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On top of the local mountain of Maranza/Meransen, at an elevation of 2,510m and set amidst the holiday destination of Gitschberg Jochtal in South Tyrol, the sky almost seems to be within one’s reach. Enjoy the fantastic view of more than 500 mountain peaks, many of which exceed 3,000m in height, as the full panoramic field of view spans from the mountaintops of the Dolomites over the peaks of the Zillertaler, Stubaier and Ötztaler Alps. Below the high plateau, on the southern slope of the mountain, hiking enthusiasts can follow the beauty of nature and natural spectacles. But on top of the mountains, one can feel the astonishing calm and quiescent atmosphere of the high Alpine scenery and bask in the infinite freedom of the high altitude. The circular panoramic platform on the mountaintop helps you to spot the mountains and surrounding peaks by mapping out their names and heights, which moreover helps provide orientation.
In fact, from the upper station of the 4-person chairlift which carries winter sports enthusiasts up the slopes, you may easily reach the viewing platform and take in its unforgettable impression, before traveling back down into the valley on skis.
Accessibility:
Cable car Rio di Pusteria–Maranza
Maranza cable car – upper station Gitschberg
1. From the upper station continue to the hiking trail number 20, then follow trail number 12 which leads up to the peak.
2. From the parking lot Kieneralm, follow the signs for hiking trail number 20 and then to hiking trail number 12, and from there to the peak.
Parking lots: Rio di Pusteria town centre, Rio di Pusteria train station, lower station of the Maranza funicular, Altafossa valley, parking garage at entrance to village of Maranza
Hiking Destinations:
Mount Piccolo Monte Cuzzo [in German: Kleine Gitsch] (2,262m a.s.l., Trail nr. 12/21a/21/6)
Laghi di Seefeld [in German: Seefeldseen] (2,271m a.s.l., Trail nr. 12/21 – along the steep Schellenbergsteig path number 6 for trained hikers.
Altafossa Valley Trail [in German: Altfasstal)]Nr. 12/21/12B |