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Hike of the Völseggspitze via Tschafon
Tires, Alpe di Siusi
Description
Velvety-green meadows and picturesque woods, carefree sunshine and views beyond words. That’s what makes hiking fun! The beginning of the route leads along a peaceful forest road flanked by meadows filled with ever flower and herb you could imagine. The main stretch – and the lon...
Velvety-green meadows and picturesque woods, carefree sunshine and views beyond words. That’s what makes hiking fun! The beginning of the route leads along a peaceful forest road flanked by meadows filled with ever flower and herb you could imagine. The main stretch – and the longest – of this route leads through shady pine forests with occasional glimpses pf the surrounding area and the blue skies. When you arrive at the top, you will find a large clearing which is perfect for picnics or, alternatively, you can stop off for refreshments at the Refuge Tschafon Hütte hut.
Details

Take the path leading from the restaurant towards Tschafon until a narrow path forks off to the right. This path leads through the woods up the north face of the Völseggspitz until you get to the clearing with the Refuge Tschafonhütte hut. From the hut, it’s a short climb to the Völseggspitze summit with its outstanding views.

The way down leads out of the clearing in front of the hut to your right and down through the pine wood. Accompanied by the beautiful views over the Rosengarten and the Latemar, carry on down until you get to the Wuhnleger lake, with the Rosengarten reflected in its waters. Then along the tarred road, past the St. Sebastian Chapel and back to your set-off point.

Approach

To get here, take bus no. 185 from Völs and get off at the Kreuzweg bus stop. From here, follow the paved road to the Hotel Schönblick, where the tour begins.

From the Tires/Tiers main road (coming from Aica di Fiè/Völser Aicha)/after (coming from Tires) S. Caterina/St. Kathrein, the road forks off, and leads up to the Schönblick. Parking facilities are available at the hotel.

Bus service and timetables