Waterfall Alpine Trail – Circular Hike via the Fletscher Steps

A dramatic circular hike revealing the Partschins Waterfall from behind the cascades, with emerald pools, viewpoints and the constant sound of rushing water. Comfortable resting spots invite you to linger, while the descent via the Fletscher Steps adds a more adventurous touch.

Tour Start

Last stop bus line 265, Restaurant Wasserfall

Tour End

Bus line 265 – second-to-last stop,, Restaurant Birkenwald

Restaurant Wasserfall – Waterfall Alpine Trail (Alpinsteig) – Fletscherhof – Fletscher Steps – Restaurant Wasserfall – Partschins Waterfall – Restaurant Birkenwald

Behind the restaurant Wasserfall, the path leads past the old historic eletric power station.

Follow the route 8B for a few metres to a junktion on the left with the sign "Alpinsteig Wasserfall". Now the path continues in numerous serpentines always pleasantly uphill until the turnoff to the lookout point. Here it is definitely worthwhile to walk the short distance downhill and to have a look at the emerald-green pools, which are fed by small rushing waterfalls ("Fallelen"). At the rest area at the lookout point with a view into the valley it is worth having your camera ready.

On the same way back, the trail continues upwards again, passing an impressive rock, to the asphalt road. Here, follow the road to the right until you reach the turnoff for the descent via trail nr. 8B, past the "Fletscherhof" (via the so-called "Fletscher Stiegen") to the Restaurant Wasserfall. Descend further past the Partschins Waterfall to the Restaurant Birkenwald.

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 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!

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