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 Burkhardklammgorge (trail no. 8) or by continuing outside the gorge along trail no. 9. Beyond the gorge, both routes rejoin at the dam of the Aglsböden plateau, proceeding along trail no. 9. The itinerary continues towards the Grohmannhütte and Teplitzerhütte alpine huts, before ascending along the steep trail no. 6 to the Aglsspitze summit.
The opening hours of mountain and alpine huts can be found here.
Please note: this high-alpine summit hike requires surefootedness, mountain experience and a very good level of physical fitness. The route is recommended for experienced hikers only.
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 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.