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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.

 

 

This hike takes you past Totenkirchl Chapel and picturesque Totensee Lake to the peaks of Villandro (Villanderer) Mountain.

The Tschigat is a striking peak in the Texel Group. The pyramid formed from gneiss offers a magnificent view of many mountain peaks. The tour to the Tschigat is not just a hike, but a real mountain tour with easy climbing passages (grade 2) in exposed terrain. Experience, a good physical condition, sure-footedness, a head for heights and stable mountain weather are prerequisites (dangerous with ice and snow).

An easily accessible three-thousand-metre peak in the Matscher Valley that offers views in all directions.

 CIRCULAR ROUTE IN THE AHRNTAL MOUNTAINS AND THE RIESERFERNER GROUP

Route: St. Georgen/Bruneck - Tiefrastenhütte - Edelrauthütte - Chemnitzerhütte - Schwarzensteinhütte - Holzerbödenalm - Waldneralm - Kasern - Durraalm - Kasselerhütte - Rieserfernerhütte - Lercheralm - Bruneck

9 days - 8 overnight stays

The mountain tour is categorised as difficult and offers unforgettable moments. Sure-footedness, very good physical condition, a great deal of experience (= high mountain experience) and good equipment are required. 

The Ahrner high trail offers great scenic variety and mountaineering challenges with its multi-day high-altitude tour through the Pustertal, the Pfunderer mountains, the Ahrntal and the Rieserferner group.

You can find more accommodation in the villages here: www.ahrntal.com 

Publisher: Club Alpino Italiano Section Bruneck, APS, Alte Straße 6/39031 Bruneck, www.caibrunico.it

Map: Kompass hiking map "Ahrntaler Berge" no. 16, scale 1:25,000

Start by the Penserjoch pass and follow first trail 14B along the crest and then trail 14A. By the junction along trail 13A upwards to the Traminner Scharte jag (2381m) and further on trail 15A on the northwestern ridge of the summit and on stony terrain up to the Tagewaldhorn peak (2706m). Lunch possiblity: Penserjoch Alm, Gasthof Alpenrosenhof

Follow the trail 14B along the crest by the Penserjoch pass. Passing the Astenberg and along trail 14A to the junction to the Tatschspitze. Take the trail 13A in direction Tagewaldhorn. Passing down the summit on trail 13 and follow the trail to the Flagger lake and the Flaggerscharte mountain hut (2482m, also called Marburger Hütte). Lunch possibility: Marburger Hütte, Penserjoch Alm, Gasthof Alpenrosenhof

Beautiful, not difficult mountain-hiking tour with gentle gradients. Starting point: mountain station of the Mendel Cable Car/Mendel pass. Endpoint: peak Roen (2116 meters). Walking time: about 3.5 hours. Difference in altitude: about 750 meters.

The view from the Tschars weather cross into the Vinschgau and into the Martelltal Valley is wonderful.

By the parking lot in Kematen in the Pfitsch Valley along the street in direction West passing by the Parrish church and before the villlage end along the trail 4 on the right side upwards to the Schlüsseljoch joke. After arriving to the forestal road along the road to the joke (2192m) and here at the right on trail 3 along the crest to the Flatschspitze summit (2566m). Along the trail 3 we will reach the Flatschjoch joke, where the desent to valley begins: on trail 5 we arrive to Kematen. Lunch possibilities: Gasthof Alpenrose, Restaurant Kranebitt.

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.

Not difficult hiking tour from the Mendel pass up to mount Penegal with gentle gradients and a beautiful panoramic view at the endpoint. Starting point: mountain station of the Mendel Cable Car/Mendel pass. Endpoint: Mount Penegal. Walking time: about 1.5 hours. Difference in altitude: about 380 meters.

The panoramic trail of the Ultental valley, trail Mark 12, is a spectacular circular hike in the Ultental valley. With a total length of almost 50 kilometers, the route can be completed in two to three days (approximately 20 hours of walking) and offers diverse and captivating landscapes.

