Sand in Taufers/Campo Tures
Snowshoe hike Schlafhäuser Ahornach/Acereto
Accessible via forest path 33A/10B. Moderately steep start, when reaching the forestry path follow this to the left, after the first bend to the right, to the first sleeping house, then on forest path 10b on to the second sleeping house. No refreshments.
Approx. 50 m elevation, walking time 2 hours, largely not steep, a few uphill climbs. Outbound = return route. Three quarters wooded.
Coming from the north:
München – Rosenheim – Kufstein – Innsbruck – Brennerautobahn – exit at Brixen – national road Pustertaler Staatsstraße to Bruneck – turn left into the Ahrntal Valley - Sand in Taufers/Campo Tures - Acereto/Ahornach
Coming from the west:
Reschen pass, Bozen, Brixen and national road Pustertaler Staatsstraße to Bruneck – turn left into the Ahrntal Valley - Sand in Taufers/Campo Tures - Acereto/Ahornach
Coming from the east:
Motorway Tauernautobahn or Felbertauern tunnel to Lienz and continue on to Innichen -Toblach - Bruneck – turn right into the Ahrntal Valley - Sand in Taufers/Campo Tures - Acereto/Ahornach
Coming from the south:
Verona – Trento – Bozen – Motorway Brennerautobahn to the exit at Brixen – national road Pustertaler Staatsstraße Bruneck – turn left into the Ahrntal Valley - Sand in Taufers/Campo Tures - Acereto/Ahornach
The sleeping houses are wooden huts with fireplace and hay beds used for overnight stays, in a pretty location in the mugo pine zone with stunning panoramic views. No Refreshments.
Be aware of the avalanche danger. More information at the alpine schools and the mountain guides.
A detailed map is available in the tourist offices.