Hiking and sledding fun at “Hubi”

Starting point: a) Gsiesertal Valley – St. Magdalena, Head of the valley (1465 m) b) Gsiesertal Valley – St. Magdalena, “Huben” cottages

Distance: a) 3,3 km b) 3,8 km

Descent: along the ascending route

Walking time: a) 01:30 - 02:00 h b) 01:15 h – 01:30 h

Difficulty: a) medium b) easy

Difference in altitude: a) 485 m b) 410 m

Tobboganing possibility: yes / medium difficulty

Information: also feasible with snowshoes or touring skis | Tip: Snowshoe hike from hamlet "Huben" (limited parking available) along Pfinn stream possible (01:00 h)

Winter hike to Ascht Alm 1950 m from the head of the valley or Huben with tobogganing and refreshment stop.

Paid parking in Gsiesertal Valley – St. Magdalena, Head of the valley.

Coming from Innsbruck/Brennero (A): Drive on the Highway of Brennero (A22) until the exit Bressanone/Val Pusteria, then go on along the SS49-E66 for about 58kms until you arrive in Monguelfo. To get to Tesido and the Val Casies Valley, we recommend to take the exit West in Monguelfo.
Coming from Lienz (A): You can reach us also padding by Lienz in Westtyrol (A). You have to cross the Austrian-Italian border between Ahrnbach and Winnebach (B100-E66) and drive on the SS46-E66 until Monguelfo. To get to Tesido and the Val Casies, we recommend to take the exit West in Monguelfo.

Bus & train timetable: www.suedtirolmobil.info

Bus line 441

From the head of the valley in Gsiesertal Valley – St. Magdalena (1465 m), hike uphill alongside the ski slope, passing the Hackler farms, until you reach the Ampfertal farmhouse. Following the signs for trail No. 10, which also indicates "Ascht," you will reach the Ascht Alm (1950 m, refreshment possible) in 1 hour and 15 minutes.