Mountain Delights

Mountain delights

Leave everyday life behind and enjoy the landscape! www.vipiteno-racines.it 1 Contents

Summit tours 3 Hiking across the mountain & pastures 20 Circular hikes 35 Hikes near water 41 Cultural and valley hikes 47 Hiking with children 52 Hiking with strollers 64 Multi-day hikes 69 High alpine tours 72 Via ferrata 75

Legend

Family friendly Easy

Suitable for baby buggies Starting point

Difficult Walking time

Medium Altitude difference

2 Summit tours

3 PUNTA DI MEZZODÌ | MITTAGSSPITZE 2052 m Starting point is the hamlet Casalupa at the end of the valley Val Giovo. From this point first you go 600 meters along a forest and then on the path no. 12 further into the valley. Turn left at the sign Mittagsspitze/no. 16 and walk up the quite steep way through the mountain forest. Continue on the marked trail over the tree line and towards the avalanche barrier under the mountain Punta di Mezzodì. The last piece again steeply along the ridge, to the summit cross. Hike the same path back to reach the starting point. Casalupa|Schluppes, Val Giovo|Jaufental 3½ h 660 m

PUNTA DI MONTEGIOVO | JAUFENSPITZ 2481 m From the Passo Giovo (2094 m), sign no. 17 leads in a south- easterly 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. V Rout no. 12 leads from the valley Val Giovo (Casalupa) to the Punta di Montegiovo. Additional time: 1,5-2 hours. Passo Giovo/Jaufenpass 2½ h 360 m

CIMA DELLA LASTA ALTA | HOCHPLATTSPITZE 2545 m From the Jaufenhaus, below the same named pass on path no. 12, head south towards path no. 12B further south below the north-east-slope of the Punta di Montegiovo. After 15 minutes begins the clime to a small plateau. Passing this, fol-

4 low the path further south and over the steep northern slope to the north-east ridge of the Cima della Lasta Alta. On the ridge in a few minutes up to the summit. Hike along this path back to the starting point. Passo Giovo/Jaufenpass 3-4 h 700 m

FLECKNER 2331 m Starting at the Römerkehre (Römer- turn) at the Passo Gio- vo follow a wider way to the Flecknerhütte. 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. Römerkehre, Passo Giovo|Jaufenpass 2 h 344 hm V Starting with the mountain railway up to the mountain station Racines-Giovo, 1800 m. Follow the trail no. 13B to the Rinner Sat- tel and further on trail no. 12 to the Fleckner. The return follows the same route as the ascent.

Mountain station Racines-Giovo|Ratschings-Jaufen 4 h 503 m V Starting from Colle follow the path no.15 until the Äußere Wumblsalm. From there forward on path no. 10A up to the Rin- ner Sattel and on the path no. 12 to the Fleckner. The return follows the same route as the ascent. Colle, Racines di Dentro|Bichl, Innerratschings 7 h 1050 hm

5 SAXENLE 2191 m Starting at the mountain station Racines-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.

Mountain station Racines-Giovo|Ratschings-Jaufen 2¾ h 430 m V From the mountain station Racines-Giovo on trail no. 19B to the pasture Rinneralm and further on trail no. 13B up to the Rin- ner 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. Mountain station Racines-Giovo|Ratschings-Jaufen 3 h 430 m

PICCOLA PUNTA DI MONTECROCE | KLEINE KREUZSPITZE 2518 m Starting from Vallettina at the end of the Val Racines, walk first through a forest ascending on path no. 12. Then steep over meadows to the pasture Klammalm (1925 m). From there forward on path no. 12B over meadows until the climb beneath the summit gets steep. On it up to the summit of the Piccola Punta di Montecroce with summit cross. The return follows the same route as the ascent. Exposed and brittle rocky ridge! Surefootedness necessary! Vallettina, Racines di Dentro|Flading, Innerratschings 4 h 1030 m

6 PUNTA ALTACROCE | HOHE KREUZSPITZE 2743 m From the end of the valley Val Racines hike to the mountain pasture Klammalm. From there the path no. 12 leads past the lake Butsee (2362 m) through mountain meadows rising up to the rocky and exposed summit area of the mountain Pun- ta Altacroce. 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.

Vallettina, Racines di Dentro|Flading, Innerratschings 6 h 1259 m

LA BIANCA | RATSCHINGER WEISSE 2822 m From the hamlet of Flading 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. Fur- ther up to the Gleckalm and then 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 un-

7 til the Gleckalm and down to the bridge which crosses the river. Straight ahead and steeply down until the trail no. 12 and back to the hamlet of Flading. Vallettina, Racines di Dentro|Flading, Innerratschings 6-7 h 1425 m

SASSO DI MARETA | MAREITER STEIN 2192 m Starting from Pardaun/farm Platzhof (parking in Pardaun, no available parking at the farm Platzhof). In front of the farm Platzhof to the left, at first follow a wider path, no. 25, which tightens to a narrow path through the woods and leads into a steeper climb towards the timberline. Then with a wonderful panoramic view along the broad ridge of the mountain to the large summit plateau with its cross. The return follows the same route as the ascent. Pratone|Pardaun 6,5 h 1040 m V Starting from Gasse/Ento along the path no. 24 and later on the path no. 25 to the pasture Wurzeralm. Always on path no. 25 it goes up to the Mareiter Stein. The return goes first on the path no. 25 and then on path no. 25B to the pasture Ker- schbaumeralm. Continue on path no. 23 to the Joggelealm and in the descent briefly on path 24B and 24A down to Gasse. Gasse, Ridanna|Ridnauntal 5 h 910 m

CROCE DI RACINES | RATSCHINGER KREUZ 2395 m & PUNTA ALTA | HOCHSPITZE 2424 m From the small parking lot at the barrier to the valley Vallicola (Valtigl) walk into the pasture Vallicola. There take trail no. 26 up steeply to the Oberen Entholzalm and further up to the ridge. From the ridge turn right onto Croce di Racines and

8 from the ridge turn left to Punta Alta. The descent takes place on the ascent path back to the starting point. Parking lot Valtigl, Ridanna|Ridnauntal 7 h 930 m

EINACHTSPITZ 2305 m From the hamlet Gasse in the valley Val Ridanna past the farm group Ento. Go up on path no. 24 through meadows and woods to the pasture Joggelealm. Passing the pasture Jogge- lealm, the path continues to the lake Fuchssee, from there following the markings to the small summit plateau with a new summit cross. The return follows the same route as the ascent. Gasse, Ridanna|Ridnauntal 4 h 860 m V From the valley Val Ridanna follow path no. 26 through the valley of Valtigl until shortly before the pass. Then follow a well- marked path without numbering alongside the pastures to the rewarding panoramic mountain Einachspitz. From there follow the red-white marking, past the small lake Fuchsee, through the mountain pasture Joggelealm and the new forest road to the starting point. Parking lot Valtigl, Ridanna|Ridnauntal 4 h 940 m

MONTE TALLONE | HOHE FERSE 2669 m This alpine round tour starts at the end of the valley Val Rac- ines on the beautiful holy lady chapel in the hamlet Valletti- na. On the trail no. 30 it goes up to the Gleckalm. Leave the mountain hut on your right, then turn right again and climb up path no. 26 towards the summit. Now it‘s a rather difficult

9 and somehow exposed climb up to the summit of the Monte Tallone (2669 m). Continue on path no. 26, crossing the Mon- te Tallone Piccolo (2457 m) and then descending to the Croce di Racines (2359 m). From there, path no. 14B begins to the right of the cross and leads down into the valley floor to the Plattnerhof for over an hour. From there it goes down to the valley and back to the hamlet Vallettina. Sure-footedness and head for heights required! Vallettina, Racines di Dentro|Flading, Innerratschings 6-7 h 1300 m V From Val Ridanna take trail no. 26 through the valley Vallicola to the alp with the same name. Along the path up to the Croce di Racines and quite exposed on the back to the summit. Rare flora and fauna! Great views of the Stubai and Ötztal glaciers. Sure-footedness and head for heights required! The way back takes place on the ascent path. Parking lot Valtigl, Ridanna|Ridnauntal 6-7 h 1250 m

CIMA DELL’INCENDIO | ZUNDERSPITZE 2445 m From Novale follow the forest path no. 29 for approx. 2 hours to the alpine hut Zunderspitzhütte (1950 m). After another 1 ½ hours on foot you reach the pasture Obere Gewingesalm (2050 m). From there continue on a marked path for another 1-1 ½ hours to the mountain Cima dell‘incendio. 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. Novale | Ried, Ridanna|Ridnauntal 5 h 1020 m

10 QUAIRA TONDA | KRAPFENKARSPITZE 2707 m From the parking area at the Mining World Museum in Mas- seria follow path no. 9 to the dam before Pian dell‘Accla. Don’t cross it, instead follow to the red and white marking to the left up to the summit Corno (2164 m). Now follow on a narrow path the long and fairly exposed ridge to the summit of the mountain Quaira Tonda. Climb along smaller rocks up to the summit cross (1 1/2 - 2 hours). Cross the summit plateau following the precise markings. Through a rocky area follow the red white markings downward until the lake Lago Torbo. From there following path no. 33 you reach path no. 9 below the mountain hut Vedretta Piana. From there descent to the departure point. Surefootedness, a good physical condition and no fear of heights necessary! Parking area Mining Museum Ridanna|Ridnauntal 6 h 1250 m

CIME BIANCHE DI TELVES | TELFER WEISSEN 2588 m The extremely impressive peak tour to the mountain Cime Bi- anche di Telves is for experienced alpinists an unforgettable experience. Telves: From the fire station in Telves di Sopra you hike steadily up to the pastures of Telves. Arriving at the pastures of Telves, you climb up to the ridge between Monte Cavallo and Cime Bianche di Telves, 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. Mountain station Monte Cavallo|Rosskopf (Vipiteno/ Sterzing): the three-hour hike from the mountain station

