Holidays in Sterzing/Vipiteno and environs

From the chapel below the Jaufenpass/Passo Giovo on path no. 12, head south towards path no. 12B further south below the north-east-slope of the Jaufenspitz peak. After 15 minutes begins the clime to a small plateau. Passing this, follow the path further south and over the steep northern slope to the north-east ridge of the Hochplattspitze. On the ridge in a few minutes up to the summit. Hike along this path back to the starting point.

Starting from Flading at the end of the Ratschingstal , walk first through a forest ascending on path no. 12. Then steep over meadows to the pasture Klammalm (1925m). From there forward on path no. 12B over meadows until the climb beneath the summit gets steep. On it up to the summit of the Kleine Kreuzspitze with summit cross. The return follows the same route as the ascent.  Exposed and brittle rocky ridge! Surefootedness necessary!

You can reach the High alpine trail Pflersch/Fleres via hiking trail 1 from the Stockhof in Giggelberg/Moncucco (you can also take a taxi to just below the Sandjoch/Passo del Santicolo, in this case the hiking time is shortened by approx. 1.5 hours). Follow the serpentines up the forest slope to the forest line and then turn left onto the High alpine trail Pflersch/Fleres (32A) towards the end of the valley. Over the Portjoch past some exposed places, at the foot of the Tribulaun on hiking trail no. 7 to the refuge Tribulaunhütte/ Calciati al tribulaun (2369 m). After the hut continue on trail no. 7 in the direction of Weissspitz/Cima Bianca. You cross the stony slope below the summit and follow the path until shortly before the refuge Magdeburgerhütte/Rifugio Cremona (2425 m). Here you descend via path 6 to Stein/Sasso and via the waterfall path to St. Anton/S. Antonio. Return from St. Anton/S. Antonio to Gossensass/Colle isarco with bus line 313. Stop for refreshments: Tribulaun hut, Magdeburger hut/Cima Cremona, Furtalm/malga Furt.

Easy hiking tour through the wooden hills by Stilves/Stilfes. Along the road to Novale Bassa/Niederried and soon after leaving Stilves/Stilfes village along the trail 17 at the right side to the Burgstall summit. Lunch possibility: Restaurant Hotel Wieser

From Platz in direction North on the forrestal road near the stream and furterhon on the steep trail 3A upwards to the timberline. On the leftside of the crest upwards along the serpentines to the Europahütte mountain hut (2693m). Lunch possibility: Europahütte, Gasthof Pfitscherhof

From Ridnaun/Ridanna on path no. 26 through the Valtigl valley to the summit. Rare flora and fauna! Fantastic view of the Stubai Alps and the glacier of the Ötztal valley. Surefootedness and no fear of heights necessary!

Start by the parking lot in St. Jakob in direction village centre, passing by the parrish church and afterwards on the right side. Behind the Rainhof farm turn left on trail 3B along the stream and on a steep trail through the wood to the Beilsteinalm mountain hut. Furtheron along the pastures to the Landshuter Höhenweg trail (mark 3) and on the left to the Europahütte (2693m). Lunch possibilities: Europahütte, Restaurant Hofer, Restaurant Neuwirt

By the Rosskpof mountain station following on the right trail no. 19 until the weather cross. Following the signs to the road and along the road to the little chapel. Take here the trail on the right and follow the serpentines to Vipiteno.

From the Ibsenplatz/Piazza Ibsen in Gossensass/Colle Isarco on the trail nr. 22 to the mountain hut Hühnerspielhütte/Rifuggio Cima Gallina and then to the Amthor Peak. Same way back.

Start by the Ladurns mountain station and following the forestal road (mark 34) and further on the mule track to the valley bottom and on the promenade to the Colle Isarco/Gossensass center.

By the parking lot followin trail 4 upwards in direction to the Pfitscherjoch joke, After arriving on the forestal road to the joke follow the road to the junction Pfitscherjoch and Pfitscherjoch-Haus mountain hut. Here furtheron on hiking trail 4 to the crest and all along to the Rotbachl summit (2895m). It's possible to return to the starting point passing by the Pfitscherjoch mountain hut all along trail 3. Lunch possibility: Pfitscherjochhaus

From the end of the valley called Ratschingstal/Val Racines hike to the mountain pasture Klammalm. From there the path no. 12 leads past the lake Butsee (2362m) through mountain meadows rising up to the rocky and exposed summit area of the mountain Hohe Kreuzspitze. A magnificent view of the surrounding glaciers rewards you for your efforts! Surefootedness and no fear of heights necessary! The return follows the same route as the ascent.

