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Hike from Schalders to Karspitze Peak and via Zirmait back

Mountain tour · Eisacktal/Südtirol

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Distance 11.5 km

5:30 h

989 m

997 m

2,516 m

1,526 m

Hike from Schalders/Scaleres to the spectacular Karspitze peak, with magnificent views of the central Eisacktal Valley and Brixen/Bressanone.

Author’s recommendation

The circuit hike to the rock pyramid during the bloom of the mountain roses is especially rewarding.

Author

Brixen Tourismus

Update: May 02, 2019

Highest point

2,516 m

Lowest point

1,526 m

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Rest Stop

Zirmaitalm

Start

Schalders (1,543 m)

Coordinates:

46.744922, 11.588813

DMS

46°44'41.7"N 11°35'19.7"E

UTM

32T 697746 5180073

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Destination

at the starting point

Turn-by-turn directions

This hike to the summit of the Karspitze (2,517 m) starts at the Wieserhof farm in Schalders (1,525 m). Situated at the end of the winding Schalderer Straße road, getting there from Vahrn/Varna near Brixen is easy.

Follow trail no. 2 passing a few steep sections in the forest. Soon after the first mountain pastures the trail comes to the Kaserhüttlalm mountain hut. Continue up the rough track, on the south-east ridge keeping slightly to the right. Follow trail no. 2 to the striking Karspitz peak (2,517 m) from where a breath-taking view opens up over the central Eisacktal Valley, the summits of the Pfunderer mountains and the Sarntaler Alps.The return follows trail no. 2 over the ridge and left down to the Zirmaitalm mountain hut (1,891 m). Follow trail no. 3 below the hut which finally leads onto a forest track. Continue and return to the starting point under the shade of the forest.

Note

all notes on protected areas

Parking

limited parking space at the Wieserhof farm in Schalders

Coordinates

46.744922, 11.588813

DMS

46°44'41.7"N 11°35'19.7"E

UTM

32T 697746 5180073

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Equipment

Basic Equipment for Mountain Hikes

Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots or approach shoes
Layered, moisture wicking clothing
Hiking socks
Rucksack (with rain cover)
Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket and suitable legwear)
Sunglasses
Hiking poles
Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
First aid kit
Bivy / survival bag
Survival blanket
Headlamp
Pocket knife
Whistle
Cell phone
Cash
Navigation equipment / map and compass
Emergency contact details
ID

Technical Equipment for Mountain Hikes

Climbing helmet as required

The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.

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Distance

11.5 km

Duration

5:30 h

Ascent

989 m

Descent

997 m

Highest point

2,516 m

Lowest point

1,526 m

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