Alta Via di Merano Montaccio - Vernurio
Hiking along the sunny slopes of the Val Passiria, passing the small localities of Montaccio, Valclava, Magdfeld and Vernurio and enjoying the great view of Mount Punta Cervina.
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To reach the starting point of this 12 km long stage of the Alta Via di Merano we first have to follow trail no. 7 from San Martino up to Montaccio, which takes us just a bit more than an hour.
Trail no. 24 first leads us on a small asphalted road and later on several forest and hiking trails (with some steps). Passing some beautiful farm houses, we hike through Valclava and finally upwards again towards Magdfeld. After a short rest at the mountain restaurant in Magdfeld we continue our tour across meadows, forests and ravines. Some steep sections are secured by handrails. However, a good physical fitness is recommended. On a rather broad trail we finally reach Vernurio, which offers several restaurants as well as some nice views of the surrounding mountain panorama.
From Vernurio back down to the Val Passiria we can either hike on trail no. 5 towards Rifiano or take the bus, which runs every hour down to Caines, Tirolo and Rifiano.
Please note: When you plan to do this stage of the Alta Via di Merano, please inform yourselves on the conditions of the trails!
Starting point: Montaccio above San Martino in Passiria, reachable from San Martino on trail no. 7 in about 1 hour of hiking
Trail route: Montaccio-Magdfeld-Vernurio, trail no. 24 (Alta Via di Merano)
Walking time: approx. 3.5 h (+ 1 h for the ascent from San Martino)
Length: 11 km (+ 2.5 km for the ascent from San Martino)
Altitude difference (ascent): 625 metres (+ 450 metres from San Martino to Montaccio)
Altitude difference (descent): 600 metres
Experienced in: September 2010
More information: tourist board Val di Passiria, phone +39 0473 656188