11 Monte Cavallo on the path no. 23 first leads through alpine meadows to the mountain pasture Ochsenalm (1907m) and then rises up to the ridge between mountain Monte Cavallo and the mountain Cime Bianche di Telves. 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. Mountain station Ladurns: Follow the previously mentioned path no. 34A under the pasture Stella Alpina up to the Lotterscharte. Then turn right and continue on path no. 24 to 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. Telves | Telfes, mountain station Monte Cavallo| Rosskopf, mountain station Ladurns from Telves 6 h from the mountain station Monte Cavallo 4 h from the mountain station Ladurns 8 h Telves 1323 m, Monte Cavallo 740 m, Ladurns 1900 m

CIMA DEL TEMPO | WETTERSPITZE 2709 m In Masseria, at the end of the valley Val Ridanna, 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 (2160 m). From there rise up in not steep serpentines for about 1 hour to the Passo del Muro (2511 m). 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! Masseria|Maiern, Val Ridanna|Ridnauntal 5 h 1349 m

12 V Right from the refuge Stella Alpina the path no. 34 leads slightly ascending to the “Teissljöchl”. Downwards and then on flat ground towards “Silberböden” you reach the furthest and separated Tof- fring valley. Sometimes even in the late summer you can find a bit of snow (remains of avalanches). From there leads a path a bit steeper ascending, always along the left side of the valley, forward until below the steep slopes of the mountain Cima del Tem- po (2709m). At the left side a steep trail leads up in steep serpentines to a loophole. From there hike to the summit with the big summit cross. Possible descent on path no. 27 to the mountain pasture Allriss-Alm. From the Allriss-Alm over the forest path and to the so-called “Sogeweg” back to the valley station of Ladurns. Pasture Stella Alpina, Ladurns 4,5 h 930 m

SEEBERSPITZE 2567 m Starting from Masseria, follow the Alta Via di Ridanna to the managed Prischeralm and continue on trail no. 23, past the Seeberalm (open on weekends) with the Seebersee. A little later follow the signpost on the left for the final ascent to the summit cross. The way back takes place on the ascent path.

Masseria, Val Ridanna|Maiern, Ridnauntal 6,5 h 1200 m

13 V From the sports field first follow the asphalted road over the bridge and then turn right up to the farm group until you reach the last farm. From here follow path no. 7 over fields and meadows until you reach the Alta Via di Ridanna. At this junction, walk along the high trail into the valley until just before the Seeberalm and then turn right on the marked trail to the summit cross. Re- turn either via the ascent path or via the Prischeralm to Masseria down to the valley and continue by bus to the village of Ridanna and back to the starting point. Sports field Ridanna|Ridnauntal 5-6 h 1230 m

SUMMIT TOUR KÖPFL 2189 m From the mountain station at the right-side leads path no. 24 past the Sterzingerhaus. Follow the ridge slightly ascending to the summit of the Monte Cavallo, the so-called “Köpfl”. The fantastic panoramic view at the observation desk is especially breathtaking at sunrise: guides sunrise hiking tours at the beginning of August to the beginning of September on Wednes- days. Information: www.rosskopf.com Mountain station Monte Cavallo|Rosskopf 1,5 h 350 m

REFUGE GRAN PILASTRO | HOCHFEILERHÜTTE > GRAN PILASTRO | HOCHFEILER 3500 m From the third bend of the street Passo di Vizze the path (marking no. 1) branches off. Cross the brook past several old hay huts (Colle). Walk into the valley. Now a little bit steeper on a good path to a boulder copper. Then over a greeny ramp in serpentines up to the mountain hut refuge Gran Pilastro. Ascent (1A) to the mountain Gran Pilastro (3510m), highest summit of the Zillertaler Alps. Third bend of the street Passo di Vizze 9,5 h 1840 m

14 PUNTA BIANCA | WEISSSPITZE 2705 m See hiking tour to the Monte Sommo: from the Monte Som- mo further on over the Cima di Novale and Punta del Dosso to the Punta Bianca. Fantastic panoramic view, path no. 6. V From the Braunhof follow path no. 3 to the mountain pasture Prantneralm (managed) and the Riedbergalm (managed) – starting from there descent. Braunhof, Smudres|Schmuders 6 h 15 min. 1350 m

SIMILE MAHDALM > LAGO SELVAGGIO | WILDER SEE > CIMA PICCO DELLA CROCE | WILDE KREUZSPITZE 2011 m > 2535 m > 3127 m

By car to Flanes di Sotto, a hamlet above Campo di Trens. On path no. 2 to the mountain pasture Simile Mahd Alm (inn with dormitory places). The path leads forward to the lake Lago Selvaggio and to the Cima Picco della Croce. Flanes di Sotto | Niederflans, Campo di Trens|Freienfeld 9,5 h 1867 m

MONTA MANDOLA | MANDELSEITENJOCH 2815 m From the car park at the CAI site uphill through the forest, past the farms in Rust and Gupp up to the Monta Mandola. The way back is on the ascent path. Vipiteno|Sterzing 7 h 1232 m

15 CIMA DI STILVES | ZINSELER 2420 m About 500m before the Passo Pennes starts the path no. 14 westwards. Ascending to the Passo Pennes follow the ridge towards north and you reach over the Giogo di Caspineto the southern slope of the Cima di Stilves. Ideal for sunrise-tours and for families. 500 m before the Passo Pennes|Penser Joch 2 h 320 m

MONTACCIO DI PENNES | TATSCHSPITZE 2513 m From the Passo di Pennes follow the path no. 14B along the ridge, pass the Astenberg and follow now path no. 14A to the junction of the path no. 10, which leads left hand up to the Montaccio di Pennes. Passo Pennes|Penser Joch 4,5 h 530 m

CORNO BIANCO SARENTINO | SARNTALER WEISSHORN 2676 m Widely visible rock horn on the northern edge of the Sarntaler Alps, whose north side consists of lime, which in one place penetrates the body of the mountain and south side appears dark slate. Summit with a spectacular view, which is reachable on a charming panorama hike. From Vipiteno to the Passo Pennes (2215m – 16km). From the pass in light up and down on a marked climb, usually at the height of the rounded ridge towards west, always with a clear view in all directions. The ridge turns to the southwest and you pass the lower stone wall lakes. The already close south crashes of the Corno Bian- co show one big white spot; there the lime invades the north side of the mountain and exits. The rise is now steep and

16 wire rope fences facilitate the ascent. Finally, after a short flat ridge section it opens the magnificent panoramic view of the large summit cross. To the ridge – it is easy, at the last part of the summit climb caution is necessary! Variant: also accessi- ble from the Val Giovo (Obertal), marked path no. 12A

Passo Pennes|Penser Joch 4,5 h 750 m

CIMA GALLINA | HÜHNERSPIEL- OR CIMA AMTHOR | AMTHORSPITZE 2749 m From Colle Isarco over the panoramic refuge Cima Galli- na up to the summit. The strenuous mountain tour begins at the village square in Colle Isarco (1150 m). At the restau- rant Nussbaumer turn right into the old Via Posta. Pass the Hotel Gudrun and walk in the direction of Hochwiede until you reach the barrier. From there path no. 22 zigzags over the Rifugio Cima Gallina (1868 m) up to the summit of Cima Amthor. Descent via the ascent path.

Colle Isarco|Gossensass 7,5 h 1650 m

PASSO DEL SANTICOLO | SANDJÖCHL 2165 m The hamlet Moncucco di Dentro above Colle Isarco is starting point of this hike. From there the path no. 1 leads in about 2 ½ hours up to the Passo del Santicolo (2165 m).

Hamlet Moncucco di Dentro | Innergiggelberg above Colle Isarco|Gossensass 3 h 45 min. 800 m

17 PASSO DEL SANTICOLO | SANDJÖCHL AND MONTE SAN LORENZO | HOHER LORENZENBERG 2315 m The Monte San Lorenzo is a wonderful viewing mountain between the Obernberg valley and Val di Fleres. After the First World War the mountain became a limiting mark; the military facility and service and supply roads on its south side emerged in 1934. Older is the trail, on which you rise up to the ridge: Russian prisoners of war had to create it through painstaking effort. Hike on the branching uphill and for the general traffic locket military road over three bends uphill. On almost 1500 m above sea level, turn left to the Russensteig and continue on path no. 1. The path leads through the forest to a viewing point up at the rock borders between slate and dolomite. Then he leaves his back and turns right into the slope. Individual passages are overgrown with alder bushes. Finally, you reach the military road again. This road leads over two junctions to the already visible Passo del Santicolo with his transmitter masts. Right over the grass crest – past a di- lapidated gun postion – up to the big summit cross. Enjoy in clear air a fantastic view from the Karwendel up to the Dolo- mites. Descent on the same route. From the Passo del Santi- colo you can walk westwards near the ridge and ascend up to the Grubenkopf (2337 m). The way back can be done on the same route to the Passo del Santicolo and to the Giggelberger street.

Moncucco di Dentro | Innergiggelberg above Colle Isarco|Gossensass 4,5 h 950 m

18 CIMA VALLACCIA | FLATSCHSPITZE 2566 m Route from the Terme di Brennero to the refuge Genziana. From there on a former military road over green slopes in bends to the Schlüsseljoch (2212 m). Enjoy a surprising keen insight into the valley Val di Vizze. Now hike over the wide southwestern back to the narrow summit ridge and to the highest point of the Cima Vallaccia. Terme di Brennero | Brennerbad 6 h 1240 m

PUNTA CREDA ROSSA | ROTBACHLSPITZE 2897 m The hike begins at the 4th bend of the street Passo di Vizze. The road is closed from the 4th bend. Walk along the road to the Joch on path no. 3, which is signposted behind the bend. The Passo Vizze hut, which is clearly visible, stands on the wide pass summit, above which rises the Punta Creda Rossa with its characteristic red rock strata. The marked path no. 4 bypasses the small lake below the hut and then leads up the grass-covered ridge to the clearly visible summit. One goes practically along the state border up to the ever-steeper mountain ridge. The descent follows the same route. 4th bend of the street Passo di Vizze | Pfitscherjochstraße 3,5 h 1050 m