Starting in Kuppelwies, the trail traverses the sunlit side, passing numerous rustic alpine huts of the Ultental valley until reaching the Höchsterhütte at the Grünsee lake, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the highest peaks in the Ultental valley. Situated in the heart of the Stilfserjoch National Park, the path continues to the Haselgruber Hut and the Haselgruber Lakes, which provide a picturesque setting.

The next section leads to the Peak of Karspitze, the highest point of the hike at over 2,700 m, before heading towards the Alplahner See lake. From there, the trail winds through the Klapfberg Valley, passing the Bichl Alm down to the Auerbergalm, where you can experience the beautiful surroundings and typical landscapes of the Ultental valley.

A ROUTE ON HISTORICAL PATHS FROM THE AHRNTAL VALLEY IN SOUTH TYROL TO MAYRHOFEN IN TYROL AND BACK AGAIN

Route: Steinhaus/Cadipietra - Kasern/Casere - Plauener Hütte - Mayrhofen - Kasseler Hütte - Steinhaus/Cadipietra

5 days - 4 nights

The mountain tour is classified as moderately difficult - difficult and offers unforgettable moments. Sure-footedness, good physical condition, experience and good equipment are required.


The yoke crossings are known as the old paths of smugglers between the Ahrntal valley and Austria. Especially the Keilbachjoch. This prompted the Kassel section of the German Alpine Club and Martin Gamper, hut keeper of the Kasseler Hütte, to call this tour "Ahrntaler smuggler paths".

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.

By the Prantneralm parking lot following the forestal road (mark 3) to the Riedberg mountain hut. Furterhon on the wide mountain trail 11 to the Hühnerspielhütte mountain hut. Here turn right and follow upwards trail 22, which will bring you to the Amthorspitze summit (2753m). Lunch possibilities: Riedbergalm, Hühnerspielhütte, Prantneralm.

From Wiesen/Prati in the Pfitschertal valley to Luttach/Lutago in the Ahrntal valley

In the north of South Tyrol, more precisely, starting from Vipiteno-Sterzing to the Ahrntal valley in the North - the well-known group of the Zillertal Alps stretches along the state border with Austria.


The mountain tour is classified as moderately difficult and offers unforgettable moments. Sure-footedness, good physical condition, experience and good equipment are required.

HISTORICAL PATHS BETWEEN SOUTH TYROL AND SALZBURG REGION 

Tour: Kasern/Casere – Krimmler Tauernhaus mountain refuge – Warnsdorfer Hütte mountain refuge – Birnlücken Hütte mountain refuge Kasern/Casere

4 days – 3 overnight stays

The hike is rated intermediate-high for level of difficulty and offers unforgettable moments. The tour requires experience, not to suffer from vertigo, sure-footedness, physical fitness as well as suitable equipment. 

 

The route on the sunny side is mostly snow-free and offers special mountain experiences, especially in early summer and autumn.

A hike to a striking, but easy to climb mountain over 3,000m on the south side of the Langtaufers valley. The starting point for this hike is the Maseben mountain hut. Follow from there the path signposted no. 19, across stony terrain and over a grassy old moraine wall, then straight up until you reach the west-facing hillside, then over stone slabs directly up to a flat mountain hollow. Follow the signposted trail over steep rocks up to the summit of the Tiergartenspitze peak. If you are not too late, you can observe the inhabitants: groundhogs, golden eagles and chamois. The descent follows the same route as the one going up.
Alternative: If you want to start this hike from the hamlet of Kappl, walk along the forest road to the path no. 19/19A to the Maseben mountain hut or use the shuttle service (only during winter).

From the festival place the via Molino up, to the forest road. The wood sign “Gummererhof” points us the direction. Starting from the “Gummerhof” moving way nr. 10 to the steep “Weiße Rissen” and the “Kleinen Göller” (water place), left up to the marking T from Termeno, leads into our moving way. Through seal coniferous forest, way nr. 523, further, past at the hunter hut, up to the waterfall, then 20 min. laborious rise to the “Rifugio Oltradige – Überetscher Hütte” (mountain inn).

