Tour to the Ifinger Peak
From Meran 2000 to the Ifinger peak: The tour offers a unique view over the Meran valley, the Texel Group, Ötztal alps, the Dolomites and much more.
The Ifinger peak is also referred to as the local mountain of Hafling, Meran and Schenna and reaches a height of 2,581m. The summit offers a wonderful panoramic view. Mountaineering experience and sure-footedness are prerequisites for reaching the summit.
Directions
From the mountain station Meran 2000, follow hiking trail No. 3 until trail No. 19A branches off. Here, switch to hiking trail No. 19A.
After approximately 700m, the chapel of St. Oswald (2,200m) is located on the left.
Continue over the Oswaldscharte to the Kuhleiten mountain hut at 2,363 meters. Following trail No. 19, you first reach the Small Ifinger Peak (2,552m) via the left fork. From here, you already have a wonderful view over the valley. At the right fork, the secured via ferrata section to the Big Ifinger Peak begins. This final section to the summit is recommended only for sure-footed and non-fearful hikers. The return journey is via the same trail.
Recommended equipment
Climbing equipment rental at the Sportservice Erwin Stricker shop at the summit station of the funicular and cable car.
Description to arrive at destination
Coming from both directions of the freeway Meran/Merano - Bolzano/Bozen (MEBO), take the exit of Meran Süd/Merano Sud and follow directions towards Meran first, to then turn right towards Hafling/Avelengo.
Two possibilities to reach the summit station:
- parking place in Naiftal/Val di Nova in Meran, ascent with the Merano 2000 funicular
- parking place in Falzeben in Hafling, ascent with the Falzeben cable car
Parking
Free parking place at the valley station of the Meran 2000 funicular/Naiftal
Paid parking area in Falzeben
Public transport
Valley station of the Meran 2000 funicular/Naiftal:
- Bus no. 1/1A
Valley station of the Falzeben Cable Car:
- Bus no. 225 Meran - Hafling - Falzeben
- Bus no. 204 Hafling - Vöran - Mölten - Terlan - Bozen (until Hafling Dorf, than change to busline no. 225)
You'll find the time table on the site: www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/
Author's tip
An ascent at sunrise is worthwhile - ideally combined with a hearty alpine breakfast in one of the huts.
