recommended route
Hiking trail
· South of South Tyrol
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From Aldino to Pietralba
Südtirols Süden
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Mountain Hut "Schönrast"Photo: TV Aldein, Südtirols Süden
Author’s recommendation
- Start early: conditions are often clearer and temperatures more pleasant in the morning.
- Proper footwear: sturdy hiking shoes are recommended, as some sections are rooty or steeper.
- Check the weather: the area is at higher altitude and weather can change quickly, especially towards Maria Weißenstein.
- Bring enough water: there are not always refreshment stops along the route.
- Follow the signage: the trails are well marked, but there are different variants (alpine meadow routes and pilgrimage path).
- Respect grazing livestock: keep dogs on a leash and maintain distance from cows.
- Use viewpoints: there are many scenic photo spots, especially towards the Dolomites and the Adige Valley.
- Plan time for Maria Weißenstein: the sanctuary is worth a longer stop for its cultural and peaceful atmosphere.
Südtirols Süden
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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- Sure-footedness required: some sections are steeper, rooty, or uneven.
- Wear proper hiking shoes: sturdy boots with good grip are recommended.
- Monitor weather conditions: in higher terrain, weather can change quickly.
- Do not continue during thunderstorms: leave exposed alpine areas in time.
- Keep distance from grazing livestock: calmly pass cows and keep dogs on a leash.
- Stay on marked trails: shortcuts may be unclear or dangerous.
- Bring enough water and suitable clothing: especially in warm weather, as refreshment options are limited.
- Be careful on forest and alpine roads: they may also be used by vehicles, bycicles or agricultural machinery.
Roadbook
We start our tour in the centre of Aldino and follow the main street to the pizzeria "Waldrast". There we turn right, following the trail no. 11 until we reach "Residence Scheidnerhof". For about 200 m we follow the main street and then we turn left, following the trail "Praderweg". At the junction we take the trail no. 15, guiding us to the mountain hut "Schmieder Alm". Here we have an amazing view of the South Tyrolean mountains.
We continue our tour and go to the hut "Schönrast Alm". We pass the "Pichlwies" and following the path we come to "Weissenstein".
Schönrastalm
Pilgrimage Maria Weißenstein
Madonna di Pietralba
Malga Petersberger Leger Alm
Public transport
From Auer (Ora), first take bus line 140 towards Montan / Kaltenbrunn. Line 140 connects the Lower Adige Valley with the Aldeiner Brücke / Montan area.
There, you change to bus line 142 (Pietralba–Egna). This line goes directly through Aldein village (Aldein, Church) and continues up towards Petersberg and Maria Weißenstein.
From Bolzano, buses of lines 181 and 184 (SAD) run regularly towards the Eggental/Aldein/Petersberg area. Line 181 goes in the direction of Aldein, while line 184 serves Petersberg and the Maria Weißenstein pilgrimage site (in some cases a transfer in Deutschnofen or Petersberg may be required depending on the connection).Get Timetable to destination
Directions
CTo reach the Aldein alpine meadow hike and Maria Weißenstein, take the A22 Brenner motorway and exit at Neumarkt/Auer. Continue on the SS48 towards Aldein and then towards Petersberg. Well-marked mountain roads lead to the trailheads or directly to the pilgrimage site Maria Weißenstein.Parking
Parking is available in Aldein, Petersberg, and at the sanctuary itself. You can find a car park in the village centre.Coordinates
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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