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Hiking

Leitenspitze (2027 m)

Montan/Montagna, Alto Adige Wine Road
Scenic summit hike to Leitenspitze (2,027 m) in Trudner Horn Nature Park with alpine meadows, forests and panoramic Dolomite views.
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From Kaltenbrunn/Fontanefredde via Radein/Redagno to the Leitenspitze (2027m) - a wonderful mountain tour in Südtirols Süden
Itinerary
From Kaltenbrunn/Fontanefredde initially via a forest path, then along the road to Unterradein (nos. 7, 8, 9), up to Troger (no. 9) and on to Wastl Hof and Zirmer Hof in Oberradein, into the valley past the church of Oberradein to Nigglhof, after 100 metres turn onto the Jugendweg (ref. J), this leads into a forest path (ref. K), continue along this, then along a path in 2.5 hours to the Obere Kugelalm, steeply up to the Kugel Joch and past the Kugelspitze to the summit of the Leitenspitze (magnificent view). Descend via the Leitenweg along the west ridge (ref. K) down to Unterradein and then to Kaltenbrunn.
Distance 18.9 Km
Duration 7h:00 min
Elevation gain 1045 m
Elevation loss 1045 m
Highest point 2027 m
Lowest point 991 m
Details
The route enters alpine terrain and requires good fitness and sure-footedness. Fog or poor visibility can make orientation on the ridge more difficult.
Sturdy hiking boots with good grip
Weather-appropriate clothing
Warm additional layers
Plenty of drinking water
Sun protection
Hiking map or GPS device
Early summer and autumn are ideal seasons for this hike. In autumn, golden larches and clear visibility create a particularly beautiful mountain experience.
Getting to the starting point of the tour or point of interest by public transport is easy and convenient.
Directions
Take the A22 motorway and exit at Egna/Ora. Continue via Montagna and Trodena to Altrei. From Altrei follow the road towards Hornalm.
Parking
Parking is available at Hornalm above Altrei.
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