The Adolf Munkel Trail beneath the majestic Geisler mountain group is one of the most spectacular trails in the Dolomites.
Villnöß/Funes
Adolf Munkel Trail
Difficulty
Intermediate
Activity time
3:50
Duration in hours
Distance
12.42
Distance in km
Status
open
Best season
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Route info
Intermediate
Distance
12.42 km
Activity time
3:50 h
Ascent
593 m
Descent
876 m
Highest point
2045 m
Lowest point
1379 m
Technical
Physical effort
Experience
Scenary
Description
Directions
Tour length: 13 km, Tour duration: 4 h 30 min, Trail numbers: 6, 35, 28
Starting point is the parking lot Zans (1,685 m), where you can get easily by bus. First, walk along the hiking trail No. 6 towards Tschantschenon until you reach the bridge. Turn right and follow the Adolf Munkel Trail, No. 35. This trail leads you to Broglesalm hut (2,045 m) and from there you follow trail No. 28 descending to Ranui.
A shorter circular hiking tour is to follow trail No. 35 until Gschnagenhardt Alm hutand Geisleralm hut. Then the trail No. 36 leads to Dusleralm hut and back to Zans. • Tour lenght: 9 km • Tour duration: 3 h • Trail numbers: 6, 35, 36
Recommended equipment
Hiking clothing and sturdy footwear
Author's tip
Reserve a parking space during high season at www.odlesdolomites.com
Great places to stop with culinary highlights along the hiking trail
Getting there
Through the Eisacktal/Valle Isarco valley to Klausen/Chiusa turn into Villnöss/Funes valley and drive to Zans
Public transport
Take the bus from Klausen/Brixen to Villnöss in the Dolomites, up to Zans (Zanserhütte bus stop)
Parking
Car park Zans subject to a fee