19 Hiking across the mountain and pastures

20 MOUNTAIN PASTURE TRAIL RACINES|RATSCHINGS The pasture trail Racines starts at the Passo Giovo road and leads through fantastic landscape past seven mountain pastures. First you reach the mountain pasture Malga Calice, from there it goes further to the Rinneralm and to the Was- serfalleralm. Along the already existing walking trail it pro- ceeds towards the Saxnerhütte. The next mountain pastures are the Äussere and the Innere Wumblsalm. The trail ends finally at the Klammalm on 1925 meters of altitude, from which you can reach Vallettina on the marked path no. 12. The pasture trail can be easily manageable in a one-day excursion and is ideal for families. It is also possible to take the cable car Racines-Giovo to the mountain station, from where you can start the pasture trail. Parking lot road Passo Giovo | Jaufenstraße, Malga Calice | Kalcheralm 4-5 h ascend 320 m until the pasture Klammalm, then 650 m descend to Vallettina|Flading

THE DOLOMIEU-PATH The educational path leads over six old mountain pastures from the Monte Cavallo to the mountain pastures Kuh-and Ochsenalm or to the pasture village of the Vallmingalm and further on towards Ladurns. Arrived at the mountain hut Ladurnerhütte, walk forward over beautiful pastures to the mountain pasture Allriss-Alm and finally over the new con- nection path to the Furtalm at the bottom of the Val di Fleres. From Ladurns you can take the cable car towards the valley and reach the starting point (valley station Monte Cavallo) by public means of transport. The path can naturally also be cov-

21 ered starting from Ladurns towards Monte Cavallo or from the Allriss-Alm towards Ladurns – Monte Cavallo and vice ver- sa. The “Dolomieu-path” offers unique insights into the geology, nature, flora and fauna. Mountain station Monte Cavallo | Rosskopf 7,5 h ascent 658 m – descent 1765 m

HIKING TOUR ACROSS THE BOCK 2369 m From the valley Val Giovo (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 ros- es 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. Val di Mezzo, Val Giovo | Mittertal, Jaufental 6,5 h 1284 m

TIGHTROPE WALK PASSO GIOVO | JAUFENPASS 2090–2518 m Starting from the Passo Giovo (either by car to the pass or from Racines by using the cable car towards the Rinneralm and then by foot to the pass). In the second case there is an additional walking time of about 40-60 minutes. Path no. 12 over the Fleckernspitze, the Saxner, the Glaitnerjoch, the Schlotterjoch to the Piccola Punta di Montecroce. From this down to Vallettina in the valley Val Racines. In case you have

22 parked your car at the Jaufenpass: to the Schlotterjoch, then on path no. 10 to the Innere Wumblsalm, from there on path no. 15 and then take path no. 13A back to the Jaufenpass. Surefootedness necessary! Passo Giovo | Jaufenpass or mountain station Racines-Giovo | Ratschings-Jaufen 6 h 428 m

SEVEN LAKES HIKE This hike at the foot of the southern Stubai Alps is less visited even though it has a very attractive landscape and leads through an untouched mountain world. From the parking area at the Mining World Museum walk on path no. 28 up to the managed mountain pasture Moarerbergalm (Poschhaus). Leave the path no. 28 at the foot of the rock face towards S. Martino at the Monte Neve and walk at the right side, where you reach path no. 33 to the Moarer Eget lakes in about 1 ½ hours. At the pass Egetjoch (2639 m) you reach the highest point of this hike and walk downhill either left past the Eget lakes (no. 33a) or directly down to the lake Lago Torbo. You need approx. 2 hours for the descent down to the valley. Con- dition and surefootedness necessary! (Fr-Su there is also the possibility to go up to the Moarerbergalm by bus. Reservation at the Mining World Museum – Tel. +39 0472 656 364) Parking area at the Mining World Museum, Val Ridanna | Ridnauntal 8 h 1450 hm

REFUGE VEDRETTA PIANA | GROHMANNHÜTTE & 2254 m REFUGE VEDRETTA PENDENTE | TEPLITZER HÜTTE 2586 m The visit of the two huts is extremely rewarding. For less per- ennial hikers is the lower refuge Vedretta Piana, often called Übeltafernerhütte, already a beautiful day trip. A significant

23 bigger challenge forms the further passage to the refuge Vedretta Pendente, which is recommended to every motivat- ed hiker. From the parking area of the mine museum in Mas- seria the designated path no. 9 leads up to the two huts. First, quite steeply to a road which leads to the plateau Pian dell‘Ac- cla. If you have passed the Pian dell‘Accla, the path ascends to the next section of the valley and soon reaches the refuge Vedretta Piana. The rest of the hike, approximately another 300 meters of altitude on a steep trail, leads into a high alpine surrounding to the refuge Vedretta Pendente. Surefooted- ness required! Parking area at the Mining World Museum, Val Ridanna | Ridnauntal Refuge Vedretta Piana | Grohmannhütte: 4 h 30 min, Refuge Vedretta Pendente | Teplitzer Hütte 6 h Refuge Vedretta Piana | Grohmannhütte 845 m, Refuge Vedretta Pendente | Teplitzer Hütte 1210 m

LAKE DEL FORNO | PFURNSEE 2457 m From the parking area at the Mining Museum in Masseria follow path no. 9 to Pian dell‘Accla. From there follow the path no. 9a past the mountain pasture Aglsalm (2004 m, open) up to the beautiful, clear mountain lake. Return either over the same way or follow path no. 9 up to the mountain refuge Vedretta Pendente (2586 m). from there continue on path no. 9 back to the point of departure. Requires mountaineering experience and surefootedness! Parking area at the Mining World Museum, Val Ridanna | Ridnauntal 5 h 1050 m

24 HIGH ALPINE TRAIL ALTA VIA DELLA VAL VAL RIDANNA | RIDNAUNER HÖHENWEG This challenging yet great tour leads along the sunny slopes of the mountain Monte Cavallo ridge at an altitude from 1900 to 2300 meters above the valley Val Ridanna, with descent into the valley. Only recommended at good weather conditions. From the mountain station of the Monte Cavallo cable car (1850 m) follow a wide path no. 23 southwestwards slightly uphill, around the south facing rock formation, above the mountain pasture Kuhalm (1897 m; open) along to the mountain pasture Ochsenalm (1907 m; open). The trail, now no. 23, leads below the mountain Cime Bianche di Telves along the mountain cauldron of the pasture Seeberalm next to the lake Seebersee (2110m; open). Along below the southern slopes of the mountain Cima del Tempo you reach the pasture Prischeralm (2160 m; open). The return runs along the path no. 27 partly steeply downhill to the hamlet of Sennen in Masseria. From there you can go back by the public bus to Vipiteno. Mountaineering experience and good physical condition essential. Mountain station Monte Cavallo | Rosskopf, Vipiteno|Sterzing 6 h 590 m

VIPITENO|STERZING > MONTE CAVALLO| ROSSKOPF (MOUNTAIN STATION) 1862 m From the Via Frana street (path no. 23 / no. 19) through a shady forest and over a path full with serpentines to a forest path and further on towards the mountain of Vipiteno. The mountain station Monte Cavallo is an ideal starting point for different hiking tours. Lahnstraße | Via Frana, Vipiteno | Sterzing 2,5 h 940 m

25 LADURNS > LOTTERSCHARTE > PASTURE VALMIGNA | VALLMING-ALM > MONTE CAVALLO | ROSSKOPF Follow the narrow trail no. 34a beneath the hut Stella Alpi- na in Ladurns until you reach flatter ground. Crossing it you reach a rise, which is getting almost steeper and goes over a scree to the Lotterscharte (2139 m). From there continue steep descending to the pasture village Valmigna, where everything has been preserved in its originality. On path no. 19a cross a slope and after a steep serpentine you reach the biotope Kastellacke. Slightly descending you reach on path no. 19 the hut Sterzinger Hütte at the Monte Cavallo. Possible descent to Vipiteno. Hut Stella Alpina | Edelweisshütte Ladurns 3 h ascent 400 m, descent 450 m

26 MONTE CAVALLO|ROSSKOPF > PASTURE VALMIGNA | VALLMING-ALM > COLLE ISARCO|GOSSENSASS Follow the described path to the mountain pasture Valmigna (see description page 41) and shortly in front of the pasture village walk right hand on a path. Shortly after the so-called Kalköfen leave the path and you over the path no. 19a you reach the bottom of the valley Val di Fleres. At the bank promenade walk further on towards Colle Isarco (daily bus connec- tion to Vipiteno from the train station Colle Isarco). Mountain station Monte Cavallo|Rosskopf 2,5 h 70 m ascent, 850 m descent

HIKE TO CAMINATA|KEMATEN > GRUBBERGALM / SPINA DEL LUPO | WOLFENDORN 2002 m - 2776 m From Caminata on the pasture climb no. 5 past the biotope Hatzllacke up to the mountain pasture Grubbergalm (not managed). From there possible ascent to the Spina del Lupo (2776 m) over the pass Flatschjöchl. First follow the marking no. 5 and then switch to marking no. 3 to the summit. To the Grubbergalm - ideal for families. The return follows the same route as the ascent. Val di Vizze|Pfitschtal, Caminata|Kematen 5 h 500 m

27 HIGH MOUNTAIN TOUR EUROPAHÜTTE (LANDSHUTER HÜTTE) 2693 m V From the refuge Passo Vizze (see hiking tour page 32) over the high alpine trail Alta Via di Venna (marking no. 3) to the mountain hut Europa. Great trail – part of the high alpine trail Alta Via del Tirolo – wonderful panoramic view. Refuge Passo Vizze | Pfitscher Joch Haus 6,5 h 1090 m V From Piazza northwards firstly on a tractor path along the brook and then further on a path up (marking no. 3A). Pass the mountain pasture Bürstlingalm (1961 m) over the ridge up to free ground. Then slightly left of the ridge over material and block heaps and in serpentines up to the hut Europahütte. Val di Vizze|Pfitschtal - Piazza | Platz 5,5 h 1246 m V From S. Giacomo over the pasture Beilsteinalm on path no. 3B firstly along the brook, then up the forested slope to the Alta Via di Venna, over which you can reach the mountain hut Europa. Possible ascent to the Kraxentrager. Val di Vizze|Pfitschtal, S. Giacomo|St. Jakob to the Kraxentrager 8 h to the Kraxentrager: 1680 m

HIKE TO SASSO | STEIN > REFUGE PASSO VIZZE | PFITSCHER JOCH HAUS 2275 m From Sasso (inn) on path no. 3 through the forest, later in steep serpentines up to flatter ground. Cross the pass road again, past old military buildings and you finally reach the refuge. Wonderful panoramic view of the glaciers of the Zill- ertal valley, the lakes Jochseen and the valley Alta Val di Vizze. Descent over the marked climb no. 4 through the Valle del

