General description
Long but not technically demanding mountain tour with a wonderful view of the Spronser lakes.
Starting point: Pfelders car park
End point: Pfelders car park
Refreshment stop: Faltschnalalm
Route description
From the large Pfelders/Plan parking lot head southwest along the road to Lazins/Lazines leaving the village on the left-hand side. Then follow the steep path (6) into the forest before reaching picturesque location where the Faltschnalalm mountain pasture is situated. From there, follow the path south as it bears left while entering the wide Faltschnal valley (6). Though initially without any significant incline, the path becomes somewhat steeper as it continues southwest up to the Faltschnaljöchl ridge (6) near the valley head. After crossing the ridge on the left, continue further south to the Spronser Joch ridge, with a panoramic view of the first of a cluster of high mountain lakes. After a short descent, leave the path and follow the narrow trail eastwards to the left for a short stretch, past the Schwarzsee lake, as far as the Grünjoch ridge.
This enables you to reach the slope to the right passing across the short but steep southern ridge leading to the scenic top of the Schwarzkopf.
From there, return to the Spronser Joch passing the Faltschnaljöchl (6) to the Lazinser Alm pasture (42A, 42). Then take the road through the picturesque Lazinsertal valley back to the Pfelders parking area (24, 8).
Source: Passeiertal Valley Hiking Guide – Heinz Widmann http://passeier.org
Description to arrive at destination
Coming from Merano into the Passeier Valley to St. Leonhard, continue to Moos and then left into the Pfelder Valley to Pfelders until you reach the large car park at the beginning of the village.
Parking
Parking is available in the large car park (subject to charge) at the beginning of the village of Pfelders.
Public transport
Parking is available in the large car park (subject to charge) at the beginning of the village of Pfelders.
Safety instructions
This mountain tour requires a very good physical condition due to its length.
Equipment
Good hiking boots, hiking clothing and rain protection are recommended.