Sexten
Ski Tour: Monte Arnese/Hornischegg
ATTENTION: Snowshoe hikes and ski tours should only be undertaken by experienced and well-trained mountaineers. Always consider the avalanche risk – carrying complete avalanche safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, probe, and shovel) is mandatory. Check the avalanche report and weather conditions before every tour. Those without sufficient experience should only join such tours in the company of a certified mountain guide.
The special thing about Hornischeck/ Monte Arnese? You can stand with one foot in Italy and the other in Austria, because the Karnische Kamm/ Cresta Carnica forms the natural state border. The summit offers a unique view of the Sesto sundial and the peaks of the Three Peaks, as well as of the Austrian glacier world and the Comelico.
ATTENTION: Snowshoe hikes and ski tours should only be undertaken by experienced and well-trained mountaineers. Always consider the avalanche risk – carrying complete avalanche safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, probe, and shovel) is mandatory. Check the avalanche report and weather conditions before every tour. Those without sufficient experience should only join such tours in the company of a certified mountain guide.
If coming from the Kreuzberg Pass, follow the main road to the Signaue parking lot.
Start at the Signaue parking lot (valley station of the cable car).
Difficulty: medium-difficult
Ascent time: approx. 2 hours
Starting point: Stiergarten mountain station (2,092 m)
Route: From the Stiergarten mountain station over a ridge to a saddle and from there over a wide ridge to the summit of Hornischeck.
At the top station there is also the "avalanche search station" of the 3 Zinnen AG where avalanche searches can be practised independently.
Tip: Alternatively, you can climb to the Stiergarten mountain station from Moos or from the Kreuzberg Pass/ Passo Monte Croce to the Stiergarten mountain station.