Head of the valley at St. Magdalena
Winter hike: The Uwald Alm hut in the Gsiesertal Valley 2042 m
Where you get the most beautiful view of the valley
Starting point: Gsiesertal Valley – St. Magdalena, Head of the valley (1465 m)
Distance: 5 km
Descent: along the ascending route
Walking time: 01:30 – 02:00 h
Difficulty: medium
Difference in altitude: 577 m
Tobboganing possibility: yes
Information: also feasible with snowshoes or touring skis
Scenic hike to Uwald Alm 2042 m with refreshment stop, stunning views over the Gsiesertal Valley and tobogganing option.
Parking lot on payment in St. Magdalena at the 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 Gsiesertal Valley – St. Magdalena, Head of the valley (1465 m) follow trail marker No. 12 across the bridge in a left-hand direction. After passing the Schlosserhof farm, take the old sheep trail to the right. In the vicinity of the Burgerhof farm you cross the bridge over the Pfoibach stream and continue along the forest road through the forest. As you continue, you come across small clearings that offer beautiful views of the Gsiesertal Valley and the Pragsertal Dolomites. You cross the mountain stream a second time, walk through snow-covered alpine meadows and soon reach the left fork that leads through meadows and woods to the Uwald Alm hut (2042 m, refreshment possibility).