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Edit event: Alpine traverse from Timmelsalm to Brunnenkogelgrat. From green meadows to glacial heights
T4 - Alpine traverse from Timmelsalm to Brunnenkogelgrat. From green meadows to glacial heights
25Jul
Sat
09:00
Ponte in Pietra parking (39013 Moso in Passiria, BZ, Italy
Organized by:
Marco Mecarozzi
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Alpine traverse from Timmelsalm to Brunnenkogelgrat. From green meadows to glacial heights
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Description
This is a two day hike with overnight sleep in Hildesheimerhütte ( Hildesheimer Hütte 2.899 m - Stubaier Alpen). Please read carefully instructions for the hike and don´t just click on coming.
CARPOOL
Schedule: Hike starts at 9,00 am.
Drivers: add your car in carpool and put meeting point and time for it.
Passengers: Click on Carpool button. Read carefully all information about the car you join, check if there are any specific instructions. All the costs for the trip will be shared with people in the same car. Meeting point is decided by the driver, this information is in the "Carpool" button.
Instructions for the hike
Everyone is responsible for his/her own booking Hut Reservation. I will just take care of the routes and leading the group. Summer is still far but if you are interested, book as soon as possible, since on that weekend there are not so many beds left anyway. I booked for myself a bed already (14 EUR for Alpenverein members) with halb Pension (44 EUR) if you want dinner (three courses, also vegan available) and a good breakfast before the second day starts. Travelling costs will be shared in each car. Extra any food or drink you will buy along those two days. Hiking can be a dangerous activity. Everyone is responsible for him/herself. I am not a professional guide.
Once booked please confirm with a message to me. Just clicking on partecipating is not enough. Who has never hiked with me please send me a PM.
My telephone Number for the two days hike is +4917643285424.
Hike Description
We start from Belprato, a small settlement in the highlands near the Timmelsjoch Pass.
From the parking space we follow the signpost no. 30 heading northward towards the Lago Nero di Tumulo lake. A forest path leads us after a 30-minute walk to Timmelsalm, a picturesque alpine pasture hut offering local cheese and refreshments. We get close to the Biotop Mösler, a protected wetland area recognized for its ecological importance. It serves as a vital habitat for a diverse range of plant and animal species, contributing significantly to regional biodiversity.The biotope supports various wetland plants, including reeds, sedges, and mosses, which play a crucial role in maintaining the area's ecological balance. It also provides a sanctuary for amphibians like frogs and newts, numerous insect species, and serves as a habitat for various bird species, making it an excellent spot for birdwatching.The Passer River, which further downstream joins the Timmels Bach to form the river that gives its name to the valley, always accompanies us in a spectacular way, between waterfalls and passages through narrow gorges, occasionally forming small crystal-clear basins.
After a fairly steep and tiring section, a small hut on a hill to our right marks the beginning of a flatter section.
We have arrived now at the large Unterkrumpwasser plateau, which together with the one above Oberkrumpwasser is crossed by the Passer river in a very particular way, forming a series of long snakes that, when seen from above, almost seem drawn.
A high alpine trail snakes its way to the terraces of Krumpwasser where the Rio Tumulo (source of the Passirio river) meanders through the natural moorland.Here, right above the timber line, you'll find undisturbed nature. Cattle and sheep graze on the mountain pastures and the glaciers of Mount Hochfirst in the west and Mount Botzer in the east, as well as the marble rocks of the Schneeberger Weisse mountain, tower into the sky.
Finally we leave the high alpine meadows of Unterkrumpwasser and Oberkrumpwasser and reach the 2,500 m limit where Lake Nero di Tumulo (Grosser Timmler Schwarzsee, in Geman) is located. We enjoy a stop at the shores of this wonderful lake. with crystal-clear waters reflecting the rugged peaks around it. The color of the lake is actually dark, and it is not a coincidence, since at its deepest point it almost reaches 30 meters! This is a great spot to take a break, enjoy the serene atmosphere, before the steepest and most technical section of todays hike starts.
From the lake, the trail ascends steadily towards the Austrian border, following a well-marked but rugged path with the landscape characterized with scree fields, moraines and high-alpine tundra, occasionally requiring careful footing over boulder sections. Hikers will be rewarded with panoramic views of surrounding peaks such as Fineilspitze (3,514 m) and the Weißkugel (3,739 m) in the distance. Upon reaching the border ridge, you officially enter Austria. Here, the trail begins a descent into the Windachtal (Windach Valley), a remote and wild alpine valley known for its rugged beauty. The descent can be steep in parts, with loose rocks, but the scenery of glaciated peaks and green pastures makes it worthwhile.
