Tour to the Mahlknechthütte hut and the Refuge Plattkofelhütte mountain huts

Alpe di Siusi, Alpe di Siusi

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Description

This challenging loop around the Langkofel range, the ridge-hike on the Schneid and travers of the Steinernen Stadt (“City of Stones“) and the ever-changing views into the distance and depths of the surrounding Dolomites make this high-altitude hike one of the undisputed highlights of the Seiser Alm. At 31 km, it is suitable only for fit walkers with a sure foot. If you would prefer an easier alternative to this tour, we recommend the “Hike around the Plattkofel and Langkofel” tour.

Details

Stage 1: The hut tour begins at a leisurely pace with a walk from Compatsch to the Refuge Mahlknechthütte mountain hut. The hiking trail leads over vast Alpine meadows up towards the Panorama. Proceed onwards past the Hotel Goldknopf and the Almrosenhütte hut. The route is level for the most part followed by a slight descent to the Refuge Mahlknechthütte mountain hut, the first destination of the tour.

Stage 2: From the Refuge Mahlknechthütte mountain hut, head up the Schneid to the Refuge Plattkofelhütte mountain hut and from there, around the Langkofel and the Plattkofel. This loop route can also be walked in the opposite direction. Once you get back to the Refuge Plattkofel mountain hut, you can take a well-earned break.

Stage 3: From the Refuge Plattkofel mountain hut, the route leads in a fairly steep descent towards to the Refuge Zallinger mountain hut and on to Saltria. For the return route to Compatsch, you can choose to either take a bus or walk.