Val Casies/Gsiesertal
Winter hiking: The Aschtalm hut in the Val Casies/Gsiesertal Valley 1950 m
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.
Hiking and sledding fun at “Hubi”
Starting point: a) Val Casies/Gsiesertal Valley – S. Maddalena, Head of the valley (1465 m) b) Val Casies/Gsiesertal Valley – S. Maddalena, “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 Calsale "Huben (limited parking available) along Pfinn stream possible (01:00 h)
From the head of the valley in S. Maddalena/Val Casies Valley (1465m), 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 Aschtalm (1950m, refreshment possible) in 1 hour and 15 minutes