General description
Impressive hike over the alpine pastures of the Hirzer region. This delightful hike including a cable car ride captivates with its splendid views and idyllic spots that encourage walkers to stop and linger for a while.
Route description
To begin, take trail no. 40 from the mountain station of the Hirzer cable car up to the Hirzerhütte mountain hut. The route passes partly over alpine pastures and partly through larch forest to the Hintereggalm and then on to the Mahdalm mountain huts. Both alpine pastures have serviced huts and are great places to stop for a rest and refreshments. Next, following the signpost to Tall, continue along trail no. 4 down to the Gampenwiesen meadows and Gompm Alm mountain hut (closed), then along a wide forest track downhill to Prenn, the mid-station of the Hirzer cable car.
As an alternative, proceed via Scena to Verdins, take the cable car and then the chair lift Talle-Grube. From the mountain station it takes about 30 minutes to reach Klammeben by foot.
Description to arrive at destination
- From Merano in the direction of Passeiertal valley to Saltaus and to the cable car Hirzer
- From Merano in the direction of Schenna and on to Verdins to the valley station of the cable car Verdins-Tall.
Parking
- Free parking lot cable car Verdins
- Free parking lot cabel car Hirzer
Public transport
- Bus line 231 from Meran to Schenna/Verdins (bus stop: Verdins)
- Bus line 240 from Meran to Passeiertal Valley (bus stop: Saltaus – cable car Hirzer)
You can find the schedules at www.suedtirolmobil.info or on the Schenna App!
Safety instructions
Before setting out on your day excursion, please make sure of the weather and trail conditions.
Equipment
Hiking boots