Valfurva to Rifugio Quinto Alpini
Valfurva · about 1 h 15 min by car from Merano
The walk
4.6 km out-and-back walk near Valfurva, up to Innesto Sentiero 516, 435 m of total ascent: about 2 h 30 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 2530 and 2745 m above sea level. Along the way: Rifugio Quinto Alpini.
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Merano: about 1 h 15 min (51 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to Merano, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
46.46765,10.54712
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Along the way
- Rifugio Quinto Alpini150 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
Where to eat and drink
Bring a picnic.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Valfurva and start the walk.
- 12:30Back at the start after about 2 h 30 min.
- 12:45Picnic with local bread, cheese and salumi from the village shop.
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