long-distance hiking trail
Sarntal Hufeisentour
Through the Sarntal Alps
Südtirolalpin
Certified Mountain Guide
IFMGA - Mountain Guides Associations
Mail suedtirolalpin@gmail.com
Prices from
700,- €
ABOUT THE TOUR
Once in a sweeping arc through the rugged and unspoilt Sarntaler Alpen, right in the heart of South Tyrol.
7 days · 32.5 h · Sarntaler Alpen
Sarntaler Hufeisentour: The Hufeisentour takes its name from the line of the route, which crosses the entire mountain landscape of the rugged and unspoilt Sarntaler Alpen in the heart of South Tyrol in the shape of a horseshoe.
Right at the start, Rittner Horn is on the agenda. Ludwig Purtscheller praised the mountain for its all-round panorama as early as the late 19th century – and that is still easy to understand today. Later, we reach the Latzfonser Kreuz, whose mountain refuge at 2,311 metres stands directly beside South Tyrol’s highest pilgrimage chapel.
To finish, we cross the Steinernen Mandeln, an ancient site of witches and earth energy with countless cairns.
INFO
Services
Included in the price:
- Entirely organized and guided by a South Tyrolean hiking guide
- All necessary reservations are made in advance
Additional costs:
- 6 overnight stays in huts with half board
- 2 short taxi rides
- Transfers to and from the meeting point
- Mountain guide expenses (hut, taxi)
- Individual tips
* Rental equipment (€10 per piece of equipment)
Facts
Location:
Sarntal Alps
Best time of year:
June - September
Duration:
7 days
Meeting point:
Sarnthein - Parking at the sports center
What you need
Requirements:
- Fitness for daily stages with 1,000 meters of elevation gain and 6 hours of walking time
- Surefootedness
PRICING
Participants:
min. 5 people
Prices:
1-4 people:
5 people or more:
upon request
€700
If you have any questions or need further information, please write them in the comment field of the inquiry form.
Before submitting your request: Please read the "important information" about risks in mountaineering carefully.
Dates:
upon request
PROGRAM
Day 1: To Rittner Horn
We meet in Sarnthein at the large car park north of the sports centre. From here, a taxi will take us around 10 km into the Tanzbachtal. Our 7-day circular tour through the beautiful and largely unspoilt Sarntaler Alpen begins at the hamlet of Windlahn. We follow the trail up to Rittner Horn, the first stage destination of the week.
Walking time: 4 h | ↑ 1,000 m ascent | ↓ 50 m descent
⌂ Rittner-Horn-Haus
Day 2: To Latzfonser Kreuz
The second day takes us from the Rittner-Horn-Haus across the wide upland pastures of the Villanderer Alm to one of the highest pilgrimage sites in Europe, the Latzfonser Kreuz.
Walking time: 6 h | ↑ 700 m ascent | ↓ 650 m descent
⌂ Latzfonser Kreuz (2,311 m)
Day 3: To Marburger Hütte
From Latzfonser Kreuz we continue past Ritzlar to the Forcellascharte. We then follow the trail to the Tellerjoch and onwards past Jakobsspitze to the Marburger Hütte (Flaggerschartenhütte).
Walking time: 5 h | ↑ 650 m ascent | ↓ 500 m descent
⌂ Marburger Hütte
Day 4: To Penser Joch
The fourth stage leads us from the Marburger Hütte past Hörtlaner and Tagewaldhorn to Astenberg, and beyond it to Penser Joch. We will spend the night here at the Alpenrose inn. At this point, we have reached the northernmost point of the Hufeisentour.
Walking time: 4 h | ↑ 500 m ascent | ↓ 700 m descent
Day 5: To Weissenbach
From day 5 onwards, we head south again on the other side of the valley of the Sarntal, in the western part of the Sarntaler Alpen. We follow the trail below the Röthenspitze and then also pass the Sarner Weisshorn. Via the Gerölljoch, we reach the Oberbergalm and continue out through the Oberbergtal to Weissenbach. Here we will spend one night at Hotel Edelweiss or similar accommodation.
Walking time: 5 h | ↑ 400 m ascent | ↓ 1,300 m descent
Day 6: To Meraner Hütte
Today, a taxi takes us from Weissenbach to Aberstückl, where at the end of the road we set off on foot again towards the Meraner Hütte. We first follow the trail to the Antranalm and continue to the Missensteiner Joch. Soon afterwards, we reach the Meraner Hütte.
Walking time: 4.5 h | ↑ 700 m ascent | ↓ 300 m descent
⌂ Meraner Hütte
Day 7: Back to Sarnthein
On the final stage of the Hufeisentour through the Sarntaler Alpen, we go from the Meraner Hütte to the Kreuzjoch and on to the Stoanernen Mandln – a summit that truly lives up to its name. From the Stoanernen Mandln, the last section leads us down to the Sarner Skihütte. A taxi will pick us up here and bring us back to our cars.
Walking time: 4 h | ↑ 300 m ascent | ↓ 600 m descent
Any changes to the program that may be necessary for various reasons (weather, conditions, accommodation booking situation, etc.) will always be made in consultation with the participants.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - (FAQs)
How demanding is the Sarntaler Hufeisentour?
The tour is a seven-day long-distance hike through the Sarntaler Alpen with a total of 32.5 hours of walking time. You should allow between 4 and 6 hours per day, plus up to 1,300 metres of descent. Sure-footedness and good stamina for several consecutive days are essential.
Where do we stay overnight on the Hufeisentour?
We stay partly in mountain huts and partly down in the valley. The programme includes, among others, the Rittner-Horn-Haus, the Latzfonser Kreuz, the Marburger Hütte or Flaggerschartenhütte, accommodation at Penser Joch, a hotel in Weissenbach and the Meraner Hütte.
What do I need for the tour, and can I hire equipment?
For the Hufeisentour, you mainly need well broken-in mountain boots and a suitable rucksack for several days. The detailed packing list will be sent with the confirmation email. If you are missing anything, you can hire equipment from Südtirolalpin for a small wear-and-tear fee.
