from 122 €

Majestic – Unique Spa Resort

Wellness hotel | Reischach at Mt. Kronplatz

from 70 €

Alpwellhotel Burggräfler

Wellness hotel | Tisens near Meran

from 205 €

WINKLER 5-Star Design Hotel

Design hotel | St. Lorenzen at Mt. Kronplatz

from 120 €

Hotel Tenz

Family-run hotel | Montan in Southern South Tyrol

from 163 €

VIKTORIA ALPINE HIDEAWAY

Wellnesshotel | Hafling near Meran

from 125 €

Falkensteiner Hotel Antholz

Adults Only | Antholz at Mt. Kronplatz

from 125 €

Hotel Waldhof

Vitalpina Hotel | Rablà near Meran

from 80 €

Hotel & Resort Schlosshof

Charme Hotel | Lana near Meran

from 140 €

Hotel Sand

Hiking - biking hotel | Kastelbell-Tschars

from 89 €

Hotel Vilpianerhof

Active hotel | Terlan in Southern South Tyrol

from 100 €

Hotel Tirolerhof

Gourmet hotel | Welsberg-Taisten at Mt. Kronplatz

from 438 €

Naturhotel Waldheim

Active hotel | Altrei in Southern South Tyrol

from 93 €

Hotel Leitner

Pure relaxation | Mühlbach in Eisacktal

from 90 €

Vital Hotel Ortlerspitz

Dreamlike holidays | St. Valentin auf der Haide in Vinschgau

from 252 €

SOLVIE Calm Inspiring Getaway

Sporthotel | Pfalzen at Mt. Kronplatz

from 65 €

Landhaus Fux

Residence | Schlanders in the Vinschgau

from 205 €

LANERHOF Relax & Active Retreat

Spa-Hotel | St. Lorenzen at Mt. Kronplatz

from 166 €

MIRABELL DOLOMITES HOTEL

Luxury . Ayurveda & SPA | Olang at Mt. Kronplatz

from 255 €

Quellenhof Luxury Resort Passeier

Sport & wellness resort | St. Martin in Passeiertal

from 65 €

Hotel Theiner

Holidays in the middle of nature | at Reschen pass in Vinschgau

King Ortler

With his 3,905 m of altitude, King Ortler is the highest mountain of Tyrol. Every year, he attracts countless mountaineers from all over the world. Thanks to his height, but also to his majestic appearance he is reverentially called “King Ortler”.

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**Sunrise on the Stilfserjoch Pass**
View of the Ortler from the Stilfser Joch ski area
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Legend tells that he is a petrified giant enthroned high over the villages of Sulden and Trafoi. The Ortler Group surrounding the eponymous main peak consists of numerous glaciated peaks, ridges and flanks and is part of Stilfserjoch National Park. Mt. Ortler itself has three prominent ridges – the north, south and Hintergrat ridge – and is one of the most frequented peaks in South Tyrol today.

The history of alpinism in Vinschgau is strongly linked to Sulden and Mt. Ortler. The first ascent was made by Josef Pichler from Passeiertal in 1804, on behalf of Archduke John of Austria. However, the area has slowly been discovered by tourists and mountaineers only at the end of the 19th century.

Ascent of Mt. Ortler

Since then, the environs of Mt. Ortler have been attracting mountain lovers from almost everywhere. Countless rotes lead up to the summit, many of them are though less climbed. The so-called normal route via the north ridge starts in Sulden and leads along Tabaretta and Payer hut as a two-day excursion.

Due to icy, steep and exposed passages, the ascent is a high-alpine glacier tour. In addition, the conditions are constantly changing due to glacial retreat. In fact, sufficient experience, the appropriate equipment and good weather conditions are indispensable conditions for all those who would like to dare this mountain adventure. Also, a local mountain guide is highly recommended.

The Ortler North Face is one of the highest and most difficult faces of the Eastern Alps. Due to rockfall, séracs and strongly changing conditions, the ice wall is can only be climbed with more than excellent conditions and is therefore reserved for absolute mountain specialists.

Seeing the world from above

Nevertheless, the difficult ascent to Mt. Ortler is absolutely worth it. In fact, the summit at almost 4,000 m of altitude offers an incomparable view. In case of good visibility, climbers can see the Ötztal Alps, the Silvretta and Bernina Group as well as the Dolomites.

Special mention should be made also of the summit cross. In 2012, a thunderstorm has ripped out the old cross from its anchoring so that it fell down. One year later, it was replaced by a new, particularly beautiful stainless-steel cross, made by students from South Tyrol.