From Flading to the Kleine Kreuzspitze summit

Starting from Flading, at the head of the Ratschingstal valley, trail no. 12 ascends along the Pfeifer Huisele gorge up to the Klammalm mountainhut. From here, continue along trail no. 12B to the summit of Kleine Kreuzspitze, where a magnificent view opens over the Übelsee lake.

The opening hours of mountain and alpine huts can be found here.

Description to arrive at destination

From Sterzing, continue towards the head of the Ratschingstalvalley until reaching St. Mary’s Chapel in the hamlet of Flading.

Parking
Parking is available near St. Mary’s Chapel in Flading.
Public transport

The starting point cannot be reached directly by public transport. It is possible to travel as far as the “Larch” stop on bus line 319 (Sterzing/Vipiteno – Ratschings/Racines) and continue on foot to Flading (approx. 45 min., 130 metres of elevation gain). Further information on timetables and connections is available at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en.

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Length
10.2 km
Duration
04:55
Difference in height uphill
1,029 m
Difference in height downhill
1,031 m
Highest point
2,512 m
Difficulty
medium
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