Alps of Villandro/Villanders
Alps of Villandro/Villanders
Winter Hike from the Villanderer Alm to the Rittner Horn
Winter Hike from the Villanderer Alm to the Rittner Horn
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Tourist Information Villandro/Villanders
Vicolo F.-v.-Defregger / F.-v.-Defregger 6
39040 Villandro/Villanders
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Scenic winter hike from the Villanders Alpine Pasture to Rittner Horn. The route leads through the peaceful snow-covered alpine landscape, past cozy huts and over Gasteig Saddle to Rittner Horn. Along the way, hikers can enjoy impressive views of the surrounding mountains and the Dolomites. Snowshoes are required for the final section to the summit.
From the Gasser Hut to the Mair in Plun Hut, then to the Gasteiger Saddle and on to Rittner Horn.
- Saltnerstein car park – Gasser Hut (fee required)
- Kaser car park (fee required)
- Start of the family hiking trail (free)
Leave the highway at Klausen/Chiusa and take the first exit at the first roundabout. At the next roundabout, take the second exit and follow the road for about 2 km. Then turn right towards Villanders and continue to the village centre. At the Despar supermarket, turn right towards Villanderer Alm and follow the road to the Saltnerstein car park near the Gasser Hütte.
Line 345: Klausen – Villanders – Villanders Alm
The winter hike to Rittner Horn starts at the Gasser Hut. Following the groomed winter walking trail, you first reach the Mair in Plun Hut and then continue via the Gasteiger Saddle. Afterwards, always follow the winter trail to Rittner Horn (snowshoes are required for the final section). Along the route, the Mair in Plun Hut, the Obere Horn Haus and the Gasser Hut are perfect for a refreshment stop. Return the same way.