To reach the peak of Roen from the „Überetscher Hütte“ there exist two variants:
1) for those who are ambitious and doesn’t suffer from vertigo: via ferrata (marking 523), to the peak of Roen (2116m above sea level), then down through meadows (marking 500) to the mountain pasture of Roen, and again to the „Überetscher Hütte“.
2) The marking 10/560 in the northward direction until the mountain pasture of Roen and over the trail (marking 500) to the Roen. The way back to the Passo della Mendola or descend through the „Tauris“ (marking 10A) direct to Tramin.

Worthwhile mountain tour with unforgettable views over the holiday regions in the region Passo Resia, Tiroler Oberland and Unterengadin. Starting point: Northern end of the village of Reschen Descent: Along the ascent route Difference in altitude: Sesslad 900m, Piz Lad 1300m (1973m). Ascent time: Sesslad approx. 3 hours, Piz Lad approx. 4 hours Slope direction: south-east Ski technique: summit slope medium, otherwise easy Alpine technique: easy Note: the very steep and long summit slope must be approached carefully Ascent: At the end of the Anchor lift, turn right and ascend over gentle terrain, past the Bergstadeln. At the end of the meadow, keep slightly to the right up to the Reschner Alm 2020m. From here, follow the summer path almost horizontally to the right edge of a steep upswing. Behind this, turn left (westwards) briefly steeply into a shallow hollow. After the tree line, keep left to the weather cross at Sesslad 2375m. If the snow conditions are uncertain, stop there and enjoy the view. From here, the rest of the ascent route over the very steep southern flank is quite clear. Climb very steeply between rock ribs from left to right up to the large slope area. Keep to the right as far as possible to the summit cross at 2808m.

From the parking area of the mine museum in Maiern/Masseria the designated path no. 9 leads up to the two huts. First, quite steeply to a road which leads to the plateau Senner-and Aglsboden. If you have passed the Aglsboden, the path ascends to the next section of the valley and soon reaches the hut Grohmannhütte. The rest of the hike, approximately another 300 meters of altitude on a steep trail, leads into a high alpine surrounding to the hut Teplitzer Hütte. Surefootedness required!

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.

Start by the Penserjoch pass and along trail 14B along the crest, over the Astberg summit and further on 14A to the junction to the Tatschspitze summit. Stay on trail 14A and follow the ascent to the Puntleider joke (2465m). Steep descent to the lake (1850m). Along trail 14 to the Puntleidersee pasture and descent to valley to the Le Cave/Grasstein hamlet (return with bus 310 to Vipiteno/Sterzing).

Start by the CAI parking lot following the trail 14 upwards through the forest. Passing by the Rust and Gupp farms and further on trail 14 to the Mandelseitenjoch weather cross (2114m). Always following trail 14 along the crest to the Zinseler summit (2421m). Lunch possibility: Gasthof Transit

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

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

 

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.

Start by the Penserjoch joke and take the trail 14B along the crest. After the Astenberg summits follow the trail 14A to the junction Tatschspitze and Tagewaldhorn. Take the trail 13A first and pass down the Traminner Scharte and the Tagewaldhorn on trail 13. You will arrive to the Flagger lake (2473m) and the Marburger mountain hut. Here starts the ascent to the summit (2.739m) on trail 13B on steepy terrain and scree underground. One steep climb is secured with a steel rope. Lunch possibility: Marburger Hütte, Penserjoch Alm, Gasthof Alpenrosenhof

SOUTH TYROL – SALZBURG – TYROL: 3 REGIONS AND 5 MONTAIN REFUGES IN 6 DAYS

Tour: Kasern/Casere – Birnlücken Hütte mountain refuge – Krimmler Tauernhaus mountain refuge– Zittauer Hütte mountain refuge – Richterhütte mountain refuge – Plauener Hütte mountain refuge – Kasern/Casere

The hike is rated intermediate-high for level of difficulty and offers unforgettable moments. The tour requires experience, not to suffer from vertigo, sure-footedness, physical fitness as well as suitable equipment.