The starting point is on the Merano High Trail following route n° 24, reachable in 5 minutes using the Texelbahn cableway. In good weather, the Ornknott peak has a wonderful of the entire Adige valley with the Dolomites in the distance.
Tour StartTexelbahn cableway mountain stationTour EndTexelbahn cableway mountain station
The trail to the Orenknott begins at the scenic Texelbahn cableway mountain station. The trail up route n° 2 leads to the Zielspitz summit. After a while, route n° 25A branches off to the left, leading up to the Orenknott summit. On the way down on route n° 25, you pass the Orenalm (private), passing the Hochforchhof farm. Hikers take route n° 24 back to the Texelbahn cableway mountain station.