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The Kolfuschg high path

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High alpine atmosphere on the Kolfuschg high route
Photo: Fortunato Flatscher, CAI-Alta Badia, CAI-Alta Badia

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Hiking over Forcelles to Grödner Joch/Ju de Frara

moderate

Distance 6.9 km

3:50 h

855 m

162 m

2,236 m

1,623 m

Although the mountain tour runs through the ski area, we can still warmly recommend it. We hike through the Edelweiß valley, along the foot of Sas Ciampac and the great Cir peak. The Sella massif repeatedly captivates us. It presents itself like a mighty fortress. In high summer, the alpine meadows show their most beautiful side, and the Edelweiß blooms here abundantly.

Those who want to save the first altitude meters can take the gondola lift up to Col Pradat and start the hike there. This shortens the hike and makes it interesting for families.

Author’s recommendation

Although we are on an easy high-altitude path, this route tip has a high alpine character. On the left and right, well-known Dolomite peaks rise, and the north faces of the Sella massif impress from every angle.

Hiking without a car: This route is especially suitable for arrival and departure by public transport.

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Fortunato Flatscher, CAI-Alta Badia

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Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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Highest point

Jimmis hut, 2,236 m

Lowest point

Kolfuschg, 1,623 m

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625 m

Dirt road

4.2 km

Forested/wild trail

1.6 km

Path

171 m

Road

288 m

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Tips and suggestions

Information at the Alta Badia Tourist Association.

Roadbook

From Kolfuschg/Calfosch westwards on marking no. 4 towards Puez hut up to the Edelweiß hut. At the junction keep left on path no. 8 towards Grödner Joch to the Forcelles hut (no summer operation). From here continue southwards on well-marked path no. 8, across flowery meadows and stone pine stands up to a fork. To the right towards southwest on path no. 8/A gently uphill to the Jimmis hut. After a short break continue on path no. 2 towards Grödner Joch/Ju de Frara.

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Bushaltestelle Kolfuschg Zentrum
Gondelbahn Col Pradat
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Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Access via the Gadertal valley:

By train to Bruneck. By public bus from Bruneck to La Villa/Stern, then via Corvara to Kolfuschg/Calfosch.

Access via the Grödnertal valley:

By public bus from Bolzano to St. Ulrich and over the Grödner Joch to Kolfuschg/Calfosch.

Return: by public bus to Bruneck or Bolzano.

Schedule information at Südtirol Mobil.

Directions

From Innsbruck: Take the Brenner motorway A22 to Brixen. Exit at Vahrn/Pustertal motorway junction. Via the Pustertal road SS 49 to St. Lorenzen and the SP 244 (Gadertal) to La Villa/Stern and further to Kolfuschg/Calfosch.

From Bolzano: Via the Eisack valley SS 12 to Waidbruck and through Grödnertal, SS 242, to St. Ulrich. Continue via Wolkenstein to Grödner Joch/Ju de Frara, SS 243, and further to Kolfuschg/Calfosch.

Return to the car: by public bus from Grödner Joch/Ju de Frara to Kolfuschg/Calfosch.

Parking

Several parking options in Kolfuschg/Calfosch, 2 parking spaces on the left side, one is free, one is paid;

Coordinates

46.552982, 11.855366

DMS

46°33'10.7"N 11°51'19.3"E

UTM

32T 718880 5159451

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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Book recommendation by the author

Hiking guide "Hiking without a car - Gadertal" by the South Tyrol Alpine Club.

Author’s map recommendations

Tabacco map sheet 07, 1:25,000 / Kompass WK 624, 1:25,000 or WK 59, 1:50,000 / mapgraphic WK 21, 1:25,000 / freytag&bernd WKS 5, 1:50,000 / Nature Park Puez-Geisler no. 3, 1:25,000

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Equipment

Standard mountain equipment.

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Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

6.9 km

Duration

3:50 h

Ascent

855 m

Descent

162 m

Highest point

2,236 m

Lowest point

1,623 m

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