Hiking at Kronplatz
At Kronplatz, wide panoramic paths, family friendly outings, alpine pasture trails and more demanding summit routes come together. Between Olang, Bruneck, Reischach, Antholz, Terenten and the Gsiesertal, the area offers a wide variety of hikes. This is what makes hiking at Kronplatz so appealing: short routes for in between, classic hut destinations and longer mountain tours are all close to one another.
Around Olang, Bruneck & Antholz
Hiking at Kronplatz is spread across several sub regions. Around Bruneck and Reischach you’ll find easily accessible paths such as the Sternwaldele and the Rienzschlucht. Terenten and Oberwielenbach offer destinations like the earth pyramids, the Schönbichl or the Tesselberger Alm. In Antholz and the Gsiesertal the terrain becomes more alpine, for example at the Rasen Biotope, the Gsieser Törl or on longer high mountain routes.
Hiking tips at Kronplatz
The hike around Lake Antholz takes approx. 1.5-2 hours and is an experience for young and old.
inetconsAnyone looking for hikes at Kronplatz will find routes for a range of abilities. Examples include:
- Grentealm – a relaxed family walk with valley views and a hut stop.
- Earth pyramids Terenten – a short and rewarding outing, especially popular with families.
- Sternwaldele & Rienzschlucht – an easily accessible half day hike near Bruneck.
- Piz da Peres – a relatively short summit hike from the Furkelpass, with striking rock formations and a more alpine feel.
- Gsieser Törl – a moderately difficult tour in the valley of the same name: 18.1 km, 1,098 m elevation gain and about 4 hours of walking.
- Tesselberger Alm – a medium difficulty alpine pasture tour: 10.3 km, 1,027 m elevation gain and around 5 hrs 30 mins.
- Schönbichl – an easy hike from Oberwielenbach, 8.1 km, offering a lovely viewpoint in the Rieserferner Ahrn area.
- Lanzwiese – a family friendly hike from Mitterolang to the alpine pastures above Olang at the foot of the Dolomites: 11.5 km and approx. 3 hrs 30 mins.
- Hochgrubbachspitze – a demanding high mountain tour starting in the Winnebachtal near Terenten: 17.6 km, 1,925 m elevation gain and about 6 hours.
This means hiking at Kronplatz ranges from short family walks to full mountain tours.
Routes for families, panoramas & summits
A hiking holiday at Kronplatz suits many types of walkers. Families and beginners will find easily accessible destinations such as the Grentealm, the earth pyramids in Terenten or the Rasen Biotope. Those looking for views and a bit more distance might choose the Gsieser Törl, Tesselberger Alm or Piz da Peres. Experienced hikers can opt for longer and steeper tours like the Hochgrubbachspitze.
Several villages, valleys and cable cars are part of the Kronplatz area. Olang, Percha, Reischach, St. Vigil in Enneberg, Gsies and Antholz as well as the Furkelpass are considered key points within the hiking region. This makes planning easier and the area attractive even for short hiking holidays.
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Frequently asked questions
Which hikes at Kronplatz are suitable for families?
The Grentealm or the Hofstattalm in Antholz, the earth pyramids in Terenten and the Rasner Biotop are all well suited for families. These destinations are easily reached and are generally described as family friendly or easy.
Are there also more demanding routes at Kronplatz?
Yes. The Hochgrubbachspitze is a challenging mountain tour in the Pfunderer Berge. The Gsieser Törl and Tesselberger Alm also involve significantly more distance and elevation than simple family walks.
Which places are good starting points?
Key starting points include Bruneck, Reischach, Olang, Antholz, Terenten and the Gsiesertal. A wide variety of tours begins from these locations.
