Category
Difficulty
Easy
Activity time
0:20
Duration in hours
Distance
1.2
Distance in km
Status
Closed
Suggested period
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This easy winter hike leads through a snowy landscape up to the cozy Helmhanghütte.
- Ideal for families with children and all-terrain strollers
- Beautiful view of the Sesto sundial
- Much of the elevation gain is covered by car, making it a pleasant walk.
Tags
- Linear route
- Suitable for strollers
Route info
Easy
Distance
1,2 km
Activity time
20 min
Ascent
64 m
Descent
9 m
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
1.565 m
Lowest point
1.625 m
Directions
The winter hike begins at the Panorama Inn, where there is a small car park just above it. From there, follow the wide path no. 13 towards Klammbachalm. The first 500 metres or so are flat on an asphalt road. Then you cross a small bridge.
After the bridge, the trail continues slightly uphill. After about 400 metres, you will reach a fork in the trail, where you should follow the right-hand path towards the Helmhang hut. Shortly afterwards, you will cross a 50-metre stretch of forest. The landscape then opens up, offering a beautiful view of the Sexten sundial. A few minutes later, you will reach the Helmhang hut, which is located directly on the slope and invites you to stop for a bite to eat.
After the bridge, the trail continues slightly uphill. After about 400 metres, you will reach a fork in the trail, where you should follow the right-hand path towards the Helmhang hut. Shortly afterwards, you will cross a 50-metre stretch of forest. The landscape then opens up, offering a beautiful view of the Sexten sundial. A few minutes later, you will reach the Helmhang hut, which is located directly on the slope and invites you to stop for a bite to eat.
public transportation
Line 446, bus stop Sexten Hauptplatz.
If you arrive by bus, you will need to walk a little further to the starting point:
From the bus stop, follow the paved road towards the parish church of Sexten, pass it and continue uphill along Kaiserstraße towards Mitterberg. After about 1.5 kilometers and 280 meters of elevation gain, you will reach the Panorama Inn. You should allow about an hour's walking time for this approach.
If you arrive by bus, you will need to walk a little further to the starting point:
From the bus stop, follow the paved road towards the parish church of Sexten, pass it and continue uphill along Kaiserstraße towards Mitterberg. After about 1.5 kilometers and 280 meters of elevation gain, you will reach the Panorama Inn. You should allow about an hour's walking time for this approach.
How to get there
Coming from the Puster Valley, turn off at Innichen into the Sexten valley. Coming from the Kreuzberg Pass, follow the main road to Sexten. Drive past the church in Sexten on an asphalt road (Kaiserstraße) towards Mitterberg. Start at Gasthof Panorama, Mitterberg 3.
Where to park
Parking available next to Mitterberg Fortress (fee required)
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