General description
Demanding high-alpine circular hike in the heart of the Texel Group Nature Park. This varied route combines the Merano High Mountain Trail (Meraner Höhenweg Nr. 24) with the wild Zieltal Valley, the historic Lodnerhütte and the scenic Franz Huber Trail.
Steep ascents, exposed sections and impressive alpine scenery make this an intense mountain experience for fit and sure-footed hikers.
Route description
Starting point
Texelbahn cable car mountain station
End point
Texelbahn cable car mountain station
Texelbahn cable car – Merano High Mountain Trail 24 – Nasereit Hut – Lodnerhütte hut – Franz Huber Trail 7B – Sattelspitze – Tablander Alm hut – Nasereit hut – Texelbahn cable car
The hike starts at the Texelbahn mountain station. From here, the Merano High Mountain Trail 24 (Meraner Höhenweg Nr. 24) leads towards Nasereit Hut.
At Nasereit Hut, trail 8 branches off into the Zieltal Valley and leads through impressive alpine scenery with waterfalls to the Lodnerhütte hut (2,259 m).
From the hut, the Franz Huber Trail 7B begins. This high-alpine trail is suitable only for experienced hikers. It includes exposed traverses, rocky sections and some passages secured with cables or chains. Sure-footedness and a head for heights are essential.
At the junction, trail 1 continues up to the summit of Sattelspitze peak (2,428 m).
The descent follows trail 1 down to Tablander Alm hut and then along the Merano High Mountain Trail Nr. 24 back to the Texelbahn.
Suitable only for experienced, sure-footed and physically fit mountain hikers. High-alpine character with exposed sections.
Due to its length and alpine character, the tour is best planned as a two-day hike with an overnight stay at the Lodnerhütte / Rifugio Cima Fiammante (2,259 m).
Good to know
The name “Sattelspitze” derives from its position above a clearly visible mountain saddle (“Sattel”), a typical alpine term describing the topographical shape of the terrain.
Description to arrive at destination
The starting points of our hiking tours can be reached comfortably and in an environmentally friendly way by bus and train. With the South Tyrol Guest Pass, all public transport throughout South Tyrol can be used free of charge – no need to search for parking. Tip: timetables and connections are available at www.suedtirolmobil.info.
Parking
Parking options in Partschins are limited. In order to protect the local natural area and support sustainable travel, we recommend using public transport. Thank you for helping to protect this area!
Public transport
Timetable search: https://www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/
Safety instructions
Steep ascents, exposed sections and impressive alpine scenery make this an intense mountain experience for fit and sure-footed hikers.
Due to its length and alpine character, the tour is best planned as a two-day hike with an overnight stay at the Lodnerhütte / Rifugio Cima Fiammante (2,259 m).