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The Aldein alpine meadow hike to the pilgrimage site of Maria Weißenstein is a beautiful high-altitude and panoramic hike in southern South Tyrol, above Aldein in the Regglberg alpine region.
The trail connects wide alpine pastures, peaceful forest sections, and impressive views of the Dolomites and the Adige Valley. It is characterized by gentle high-level paths passing traditional mountain huts and light larch and spruce forests. The ascent is generally moderate, making it suitable for experienced leisure hikers and those who enjoy scenic walks.
The highlight of the hike is the well-known pilgrimage site Maria Weißenstein, one of the most important religious destinations in South Tyrol. The monastery complex is located in a basin at about 1,500 meters above sea level and offers a special atmosphere of nature, peace, and spirituality.
The hike is very varied in landscape: it ranges from open alpine meadows to quiet forest sections and ends with the impressive arrival at the historic monastery. It is especially popular in summer and autumn, when stable weather and clear visibility make the experience even more enjoyable.
We start our tour in the centre of Aldino and follow the main street to the pizzeria "Waldrast". There we turn right, following the trail no. 11 until we reach "Residence Scheidnerhof". For about 200 m we follow the main street and then we turn left, following the trail "Praderweg". At the junction we take the trail no. 15, guiding us to the mountain hut "Schmieder Alm". Here we have an amazing view of the South Tyrolean mountains.
We continue our tour and go to the hut "Schönrast Alm". We pass the "Pichlwies" and following the path we come to "Weissenstein".
From Auer (Ora), first take bus line 140 towards Montan / Kaltenbrunn. Line 140 connects the Lower Adige Valley with the Aldeiner Brücke / Montan area.
There, you change to bus line 142 (Pietralba–Egna). This line goes directly through Aldein village (Aldein, Church) and continues up towards Petersberg and Maria Weißenstein.
From Bolzano, buses of lines 181 and 184 (SAD) run regularly towards the Eggental/Aldein/Petersberg area. Line 181 goes in the direction of Aldein, while line 184 serves Petersberg and the Maria Weißenstein pilgrimage site (in some cases a transfer in Deutschnofen or Petersberg may be required depending on the connection).
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