Hiking trails

The landscape is conquered with shoe soles, not with tires.
Georges Duhamel, 1884-1966

Hikes of 1-2 hours

Woodywalk

WoodyWalk … this is the ideal family round trip! As the first part of the Dolomites Panorama route this is a stroller suitable path, which offers a breathtaking view of the Peiterkofel,  Aferer and Odle. Along the way there are numerous attractive  points which invite you to stop and rest for a while. The Rossalm is the perfect place for those looking for strengthening.

Information on the route

Height difference in ascent and descent 100 m,distance 4 km, routes No.. 17, 17A, 6, 14

Course

Plose road, on the right there is a high level path taking you eastwards crossing flat pasture meadows

Skihütte

The first part of the hike to Skihütte, literally translated “Ski Hut” runs along the Dolomites Panorama path to the junction with the Rossalm. On this track you will already experience a fantastic view of the Peitlerkofel and the Geisler. At the first fork the path changes into an old forest road. In the beginning you will walk on the forest’s border, then into it and when you finally come out you will reach Skihütte.

Information on the route

Height difference in ascent and descent 100 m, distance 4km routes No. 17, 17A, 6, 14

Course

Starting from the cable car take route N° 17, go south-eastwards to the chapel and eastwards to the Plose road. Take the high level path on the right crossing meadows always continuing eastwards. At the bifurcation follow path n° 17A. With a few ups and downs it will take you just 300 m from the hut. The last part is on the skiing slope.

Plose with panoramic table

The hike to the top of the Plose is worth all the way for it‘s simply fantastic panorama. Once you have reached the Plosehuette, continue for a few hundred metres to Mt. Telegraph where you will find a very special panoramic table. This is a unique viewpoint indicator that informs about the exact position of more than 100 peaks in view.

Informations on the route

Height difference in ascent and descent 500 m, distance 5 km; path n° 7

Course

From the cable car station Kreuztal, northwards, next to the fence, there is path n° 7 which crosses the south-east hillside of Schönjoch and takes you to the same named saddle. Continuing close to the fence it takes you to the Plose hut (2445 m). Just a few hundred meters away there is the Telegraph, the highest point of the Plose massive. From there you can enjoy the spectacular 360° view of the Dolomites and Zillertaler Alps. The panoramic table will help you to identify and locate more than 100 peaks that you can see.

Hiking tours 3-4 hours

Zirm high level path

The Zirm high level footpath is a beautiful panorama path with a fantastic view of the whole town. From the cable car station Kreuztal the path takes you to the Ochsenalm, crossing the west hillside of the mountain. The well-maintained and comfortable walk-Zirmhöhenweg is particularly suitable as a family hike.

Information on the route

Height difference in ascent and descent 100 m, distance 9,5 km, Route Nr. 30

Course

From the mountain station cable there is a well-marked path, first rising, which takes you northwards, on the forest’s border. After a small hut on the west hillside of the Schönjoch you will cross the Trametsch ditch. Continuing on the same path you will cross other ditches and rocks on the west hillside of the Telegraph until you reach the Ochsenalm. The steep hillsides are filled with Alpine roses (end of June until mid July). The view is fantastic! On a good weather day the sight reaches Sarental’ s mountains, the Stubeier and Pfunderer mountains, and even Zillertaler’ s Alps.

Hiking tours 4-5 hours

Plose-Ochsenalm

Mountain hike crossing the Plose and way back on the Zirm high level path.

Information on the route

Height difference in ascent and descent 450 m, distance 10 km; paths n° 7,6,30

Course

From the cable car station Kreuztal, northwards, next to the fence, there is path n° 7 which crosses the south-east hillside of Schönjoch and takes you to the same named saddle. Continuing close to the fence it takes you to the Plose hut (2445 m). Just a few hundred meters away there is the Telegraph, the highest point of the Plose massive. From there you can enjoy the spectacular 360° view of the Dolomites and Zillertaler Alps.

Hiking tours more than 5 hours

Peitlerkofel – Schlüterhütte

Continuation of the Dolomites high level path to the huts on the “Halsl”, rise to the Peiterkofel and crossover to the Schülter hut. Tour with overnight stay in the hut. First stop of the Dolomites high level path ( Brixen – Feltre).

Information on the route

Height difference in ascent and descent:  ascent 1200m; descent 900m, distance 17 km; Routes n° 17, 17A and 4 of the Dolomites high level path 2, walking time return trip 7 hours