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Alpine tours

Summit Tour to Partschinser Rötelspitze (3,037 m)

Partschins/Parcines, Meran/Merano and environs
Challenging alpine summit tour from the Texelbahn cable car via Nasereit Hut and Lodner Mountain Hut to Partschinser Rötelspitze, with an exposed ridge ascent.
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The Partschinser Rötelspitze (3,037 m), also known as Cima Rosa di Parcines/Sopranes, is one of the most striking 3,000-metre peaks in the Texel Group Nature Park. Rising above the Zieltal Valley, it offers breathtaking views.

This demanding alpine summit tour leads through the wild Zieltal Valley to Lodner Mountain Hut and continues over high-alpine terrain with sections of block scrambling along the eastern ridge to the summit.

Itinerary

Starting Point

Texelbahn Cable Car Mountain Station

End Point

Texelbahn Cable Car Mountain Station

Texelbahn cable car – Giggelberg – Nasereit Hut – Lodnerhütte Mountain Hut – Tabland Lacken (lakes) – Halsljoch – Partschinser Rötelspitze – return same route

From the Texelbahn mountain station, reach Giggelberg restaurant within a few minutes. Follow the Merano High Mountain Trail 24 (Meraner Höhenweg Nr. 24) to Nasereit Hut (1,523 m) (approx. 1 hour).

Here, trail 8 leads into the Zieltal Valley, passing Kaserstein and Ginggl alpine huts to Lodnerhütte Mountain Hut (rifugio Cima Fiammante) (2,295 m) at the confluence of the Ziel and Lafais streams (approx. 3 h 30 min from the cable car).

From the hut, follow marking 7 to the Tablander Lacken (lakes) (2,649 m) and onwards to Halsljoch (2,808 m). Continue on marking 40 along the eastern ridge with exciting block scrambling to the summit of Partschinser Rötelspitze (3,037 m).

Return along the same route.

Only suitable for experienced, sure-footed mountaineers in excellent physical condition.

Did you know?

The name “Rötelspitze” refers to the reddish rock colour caused by iron oxide, which makes the summit glow intensely in the evening light.

The word “Rötel” (also spelled Röthel) is an old Alpine term for red ochre or iron-rich earth. Many peaks in South Tyrol and Austria share this name root, such as Rötelstein or Rotwand.

The mountain also marks a historic boundary between the Partschins area and the Lazinser Valley in the Passeier Valley.

Distance 23.6 Km
Duration 10h:34 min
Elevation gain 1782 m
Elevation loss 1782 m
Highest point 3023 m
Lowest point 1518 m
Details

Only suitable for experienced, sure-footed mountaineers in excellent physical condition.

Timetable search: https://www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/

Directions

The starting points of our hiking tours can be reached comfortably and in an environmentally friendly way by bus and train. With the South Tyrol Guest Pass, all public transport throughout South Tyrol can be used free of charge – no need to search for parking. Tip: timetables and connections are available at www.suedtirolmobil.info.

Parking

Parking options in Partschins are limited. In order to protect the local natural area and support sustainable travel, we recommend using public transport. Thank you for helping to protect this area!

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