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Mountaineering

Tschigat (3,000 m) from the Leiter Alm mountain hut

Velloi/Vellau, Algund/Lagundo, Meran/Merano and environs
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Tschigat (3,000 m) from the Leiter Alm mountain hut • South Tyrol

The Tschigat is a striking peak in the Texel Group. The pyramid formed from gneiss offers a magnificent view of many mountain peaks. The tour to the Tschigat is not just a hike, but a real mountain tour with easy climbing passages (grade 2) in exposed terrain. Experience, a good physical condition, sure-footedness, a head for heights and stable mountain weather are prerequisites (dangerous with ice and snow).



Distance 17.216 Km
Duration 6h:22 min
Ascent 1655.0 m
Descent 1655.0 m
Highest point 2990.0 m
Lowest point 1471.0 m
Tour Details
The popular Tschigat at almost 3,000 meters is one of 350 peaks over 3.000 m in South Tyrol.
Transport
Through the Adige Valley to Algund and on to Vellau.

- Parking lot Algunder Waalweg
- Algund town hall
- Parking lot chairlift Mitterplars
- Parking at the terminal of the Vellói - Vellau cable car