28 Vento (Plattenweg). Shuttle bus to the Passo Vizze from the beginning of July to the middle of September; information: Tel. +39 0472 765 325 Val di Vizze|Pfitschtal, Sasso|Stein 3,5 h 780 m

MOUNTAIN HIKE GÜNTHER MESSNER- BIVACCO GRAN VEDRETTA | HOCHFERNER-BIWAK From the third bend (parking area) of the street Passo di Vizze follow path no. 7 into the valley, then left hand through a botanically interesting area. Over mountain meadows past memorial plaques (path no. 7a) and you reach a boulder copper. Now over a big mo- raine up to the bivacco. The isolation closeness to the north faces of the Vedretta di Gries and Gran Vedretta produce special impressions. The return follows the same route as the ascent. Third bend of the Street Passo di Vizze | Pfitscherjochstraße 3,5 h 750 m

HIKE TO FUSSENDRASS > DROSSBERGALM From the hamlet Fußendraß over the marked path no. 17 through the Droßbergtal valley constantly ascending up to the mountain pasture. An easy and beautiful hiking tour to the isolation. Descent as ascent. There is also the possibility to walk over the Wilde Kar to the Sterzinger Hütte (not managed; 2 hours) or to follow the marking no. 17 down to the Passo del Santicolo (2671 m), to the hut di Bressanone (2307 m), or on the old military path with the marking no. 17A to the pass Passo di Fundres (2568 m), or down to the mountain pasture Monte Largo (1958 m). Fußendraß, Val di Vizze|Pfitschtal 3,5 h 520 m

29 MONTE SOMMO | SAUN 2086 m By car to the Braunhof in Smudres. From there follow at first the street, then turn right and continue on a cycle path, later on a forest path up to the mountain pasture Grubenalm, marked path no. 6. Further on through the forest and later through meadows you reach the summit of the Monte Som- mo. Descent on the same route. Braunhof, Smudres|Schmuders 3,5 h 730 m

GIOGO DI TRENS | HÖLLENKRAGEN 2387 m By car to the highest farm of the small hamlet Partinges, above Campo di Trens. Follow marking no. 5, steeply uphill over the old hay path, cross the forest path twice to the Lang- wiesbrünndl (good drinking water). Over the steep tractor path to the mountain pasture Plitschalm, further on path no. 5 to the hut Trenser Joch Hütte (emergency shelter). Follow the marking, walk past the hut and up to the summit. Partinges, Campo di Trens|Freienfeld 4 h 15 min. 1030 m

MULES | MAULS > PLANER ALM 1938 m From Mules the trail no. 11 leads to the farm house group Flains. From there forward over steep ground to Dosso (2018 m), the mountain of Mules. From there over flat ground further on to the mountain pasture Planer Alm. Way back follows the same route or can be done over the hamlet Rizzòlo (see description circular hike Rizzòlo) and from there back to Mules. Mules|Mauls 6 h 45 min. 1180 m

30 LAGO PONTELLETTO | PUNTLEIDER SEE 1847 m Above the small village Le Cave, about 3 km in the south of Mules, follow the marking no. 15, then no. 14 through steep forest slopes up to the mountain pasture Pontelletto (managed), cross the forest and walk forward to the romantic mountain lake in the middle of a larch forest. Le Cave|Grasstein, Mules|Mauls 5 h 1300 m

FULDRES | PFULTERS > VAL DI DOSSO | EGGERTAL/ONSER ALM > MALGA PONTELLETTO | PUNTLEIDER ALM > LAGO PONTELLETTO | PUNTLEIDER SEE 987 m > 2080 m > 1774 m > 1848 m From Fuldres to the shelter of the military street, further on and after ca. 5 minutes fork left (marking no. 16) and continue on a forest path. Steep ascent to the mountain pasture Onser Alm. Left hand you can reach the decayed pasture Hütten- wald-Alm. Then follow marking no. 16 to the mountain pasture Malga Pontelletto (managed). After a short break you can reach the unique lake Lago Pontelletto after 20 minutes of walking time. Way back steeply descending towards Le Cave with the marking no. 15B. Then back by public bus. Fuldres|Pfulters 7 h 1128 m

REFUGE CALCIATI AL TRIBULAUN | TRIBULAUNHÜTTE 2368 m The mountain hut Calciati al Tribulaun is situated at the edge of the lake Sandessee, in the shadow of the Pflerscher Tribulaun. The hut is a base for many climbers and mountaineers and ideal for easy hiking tours, as well as for 1day-hikes. From the

31 hamlet Sasso in Fleres di Dentro (parking area) you reach the hut on the marked path no. 8. Sasso|Stein or parking area „Hölle” (Fleres di Dentro|Innerpflersch) 5 h 900 m

REFUGE CREMONA | MAGDEBURGERHÜTTE 2423 m The mountain hut Refuge Cremona is beautifully situated beneath the Schneespitze in Val di Fleres. Therefore, the hut is often called Schneespitzhütte. The hut is situated above the small lake Stubensee and is also a milestone of the high alpine trail Alta Via di Fleres, which is connecting it with the Ri- fugio Calciati al Tribulaun and the Refuge Vedretta Pendente. From the parking area in Sasso / Fleres di Dentro the path no. 6 leads firstly slight, then a bit stronger ascending to the hut, which shows itself only in the very last section. Sasso|Stein or parking area “Hölle” (Fleres di Dentro|Innerpflersch) 4,5 h 950 m

32 GIRO DELLA PARETE BIANCA | WEISSWAND RUNDE: REFUGE CALCIATI AL TRIBULAUN | TRIBULAUNHÜTTE > REFUGE CREMONA ALLA STUA | MAGDEBURGER HÜTTE The path (no. 7) itself does not show really big difficulties. Between Hoher Zahn (2924 m) and Parete Bianca (3018 m) must be crossed a rock band, where in snow conditions great caution is recommended. The ascent to the summit of the Pa- rete Bianca is worthwile. In clear weather conditons it offers a wonderful view from the Zillertaler Alps and the Dolomites, the Ortler group and the Ötztal Alps to the Zugspitze. Near the Refuge Cremona alla Stua the lake Rocholl-See is located, at which in autumn you can observe wonderful cotton grass mats. Ascent: 700 m Sasso|Stein or parking area „Hölle” (Fleres di Dentro|Innerpflersch) 7 h 1740 m

MONTE SELLA | SATTELBERG & MONTECROCE | KREUZJOCH 2113 m & 2243 m At the southern end of the village Brennero follow the Valentin street to the former customs officials and climb the path no. 1 uphill, which leads past the Isarco up the steep valley slopes. In many bends the climb overcomes the steep, rocky flank and reach the lower edge of the meadows of the pasture Sasso. There keep right, climb up and pass the young Isarco. Over the free slope forward uphill. A freight path leads up the slope, whose bends can be passed partly pathless. At least you reach the summit of the Monte Sella over the grassy back. A promising ridge-hike leads from the Monte Sella to the Montecroce. Walk from the Monte Sella firstly southwards, then in southwestwards to the Passo Sella (2186 m) and further on to the bit lower Monte Sasso. From there up

33 to the elevation of the Montecroce. The descent leads back to the Monte Sasso, further on to the Passo Sasso and to the pasture Sasso. The descent from the pasture Sasso can be done either over the steep trail towards Brennero or over the forest road to the timber stockyard, 300m south of the Brennero.

Brennero|Brenner 4,5 h 970 m

HIGH ALPINE TRAIL ZIRAGO | ZIROG The high alpine trail Zirago connects the mountain hut Cima Gallina with the pasture region Zirago near Terme di Brenne- ro. Running below the tree line, the high alpine trail crosses larch forests and is easy to handle. Itinerary: from Colle Isarco follow path no. 22 to the mountain hut Cima Gallina and from there continue on the marked path no. 11 to the pasture region Zirago (pasture Zirago, mountain hut Cima Gallina, pasture Leitner, pasture Gröbner, pasture Luco, pasture Posta). The mountain pastures are mostly unmanaged. Descent to Terme di Brennero or Brennero (inn Wolf).

Colle Isarco|Gossensass 6,5 h 1160 m

REFUGE GENZIANA | ENZIANHÜTTE > PASSO DELLA CHIAVE | SCHLÜSSELJOCH 1894 m > 2212 m Starting from Terme di Brennero you reach the refuge Zirago (closed) and the mountain hut Genziana Zirago (1894 m) on path no. 4 over the mountain pasture Bagno. From the Gen- ziana Zirago the path no. 4a leads further on to the Passo della Chiave (2212 m). Possible descent to the valley Val di Vizze on path no. 3.

Terme di Brennero | Brennerbad 4 h 1160 m

34 Circular hikes

35 CASPINETO | GOSPENEID From Val di Mezzo in valley Val Giovo walk on the Walde- ben-sledge run-path towards Costamonte, left towards Wiesl to Caspineto. There firstly over a footpath, then along a narrow-asphalted street past an old farmyard to Olmedo. Down the road, past the crossing and then on a narrow street upwards to Vipiteno. At the next crossing fork left – and then after the bridge go left along a gravel path. Over this path you reach Casateia – near the bar “Platzl”. Continue along the main street for a few 100 meters to the Hotel A.nett. Op- posite the hotel at the left side of the street starts the “Pano- ramaweg” into the valley Val Giovo. Hike along this path back to the starting point. Val di Mezzo|Mittertal, Val Giovo|Jaufental 4-5 h 640 m

CIRCULAR HIKE MONTE PIATTO | PLATSCHJOCH Starting from S. Antonio, a steep forest path at the beginning leads past the Gringer Wiese to the Monte Piatto, where it then runs only slightly upwards past the Gostjöchl to the Jaufenhaus. Very nice views into the neighbouring valleys Val Racines and Val Ridanna. From the Jaufenhaus you can descend towards Casalupa into the valley and hike back to the starting point. S. Antonio|St. Anton, Val Giovo|Jaufental 5 h 1000 m

CIRCULAR HIKE TELVES | TELFES Starting point for this sunny panoramic hike is the fire station at Telves di Sopra (parking possibility). From there hike in di-

36 rection “Telfer Almen”. After ca. 30 minutes of walking time you reach the timber line. After crossing the bridge follows a short and steep rise, where the path leads forward through spruce forests, downhill towards Telves. Later cross a forest path and follow the further markings. After a short while you reach a timber line, called “Neun Stangen”. Here you turn left and you reach the inn Jaufnerhof. Walk along the timber line with a stunning view of the valley and go back to the starting point. Wonderful, easy hiking tour for the whole family.

