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Dolomite panorama from the Schlern to the Latemar; the Völseggspitze is the single peak in the front row
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Mountain hike from Ums to the Tschafon meadows and to Hofer Alpl

moderate

Distance 13.3 km

5:00 h

1,010 m

1,830 m

930 m

Above Ums rises the Völsegg-Spitz. Actually not a spectacular summit, since the Hammerwand and of course the Schlern dominate. But when we stand at the summit cross, we know the steep and strenuous ascent was worth it. This exposed limestone dome offers a wonderful view over the Bolzano basin and the South Tyrolean mountain world.

The Tschafon meadows invite you to have an extensive rest. The larch meadow lies beautifully quiet. The peaks of the Rosengarten massif repeatedly shine through the treetops.

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

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Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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Highest point

Völsegg-Spitz, 1,830 m

Lowest point

Ums, 930 m

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1.3 km

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10 km

Forested/wild trail

1 km

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983 m

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Long hike, steep ascent and descent, good physical condition required

Roadbook

From Ums via path no. 4 over a wide path to Schlernbach. From here steeply through the forest to the Tschafonleger and further to the Tschafon hut. About 20 minutes to Völsegg-Spitz. Descent from the Tschafon hut first via path no. 4 to the crossing. Turn right and take paths no. 7B and 7 under the Hammerwand to Schlernbach. At the crossing, take path no. 1, a steep gravel road to the next crossing. Take path no. 3 to Hoferalpl and descend steeply back to Ums.

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Brücke über den Schlernbach
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Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Either by bus from Bolzano via Völs to Ums or by train to Waidbruck and from there by bus via Völs to Ums. More information about the timetable at Südtirol Mobil.

Directions

Leave the Brenner motorway A22 at Bolzano North and drive on the SS12 to Blumau. There, turn left in the tunnel towards the Schlern area and follow the provincial road to Völs am Schlern. Take the second exit on the right onto the municipal road to Ums.

Parking

Parking available in Ums (in the village center or along the forest road, free of charge)

Coordinates

46.503984, 11.518640

DMS

46°30'14.3"N 11°31'07.1"E

UTM

32T 693242 5153128

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

Book recommendation by the author

Hiking guide "Hiking without a car – Gröden Schlern area" by the Alpine Club South Tyrol.

Author’s map recommendations

Tabacco no. 029, 1:25,000 Kompass no. 628, 1:25,000 or no. 54, 1:50,000 mapgraphic no. 11, 1:25,000 freytag&berndt no. WKS 1, 1:50,000 Schlern Nature Park (1), 1:25,000

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Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

13.3 km

Duration

5:00 h

Ascent

1,010 m

Descent

1,010 m

Highest point

1,830 m

Lowest point

930 m

Public-transport-friendly Round trip Scenic Refreshment stops available

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