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Hiking hotel in South Tyrol – hiking holiday in Casies & Val Pusteria

Name: Hotel Magdalenahof
Address: Via Pater-Steinmair 4, S. Maddalena in Val Casies, South Tyrol, 39030, Italy
Telephone: +39 0474 948 550

Moved by the mountains

The Val Casies doesn’t really end here – it begins.
New paths open up at the head of the valley, right outside the door of our 4-star hiking hotel in the Val Pusteria: to over 50 alpine huts that welcome you with homemade specialities and open doors. And for those who prefer solitude, you’ll also find that: places that feel as if the world has forgotten them for a moment. With wide meadows, sunny clearings, silent mountain giants, hidden trails and a touch of freedom in between.

Sunbeams break through clouds over a green mountain valley with scattered trees and small wooden houses. - Hotel Magdalenahof

Hiking service
à la Magdalenahof

unspoilt nature, gentle terrain, well-maintained trails
three times a week: guided summit hikes with our host and certified mountain guide Josef
guided alpine hikes with a traditional hut stop
expert advice for individually planned tours
free Nordic walking pole rental
hiking backpack available free of charge in your room
detailed hiking maps and a small hiking library
Guest Pass Val Casies: free use of public transport throughout South Tyrol and participation in the local tourism association’s programme (free or at a reduced rate)

Josef’s personal hiking treasures

Host Josef knows the Val Casies like the back of his hand.
Three times a week he takes you on guided hikes, showing you his home from completely new perspectives. For those who prefer to explore on their own, he gladly shares his favourite tried-and-tested routes. Here are three of them. More tips? You’ll get them directly from Josef – personally and first-hand.

Legend:

⟷ total walking time and distance | ↥ Elevation gain | ☆ Difficulty | ⚐ Trail number

A cross stands on a grassy mountain peak under a clear sky at sunset. - Hotel Magdalenahof

Circular hike along the borders

⟷ approx. 6hours/17,5 km | ↥ approx. 1.337 m | ☆☆ moderately difficult but challenging hike

From the hotel, follow trail no. 49 along the forest road to the Pidigalm huts: Messnerhütte, Kradorfer Alm and Oberbergalm. From there, the path continues to the Passo di Casies. The ascent to the Croce Alta follows the newly restored old shepherds’ and hunters’ trail no. 49. The return route follows trail no. 12 through the Valle di Pfoi down to the Talschlusshütte.

A wooden cabin stands on a grassy hillside with wildflowers, forest, and mountains in the background. - Hotel Magdalenahof

Almweg 2000

⟷ approx. 5hours/20 km | ↥ approx. 1.000 m | ☆ easy but long hike

From the hotel, follow the road towards the Malga Tscharniet (trail no. 48). This can be reached in about 1 ½ hours. From here, follow the red-dot-marked high-altitude trail. First northwards to the ridge shoulder and then on to the Malga Kipfel. Staying on the Almweg, continue to the Malga Stumpf (refreshment stop) and further to the Malga Kaser (refreshment stop). A marked trail leads into the beautiful Valle di Pfoi and then slightly uphill out of the valley to the Malga Uwald (refreshment stop). From the Malga Uwald, a lovely but steep path marked no. 12 leads through the forest back to the starting point.

Two hikers walk along a rocky mountain trail with dramatic peaks and a cloudy sky in the background. - Hotel Magdalenahof

Short circuit of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo

⟷ approx. 3hours/10 km | ↥ approx. 255 m | ☆ easy to moderately difficult hike

Starting from the Rifugio Auronzo, the route leads over the Forcella di Pian di Cengia to the source of the Rienza River, then to the Malga Lang and back to the Rifugio Auronzo. A true hiking classic! Of course, the Tre Cime can also be reached via more demanding routes – Josef will be happy to share his tips.

A rustic cabin sits on a lush green hillside with mountains and scattered clouds in the background. - Hotel Magdalenahof

From hut to hut:

Alpine hikes starting directly from the hotel

Messner & Kradorferhütte (1.660 m)

⟷ approx. 1hour | ↥ 225 m | ☆ easy hike | ⚐ No.49

From the hotel, walk up the valley towards the Rotmooshof. After about one hour, you reach the Messnerhütte, and five minutes later, the Kradorferalm.

Uwaldalm (2.042 m)

⟷ approx. 2hours | ↥ 577 m | ☆☆ moderately difficult hike | ⚐ No.12

From the hotel, cross the stream on the right and follow trail no. 12 into the Valle di Pfoi. In the Valle di Pfoi, you’ll come to a crossroads. To reach the Malga Uwald, take trail no. 12A, which climbs along the mountainside up to the tree line. There, at around 2,000 metres above sea level, the view opens over the entire valley, the Monti di Villgraten and as far as the Dolomiti di Braies and the Dolomiti di Sesto.

