Fantastic circular route with a wonderful descent.
Starting point: Wanser Hof car park
End point: Wanser Hof car park
Refreshment stop: Auerhof farm inn
Recommended season: Throughout the winter
Avalanche danger: Beware of slab avalanches on the steep slope on the Sailertal Valley side!
From the car park at Wanser Hof farm (1,439 m), follow the wide forest track to Wanser Alm Alp (1,640 m). From there, continue to the head of the valley. Keep to the left at first, then follow a sweeping curve to the right towards Wanser Joch (2,245 m), with the final section becoming increasingly steep. From there, continue climbing on the Sarntal side until you reach the ridge and summit of "Alpenspitze".
The descent follows the same route.
In very good conditions, you can descend via Sailer Valley back to the starting point. From the summit, head slightly to the right until you reach a steeper slope. Descend this steep slope, which soon opens out into beautiful, wide slopes and leads down to the valley floor. From there, a slightly flatter section takes you back to the car park at Wanser Hof.
Carry the necessary safety equipment, including an avalanche transceiver, avalanche shovel and probe. Depending on the route and conditions, a helmet, ski crampons and additional equipment may also be required.
Wear warm, weather-appropriate clothing and suitable ski touring equipment. Take sufficient water and food with you and plan your tour so that you return in good time, preferably before nightfall.
• Coming from Meran towards the Passeiertal Valley, take the Jaufenstraße SS44 to Walten, after St. Leonhard
• Coming from the Jaufenpass towards Meran, take the Jaufenstraße SS44 to Walten, before St. Leonhard
• Coming from the Timmelsjoch towards Moos, continue on the Timmelsjochstraße to Walten, after St. Leonhard
Parking available at the parking area in Wans.
Choose a more environmentally friendly way to travel and use our public transport services:
• Bus line 240 from Meran towards Moos, Pfelders
• Bus line 240 from Plan towards Merano/Meran
Bus stop "St. Leonhard, Busbahnhof"
and on with:
• Bus line 239 from St. Leonhard towards Jaufenpass/Walten
Bus stop "Walten, Innerwalten"
or directly
• Bus line 239 from St. Leonhard towards Jaufenpass/Walten
• Bus line 239 from Jaufenpass towards St. Leonhard
Bus stop "Walten, Innerwalten"
You can find the timetables at www.suedtirolmobil.info or on the Passeiertal app!
Before every ski tour, check the current weather, snow and avalanche conditions and pay attention to the regional avalanche bulletins. Choose your route according to your experience, the current conditions and your level of fitness.
Plan your ski tour carefully, taking into account the ascent route, descent, time required and any potential hazards. Stick to designated routes and observe any current closures, as well as protected and restricted areas.