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A short yet demanding summit hike from the Jaufenpass to the Jaufenspitz summit.
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moderate
Distance 3.6 km
Duration2:34 h
Ascent360 m
Descent360 m
Highest point2,481 m
Lowest point2,078 m
The trail starts at the last hairpin bend before the Jaufenpass mountain pass (coming from Sterzing), initially following trail no. 17A for a short stretch before continuing along the steep trail no. 17 up to the summit of Jaufenspitz. Some sections are equipped with fixed steel cables.
Please note: this hike requires surefootedness and mountain experience. The route is recommended for experienced hikers only.
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moderate
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Verpflegungsstation Jaufenpass
Edelweißhütte
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TIPP Alpenpässe Tirol ➤ Jaufenpass in Südtirol Passeiertal
Jaufenpass
Pass Jaufenpass
Verpflegungsstation Jaufenpass
Edelweißhütte
Bus stop Jaufenpass/Passo Giovo
Public transport
The starting point can be reached by bus line 317 (Sterzing/Vipiteno – Jaufenpass/Passo Giovo – St. Leonhard/S. Leonardo). Get off at the “Ratschings, Jaufenlift”stop and continue on foot to the starting point (approx. 10 min.).
Please note: this bus generally runs from late June to mid-October. Further information on timetables and connections is available at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en.
Directions
From Sterzing, continue to Gasteig, then proceed in the direction of the Jaufenpass to the final hairpin bend before the pass.
Parking
Parking is available at the last hairpin bend before the Jaufenpass or slightly below, near the mountain station of the Jaufenlift ski lift (operating in winter).
Coordinates
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46.840497, 11.325214
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46°50'25.8"N 11°19'30.8"E
UTM
32T 677298 5190064
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