Aschtalm (1.950 m)

⟷ approx. 2,15hours | ↥ 350 m | ☆ easy hike | ⚐ No.10

From the hotel, follow the direction of the Maso Ampfertal farms; after about one hour you reach the Malga Ascht, with views of the Hochstein, Cima di Valle di Gail, Cima Ripa and Croce Alta.

Stumpfalm & Kaseralm (2.001 m and 2.076 m)

⟷ approx. 1,5hours | ↥ 611 m | ☆☆ moderately difficult hike | ⚐ No.47

From the hotel, cross the stream on the right and follow trail no. 47. The path first follows a narrow asphalt road, which soon turns into an unpaved forest track. The ascent is moderately steep, winding through the forest until, after about 1½ hours, the beautifully situated Malga Stumpf (2,000 m) comes into view.

A large cross stands on a grassy mountain peak with distant rocky mountains in the background. - Hotel Magdalenahof

To the silent giants:

Summit hikes starting directly from the hotel

Cima Ripa (2.774 m)

⟷ approx. 7hours/16 km | ↥ 1.275 m | ☆ ☆ moderately difficult and steep hike

From the hotel, follow trail no. 48 in the direction of the Malga Stumpf (refreshment stop). Beyond the Malga Stumpf, trail no. 47 climbs across grassy and heath-covered slopes dotted with trees, crossing the popular Almweg 2000 at the start. The final ascent runs along the rocky summit ridge of the Cima Ripa, which marks the border between South Tyrol and Austria. Wonderful views open up during the climb and upon reaching the summit cross at 2,774 metres, you’ll be entranced by the panoramas: your gaze sweeps from the Vedrette di Ries mountains across the Monti di Villgraten and nearby Cima Croce Alta to the pale Dolomites with the world-famous Tre Cime di Lavaredo.

Lago Nero (2.455 m)

⟷ approx. 6hours/14 km | ↥ 1.224 m | ☆☆☆ difficult and demanding hike

From the hotel, cross the stream on the right and follow trail no. 12 through the Valle di Pfoi up to the Malga Pfoi (2,134 m). Continue through the alpine valley to a junction marked by a large boulder showing the trail numbers. Trail no. 13 leads up to the Forcella di Retro and then gently downhill to the Lago Nero (2,455 m). Here you can enjoy one of the most idyllic mountain lakes in the Val Pusteria. On the way back, you can turn right after the Malga Pfoi towards the Malga Uwald.

Cima di Valle di Gail (2.494 m)

⟷ approx. 4hours/11,2 km | ↥ 971 m | ☆☆ moderately difficult hike

From the hotel, cross the stream on the right, then turn right again towards the Malga Tscharniet. Here, follow the trail to the Forcella di Calcestruzzo. From the Forcella di Calcestruzzo, the Cima di Valle di Gail stands directly ahead. Continue straight up the trail at a steady incline, and after about one hour, you’ll reach the summit. From the Cima di Valle di Gail, you’ll have a perfect view of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, the surrounding Braies mountains and even the Antholz range. This summit is also a favourite among ski touring enthusiasts in winter.

Monte Alto (2.593 m)

⟷ approx. 5hours/15,9 km | ↥ 1.060 m | ☆☆ moderately difficult hike

From the hotel, follow the Talblick trail past the Maso Huber farms and continue towards the Ampfertal farms. After several bends, the path branches left at the uppermost farm (trail no. 10). Immediately after crossing the stream, trail no. 10B branches off to the right; however, continue straight on along trail no. 10 until you soon see the Malga Ascht (refreshment stop). Continue along trail no. 10, following the old alpine path by the stream – always trail no. 10 – until you reach the Forcella di Pfin (2,395 m). From here, climb the moderately steep southern ridge without markings to reach the summit cross of Monte Alto.

Hörneckele

⟷ approx. 5hours/13,3 km | ↥ 775 hm | ☆☆ moderately difficult hike

The hike to the Hörneckele begins at the Maso Karbacherhof in San Martino. First, follow the asphalt road to the Malga Schäfer, where the initially wide trail no. 52 branches off towards the Hörneckele. It climbs gently through the forest and eventually turns into a forest and meadow path branching left. Finally, it ascends through panoramic alpine meadows to the 2,130 m high Hörneckele. Next to its impressive summit cross unfolds a surprisingly wide view across the long Val Casies, the surrounding Casies mountains and well-known Dolomites such as the Rocca dei Baranci and the Picco di Vallandro

A smiling man in a blazer stands outdoors with green hills and trees in the background. - Hotel Magdalenahof

There’s an old mountaineers’ saying: those who walk slowly, walk well. Those who walk well, walk far. When someone asks me about a special place of empowerment in the mountains, I often say: for me, there isn’t one. For me, the strength lies in the walking itself – in movement, in nature, in simply being outdoors.

Host and mountain enthusiast Josef

Two hikers climb a rocky hill with distant mountain ranges and green valleys under a clear sky. - Hotel Magdalenahof

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