recommended routeLong distance hiking trail · Bolzano and environsEntry point to the horseshoe route
Mölten
landscapePhoto: TV Mölten, Mölten
The horseshoe route is a 7-day high-altitude and long-distance hiking trail in the Sarntal Alps. The route runs through alpine terrain in the heart of South Tyrol, past lush meadows and alpine pastures, over peaks and mountain passes, and along little-frequented and natural paths. Hikers and mountaineers are offered a fantastic view of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Dolomites, the Zillertal Alps, Stubai Alps, Ötztal Alps, as well as the Ortler area and the Brenta group. The classic horseshoe route starts in the eastern Sarntal Alps from Sarnthein and extends over 7 or 8 stages, running counterclockwise. However, the route can also be walked in the opposite direction. In addition, the horseshoe route can be started and conquered from several places. There is also an entry point at Mölten that leads up to the Stoanernen Mandln and then either further to the Meran 2000 area (opposite direction), or down to the other starting point Sarnthein. By the Möltner Kaser, under the Stoanernen Mandln, is also the last stamp station of the horseshoe tour.
Author’s recommendation
The Stoanernen Mandln are a special place, a true place of power in Mölten, and one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the Sarntal Alps
Mölten
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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From Mölten, hike along path no. 13 up to the junction at Hohlweg. Here begins path no. 15, which towards the end guides you partly along the European long-distance trail E5 and finally to the Möltner Kaser alpine hut. This is located directly at the foot of the magnificent Stoanernen Mandln, which can be reached via trails no. 28 + 23A in about 30 - 45 minutes. Enjoy the view and continue over paths no. 23C and 23 to the Auener Jöchl. Here you must decide whether to continue your tour towards Sarnthein or Meran 2000.
Option 1 - via Sarnthein:
Hike down via path no. 2 to the Sarner ski hut. Continuing on path no. 2, you will reach the village of Sarnthein. From now on, stay on trail no. 3, and after an ascent past the Tengler alpine tavern and the Sarner Scharte, you will be directly led to the Gasteiger Pass, where you can continue the horseshoe route.
Option 2 - via Meran 2000:
Hike along trail no. 4 to the Kreuzjoch and continue on this path past the Maiser Rast and the Spieler to the Meraner hut and finally to the Kirchsteiger Alm. Now you are in the Meran 2000 area and can decide at the Missensteiner Joch whether to take the longer route past the Hirzer or the somewhat easier family route past the Durr-Alm.
Public transport
Timetables: suedtirolmobil.info
Line 204: Bolzano-Terlano-Mölten-Völs-Hafling
Line 225: Merano-Hafling-Falzeben
Directions
By car coming from the Brenner via the A22 motorway to the Bolzano South exit, on the MEBO expressway towards Merano, up to the Terlan exit. From there, the mountain road to Mölten.
Parking
In the village center of Mölten
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