The Rotwand cable car takes you comfortably up to the mountain station at 1934 m. From there, the hike climbs gently among vegetated boulders to the shoulder of Schellaboden. Beneath the impressive Sesto Rotwand and Neunerkofel, the trail traverses eastwards to a wide path leading down to the Kreuzberg Pass. Return by public bus to Moos, then about 10 minutes on foot back to the starting point. Backpacking provisions or refreshments possibility.
Difficulty: easy, suitable for families.
Length: 7 km.
Duration: 08:30 am.-03:00 pm.
Walking time: 2,5 hours.
Difference in altitude: ascent 145 m, descent 435 m.
Departures: at 08:30 am. at the bus stop at the head of Gsiesertal Valley – St. Magdalena, 08:35 am. St. Martin, 08:45 am. Pichl, 08:55 am. Taisten, 09:00 am. at the bus stop in Welsberg, Rienz Bridge (opposite Bar Parkcafé).
Cost: with Südtirol Guest Pass – Gsiesertal-Welsberg-Taisten Card 15 €, without advantage card 25 €. Cable car ascent to Rotwand not included.
Registration: Online booking no later than Sunday, 05:00 pm. at www.gsieser-tal.com/programme or directly at the tourist information office of the holiday region Gsiesertal–Welsberg–Taisten, T +39 0474 978 436.
Departures: at 08:30 am. at the bus stop at the head of Gsiesertal Valley – St. Magdalena, 08:35 am. St. Martin, 08:45 am. Pichl, 08:55 am. Taisten, 09:00 am. at the bus stop in Welsberg, Rienz Bridge (opposite Bar Parkcafé).
Südtirol Guest Pass – Gsiesertal-Welsberg-Taisten Card. Bringing a snack and a drink is recommended. Equipment: sturdy footwear, appropriate clothing, sun protection (hat, sunscreen), rain protection.
Please contact the Holiday Region Gsiesertal-Welsberg-Taisten, T. +39 0474 978436. Cancellation with a refund of the amount paid is possible until the registration deadline.
A guided hike with a certified hiking guide.