Fire station Telves di Sopra|Obertelfes 1,5 – 2 h 220 m

CIRCULAR HIKE PRANTLWEG > ROANDERWEG Starting point: Hotel Wiesnerhof (parking area). Cross the bridge over the Rio Vizze, (signpost 1) and continue over the connecting path to the first bend. From there over the Prantl- weg into the valley. The path leads again to the road of Vizze and over the bridge Müllerbrücke you cross the Rio Vizze and the road. Now along the street to the electrical network. From there the Roanderweg leads to Prati and to the castle Moos. Arrived, a village road leads back to the starting point. The Roanderweg is also in winter (when there is little snow) a popular path.

Hotel Wiesnerhof 2,5 h 215 m

CIRCULAR HIKE PRATI | WIESEN > CASTLE PIETRA SPRECHENSTEIN > PRATI | WIESEN From the bridge in Prati follow the marking no. 24: firstly, through the forest, then right on the forest road to the castle ruin. Shortly in front of the castle ruin a path (short, steep

37 path as in description a) back to the dam of the brook Rio Vizze). From there further on the cycle path along the brook and back again to Prati. In the south of the castle ruin another short and steep path leads left hand down to the inn Burg- frieden or further on the marking no. 24 towards Campo di Trens. Prati|Wiesen 1,5 h 140 m

CIRCULAR HIKE PRATI|WIESEN > GSCHLIESSEGG > PIRCHMAHDER > CASTLE PIETRA | SPRECHENSTEIN > PRATI|WIESEN From the bridge in Prati walk along the road to the first bend. Then turn right and follow the marking steeply ascending through the forest up to Schnagge. On the forest path (signpost 4A) fork left up to Gschließegg (1670 m). Now westwards along the high alpine trail Alta Via di Fundres (without marking) to the larch-covered meadows of the Pirchmahder. Over the marked path down to the castle ruin Pietra and then back to Prati (marking no. 24). Prati|Wiesen 4 h 760 m

38 CIRCULAR HIKE AVENES | AFENS > PFAMMES > AVENES | AFENS 1532 m At the hamlet Avenes, to Prati towards the valley Val di Vizze, where at the left side forks alpine climb, which leads steeply ascending over the path no. 1A to the meadows of Pfammes – romantic pasture region with wonderful view. Descent at the farm eastwards on a wide forest path down to the street of Vizze. Walk past the reservoir and over the bridge. Now continue along the road or walk right hand over the old path of Vizze back to Avenes. Avenes | Afens, Val di Vizze|Pfitschtal 2 h 300 m

CIRCULAR HIKE SAN GIACOMO | ST. JAKOB > VIEDALM > PIAZZA | PLATZ From San Giacomo (fire station) over the brook Rio Vizze on path no. 10 steeply up to the mountain pasture Viedalm (1958 m). From the hay barns steep to a small valley. Cross on about 2000 m the pastures above the Überwasserwald to the marking no. 11A down to Piazza. (eventually back by public bus 311) S. Giacomo|St. Jakob, Val di Vizze|Pfitschtal 4,5 h 650 m

CIRCULAR HIKE RIZZÒLO | RITZAIL > PASSO DI VALLES | VALLER JÖCHL > PLANER ALM > RIZZÒLO | RITZAIL 1938 m By car to the parking area above the hamlet Rizzòlo, in the valley of Mules. On an easy hiking path with the marking no. 10 to the pass Passo di Valles (1920 m) and forward to the mountain station Jochtal. From there leads an easy and

39 beautiful path to the mountain pasture Planer Alm (1938 m) and from there firstly over path no. 11, then further on path no. 10A back to the parking area. Parking area above the hamlet Rizzòlo 3 h 440 m

CIRCULAR HIKE LADURNS The circular hike Ladurns starts at the mountain station of the cable car Ladurns (rest point). Firstly, the path leads past the Ladurner Lacken – a biotope with two small ponds. Further on over the Dolomieu-path to the junction Teissljöchl/Edel- weißhütte. Then follows a short ascent up to the Wastenegg, from where you can enjoy the beautiful panorama of the rock faces of the Calciati al Tribulaun. Further on, slightly ascending to the Teissljöchl and left hand to the Edelweißhütte (rest point). From there finally on a forest path with the marking no. 34 back to the starting point. Mountain station Ladurns 2 h 310 m

FROM THE REFUGE STELLA ALPINA | EDELWEISSHÜTTE OVER “TOFFRING” INTO THE VAL DI FLERES | PFLERSCHTAL Hike to the previously mentioned “Teissljöchl”, in order to reach on path no. 35, firstly a bit steeper, then slightly descending to the small reservoir of the power station of the valley Val di Fleres. Then there is the possibility to hike on the forest path towards Fleres di Dentro or over the forest path and then over the so-called “Sogeweg” back to the valley station of Ladurns. Refuge Stella Alpina | Edelweisshütte Ladurns 2 h ascent 30 m, descent 840 m

40 Hikes near water

41 THE GILFENKLAMM GORGE From the village Stanghe walk on the well-signposted path along the stream towards the valley to the toll booth and forward in wooded areas gradually slightly ascending to the entrance of the actual gorge and thereby to one of the first viewing bridge. It continues over bridges and steps up over the roaring stream through the Gilfenklamm gorge uphill until its end. Descent via the same route or via the castle ruin Reifenegg on a forest path back to Stange (additional time requirement 30 min). Stanghe/Stange ascent 45-60 min. / descent 40 min. 175 m

42 THE BURKHARDKLAMM GORGE The Burkhardklamm gorge is situated along the brook Fern- erbach at the Sennerberg valley in Masseria. You reach the gorge in about 45 minutes, starting from the Mining Museum in Masseria, over the path no. 9. The path offers a few viewing points to the fantastic mountain world of the Stubai Alps and cross bridges, where you can experience the power of the water close up! The road course ends at the water barrier at the Pian dell’Accla, where you can continue on path no. 8 to the popular refuges – refuge Vedretta Piana, refuge Vedretta Pendente and refuge Biasi al Bicchiere – or back to Masseria.

Parking area at the Mining World Museum, Val Ridanna | Ridnauntal ascent 90 min. / descent ca. 45 min. 300 m

THE GURGL CASCADE Experience close up the roaring cascade on the natural new created path! A pleasant hiking tour for the whole family. From the Val di Sopra in Val Giovo walk on the pasture road respectively the new created hiking trail towards the mountain pasture Bergalm. Along the path cross the Gurgl cascade, which rushes imposingly over rocky territories and pulverizes the water-molecule. Reached the Ontratt valley, the smooth mountain stream induces to a natural Kneipp adventure. Al- ternative: from Val di Mezzo on the panoramic path towards the valley.

Val di Sopra| Obertal, Val Giovo | Jaufental 1,5 h (from Val di Sopra), 3 h (from Val di Mezzo) 288 m

43 WATERFALL PATH UNTIL THE WATERFALL “ALL’INFERNO | HÖLLE” OF VAL DI FLERES/PFLERSCHTAL From the parking area S. Antonio follow the asphalted street into the valley to the Hotel Feuerstein. From there right across the bridge and the narrow hiking trail slightly uphill. Pass the impressive waterfalls (Trommelbachfall / Gansörbachfall / Mesnerbachfälle / Koggrabenfall) and reach the parking area “All’inferno” (1400 m). A short detour to the observation desk above “All’inferno”, the most famous waterfall in the valley is definitely worth it! Descent towards S. Antonio via the path no. 6 to the parking area. S. Antonio|St. Anton, Val di Fleres|Pflerschtal 2 h 230 m

THE “INFERNO | HÖLLE” OF VAL DI FLERES |PFLERSCHTAL AND THE PASTURE FURTALM 1690 m From S. Antonio follow the asphalted street slightly uphill until the “inferno” (until 10 a.m. and from 4 p.m. possible by car). Continue along the forest road always slightly uphill. You reach your goal after approx. 1 1⁄2 hours (1690 m). The way back is via the outward path. ”All’inferno” | “Hölle” Fleres di Dentro|Innerpflersch 2,5 h 470 m

WATER ADVENTURE PATH VIPITENO|STERZING The Water Adventure Path Vipiteno has been conceptualized especially for families, children and school classes, in order to make “drinking water” in various stations to be interactively

44 experienced. Individual components our drinking water system will be explained. The focus of the hiking tour is the ap- preciation of the raw material, an exciting water playground for children and the versatile use of our drinking water. Start- ing point of this hiking tour is the mountain station of the cable car Monte Cavallo. Initially follow the educational hiking path Monte Cavallo and then walk on the marked path no. 23 towards Vipiteno. Mountain station Monte Cavallo | Rosskopf 2 h ascent 40 m – descent 930 m

45 HIKING TOUR GORGE ACHENRAINSCHLUCHT On a well secured climb walk starting from Mareta behind the Hofmannsteg firstly near the brook of the Fernerbach into the gorge. Then climb in serpentines up to a hill, where the old path begins. From there you can enjoy fantastic views down to the roaring brook. Over the new “Katzenleiter” you reach a path section, which is surrounded of ancient drywalls of the time of the ore extraction. There the path winds upwards and you can look over to the other side of the valley with silent farms. A beautiful old forest path finally leads up to a forest road, which leads to the scattered settlement “Gasse”. Mareta|Mareit 1,5 h 370 m

SPRING DELL’ISARCO | EISACKQUELLE 2030 m The Isarco originates high over the Brennerfurche at the foot of the Monte Sella. To Brennero it crashes as inconspicuous waterfall from the steep forest terrain. Trail no. 3 to the Isarco spring is situated 800 m before the village Brennero left of the state road. The path leads past the pasture Sasso to the pasture Sella and right of the Isarco over pasture mowing to the Isarco spring. 800 m before Brennero|Brenner 4,5 h 927 m

