Winter Hike to the Ulfaseralm alp

Easy walk to the traditional alpine hut in the Passeiertal Valley.

Starting point: Kratzegg car park in Ulfas

End point: Kratzegg car park in Ulfas

Refreshment point: Ulfaseralm Alp

Directions

Start at the “Kratzegg” parking lot and follow the sign for Ulfaseralm, hiking north along the narrow asphalt road above beautiful farms. Once you reach the forest, keep right at the fork in the road and continue along the gravel path into the valley. After a while, you will cross a bridge, keep to the right after this and stay on the road. Finally, at the bottom of the valley, take a wide left turn and climb slightly to the Ulfaseralm (1,600 m).

The route is suitable for strollers and wheelchairs.

Recommended equipment

Wear warm, weather-appropriate clothing, sturdy and waterproof hiking boots and, if necessary, traction aids such as microspikes or crampons. Walking poles can provide additional support on snowy and slippery trails.

Parking

• Coming from Pfelders, take the SP114 towards Platt and shortly before reaching Platt, turn right at the junction for Ulfas

• Coming from Meran towards the Passeiertal Valley, take the Jaufenstraße SS44 to St. Leonhard, continue towards Moos, take on the Timmelsjochstraße and continue on the SP114 to Platt. After Platt, continue towards Pfelders an turn left at the junciton for Ulfas

• Coming from the Timmelsjoch, take on the Timmelsjochstraße to Moos and continue on the SP114 to Platt. After Platt, continue towards Pfelders an turn left at the junciton for Ulfas

• Coming from the Jaufenpass towards St. Leonhard, take the Jaufenstraße SS44, continue towards Moos on the Timmelsjochstraße and continue on the SP114 to Platt. After Platt, continue towards Pfelders an turn left at the junciton for Ulfas

Parking is available at the paid Kratzegg car park in Ulfas.

Public transport

Choose a more environmentally friendly way to travel and use our public transport services:

• Bus line 240 from Meran towards Moos/Pfelders

Bus stop "Moos, Rathaus"

then continue with:

• Bus line 241 from Moos towards Ulfas

Bus stop "Platt, Parkplatz Kratzegg"

or

• Bus line 240 from Pfelders towards Merano

Bus stop "Platt, Abzweigung Ulfas"

• Bus line 241 towards Ulfas

Bus stop "Platt, Parkplatz Kratzegg"

You can find the timetables at www.suedtirolmobil.info or on the Passeiertal App.

Author's tip

Always stay on marked trails, check the current weather and snow conditions before setting off, and take particular care on icy, slippery or snow-covered sections.

Take enough water and food with you and plan your hike so that you return before it gets dark.

Check the current trail conditions in advance and take note of any closures or avalanche warnings.