hermannsteig to the Holzerbödenalm (1,900 m).  

Clarify overnight accommodation options with the hut or in the village (consider additional time required for the descent and ascent)

Day 6: The hike then takes us along the Almenweg into the Wollbachtal valley to the Wollbachalm (1,609 m). The path then climbs again and takes us to the Innerhütten (1,924 m). At a relatively constant altitude, the trail leads to the Hühnerspielhütten (power place). The route then continues slightly downhill to the Hollenzalm (1,844 m). The hiking trail (track) leads downhill via the Hollenztal valley to the lower mountain pastures and then climbs again as a hiking trail to reach the Steinerbachtal valley. The hike continues a track through the Walchertal valley into the Griesbachtal valley. At the Winkleralm, the hiking trail again leads us relatively steeply uphill to the Samhütten (2,011 m). We then continue over the Sam on a track to the Waldneralm (2,086 m).

Clarify overnight accommodation options with the hut or in the village (allow extra time for the descent and ascent)

Day 7: Ascent to lake Waldnersee (2,345 m) and further ascent on the hiking trail or short connecting trail to the Lausitzer Höhenweg (2,630 m). Continue the hike at a constant altitude, crossing several small valleys and mountain ridges to the former Neugersdorfer Hütte (2,568 m). The hike continues along the border trail and finally leads to the hut Birnlückenhütte (2,441 m). Possibility to stay overnight

Day 8: On the following day, the trail descends in serpentines to the hut Lahneralm and out of the valley on a wide track to Kasern (1,595 m) to the bus connection. 

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.

The Helm/ Monte Elmo not only inspires with its view, because the natural border between Italy and Austria looks back on a long history. On the tracks of smugglers and border crossers, various hikes with a low level of difficulty can be planned. Always with you: the view of the Sesto sundial, the largest stone sundial in the world.

A very long, but not difficult and scenically spellbinding hike along the Carnic Ridge (Karnischer Kamm).
This well-marked Alpine ridgeway really demands some stamina, as it climbs repeatedly up and down along the ridge, taking in several mountain peaks; here and there you also get to enjoy a pretty little lake. The route offers magnificent views of the mountains of South and East Tyrol, and in particular of the Sexten Dolomites. Along the ridge you will come across many historical traces of the First World War, a military cemetery and various border constructions. The trail is partly in Italy and partly in Austria.

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.

Zösenberg is situated in the village of Zösen in Lappach. This relaxing tour leads us to Eggespitz peak, passing by Zösenalm and Lake Flemmsee. From the top of the mountain we can marvel at the Zillertal Alps rising in the clear-blue skies: the peaks of Weißzint, Großer Möseler and Turnerkamp compete with each other for attention. In autumn the larch-wood forests shine in flaming colours over the valley. The Flemmsee, as it is marked in the maps, dried out long time ago and can hardly be distinguished from the rest of the highland moor. This tour is not over-crowded even in high season.

Challenging Alpine tour, which leads via the Similaunhütte mountain hut to the discovery site of the famous “iceman”.

The hill, where today dozens of stone towers stand, was used by celts for their cultural ceremonies. And because of the habit of putting stones on top of each other to form a tower, some of those towers have reached a considerable height and are till today, a place surrounded by magic and many legends.

hiking description:
Starting from Mölten, you walk along the main street towards Schlaneid until the road crosses with path n. 13. Switch at the junction Hohlweg to path n. 15 (parking lot Kircheben). Walk past Sattlerhütte and Möltner Kaser along the paths 28 and 23 A to this legendary place. (about  3- 4 hours).

A shortened trail of the High altitude trail of Laives/Leifers, with start and finish in Laives.
Change of path along the hike: 12,11

The via ferrata climbs over the rocky slopes and exposed grassy hills of Lampskopf and Gogelberg to the base of the Pflerscher Tribulaun. It is perfect for climbers who appreciate a combination of nature enjoyment and easy climbing. However, the ascent is physically demanding. Due to the southern exposure, the tour is very sweaty (bring drinks). On the other hand, after rainy days, it is advisable to wait—there is a high risk of slipping!

Start: Parking lot at the bridge after Hinterstein (1380m). From the easternmost farmhouse (signpost for via ferrata), the trail winds uphill to the start of the steel cable (45min). The climb to Lampskopf (1995m; 1.5 hours; approx. 400m elevation) is varied. The ascent continues "via ferrata-free" over steep meadows to Gogelberg (2276m), where another steel cable awaits in the summit area. Shortly after the summit, you will join trail no. 7/32A, which leads you to the Tribulaunhütte (2368m, 1.5 hours from Lampskopf). Descent via the hut approach, trail no. 8 in approx. 2 hours.

Difficulty: A to B; short sections C;
Length: Total ascent 1000m, of which 400m + 100m via ferrata
Time: 3.5 - 4 hours.

The Mutspitze, Dorf Tirol/Tirolo’s local mountain, is one of the most popular scenic mountains high above Meran/Merano and is one of the most climbed peaks in the Texelgruppe Nature Park.

A one-day tour on the Nörderberg mountain from Kastelbell–Tschars to the impressive mountain lakes.

Soon after the chapel of the Weißkugelhütte mountain hut at 2,542 m, the “Richter Steig” path leads in eastern direction to the panoramic southern slope comfortably into the valley up to the mountain and ice barrier of the Vernagl slopes. Here, the slightly exposed climb (Attention in case of ice!) leads northward via partially secured passages over rock up to the Gepatschferner glacier, past the imposing glacier sceneries of the ice rifts.  This is were you will need your crampons and rope. After a steeper ramp - potentially tricky when the surface is covered with bare ice - you reach the upper flat ground of the mighty Gepatschferner: Towards your left (northward), there is a slight ascent not far from the left rocky crest in the direction of Weißseespitze; whereas straight on (eastward) leads to the Brandenburg House. We therefore climb up the moderately rugged, slightly ascending terrain to the Weißseespitze: After the 2 km long “Gletscherhaatscher”, we suddenly find ourselves on the flat cap of the Weißseespitze.

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.

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.

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.