After descending into the valley, the trail climbs again towards the Siegerlandhütte (2710 m), a charming mountain hut situated on a terrace overlooking the valley. The final section involves a mix of grassy slopes and rocky paths. The Siegerlandhütte will be a good place to have a rest for us.
From here, the trail ascends gradually towards the Windachscharte, a high pass offering great views of the surrounding peaks.
If we have time and the conditions allow it, we could get a scenic detour leading southward towards Triebenkarsee, a remote alpine lake surrounded by rugged cliffs. The lake often remains partially frozen even in early summer, adding to its dramatic beauty. From Triebenkarsee, the trail climbs steeply up on the Kar des Scheiblehnferner, leading us through the inner Windachtal with the end of the valley marked from striking Gaiskogl (3128 meters). A wonderful panoramic panoramic view at Gamsplatzl (2951 m) compensates for the last steep climb at about 3000 m (Gamsjochl). After crossing Gamsplatzl, the trail descends into the Gaiskar Valley, a wild and remote section with dramatic alpine scenery. The descent is steep, with some exposed sections requiring careful footing. From here, the path reconnects with the main route leading toward Hildesheimer Hütte.
The last major climb of the day takes you up steep switchbacks and rocky paths to the Hildesheimer Hütte. Some sections have fixed cables for support. Upon reaching the hut, Hildesheimer Hütte (2,899 m), you can finally enjoy a well-earned rest with spectacular sunset views over the Stubai Glacier. Perfect end of first day!
The second day after breakfast we start hiking towards Windachtal. It is also called the silent valley, surrounded by towering peaks, including the Hinterer Spiegelkogel (3,426 m) to the west and Gaislachkogel (3,058 m) to the north. The lower sections of the trail are rich with alpine flora, including edelweiss and alpine roses in summer. After around 2 hours of steady ascent, you leave the valley floor behind and begin climbing steeper terrain towards Brunnenkogelhaus. As you gain altitude, the vegetation transitions from larch and Swiss stone pine forests to rugged alpine grasslands and scree fields. At 2,738 m, the Brunnenkogelhaus sits on a scenic plateau with breathtaking views of the Ötztal Alps. The original hut was built in the early 20th century for shepherds and mountaineers but has since been modernized while retaining its rustic charm.
From the terrace, you can see: Wildspitze (3,770 m), Austria’s second-highest peak., the deep valley of the Windachtal from above and the Pitztal Glacier, a remnant of the last Ice Age.
From Brunnenkogelhaus, the path follows the Gratweg, a narrow ridge trail leading toward the Timmelsjoch pass. This section is both the most spectacular of the day!
The ridge offers stunning views of glacial moraines, turquoise alpine lakes, and sharp rock faces. The Hoher First (3,403 m) dominates the skyline to the east. Wannenkarsee is also visible, a small, remote alpine lake situated in the Wannenkar Cirque, a glacially carved basin with gorgeous colours. Historically, this high-alpine ridge served as a natural barrier between the Ötztal and Passeier Valley, making it an important part of early trade routes and smuggling paths between Austria and Italy. In World War II, the region was also used for secret crossings.
As you descend toward Timmelsjoch, you pass remnants of ancient shepherd routes and possibly encounter marmots, golden eagles, and ibexes, which are common in this area. The final section of the hike leads down toward Timmelsjoch (2,474 m), an important mountain pass on the Austrian-Italian border. The Timmelsjoch Pass Road, built in the 1950s, follows the route of historic Roman and medieval trade paths. Evidence of Neolithic settlements has been found in this region, suggesting humans have been crossing these mountains for thousands of years.
Our long journey from valley to glacier is finally at the end.
More info about weather conditions, state of the paths I will give when we get closer to the event.
I wish you all a lovely day! :)
Good to know
Sleeping bag
Waterproof hiking boots
Rain jacket
Cash for the ride and to pay the hütte
Food/drinks for the way
Snow spikes
Flashlight
ID Card or Passport since we pass the border
Comments
Devarshi Mandal
3 weeks ago
Hi @All, if any one has a vacant car pool seat available, would like to join for the hike. I can join the meeting point of car pool, I will be coming from Zurich.
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