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Piz Lad Trail

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    Challenging high-alpine loop trail from Rescher Alm via Äußerer Nockenkopf to Piz Lad. Flowing ridge paths with dream views of the Ortler and Lake Resia.
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    Distance 15.1 km
    5:19 h
    1,146 m
    1,146 m
    2,806 m
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    A route that has it all: a steep climb, flowing trails with some peaks, great downhills, and always a breathtaking view of Lake Reschen and the Ortler Group! From the Reschen Alm, it's first up to the Outer Nockenkopf. Then you follow the partly unmarked but easy and logical mountain ridge up to Piz Lad. This section definitely gets the trail running heart pumping. Fun trails and a unique view now lead back to the starting point at the Reschen Alm.

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    Outstanding border panorama: at the summit of Piz Lad you stand exactly on the border between Italy and Switzerland. Take a moment to absorb the deep view of the Inn River in the Engadin on one side and the shimmering Lake Resia on the other. Orientation along the ridge is easy in good weather thanks to the natural logic of the mountain chain.
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    Roadbook

    Start/finish: Rescher Alm (1,958 m).

    Route: from the alpine hut, the route immediately climbs steeply up to Äußerer Nockenkopf. It then follows the logical, partly unmarked but technically easy ridge to the summit of Piz Lad (2,808 m) at the tripoint border area.

    Return: from the summit, the loop descends via varied and fun downhill trails with continuous panoramic views back to the starting point at Rescher Alm.

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    Piz Lad
    Äusserer Nockenkopf
    Ein Schotterweg führt zur Reschener Alm.
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    Public transport

    Train/bus: take the Vinschgau Railway to Mals, then continue with bus line 273 to “Reschen, village centre”.

    Note: there is no public bus service directly to Rescher Alm. The ascent from Reschen village to the hut must be done on foot (about 1.5 to 2 additional hours).

    Directions

    From the north (D/A): via the Reschen Pass (B180/SS40) to Reschen. In the village, follow the signs towards Rescher Alm. The ascent follows a narrow mountain road.

    From the south (I): via the SS40 through the Vinschgau valley up to Lake Resia and on to Reschen. From there, turn left and follow the signs to Rescher Alm.

    Important access note:
    The final section over the Kopferbrücke towards Rescher Alm is only accessible by vehicle until 10:00 a.m. After that, the forest road is closed to vehicles until 4:00 p.m.

    Parking

    It is recommended to park at the parking area at Kopferbrücke or directly at Rescher Alm. Sufficient parking spaces are available at both locations, and Rescher Alm can be reached on foot from there.

    Coordinates

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    46.835868, 10.490756
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    46°50'09.1"N 10°29'26.7"E
    UTM
    32T 613681 5188003
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    Equipment

    Shoes: alpine trail running shoes with excellent grip and tread (rocky, high-alpine terrain).

    Clothing: windproof and weather-resistant trail clothing (layering system). As the route often stays above 2,500 m, it can be cold and windy on the ridge even in summer.

    Nutrition: sufficient fluids (at least 1.5 liters) and energy bars, as there are no refreshment points along the ridge.

    Other: smartphone with offline map/GPS, first-aid kit, sun protection, and possibly foldable trail running poles.


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    Distance
    15.1 km
    Duration
    5:19 h
    Ascent
    1,146 m
    Descent
    1,146 m
    Highest point
    2,806 m
    Lowest point
    2,010 m

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