Völlan - Gruberhof - Gallhof - Völlaner Joch - Platzers
Hike for experienced mountain hikers to Völlaner Joch and Platzers
Closure until 30.6.2026
A section of hiking trail No. 3 and a section of hiking trail No. 4 in Plasers are closed from 26.05.2026 to 30.06.2026 due to timber harvesting activities.
Directions : This hike for practiced mountain hikers starts at the church in Foiana, passes the old Nagelehof farm, branches off behind it to the left at the crossroads (trail no. 4) towards Jochweg, and leads, climbing gradually, through forests and mountain meadows to the Gruberhof and Traterhof, then onwards to the Gallhof farms (closed). From here the trail continues to the right. You will hike through shady woodland below the Jochberg as far as the Jagdhütte refuge (no refreshments), via the Völlaner Joch plateau and eventually from there onwards along a rather steep path to Platzers.
Possible return route: from the village of Platzers take trail no. 10 to Unterplatzers (Hauser) and continue via the Völlaner Badl to Foiana.
Recommended equipment : Suitable hiking equipment, comfortable hiking boots.
Description to arrive at destination: From Lana, drive to the village of Völlan, above Lana
Directions
This hike for practiced mountain hikers starts at the church in Foiana, passes the old Nagelehof farm, branches off behind it to the left at the crossroads (trail no. 4) towards Jochweg, and leads, climbing gradually, through forests and mountain meadows to the Gruberhof and Traterhof, then onwards to the Gallhof farms (closed).
From here the trail continues to the right. You will hike through shady woodland below the Jochberg as far as the Jagdhütte refuge (no refreshments), via the Völlaner Joch plateau and eventually from there onwards along a rather steep path to Platzers.
Possible return route: from the village of Platzers take trail no. 10 to Unterplatzers (Hauser) and continue via the Völlaner Badl to Foiana.
Recommended equipment
Suitable hiking equipment, comfortable hiking boots.
Description to arrive at destination
From Lana, drive to the village of Völlan, above Lana
Parking
Car park by the church or Raiffeisenhaus Völlan