From Maiern to the Seeberspitze peak

Starting from the Mining Museum in Maiern, at the end of the Ridnauntal valley, cross the large bridge and continue on trail no. 8B. At the junction, take trail no. 8 on the right, which later joins trail no. 27 towards the Prischeralm mountain hut. The hike follows the upper section of the Ridnaun High-Alpine Trail (Ridnauner Höhenweg), passing Seebersee lake and the Seeberalm mountain hut. Subsequently turn left onto trail no. 7, which leads to the summit of Seeberspitze.

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

Please note: this hike requires surefootedness, mountain experience and a good level of physical fitness. The route is recommended for experienced hikers only.

Recommended equipment
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
16.6 km
Duration
07:20
Difference in height uphill
1,275 m
Difference in height downhill
1,275 m
Highest point
2,531 m
Difficulty
difficult
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