Hiking in the Realm of King Laurin - Rosengarten Group Hirzelweg Trail
A special mountain / hiking experience accompanied by Simon Messner
Get out and about with the famous extreme mountaineer, Simon Messner, and in the process enjoy the impressive alpine landscape, receive tips from a mountain professional, ask questions and listen to tales of exciting experiences!
Programme:
The bus takes us up above the Eggental Valley to the road linking the Karer Pass to the Niger Pass. The starting point of our hike is the Jolanda Inn on the road to the Niger Pass. The trail leads uphill towards the Kölner Hut to a high altitude trail offering what are among the best views in South Tyrol. Just before reaching the Kölner Hut, the Hirzelweg trail branches off and we hike, accompanied by the breathtaking panorama, beneath the impressive rock faces of the Tscheiner Spitze, the infamous west face of the Rotwand, the Teufelturm and the Masaré Ridge to the Christomannos Monument. Not long afterwards we reach the Rotwand and Pederiva Huts, in one of which we will stop for refreshments. After a good rest, the descent route leads down short, steep sections to the Karer Pass, where the bus awaits.
A special mountain / hiking experience accompanied by Simon Messner
Get out and about with the famous extreme mountaineer, Simon Messner, and in the process enjoy the impressive alpine landscape, receive tips from a mountain professional, ask questions and listen to tales of exciting experiences!
Programme:
The bus takes us up above the Eggental Valley to the road linking the Karer Pass to the Niger Pass. The starting point of our hike is the Jolanda Inn on the road to the Niger Pass. The trail leads uphill towards the Kölner Hut to a high altitude trail offering what are among the best views in South Tyrol. Just before reaching the Kölner Hut, the Hirzelweg trail branches off and we hike, accompanied by the breathtaking panorama, beneath the impressive rock faces of the Tscheiner Spitze, the infamous west face of the Rotwand, the Teufelturm and the Masaré Ridge to the Christomannos Monument. Not long afterwards we reach the Rotwand and Pederiva Huts, in one of which we will stop for refreshments. After a good rest, the descent route leads down short, steep sections to the Karer Pass, where the bus awaits.
- Meeting point: punctually at 7 am in front of the town hall in Algund
- Return: around 6 pm
- Emergency telephone:
- Hiking Guide (Georg): +39 335 712 8389
- Tourist Office Algund: +39 0473 448600 - This event is subject to min./max. numbers of participants. The hike takes place no matter what the weather. We reserve the right to make changes to the programme. Participation at own risk.
- Reservations: essential by 5 pm on the day before with Algund Tourist Information Office (Tel. +39 0473 448600, info@algund.com).
- Price: €27.00 for the guided hike and the bus ride in a comfortable coach, refreshments to be purchased separately.
- Coach journey: approx. 1.5 hours
- Walking time: approx. 5 hours
- Elevation difference: 300 metres of cumulative elevation gain and 900 metres descending
- Important/Equipment: sturdy ankle-high hiking boots, drinks and possibly food for the journey, FFP2 mask for the bus, protection against the elements
- Requirements: Sure-footedness
- Level of difficulty: medium
- Pets not allowed.