Winter path and Moarhofalm sledge run

The family walk on a toboggan run takes us in the low mountain range of the Val Pusteria above Corti and Chienes

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At the parking space “Gelenke”, our winter walk starts, following the signpost “Moarhofalm”.
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On a well-groomed forested path we walk towards the mountain hut.
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View of some snow-covered wooden huts in a clearing in the low mountain range of the Val Pusteria.
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From time to time, we have even honour to see the sun for a little moment on this foggy winter day.
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The path is well-marked and we continue to follow the signpost 65 (Murmeltierweg).
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Before we reach the mountain hut, we get out of the forest and can have a look at the surroundings and the valley at our foot.
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Fogged Val Pusteria, fortunately our view up here is much better.
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View of the farms of Corti, located along the approach road.
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Atmospheric mood at the Moarhofalm mountain hut.
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After about 1.5 hours of walking, we reach the Moarhofalm mountain hut, which is open until late winter.
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video : Tobogganing the right way

Even if the weather is not too good down in the valley today, we make a trip to the low mountains of the Val Pusteria. We go to Chienes in Val Pusteria, where we take the road to Issengo. This is where we turn left to Corti, after the Lärchenhof farm we take the narrow mountain road until we reach the "Gelenke" parking space at 1,591 m a.s.l.

From this point we proceed on foot, following the signpost "Moarhofalm", marked 65 (Murmeltierweg, Marmot Path). There is also a shorter trail across the forest, signposted M65. Across the ploughed and snow-covered forested path, we overcome the needle forest. After four hairpin bands, the forest becomes less dense and provides a view of the Braies and Sesto Dolomites. Today, however, the view is not too good, but also the fog is quite fascinating.

Almost flat along the slope, we reach the Moarhofalm mountain hut at 1,833 m, which is open until late winter, and also in summer months. After a well-deserved lunch, we decide to do the return on the sledge. By the way, you can rent toboggans also at the mountain hut!

Author: BS

tobogganing

Starting point:

Gelenke parking space, Corti
Time required:

02:15 h
Track length:

5,4 km
Altitude:

from 1.597 m to 1.833 m
Altitude difference:

+236 m | -236 m
Route:

on the way back you can sledge (the walking time will be reduced by approx. 45 minutes)
Destination:

Moarhofalm mountain hut
Resting points:

Moarhofalm mountain hut
Recommended time of year:

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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Winter path and Moarhofalm sledge run