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Hiking

From Weisslahnbad along the Knüppelweg to the Völser Weiher Lake

Völs/Fiè, Völs am Schlern/Fiè allo Sciliar, Dolomites Region Seiser Alm
Route: Weißlahnbad -> Bärenfalle -> Tschafatschsattel -> Sesselschwaige -> Knüppelweg -> Völser Weiher
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The tour runs through impressive rocky scenery. Although the path is laid out in serpentines, a certain amount of fitness is required. There is only speculation as to how the name "Bear Trap" came about: Perhaps the name stems from the fact that there really were bears here once, or that the rocky, narrow and steep gorge was a natural "bear trap". No less exciting is the so-called Knüppelweg, which leads down quite steeply in places towards Ums. Knüppel are wooden beaters that were laid in the gorge of the Schlern stream to drive the cattle up to the Schlern pastures. This custom has a long history.

This tour is taken from the book “Öffi Touren in Südtirol” by Rosmarie Rabanser Gafriller (Athesia Tappeiner Verlag).
Itinerary
At the bus stop (1200 m) at the traffic circle, follow the signs for Bärenfalle (trail 2), which soon turns right uphill. At first you walk along a forest path, partly ascending and partly rather flat. You pass the so-called Tschetterloch, cross several streams and reach the rocky valley of the Bärenfalle. The hiking trail now climbs mercilessly through the rocky gorge, made easier by a serpentine route. Finally, you reach a point that is secured with footbridges, wooden steps and ropes. After a further ascent, a viewpoint with a resting bench awaits you and now you have to tackle the final ascent to the Tschafatschsattel (2070 m). There the paths divide and you take number 9, which leads to Sesselschwaige on the right. The trail first descends quite steeply to the Schlernbach stream and then climbs again to the Sesselschwaige (refreshment stop, 1950 m). Past this, the trail now descends through the rocky gorge of the Schlernbach stream. This trail 1 runs partly on wooden beats and partly on pavement consisting of large stones. The path is also very steep in places and should be walked with caution in wet conditions. You reach a fork in the path, path 1 leads (slightly exposed) under the rock faces of the Schlern and then joins a wide hiking trail, on which you continue towards the Tuffalm (refreshment stop). Before reaching the alpine pasture, trail 1 descends to the left and then turns into a forest road, which takes hikers past the Huber pond to the bus stop at the Völser Weiher pond (1050 m).
Distance 10.1 Km
Duration 3h:43 min
Elevation gain 953 m
Elevation loss 1073 m
Highest point 2018 m
Lowest point 1052 m
Details
It is recommended to have the departure times for public transport in mind before starting the hike (using the " suedtirolmobil" app). Not all areas are equipped with a functioning internet connection.
A minimum level of surefootedness and a head for heights is required for the ascent through the Bärenfalle. Caution is advised on the Prügelsteig in wet conditions.
Sturdy shoes, rain and sun protection, drinks, some provisions
Along the way you will also come across the mysterious "Tschetterloch", a small cave which can only be entered with the appropriate equipment (information board!).
Public-transport-friendly.
The starting point at the Weißlahnbad bus stop can be reached by bus line 176 through the Tierser Tal valley.

The starting point of the tour or the sight is easily and comfortably accessible by public transport:

By bus line 176 from Kastelruth, Seis am Schlern or Völs am Schlern stop to the bus stop St. Zyprian (Tiers), Weisslahnbad or by bus line 185 from Bozen bus station to the bus station of St. Zyprian (Tiers).

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