After parking on the forestal road after Niederflans following the trail upwards in direction Simile Mahd mountain hut. Before arriving to the hut take the trail 2 on the right and follow the Pfunderer Höhenweg over the forest limit, through the valley and on the Sengesjöchl (2618m). Continue on trail 2 along the stoney hillside to the Karjöchl joke (2919m) above the Wilder See lake. You will arrive to the Wilde Kreuzspitze summit (3133m) along the crest. Lunch possibility: Simile Mahd Alm.

From Kematen on the trail 4 upwards to the Schlüsseljoch joke (2192m). Here on the left side along difficult high alpine trail 3 over the Kalkwandstange summit in direction Rollspitze summit and along the serpentines on scree floor upwards to the summit (2792m). Lunch possibility: Gasthof Alpenrose, Restaurant Kranebitt.

From the parking area at the Mining Museum in Maiern/Masseria follow path no. 9 to Aglsboden. From there follow the path no. 9a past the mountain pasture Aglsalm (2004m, open) up to the beautiful, clear mountain lake. Return either over the same way or follow path no. 9 up to the mountain hut Teplitzer Hütte (2586m). from there continue on path no. 9 back to the point of departure. Requires mountaineering experience and surefootedness!

The pasture trail Ratschings/Racines starts at the road "Jaufenpassstraße" and leads through fantastic landscape past seven mountain pastures. First you reach the mountain pasture Kalcheralm, from there it goes further to the Rinneralm and to the Wasserfalleralm. Along the already existing walking trail it proceeds towards the Saxnerhütte. The next mountain pastures are the Äussere and the Innere Wumblsalm. The trail ends finally at the Klammalm on 1925 meters of altitude, from which you can reach Flading on the marked path no. 12. The pasture trail can be easily manageable in a one-day excursion and is ideal for families. It is also possible to take the cable car Ratschings-Jaufen to the mountain station, from where you can start the pasture trail.

From the parking area at the Mining World Museum in Maiern/Masseria follow path no. 9 to the dam before Aglsboden. Don´t cross it, instead follow to the red and white marking to the left up to the summit Horn (2164m). Now follow on a narrow path the long and fairly exposed ridge to the summit of the mountain Krapfenkarspitze. Climb along smaller rocks up to the summit cross (1 ½-2 hours). Cross the summit plateau following the precise markings. Through a rocky area follow the red white markings downward until the lake Trüben See. From there following path no. 33 you reach path no. 9 below the mountain hut Grohmannhütte. From there descent to the departure point. Surefootedness, a good physical condition and no fear of heights necessary!

On trail 6 behind the Braunhof snack point upwards through the forest. At the junction at the right always on trail 6 to the Saun summit (2062m). Return on trail 6A over the Prantneralm mountain hut and afterwards on trail 3 to the starting point. Lunch possibility: Braunhof, Prantneralm.

Starting at the inn Jaufensteg, the Pfeifer-Huisile-Path leads along the valley path to Bichl/Colle and on to Vallettina, where the ruins of the birthplace of the sorcerer can be seen. The "Pfeifer Huisele", which was above all distinguished by his humour, is without doubt one of the most famous Tyrolean mythical figures. In the manner of Till Eulenspiegel, a well-known folklore character from northern Germany, he roamed through valleys and mountains on his little donkey. His ideas were so whimsical that you can still laugh about them today. Along the way, several information signs in text and pictures inform about the life of the Pfeifer Huisile. To get back to the starting point, you can either walk back the same way or take the public bus from Larchhof. 

