Across the snow-covered Mt. Regolo, we walk from the Madonna di Pietralba Pilgrimage Site to the Bel Riposo and Schmieder Mountain Hust, and back via the Monte San Pietro Mountain Hut
Image gallery: Winter hike to the Schmieder Mountain Hut
Round Mt. Corno Bianco, in the forests between Nova Ponente and Aldino village (Aldein Dorf), there is a vast network of forest paths, which in winter are ideal for walking and turn into cross-country ski tracks. Today we are going to experience this area. From the Madonna di Pietralba Pilgrimage Site near Monte San Pietro (accessible by car or bus), we follow the path up to the Bel Riposo Hut (Schönrast Alm). First we walk on a snow-capped path a short section up, then we proceed on a comfortable path across the forest, until we reach the Bel Riposo Mountain Hut.
This is where our walk starts paralleling a cross-country ski track, leading to the Schmieder Mountain Hut (Schmieder Alm), situated further in the south. Both huts are open in winter and offer local delicacies. Due to the perfect conditions and the good weather, we decide to extend the way back: At the Bel Riposo Mountain Hut we decide to take the path to the Köser Valley.
The path proceeds at the edge of the cross-country ski track. At a junction in the valley, we follow the route towards the Ora Mountain Hut (Auerleger Alm). Short after, we can enjoy a great view on the Sarentino Alps up to "King Ortles" on the one hand, and on the Dolomites with Mt. Sciliar, Mt. Catinaccio and Mt. Latemar on the other side. Now on our left, the path no. 2B branches off, leading down to the Monte San Pietro Mountain Hut (Petersberger Leger Alm) at 1,530 m a.s.l. It is a narrow path, leading across the deep snow. From this mountain hut (possibility to stop) it is only a short walk back to Pietralba. This is where our extended, but easy walking tour ends, directly under the above mentioned sanctuary.
Author: AT
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- Starting point:
- Pietralba at Monte San Pietro, Nova Ponente
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- Time required:
- 03:25 h
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- Track length:
- 11,1 km
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- Altitude:
- from 1.469 m to 1.733 m
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- Altitude difference:
- +343 m | -343 m
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- Signposts:
- E5, 15, 2A, 2B, 2
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- Resting points:
- Schönrast Alm, Schmieder Alm, Petersberger Leger Alm
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- Recommended time of year:
- Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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- Download GPX track:
- Winter hike to the Schmieder Mountain Hut
If you want to do this hike, we suggest you to check the weather and trail conditions in advance and on site before setting out.