46 Cultural and valley hikes

47 PILGRIM PATH CAMPO DI TRENS The circular hike starts at the pilgrimage church in Trens. From there follow the signpost no. 24 and walk over a forest path towards Sprechenstein. After about 300 meters, at the end of the forest path fork left, pass the castle ruin Sprechen- stein and downwards a narrow path you reach the inn Burg- frieden. There cross the street and over another path you reach the chapel “Reiterkapelle”. From there follow the path towards Trens back to the starting point. Pilgrimage church in Campo di Trens|Freienfeld 1,5 h 370 m

PANORAMA PATH VAL GIOVO | JAUFENTAL Starting point is the “Old Jaufentalerweg” in Casateia (near the Hotel A.nett). Hike along path no. 12 towards the farm Platzerhof and the farm Gringgerhof where you reach the lower forest road towards Hanseleplatsch. Along meadow paths you reach Val di Mezzo, which leads directly down to the village. From here you can hike the same way back or use the public bus to return to the starting point. Casateia|Gasteig, Hotel A.nett 2,5 h 520 m

VALLEY HIKE VAL RIDANNA | RIDNAUNTAL Hike along the educational trail in the wonderful valley Val Ridanna. Starting from the culture house in Ridanna along a beautiful and wide forest path, which leads through the forest towards Masseria to the Mining World Museum. Then cross the main street and walk along the not marked path in direction to Gasse. There you can already see the miner’s chapel St. Magdalena, that is situated on a small hill above the

48 path and can be visited. Continue on the same path, which leads you back to the starting point. Culture house in Ridanna|Ridnaun 2,5 h 130 m

COLLE ISARCO | GOSSENSASS > SILBERGASSE > FLERES DI FUORI | AUSSERPFLERSCH: KREUZWEG The contemplative walk leads through the Silbergasse up to the Mosshöfen, a bit steep and leads then southwards towards train line through the forest, crosses the military street in front of the “Jagglkapelle” and to the “Ploserkreuz” through a narrow train underpass, crosses the brook Rio Fleres and the street of Fleres and finally leads to the chapel Maria Hilf in Fleres di Fuori. From the 13th station it goes right forward on asphalted street to the church path until you reach Ladurns. Colle Isarco|Gossensass 1,5 h 70 m

49 RUIN CASTEL STRADA | BURGRUINE STRASSBERG A beautiful hiking tour for families to the castle ruin Castel Strada. The path leads from the village square of Colle Isarco along the state road to the inn Nussbaumer and branches off behind it. Ascending eastwards the road leads past the Hotel Gudrun and after the railway underpass right, past the Hubertushof (yellow building) into the forest. Over this forest path you reach the “Herrenplatzl” to the old mill and forward to the ruin Castel Strada. To return to the mill there leads a forest road to the state road of Brennero towards Colle Isarco. Colle Isarco|Gossensass 1 h 100 m V Over the mountain pasture Prantneralm to the ruin Castel Strada. The hiking tour leads from the bottom of the valley of Vi- piteno over Smudres to the mountain pasture Prantneralm, that invites to a stunning panoramic view of the surrounding mountain world. From the mountain pasture descent to the hamlet No- vale and pass the ruin Castel Strada, where a hundred years ago was situated the local alpine court. Pasture Pranteralm 6,5 h 983 m

FROM LADURNS TO SAN ANTONIO, FLERES DI DENTRO|ST. ANTON, INNERPFLERSCH The sentiero delle tre malghe leads from the top station of the Ladurns chairlift through the mountain village of the same name. Climbing to the right, you head towards Wastenegg, then past small lakes to the Toffringalm. The Cime Bianche di Telves (2588 m), the Cima del Tempo (2709 m) on one side and the Tribulaunmassiv (3097 m), the Cima Bianca (3016 m), the Cima della Neve (3128 m) and the Cime del Montarso

50 (3246 m) on the other side offer an extraordinary panorama. From the mountain pasture, the path on the right leads slightly uphill to the so-called Pfaffenberg. From there you descend to the Allriss-Alm. Now you can walk back to the valley station Ladurns via the forest road and the so-called „Sogeweg“ or descend via the forest road to S. Antonio in Fleres di Dentro. Take the bus back to the valley station. A nice day trip for the whole family. Mountain station Ladurns 3 h 15 min. 310 m ascent, 880 m descent

51 Hiking with children

52 EDUCATIONAL TRAIL – WOLFSTHURN CASTLE The path starts at the base of the castle hill opposite the parish church of Mareta, leads north facing to untouched forest territories near the creek of Mareta and ends west of the castle at its pond. On this path has been put up different natural “stations”, where the visitors – especially interesting for children – can get in touch with nature. From the brookside to bar, forest and meadows, water and mossy soils, from the ant hill to small ponds, the forest telephone and a pavilion made of different wood types – various adventure-worlds are available. Get in contact with nature on soft mossy soil! Experience nature up close, with all your senses! Base of the castle hill opposite the parish church of Mareta|Mareit 1 h 40 m

PFEIFER-HUISELE-PATH From the inn Jaufensteg walk on the valley path of Val Racines towards Colle and forward to Vallettina to the birthplace of the legend “Pfeifer Huisele”. “Pfeifer Huisele”, who is primarily characterized as humorous and without a doubt one of the most popular Tyrolean legendary figures. Like a second Till Eulenspiegel he was riding his little donkeys through valleys and mountains. His ideas were so weird, that still today you can heartily laugh about it. Along the path inform several information signs about the sorcerer Pfeifer Huisele. To return you can also take the bus from the Larchhof. Ponte Giovo|Jaufensteg, Val Racines | Ratschingstal 5 h 366 m

53 BAREFOOT PATH “Feel nature” – is literally the aim of the ca. 400 m long barefoot path in Racines. Barefoot through nature, feeling fully aware different materials, like grass, sand, pebbles, marble of Racines, wood in all types and the natural forest soil and its quality. Try out the difference between rough and pleasant materials, the equilibration by balancing and enjoy a natural foot reflexology at the Kneipp-route at the Rio Racines with hot stones and cold water. Walk barefoot is a sensual pleas- ure for old and young and provides significant health bene- fits, stimulates the organism and our immune system. Pulvererhof, Racines di Dentro|Innerratschings 20 min.

EDUCATIONAL TRAIL TO THE MOUNTAIN PASTURE KUHALM The 3 km long trail starts directly at the mountain station of the cable car Monte Cavallo. The first section runs through a forest to the mountain pasture Raminger Alm, crosses the ski slope Telves and leads further on through pine alders, where the trail flows into the path “Kuhalm-Ochsenalm”. There are different impressing viewing points, like that at the so-called “Telfer Wetterkreuz”, which turns this trail to a real “nature-adventure-trail”. The trail is part of the good signposted and informative summer circular hike at the Monte Cavallo: in natural history interested hike lovers will get an immediate insight into the habitat forest and the particularities of the local geology, water dynamics and botany. Over the hiking trail “Kuhalm” you reach among other things the mountain pastures Kuhalm (starting from the marking no. 23), the Ochse- nalm and the Freundalm (all managed), the Alta Via di Ridan-

54 na, the Ferchwasser source (2050 m) or the Cime Bianche di Telves (2588 m). Descent possible over the marking no. 23 towards Vipiteno. Mountain station of the cable car Rosskopf/Monte Cavallo 1,5 h. 190 m

BEE TRAIL WIPPTAL The Bee Trail Wipptal is an educational hiking tour, which provides an insight into the secret life and the community of honey bees. Worthwhile for the whole family and recommendable also for school classes. Starting point of the Bee Trail Wipptal is the pilgrimage place Maria Trens. The signpost “Bienenweg” leads to the hamlet Valgenauna (937m), where the gothic Valentin-church, which dates from 1500 is located. Way back: same route or circular hike back to Campo di Trens. Maria Trens 1 h 62 m

55 “BIRGL” – CIRCULAR HIKE IN VAL GIOVO | JAUFENTAL Beautiful tour in the quiet valley Val Giovo. From the village of Val di Mezzo on a small road towards „Hotel Jaufentalerhof“ (signposted). Pass it and continue to Kaltenbrunn. From there turn right and follow the forest path back to Val di Mezzo.

Val di Mezzo|Mittertal, Val Giovo|Jaufental 1 h 300 m

HIKE ALONG THE BROOK OF MARETA | MAREIT Great family hike in a quiet and beautiful surrounding! The starting point of this hike ca bee freely selected.

From Mareta: parking possibility at the village center. From there over the bridge and immediately right in direction ar- tisan area. Past the saw and on a beautiful wide path back to Stanghe. Cross a bridge and walk at the other bank of the brook towards Casateia. There cross the brook and walk on the cycle path towards Stanghe and then on to Mareta, back to the starting point.

