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 along trail no. 9 outside the gorge. Beyond the gorge, both routes rejoin and lead to the Aglsbodenalm mountain hut on trail no. 8.
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.