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Ferienregion Reschenpass
Ferienregion Reschenpass
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Long and demanding high-altitude trail from Graun via Rossböden Alm to Weißkugelhütte. Breathtaking glacier views and alpine terrain guarantee trail running enjoyment.
Open
difficult
Distance 32.6 km
7:19 h
2,016 m
1,600 m
2,741 m
1,499 m
Glacier panoramic trail run high above the Langtauferer Valley in the beatiful Vinschgau.
Author’s recommendation
Running direction & water filter: as the trail is very long and the first proper place to stop is Weißkugelhütte, you should definitely bring a lightweight filter or suitable purification tablets. There are plenty of streams for refilling, but your energy reserves need to be self-sufficient until the hut!
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Ferienregion Reschenpass
Ferienregion Reschenpass
Difficulty
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
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Highest point
2,741 m
Lowest point
1,499 m
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Start: Graun im Vinschgau.
Ascent: steep and demanding climb via Rossböden Alm up to around 2,700 m altitude.
High-altitude trail: along a rolling singletrack with continuous ups and downs, following the mountain ridge into the valley, always with views of the glaciers of the Ortler Group.
Melag option (km 20): in case of bad weather or fatigue, an early descent to Melag is possible.
Final section & descent: under good conditions continue to Weißkugelhütte (stop), followed by the final downhill back into the valley and return to the starting point.
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Bus stop Graun LakeParking lot Curon Center
Upper Vinschgau Valley Museum
E-Car Charging station Graun
E-Car Charging station Graun
Boat trip with the MS Hubertus Interregio
Rossbödenalm
Rossbodenalm
Pedrossee
Gschweller Seen
Weißkugelhütte (Rif. Pio XI)
Am Gletscher
Melager Alm 1.970
Auf der Klamm Alexander
Ein Viehtrieb (Tray) führt ins Melagertal.
Chapel of Melag
Rückkehr
Bus stop Melag
Weiler Melag
Parking lot Melag
Public transport
Take the Vinschgau Railway to the final station in Mals. From there, continue with bus line 273 (Mals–Reschen) to the Graun i. V. Dorf stop. For the return from the valley (if finishing in Melag), bus line 277 runs from Melag back to Graun.Directions
Drive along the Reschen Pass road (SS40), either from Merano/Schlanders or from Landeck/Reschen Pass, to Graun im Vinschgau on Lake Resia.Parking
Large paid parking area directly on the lakeshore in Graun (near the historic church tower) or parking options in the village area.Coordinates
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46.808482, 10.540176
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46°48'30.5"N 10°32'24.6"E
UTM
32T 617509 5185033
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Equipment
Trail running shoes with aggressive grip (alpine terrain)Running vest with sufficient nutrition (bars, gels)
Hydration system (soft flasks / bladder) with at least 1.5 liters capacity
Light windproof and waterproof jacket (mandatory in high alpine terrain)
Emergency blanket, small bandage, and smartphone with emergency app
Foldable trail running poles (very helpful for the steep initial ascent)
Status
Open
Difficulty
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
32.6 km
Duration
7:19 h
Ascent
2,016 m
Descent
1,600 m
Highest point
2,741 m
Lowest point
1,499 m
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