From Flading to the Glaitner Hochjoch summit

This hike begins just before Flading, at the far end of the Ratschingstal valley, where the road starts descending again. The route follows trail no. 10 to the Schlotterjoch saddle and then continues left on trail no. 12 to the summit of Glaitner Hochjoch.

Description to arrive at destination

From Sterzing, follow the signs to the Ratschingstalvalley in the direction of Flading. The starting point is located shortly before the village, where the road begins to descend again. The hiking trail branches off to the left.

Parking

Shortly before reaching Flading, where the road starts descending again, parking is available on the right-hand side of the road.

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 Flading (approx. 45 min., 160 metres of elevation gain). Further information on timetables and connections is available at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en.

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Length
9.3 km
Duration
04:25
Difference in height uphill
883 m
Difference in height downhill
883 m
Highest point
2,387 m
Difficulty
medium
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