From Stanghe: parking possibility at the local square. From there walk approx. 100m along the main street in direction Mareta and fork right at the first junction. (signpost - Carabi- nieri) After a few minutes you reach the forest and after a few meters you reach the brook bank. Then, first towards Mareta or Casateia, as you prefer! (well signposted)

From Casateia: parking possibility in front of the culture house (fire station). Cross the main street and walk along the path “Mühlbachlweg” for about 500m until you reach a farm, where you already see the next signposts. Follow the path

56 towards Stanghe. There starts the path, which firstly leads through a small forest. You reach Stanghe, cross a bridge and reach Mareta (more rest points). The way back leads first on the same route towards Stanghe, from where you reach Ca- sateia by foot or on the cycle path. Tip: this hike is combinable with a visit at the castle Wolfst- hurn in Mareta (South Tyrolean Museum of Hunting and Fish- ing) or with a hike through the Gilfenklamm gorge (unique natural spectacle for young and old)! Mareta|Mareit, Stanghe|Stange, Casateia|Gasteig 2 h 80 m

CAMPO DI TRENS | FREIENFELD 987 m Along the Isarco promenade until below the castle ruin Spre- chenstein. Short ascent to the castle ruin over the path no. 24B. From there slightly ascending hiking tour to Campo di Trens on path no. 24. Way back over the pilgrimage path of Campo di Trens or by public bus or train. Vipiteno|Sterzing 4 h 15 min. 409 m

57 HIGH ALPINE TRAIL TO THE PASS FLANER JÖCHL 1935 m Follow the described path to the biotope Kastellacke, fork right in front of the biotope and follow the ridge between Monte Cavallo and the Valmigna valley down to the big antenna system. For the return you can take the same route or walk over the forest path starting from the antenna system, past the mountain hut Furlhütte and directly to the cable car. Mountain station Monte Cavallo|Rosskopf 4 h 15 min. 409 m

FLANERJÖCHL > COLLE ISARCO | GOSSENSASS > VIPITENO | STERZING Follow the described path “Höhenwanderung zum Flaner- jöchl” (see description page 39), in order to reach the hamlet Ceppaia between Colle Isarco and Vipiteno, following the marking no. 19. From Ceppaia a road is leading left hand to Colle Isarco or right hand to Vipiteno. Information: on half way of the descent cross the forest path, on which you can also reach Vipiteno over Matzes, Flans or Tschöfs. Mountain station Monte Cavallo|Rosskopf 4 h 172 m ascent, 141 m descent

HIKE TO PRATI, SMUDRES | WIESEN, SCHMUDERS > BRAUNHOF 1346 m From the castle Moos (Trautson street) following path no. 24 towards Flaines. Before reaching the hamlet, fork right over the marked path no. 25A up to above the Klauserhof. Ascend- ing the forest path you reach the street, which leads to the Braunhof. (more variants possible, f.e.: marking no. 25 or 3) Castle Moos 2 h 30 min. 400 m

58 HIKE TO PRATI | WIESEN > GSCHLEIBODEN 1300 m Same route as to Smudres – Braunhof. Shortly before reaching the street, fork left at the junction (signpost Gschleiboden 25B) over an almost flat climb (path no. 25) to the Gschlei- boden. Wonderful panoramic view over Prati and the whole bottom of the valley. Half-day-hiking tour with possible stop at the Braunhof. Castle Moos 2 h 30 min. 398 m

HIKE TO RAIN > PIAZZA | PLATZ > SAN GIACOMO | ST. JAKOB > SASSO | STEIN 1520 m From Rain over the bridge to the other side of the valley, on another forest path (orographically left) into the valley to a small brook. Over the street to a small inn and forward to the Überwasser. Now along the brook bank on the tractor path into the valley to the Knappenhof. Further on towards south slightly ascending along the edge of the forest, partly through pastures, above the biotope Sanderau into the valley. At the hamlet Kinzen there is a wonderful waterfall, called Maislbach, then continue over a bridge and walk to the other side of the valley, where you ascend to the hamlet Sasso. Particularities: quartzite from the quarriers at the bottom of the valley, strong stocks of tamarisks at the biotope Sanderau (protected). Way back over the old street of Vizze – more rest points. Rain 3 h 126 m

HIGH ALPINE TRAIL TRENSER HÖHENWEG 1207 m Above the pilgrimage chapel of Campo di Trens, past the parsonage (yellow building), then follow the village road and the marked path no. 24 straight ahead to a forest path. Walk

59 through a small dig and through the forest uphill. Further on following the marking and descending to Prati. Variant: at half way of the marking no. 24A follow the way directly to the castle ruin Castel Strada and then towards Prati, or descent there to the inn Burgfrieden and walk over the pilgrimage path, along the street and back to Campo di Trens. Above the pilgrimage chapel of Campo di Trens|Freienfeld 2 h 280 m

MULES|MAULS > LEIMGRUBEN > HIMMELREICH From the valley of Mules fork left (signpost Leimgruben), where a street leads past the Martlerhof to the Leimerhof. Then over meadows downhill and along the edge of the forest to the so-called Himmelsreich and back into the valley of Mules respectively to Mules. Valley of Mules 1 h 30 min. 288 m

MULES|MAULS > FULDRES | PFULTERS > NOVALE DI SOTTO | NIEDERRIED > STILVES | STILFES 945 m > 987 m > 962 m V From the Hotel Stafler in Mules through the so-called Nage- lesteig to Fuldres. Along the road to the hamlet Novale di Sotto. At the fromer Wildbad Möders, there is a junction (no. 16), where you continue straight ahead towards Stilves.

60 V To Novale di Sotto same route as described in variant I. Be- tween Novale di Sotto and Möders to the junction “Stilfes”, which lead left hand to a beautiful forest (station path). By using this trail, you will reach the forest road, which leads to Rofisboden. On this road hike northwestwards and you finally reach the village Stilves. Hotel Stafler 1 h 30 min. 172 m ascent, 141 m descent

FULDRES | PFULTERS > EGGERTAL > EGG 857 m >1498 m From Fuldres following the valley path through the romantic Eggertal valley, over a bridge towards Egg. Rest points: inn Egg and inn Schönblick. Fuldres | Pfulters 4 h 530 m

STILVES | STILFES > EGG - KIRCHSTEIG From the clubhouse of Stilves to the upper sports ground and in the south to the so-called stations-path through the forest and towards Egg. Old church-path with the marking 15. Clubhouse of Stilves | Stilfes 4 h 505 m

STILVES | STILFES > ROFISBODEN Walk past the village center of Stilves and continue on the cycle path towards Novale di Sotto | Fuldres. At the beginning of the forest path (barrier), fork right to the Hohlweg, which is leading towards Rofisboden, a beautiful and flat forest clearing with children’s playground, barbecue area (reservation necessary at the local municipality) and a small pond. Ideal for families. Stilves | Stilfes 50 min. 120 m

61 TO THE REDWITZ SQUARE Cross the brook Rio Fleres at the sports ground of Colle Isarco and you reach the promenade at the right side. At its beginning there leads a path forking left to the Redwitz square and to the local iron source. Different path lead from there to the Gottschalkweg, to the mountain pasture Vallmingalm or back to the promenade. Colle Isarco|Gossensass 30 min. 20 m

FROM LADURNS TO COLLE ISARCO | GOSSENSASS From the mountain station of the cable car cross the ski slope and you reach a good created path, which after 15 minutes of walking time segues into a forest road. Further on southwards you reach the “Holzstube”, where the forest path ends. Cross the “Schreyergraben” and follow the path no. 34, which segues again after 15 minutes into a forest road. After 1 hour you reach the bottom of the valley and over the promenade you reach Colle Isarco. Mountain station Ladurns 2 h 650 m (descent)

FROM LADURNS BACK TO THE VALLEY For those who want to walk back to the valley station of the cable car, there are two recommendable routes: V From the path to the forest road and form there over the wide ski run to the fields of the “Bichlhöfe”, then right on path no. 35A back to the valley station. Mountain station Ladurns 2 h 15 m ascent, 593 m descent

62 V Walk over the forest road towards Fleres di Dentro. This road leads slightly descending into the “Toffring” valley. Reached the lowest point, before the first climb begins, fork right into the “Sogeweg” (good marked) and reach the fields of the “Bichlhöfe” and then on path no. 35A back to the valley station. Mountain station Ladurns 3 h 278 m ascent, 858 m descent

PASTURE SASSO | STEINALM 1685 m The region of the mountain pasture Sasso is reachable from Brennero on path no. 1. At the second hay barn leave the path no. 1 and walk over beautiful mowings to the three pastures Steinalmen. V 800 meters before the village Brennero a forest road (marking no. 3) leads to the mountain pasture Sasso. Brennero|Brenner 2 h 30 min. 497 m

WECHSELALM Starting from Terme di Brennero you reach the mountain pasture Wechselalm on the military path no. 2. Possible descent over Moncucco to Colle Isarco. Terme di Brennero | Brennerbad 2 h 30 min. 500 hm

63 Hiking with strollers

64 MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE WORLD The tour “Mountain Adventure World” starts directly at the mountain station of the cable car Racines-Giovo on a good, suitable for buggies, path. This tour can easily be covered at an altitude difference of 50 meters in about 45 minutes and is therefore ideal especially for families with children. The new created adventurous hiking trail surprises with numerous at- tractions, like the ant words, the marmot world, the petting zoo, funny water games, the penguin giant, surprising climbing scaffolds, viewing bridges and rest points in the mountain pastures. At many locations there are educational signposts, that inform about the local flora and fauna and satisfy the thirst of knowledge of nature lovers. Mountain station Racines-Giovo|Ratschings-Jaufen 45 min. 50 m

TO VALLETTINA IN VAL RACINES|FLADING, INNERRATCHINGS Starting point is the Hotel Larchhof in Racines di Dentro. From there, you hike along flowery meadows towards Vallettina, a small hamlet at the end of the valley Val Racines. On the right side you can hear the sound of the creek Rio Racines, then you cross a small forest. The destination of the walk is quickly reached and family Haller gladly invites you for a drink in their farmhouse “Schölzhornhof”. Colle, Racines di Dentro|Bichl, Innerratschings 3 h 190 hm

65 TUNES | THUINS 1066 m From the town square towards hospital to the Café Marga- rethen (closed), there right, up to the highway underpass (Via Tunes). Continuation: from Tunes over path no. 4, further on to Telves di Sopra and Telves di Sotto and descent to Mareta. Way back by public bus.

Town square Vipiteno|Sterzing 2 h 30 min. 323 m ascent, 236 m descent

PRUNO|ELZENBAUM AND THE CASTEL TASSO|REIFENSTEIN 983 m From the town center over the cycle path towards south, over the bridge of Pruno to the village Pruno. Right of the village center: the castle Tasso (guided tours: April to the beginning of November Su-Fr 10.30 am, 14 pm and 15 pm; middle of July to the beginning of September additional guided tours at 16 pm; information and reservation +39 339 264 37 52).

Town square Vipiteno|Sterzing 1 h 30 min. 40 m

PRATI|WIESEN 948 m Starting from the town square of Vipiteno, above the steps over the bridge and at the Mühlgasse straight ahead. After the first underpass at the left side and after the second at the right side, a short and steep road leads up to the hamlet Flains with a wonderful view of the valley basin of Vipiteno. From there follows a descent to Prati. Alternative: along the promenade of the river Isarco.

