Hiking day with the well-known South Tyrolean extreme mountaineer Hanspeter Eisendle:
Section of the Ortler Höhenweg In the Face of King Ortler
We travel by coach through the Vinschgau Valley and reach the starting point of the hike. From Laganda (1,700 m), a hamlet just before Sulden, we first climb slightly uphill, then almost level, on forest paths until we reach the fork that leads up to the Stierberg Alm. Walk along the steep but not exactly long section of path that follows in the forest in the direction of the Stierberg Alm. Past ancient, gnarled tree formations, with the Ortler (3,905 m), the highest peak in the Eastern Alps, in view, the trail leads to the Kälber Alm (2,300 m). Shortly before the alpine pasture, the trail branches off in the direction of Schönegg. We follow this path upwards and reach the most exciting part of the hike (2,500 m). After an extensive rest and food from the rucksack, we follow the "Eselsteig" (donkey trail), which is now somewhat exposed, requires surefootedness and leads through the steep flanks of the Schöneggspitze into the Zaytal. We descend to Sulden via the path coming down from the Düsseldorfer Hütte, following the course of the Zaytal stream.
Look forward to an eventful hiking day with the well-known South Tyrolean mountaineer Hanspeter Eisendle and explore King Ortler together with him!
Section of the Ortler Höhenweg In the Face of King Ortler
We travel by coach through the Vinschgau Valley and reach the starting point of the hike. From Laganda (1,700 m), a hamlet just before Sulden, we first climb slightly uphill, then almost level, on forest paths until we reach the fork that leads up to the Stierberg Alm. Walk along the steep but not exactly long section of path that follows in the forest in the direction of the Stierberg Alm. Past ancient, gnarled tree formations, with the Ortler (3,905 m), the highest peak in the Eastern Alps, in view, the trail leads to the Kälber Alm (2,300 m). Shortly before the alpine pasture, the trail branches off in the direction of Schönegg. We follow this path upwards and reach the most exciting part of the hike (2,500 m). After an extensive rest and food from the rucksack, we follow the "Eselsteig" (donkey trail), which is now somewhat exposed, requires surefootedness and leads through the steep flanks of the Schöneggspitze into the Zaytal. We descend to Sulden via the path coming down from the Düsseldorfer Hütte, following the course of the Zaytal stream.
- Meeting point: 7:00 a.m. in front of the Algund town hall.
- Return: 18:00 in Algund
- Journey time to the starting point: approx. 1.5 hours
- Walking time: approx. 5.5 to 6 hours
- Difference in altitude: approx. 850 m ascent and 750 m descent
- Difficulty: medium to difficult
- Equipment: Sturdy hiking boots, sun and rain protection, clothing suitable for the season and the hiking destination, drink, provisions for the day.
- Participation fee: 31,00 € for travel expenses and hiking guide
- Registration: within the day before at 16:00 at the tourist office Algund (Tel. +39 0473 448600, info@algund.com)
- Further information: There is a minimum and maximum number of participants. The hike takes place in all weathers. The programme is subject to change. Participation at your own risk. Animals are not allowed.
- Online registration: algund.info
Look forward to an eventful hiking day with the well-known South Tyrolean mountaineer Hanspeter Eisendle and explore King Ortler together with him!