From Flading to the Hohe 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 on trail no. 12, passing the Butsee lake before reaching the summit of Hohe Kreuzspitze.

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.

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

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

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 the starting point (approx. 45 min., 130 metres of elevation gain). Further information on timetables and connections is available at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en.