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Saltnerstein (Gasser Hut) – Cross "Latzfonser Kreuz" – Saltnerstein

Villanders/Villandro, Brixen/Bressanone and environs

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This wonderful tour from Saltnerstein (Gasser Hut) combines alpine pasture charm with cultural highlights: the Stöfflhütte and the Latzfonser Kreuz, Europe’s highest pilgrimage site. The grand finale is the summit of Kassianspitze, offering an impressive panorama in the Sarntal Alps.

Itinerary

From the parking area at the Gasser Hut, we follow trail marker no. 6. Above the Mair in Plun refreshment stop, we turn right onto hiking trail no. 15. After about 90 minutes, we reach the serviced Stöffl Hut. We continue following marker 15A, and then via marker no. 1 we arrive at the Latzfonser Kreuz (Europe’s highest pilgrimage site). From here, it takes about 50 minutes to reach Kassianspitze. Return to the Gasser Hut along the same route.

Tour overview

Distance 22 Km

Duration 6h:30 min

Elevation gain 1030 m

Elevation loss 920 m

Highest point 2575 m

Lowest point 1743 m

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Public transport

Line 345: Klausen – Villanders – Villanders Alm

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How to get there

Directions

From Klausen, take the LS87 to Villanders (village). At the DESPAR, turn right towards the Villanders Alm. After about 25 minutes’ drive, you reach the Saltnerstein car park (Gasser Hut).

Parking

Fee-paying parking at Saltnerstein.

Contacts

Tourist Information Office Villanders/Villandro

F.-v.-Defregger Gasse 6,39040,Villandro/Villanders

info@villanders.info

+39 0472 843121

http://www.villanders.it

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