Hiking tour Obisellalm
Short description
Hikes in Meran and environs: hikes around Partschins and to the Obisellalm.
Description
Together with Kuens, Riffian forms a small but highly recommended holiday region near Meran and is the ideal holiday destination in South Tyrol for those seeking relaxation. Hikers and mountaineers also feel at home here.
Starting point of the tour
Öbersthöfe farms above Riffian in Vernuer
Destination point of the tour
Upper Obisellalm
Route description
The starting point is the Öbersthöfe farms above Riffians in Vernuer. Hikers get there after the northern end of the village of Riffian. Trail no. 21a begins at the Öbersthöfe farms. It leads through idyllic larch forests and steep hairpin bends above the tree line to the unmanaged Hahnenkamm hut.
From here, continue to the Untere Obisellalm and follow trail no. 5 to the Obere Obisellalm, where mountain lovers can immerse themselves in the unspoilt alpine world. The five-hour hike back follows the same route as the ascent.
Trail signs
21a, 5
Hiking equipment
Hiking boots, hiking poles, wind and rain protection, sunglasses
Public transport
Train and bus connection Bozen-Meran
Directions
Brenner motorway A22, exit Bozen South, Meran (MEBO motorway), direction Riffian/Kuens
Parking
Öbersthöfe car park
Tip by the author
Type of trail
Length 5.7 km
Author
Editorial office south-tirol.com