Skitouring
at Merano 2000
GET TO KNOW THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FACE OF NATURE
Feel the powder snow crunching under your skis. Let the tangy fresh mountain air tickle your every fibre and the sparkly new snow dazzle your senses. Revel in the unforgettable panoramic views of South Tyrol's snow-capped summits...
Grab your skis, strap on your touring skins and climb the steep hiking trail leading to the St. Oswald Chapel. From there the ascent leads to the Kuhleiten Alpine Hut inn. You'll be rewarded with heart-warming hospitality and views that are out of this world.
Grab your skis, strap on your touring skins and climb the steep hiking trail leading to the St. Oswald Chapel. From there the ascent leads to the Kuhleiten Alpine Hut inn. You'll be rewarded with heart-warming hospitality and views that are out of this world.
WE HAVE ROOM FOR ALL SKI TOURERS WHO STICK TO THE RULES!
OUR SAFETY SPECIALISTS CARRY OUT CHECKS.
WHEN:
- during the operating times of the ski resort and from January every Thursday and Friday evening between 6 and 11 pm
- When the hiking trail has a covering of snow and the snow conditions make it possible to climb the mountain
UPHILL ROUTE:
- The ski touring route is signposted and begins at Falzeben, passing the new Wallpach reservoir as far as the Parete Rossa Alpine Hut and then continues along the middle hiking trail towards Waidmann Alpine Cottage as far as themagically picturesque chapel of St Oswald. Trail nos. 14, 18, 18A, 19A as far as the Kuhleiten Alpine Hut. After St Oswald skiers leave the inspected terrain.
DOWNHILL ROUTE:
Connecting trail from St. Oswald to Pfiffing and slope no. 1A downhill. It is forbidden to access and ski on the other slopes in the evening and outside of the operating times!
KEY INFO:
Distance: 6 km
Altitude difference: 752 metres
Time required for ascent: 1.5-2 hours
Ascent trail no.: Falzeben - 14 - 18 alongside the Wallpach reservoir - 18A - 19A
IMPORTANT RULES:
- Ski touring is only permitted at the above-mentioned times and on the marked route of the winter hiking trail;
- Accessing the ski slopes and toboggan runs and ascending via them is strictly forbidden. The authorities regularly check compliance with the rules; anyone failing to comply with the rules and leaving the permitted route will be fined;
- It is forbidden to ascend and descend on the black Zuegg slope (2);
- Due to the need to prepare the slopes, once the lifts have closed for the night ski touring is forbidden under all circumstances for safety reasons;
- As an exception, ski touring is permitted on Thursday and Friday evenings and only on the marked routes. Descent must be complete before 11 pm, as that is when the work begins to prepare the slopes in this area for the following day. Preparation work commences on the other slopes from 6 pm;
- Your attention is expressly drawn to the fact that there is no piste patrol and rescue service at this time and ski tourers are individually liable in the event of damage or accidents!
- Trails and ski slopes are used at your own responsibility and your own risk;
- Check the status right at the end of this page. Closed = route not accessible. Open = we hope you have a lovely day in the mountains.
SKITOURING BY NIGHT
THURSDAYS AND FRIDAYS ONLY FROM JANUARY!
Accessing pistes and hiking trails outside of slope operating times is strictly forbidden and is only permitted between 6 and 11 pm on Thursday and Friday evenings! Your descent must be complete by no later than 11 pm.
Kuhleiten Alpine Hut is open in the evenings on Thursdays and Fridays. It can be reached from the chapel of St. Oswald across open terrain and therefore at your own risk.
Avalanche reports
Always read the forecast before setting off
Mountains can be dangerous – even in and around a ski resort.
With many steep, wind scoured slopes and ridges at the far end of the ski resort, there are several danger zones at Merano 2000. Whenever the resort is open, a team of experts carries out a hazard analysis and decides whether any avalanches need to be triggered in a controlled setting. When the resort is closed, however, it is not possible to regularly check the terrain and trigger any potentially dangerous snowpack. During that time, all access to the ski resort is therefore strictly prohibited.
Whenever you leave the slopes, please be aware that you are entering into open, uncontrolled terrain – meaning that you should be both well-equipped and well-informed. All access is at your own risk and responsibility.
Please remember: Always carefully read the latest avalanche report and forecast before you set off!
With many steep, wind scoured slopes and ridges at the far end of the ski resort, there are several danger zones at Merano 2000. Whenever the resort is open, a team of experts carries out a hazard analysis and decides whether any avalanches need to be triggered in a controlled setting. When the resort is closed, however, it is not possible to regularly check the terrain and trigger any potentially dangerous snowpack. During that time, all access to the ski resort is therefore strictly prohibited.
Whenever you leave the slopes, please be aware that you are entering into open, uncontrolled terrain – meaning that you should be both well-equipped and well-informed. All access is at your own risk and responsibility.
Please remember: Always carefully read the latest avalanche report and forecast before you set off!
