General description
This easy family hike leads on a flat and wide path to the Hirzerhütte Cabin. Beautifully located, the cabin is surrounded by alpine meadows and feature an incredible view over the Texel Range. As well as cows, alpacas also spend their summer here at the Hirzerhütte.
Route description
From
Klammeben (Hirzer Cable Car mountain station) walk about
20 minutes on trail no. 40 to the
Hirzerhütte. The return journey is via the same route back to the Hirzer Cable Car mountain station.
If you use the Verdins cable car as an ascent aid, you can take the nostalgic Grube chairlift up to the Grube Inn. From there, you can reach the Klammeben by taking the left-hand hiking trail No. 8A in 30 minutes with altitude difference of 170 meters and continue the hike to the Hirzerhütte.
ATTENTION: This variant is neither suitable for strollers nor barrier-free.
Description to arrive at destination
From Merano in the direction of Schenna and on to Verdins to the valley station of the cable car Verdins-Tall.
From Merano in the direction of Passeiertal Valley and on to Saltaus to the valley station oft the cable car Hirzer.
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 234 from Schenna to Verdins (bus stop: Verdins cable car)
- 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