Town square Vipiteno|Sterzing 2 h 77 m

66 HIKING TOUR TO THE BIOTOPE KASTELLACKE 1920 m After the ascent with the cable car go right past the marked path no. 19 at the Sterzingerhaus in the middle of meadows and forests towards the biotope “Kastellacke”. This half-hour hiking tour is easy and therefore ideal especially for families with children. The hiking tour offers a stunning view of the mountain world of the Alps. Mountain station Monte Cavallo|Rosskop 30 min. 70 m

HIKE FROM VALGENAUNA | VALGENÄUN TO FLANES DI SOTTO | NIEDERFLANS (1288 M) RESPECTIVELY TO MULES | MAULS V From the St. Valentin chapel of Valgenauna take the old path no. 2A or the new road to the farms towards Flanes di Sotto. From Flanes di Sotto leads the trail no. 3 to the so-called bunker and further on through the forest to the Braunboden towards Mules.

67 V Through the alley of Valgenauna you can go back to the starting point. V Through the alley of Valgenauna to the state street. There the path to the so-called Hundsloch branches off. Further on over the ridge, above castle Welfenstein, towards Mules. Valgenauna | Valgenäun 2 h 30 min. 490 m

MULES | MAULS > ROMEDISTEIG A beautiful and easy hike leads from the school of Mules along the path to the Hl. Antoniusstöckl. From there follow the blue-white marking and then back to Mules. School of Mules|Mauls 1 h 160 m

STILVES > PRUNO > CASTEL TASSO | STILFES > ELZENBAUM > REIFENSTEIN From Stilves northwards over an easy cycle path past the hamlet Weihern, towards Pruno and up to the Castel Tasso. Stilfes 2 h 45 min. 20 m

PROMENADE Due to its pleasant, shady position, the hike to the promenade is a very popular path. The promenade path starts at the sports ground of Colle Isarco and ends in Fleres di Fuori. Colle Isarco|Gossensass 1 h 15 min. 30 m

68 Multi-day hikes

69 TYROLEAN HIGH-ALTITUDE TRAIL The Tyrolean High-Altitude Trail is a route of contrasts and superlatives. It comprises almost 12000 vertical meters and a total length of nearly 160 kilometers, from the upper Ziller valley in Austria all the way to Merano. It offers the mountaineer a wide range of different impressions and experiences. With a few exceptions, the altitude level of the Tyrolean High-Alti- tude Trail is between 1500 and just under 3000 meters. The route is divided into 13 stages, and there are opportunities to join or to leave the trail at the Passo di Brennero, in the Obernberg valley, in the valley Val di Fleres, in Val Ridanna, in Val Passiria (Passeirer Timmelstal) and in the valley Plan. Walkers intending to cover the Tyrol High-Altitude Trail in its entirety will need to set aside just under 2 weeks for this en- deavour. Excellent psychological as well as physical fitness and stamina are an absolute must! There are a number of sections which demand absolute surefootedness and a head for heights, a sense of orientation and mountain experience. The trail offers a number of staging posts. Shelters should be booked beforehand to ensure comfortable overnight accom- modation and to enable the wardens to plan in advance.

Stages: Stage 1: Schlegeisspeicher to Landshuter-Europahütte 5:00 hrs. Stage 2: Landshuter-Europahütte to Sattelbergalm 5:00 hrs. Stage 3: Sattelbergalm to Obernberger See 5:00 hrs. Stage 4: Obernberger See to Tribulaun hut 6:00 hrs. Stage 5: Tribulaun hut to Fleres di Dentro 5:00 hrs. Stage 6: Fleres di Dentro to Masseria 6:00 hrs. Stage 7: Masseria to Monte Neve hut 6:00 hrs. Stage 8: Monte Neve hut to Hochfirst 4:00 hrs.

70 Stage 9: Hochfirst to Zwickauer Hütte 6:45 hrs. Stage 10: Zwickauer Hütte to Stettiner Hütte 3:30 hrs. Stage 11: Stettiner Hütte to Plan 3:45 hrs. Stage 12: Plan to Bockerhütte 5:00 hrs. Stage 13: Bockerhütte to Merano 4:30 hrs.

HIGH ALPINE TRAIL VAL DI FLERES|PFLERSCHTAL You can reach the High alpine trail Val di Fleres via hiking trail 1 from the Stockhof in Moncucco (you can also take a taxi to just below the Passo del Santicolo, in this case the hiking time is shortened by approx. 1.5 hours). Follow the serpentines up the forest slope to the forest line and then turn left onto the Alta Via di Fleres (32A) towards the end of the valley. Over the Portjoch past some exposed places, at the foot of the Tribu- laun on hiking trail no. 7 to the Refuge Calciati al Tribulaun (2369 m). After the hut continue on trail no. 7 in the direction of Cima Bianca. You cross the stony slope below the summit and follow the path until shortly before the refuge Cremona alla Stua (2425 m). Here you descend via path 6 to Sasso and via the waterfall path to S. Antonio. Return from S. Antonio to Colle Isarco with bus line 313. Stop for refreshments: Tribu- laun hut, Magdeburger hut, Furtalm. Moncucco | Giggelberg (above Colle Isarco|Gossensass) 11 h Ascent 2052 m, descent 2182 m

71 High alpine tours

72 REFUGE BIASI AL BICCHIERE | BECHERHAUS 3196 m Starting from the end of the valley Val Ridanna (Masseria) over the mountain huts refuge Vedretta Piana and refuge Vedretta Pendente. After the refuge Vedretta Pendente over path no. 9 to the lake Übeltalsee. Now on the right over the “Carl-Sonklar path” to an almost split-less, not difficult glacier. Cross the glacier at Steinmännern, until the well-marked en- try into the Becherfelsen. On a well secured trail hike to the hut. Mountaineering experience, surefootedness and appro- priate equipment are essential! Masseria, Val Ridanna|Maiern, Ridnauntal 10 – 11 h 1794 m

REFUGE CIMA LIBERA | MÜLLERHÜTTE 3145 m The refuge Cima Libera is located at an altitude of 3145 m above the Übeltalferner and is reachable only crossing the glacier. First route 9 to the refuge Biasi del Bicchiere then from the Biasi del Bicchiere slightly descending to a level glacier crossing (watch out for crevices!) till reaching the refuge Cima Libera. Surefootedness and apropriate equipment strictly necessary! Masseria, Val Ridanna|Maiern, Ridnauntal 10 – 11 h 1695 hm

73 CIMA LIBERA | WILDER FREIGER 3418m Starting from the refuge Biasi del Bicchiere (see Biasi del Bic- chiere) down to the south ridge of the Cima Libera. 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. Masseria, Val Ridanna|Maiern, Ridnauntal from Becherhaus 1 h 30 min. 2148 m

CIMA DELL’ACCLA | AGLSSPITZ 3194m Starting from the end of the valley Val Ridanna via the described route to the refuge Vedretta Piana and Vedretta Pen- dente. After the refuge Vedretta Pendente, take trail no. 6 to the Hohe Trog and then on to the Forcella di Montarso. From there it goes over the ridge up to the summit, which offers a phenomenal view. The way back is via the ascent path. A Over the Lake del Forno on trail no. 9A up to the Hohe Trog and from there as described up to the Cima dell’Accla. The way back is via the ascent path. Masseria, Val Ridanna|Maiern, Ridnauntal 9 h 1780 hm

74 Via ferrata

75 TRAIL LAMPSKOPF – RIFUGIO TRIBULAUN | TRIBULAUNHÜTTE Recently in Val di Fleres has been created a new trail, which leads from Erl in Fleres di Dentro over the Lampskopf, Gogl- berg and a ridge to the hut Tribulaunhütte (2379 m; altitude difference: 1100 m). S. Antonio (Casa Culturale) | S. Anton (Vereinshaus), Val di Fleres | Pflerschtal ca. 450 m.

VIA FERRATA STOHLWOND This idyllically situated climbing crag was equipped by Mark- us Hofer and Matthias Polig. It offers routes for all grades. Recently, new sectors have been added. Some examples are sector “Alpenzoo” with easy and beautiful routes on slabs and sector “Bockhaus” with many hard routes. Parking lot beetween Larchhof and Vallettina|Flading 4 – 8a

VIA FERRATA SPRECHENSTEIN “Sprechenstein Kofl” is one of the oldest climbing crags in Southtyrol. Walter Bonatti climbed the crack “Fußgängerzone” for the first time with aids in 1956 during his military service in Vipiteno. (VI A2). In 1978, Hanspeter Eisendle succeeded in the first free ascent of the crack with bolts and chocks (at that time 6a+). In 1981, Oswald Santin and Hanspeter Eisen- dle equipped the first sportclimbing routes “Chock du Rock”, “Tiramisu”, “No Tschontsch”, “Leicht drweil” and “Knabernos- si”. The route “Buschwixer” (7c+) was first climbed by the still very young Gerhart Hörhager (1986). The first ascent of

76 the most difficult route of the crag “Purzigol” (8a+) was per- formed by Hanspeter Eisendle on the 15th of April 1989. In the early 90ies, Peter Trenkwalder and Leo Huter bolted the routes “Wams” (7c) and “Ride the Lightning” (7c+). The crag is notorious for the distance between the bolts which are spaced far from each other and the rigorous rating. There are many beautiful routes in the medium grades on the vertical to slightly overhanging wall.

Sprechenstein 5a – 8a+

VIA FERRATA IN VAL RIDANNA | RIDNAUNTAL The climbing crag in Val Ridanna impresses with its sunny lo- cation and has several routes in easy and medium grades. Unfortunately, the routes are not very long, which is why the area is not visited very often. You rarely meet other climbers. Masseria|Maiern 4 – 7a

77 VIA FERRATA MULES | MAULS With the recently developed area of Mules, the Wipptal gained a new interesting climbing crag, which still has potential for another sector. In the current three small sectors you will find routes with cracks, slabs and boulder passages on compact granite. Almost all of them are in medium grades and above all require a lot of technique. Mules|Mauls 5c – 8a

VIA FERRATA HOHE FESTUNG The climbing crag next to the upper fortress in Fortezza has been enjoying great popularity for beginners and families for years now. Just underneath the wall there is a meadow with tables and benches which makes this crag particularly comfortable. Sector C is quite new and located above the main sector (B) and has well protected routes in the lower grade range.

Above the fortress Fortezza | Franzensfeste 3 bis 6c

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