From Flading to the Pfeifer-Huisile Gorge

Starting at the head of the Ratschingstal valley in Flading, the wide but steep gravel path no. 12 leads for around 500 metres to the Pfeifer-Huisile Gorge. Here, a 12-metre-long viewing platform offers an impressive view 85 metres down into the gorge. The platform also marks the end of the Pfeifer-Huisile Trail.

Description to arrive at destination

From Sterzing, continue towards the head of the Ratschingstal valley 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 the starting point (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
1.1 km
Duration
00:30
Difference in height uphill
108 m
Difference in height downhill
108 m
Highest point
1,565 m
Difficulty
easy
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