Alpine tours in South Tyrol
Alpine tours in South Tyrol
Ortler ascent
Internet Consulting - Stefan TolpeitOften you get another point of view, already some meters above the bottom of the valley. You see the highest mountain tops of the Alps or the rugged rock faces of the Dolomites. Nevertheless, it is totally another experience if you see all that sitting next to the cross on the summit of one of these high mountains and above you, there is only the blue sky.
South Tyrol is the perfect place for alpine tours beyond the 3,000 m limit. Famous names as Löffler, Similaun and Ortler are well-known among mountain lovers and all these mountains are reachable. Obviously, you have to be quite fit, because you usually have to manage more than 1,500 of difference in altitude and often walk about 8 hours. But don’t worry, many alpine tours in South Tyrol can be made also in two days: The first day you walk to the alpine hut and the next morning to the summit.
On the following pages we present you some of the best alpine tours in South Tyrol. For all of them you need good stamina, mountain experience and the right equipment. Under these conditions, the tours are not difficult, because there are cited the normal routes.
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Across Rotbachtal Valley and via Schwarzenstein hut path, you can get to the peak of Mt. Schwarzenstein (3.369 m).
Tourismusverein Ahrntal
Until 2016, the old Schwarzenstein Hut stood a little further down. The new building a little further up was constructed in 2016 and 2017.
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A high-altitude mountain tour frequently starts early in the morning and awards mountaineers with a magical atmosphere at sunrise.
Tourismusverein Ahrntal
For the high-alpine tour, you should bring enough stamina and excellent equipment.
Tourismusverein Schnalstal - Gruener Thomas
As many meters have to mastered on this challenging tour, a night at Similaun hut at 3,019 m is recommended.
Tourismusverein Schnalstal - Gruener Thomas
In case of good weather conditions, you can even see the nearby peaks of the Dolomites.
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High-alpine tour to the 3,369 m high Schwarzenstein in Ahrntal
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High-alpine tour to the 3,369 m high Schwarzenstein in Ahrntal
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The mighty peaks of Tauferer Ahrntal are ideal for high-altitude tours in summer.
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Wilde Kreuzspitze is a mountain of 3000 meters, but not technically challenging.
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The high-alpine tour to Mt. Similaun is just recommended to experienced mountaineers with good stamina.
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Arrived at the top of Mt. Ortler. Here you can still see the old cross.
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A popular high-altitude tour leads from South Tyrol's Ahrntal Valley and Austria's Zillertal Valley to the 3,369-metre-high summit.
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Ortler ascent
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Lake Speikboden
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At the glaciated summit of the Schwarzenstein in the Zillertal Alps
Internet ConsultingSelected accommodations in South Tyrol
- Quiet location near Bruneck
- Close to the Kronplatz valley station
- Spacious, modern apartments
- Discounted admission to Cron4
- Garage & e-bike hire
- Close to the Gitschberg Jochtal ski area
- Comfortable rooms & apartments
- Family-friendly facilities
- Guest Card with numerous benefits
- Ideal starting point for hikes
- Indoor pool & saunas
- Guided tours
- Transfer to the ski areas
- Free car park (also in the garage)
- E-charging station
- Familiar ambience deluxe
- Wellness with pools, saunas & gardens
- Panorama Sky Terrace with 360° panoramic view
- Wine & Dine in the gourmet & wine hotel
- Fitness room & bike hire