From Maiern to Pfurnsee lake

Starting from the Mining Museum in Maiern, at the end of the Ridnauntal valley, the route initially follows trail no. 9. The ascent can either be made through the impressive Burkhardklamm gorge (trail no. 8) or by continuing outside the gorge on trail no. 9. Beyond the gorge, both routes rejoin at the dam of the Aglsböden plateau, proceeding along trail no. 9. The route then continues along trail no. 9A, passing the Aglsalm mountain hut and Pfurnsee lake.

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

Description to arrive at destination

From Sterzing, continue towards the Ridnauntal valley as far as Maiern, at the very end of the valley. The Mining Museum, which marks the starting point of the hike, is located here.

Parking

Parking is available at the Mining Museum in Maiern, at the end of the Ridnauntal valley, which marks the starting point of the hike.

Public transport

The starting point can be reached by bus line 312 (Sterzing/Vipiteno – Ridnaun/Val Ridanna). Get off at the final stop, “Bergbaumuseum/Museo delle Miniere”, located directly at the starting point of the hike. Further information on timetables and connections is available at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en.

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Length
12.3 km
Duration
05:45
Difference in height uphill
1,053 m
Difference in height downhill
1,053 m
Highest point
2,462 m
Difficulty
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