Val Casies Valley / S. Maddalena
Winter hiking: The Ascht Alm hut in the Gsiesertal Valley 1950 m
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.
By bus:
Bus stop: St. Magdalena, Head of the Valley
Bus line: 441
By car:
Destination: Gsiesertal Valley – St. Magdalena
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.