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The Marmot Trail above Hofern/Corti is a varied family hiking trail combining nature, wildlife watching and exciting educational stations. The starting point is the Gelenke car park, located at around 1,600 m. Along the themed trail, Merlin the “bear” accompanies young and old hikers, sharing interesting facts about the life of marmots in the Pfunderer Mountains/Monti di Fundres.
The route initially follows a pleasant forest road through the alpine pasture landscape to the Moarhofalm/Malga Moarhof at 1,833 m, where refreshments are available. Up to this point, the trail is suitable for pushchairs, making it particularly suitable for families with small children. Above the Moarhofalm/Malga Moarhof, the hike continues on narrower hiking trails and alpine paths towards the Grünbachsee/Lago Verde. From this point onwards, the route is no longer suitable for pushchairs.
Several interactive stations along the way invite visitors to discover the world of marmots in a fun and engaging way. From the Moarhofalm/Malga Moarhof, the trail continues towards the Grünbachalmen/Malghe Grünbach. Shortly before the Obere Grünbachalm/Malga Grünbach Superiore, the route leaves the forest road and follows the marked hiking trail through alpine meadows and the impressive mountain landscape of the Pfunderer Mountains/Monti di Fundres to the idyllic Grünbachsee/Lago Verde at 2,257 m. Surrounded by gentle mountain slopes, the small alpine lake is an ideal place to stop and enjoy the natural surroundings.
With a little luck, you may spot numerous marmots along the trail, often announcing their presence with their characteristic warning whistles. During the summer months in particular, blooming alpine roses and the varied alpine flora create an impressive natural experience.
Apart from a few possible shortcuts, the return follows the same route back to the Gelenke car park. The combination of a family-friendly trail, exciting interactive stations, refreshments at the Moarhofalm/Malga Moarhof and the picturesque Grünbachsee/Lago Verde makes the Marmot Trail a popular excursion for the whole family.
From the Gelenke car park above Hofern/Corti, follow the Marmot Trail no. 65 towards Moarhofalm/Malga Moarhof and Grünbachsee/Lago Verde. The first section follows a wide forest road through open alpine meadows and pastures and is suitable for pushchairs as far as Moarhofalm/Malga Moarhof. Several interactive stations along the way provide interesting information about marmots and the wildlife of the Pfunderer Mountains/Monti di Fundres.
After about one hour, you reach Moarhofalm/Malga Moarhof at 1,833 m, where refreshments are available and you can enjoy a relaxing break. From here, continue along trail no. 65; the route is no longer suitable for pushchairs from this point onwards. The trail initially continues uphill along the forest road before changing to a well-marked mountain path shortly before Obere Grünbachalm/Malga Grünbach Superiore.
The trail continues through alpine meadows and the impressive mountain landscape of the Pfunderer Mountains/Monti di Fundres before reaching Grünbachsee/Lago Verde at 2,257 m. The idyllic mountain lake provides a beautiful setting for a break and is one of the scenic highlights of the hike. With a little luck, you may also spot marmots along the way.
The return follows the same route along Marmot Trail no. 65, passing Moarhofalm/Malga Moarhof before returning to the Gelenke car park. The hike follows wide forest roads and well-marked mountain trails and is particularly suitable for families and nature-loving hikers.
The hike is easily accessible by public transport. During the summer months, hiking bus no. 426 runs from St. Sigmund/San Sigismondo via Ehrenburg/Casteldarne, Kiens/Chienes and Hofern/Corti directly to the Gelenke car park, the starting point of the hike.
In addition, village bus no. 423 connects Ehrenburg/Casteldarne, Kiens/Chienes and Hofern/Corti. Further connections are available with bus routes 421 and 423, linking Bruneck/Brunico, Pfalzen/Falzes, Hofern/Corti, Terenten/Terento and Vintl/Vandoies.
This makes the starting point easy and environmentally friendly to reach without a car.
From Bruneck/Brunico, drive via Pfalzen/Falzes to Hofern/Corti. In the centre of Hofern/Corti, turn right and follow the signs for “Moarhof Alm/Malga Moarhof”. The mountain road leads up to the Gelenke car park at around 1,600 m, the starting point of the hike to Putzenhöhe.
From the Brixen/Bressanone–Pustertal/Val Pusteria motorway exit, follow the Pustertal Valley state road to Kiens/Chienes and continue via Ehrenburg/Casteldarne to Hofern/Corti. From there, follow the signs for “Moarhof Alm/Malga Moarhof” to the Gelenke car park.
Free parking is available directly at the Gelenke car park, above Hofern/Corti.
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