By the Platz village along trail 11 steep upwards through the forest to the stony hillsides. Through the caldera upwards through the scree to the western crest. On the left all along the crest and over the last spine to the summit (3063m). Lunch possibility: Gasthof Pfitscherhof

Starting point: mountain station Rosskopf Monte Cavallo (1.860m)
The cable car Rosskopf / Monte Cavallo (valley station near the north park in Sterzing / Vipiteno) takes you to the mountain staton. Leave the mountain station and follow the trails “Kastellacke” or “Flaner Jöchl”. After about 20 minutes of walking time you reach the mountain hut Furlhütte.
Alternative: by foot to the leisure mountain: starting from the valley station of the cable car Rosskopf Monte Cavallo on path no. 19 or no. 23, continue through a shady forest and along serpentines to a forest path until you reach the mountain station. From there follow the trails “Kastellacke” or “Flaner Jöchl” to the mountain hut Furlhütte.
Tip: “Blattler mit Kraut”, sunbathing area, Indian dishes on reservation, children’s playground

Ridnaun High Trail - a panoramic hike in the mining valley By the Rosskopf mountain station in Sterzing / Vipiteno in direction west to the mountain huts Kuhalm and Ochsenalm (mark 23). After the hut Ochesenalm on hike no. 23b, passing downside the summits Telfer Weissen, Wetterspitz and Seeberspitz. After 4 hours you will arrive to the mountain hut Prischeralm. Descend on trail no. 27 to Maiern/Ridnaun and return to Sterzing with the public bus (312).

Start by the CAI parking lot following the trail 14 upwards through the forest. Passing by the Rust and Gupp farms and further on trail 14 to the Mandelseitenjoch weather cross (2114m). Always following trail 14 along the crest to the Zinseler summit (2421m). Lunch possibility: Gasthof Transit

Start by the Penserjoch joke and take the trail 14B along the crest. After the Astenberg summits follow the trail 14A to the junction Tatschspitze and Tagewaldhorn. Take the trail 13A first and pass down the Traminner Scharte and the Tagewaldhorn on trail 13. You will arrive to the Flagger lake (2473m) and the Marburger mountain hut. Here starts the ascent to the summit (2.739m) on trail 13B on steepy terrain and scree underground. One steep climb is secured with a steel rope. Lunch possibility: Marburger Hütte, Penserjoch Alm, Gasthof Alpenrosenhof

By the parkin lot in St. Jakob accross the river and take on the left side trail 9 and 10. By the small creek turn rigth and follow the steep trail 10 through the forest upwards to the Viedalm mountain hut (no service). Passing by the hut and furtheron on trail 10 to the saddle and on the left side along the crest to the Felbe summit (2852m). Lunch possibility: Restaurant Hofer, Gasthof Neuwirt

By the small sports field in Mauls for about 1,5 km along the street, than on the left side along trail 10 to the street turn and here on mark 20 along the trail to the Gansör jag, passing by forest, pastures and the Gansör mountain hut (2302m, no service), Further on stoney ground upwards to win the Gansör jag (2551m).

By the Comunal Park following trail 24 upwards through the wood to the Gschließegg panoramic point. Furtheron the Pfunderer Höhenweg high trail to the Plitschalm mountain hut (no service) to the Jagerjöchl joke (2148m) to the Höllenkragen summit (2392m). Descent on trail 5 to Tulfer, passing by the Pretzhof, and return to the starting point in Wiesen along trail 1. Lunch possibilities: Hofschenke Sprechenstein, Pretzhof, Parkbar Wiesen, Restaurant Wiesnerhof, Gasthaus Lex.

Follow the trail 12A by the pass to the Penserjoch lake. Turn right and follow the ascent to the Gänsekragen summit (2322m). Descent on the eastern crest side to the Penserjoch pass. Lunch possibility: Gasthof Alpenrosenhof, Penserjoch Alm

Starting point is the “Old Jaufentalerweg” in Gasteig/Casateia (near the Hotel A.nett). Hike along path no. 12 towards the farm Platzerhof and the farm Gringgerhof where you follow the path up to reach the lower forest road towards Hanseleplatsch. Along the forest road and meadow paths you reach Mittertal/Val di Mezzo, where you can go directly down to the village. From here you can hike the same way back or use the public bus to return to the starting point.

A contemplative walk through from Gossensass/Colle Isarco to the chapel Maria Hilf in Pflersch/Fleres. Along the Silbergasse to the Moos farms and here steep upwards at the right side. Further near the railway through the wood, crossing the military street by the chapel Jaggl and by the Ploser cross through the rail underpass. Cross the river and the valley street and follow the trail to the chapel Maria Hilf .