Copertina inglese.indd

Third Stage
From the Schlüter mountain hut to Púez mountain
hut
Altitude difference: ascent 850m; descent 670m
Length of the path: approx. 15 km
Hiking time: 6 hours
Paths: Nos. 3 and 2
Grade:
EE, with partly secured terrain
From the Schlüter mountain hut (2,297m) continue along path No.
3. The path leads first towards the east and then bends towards the
south on the eastern slope of the Bronsoi continue. The path offers a
wonderful view of the Geisler and Peitlerkofel summits.
The geology and flora of this area are fascinating.
Level with the Juac (2,421m) the path finally turns southwest over
the Munt de Medalges in the nature park Púez-Geisler and reaches
the Kreuzjoch (known as the “Fùrcia de Medalges” in the local ‘Ladis’
dialect) at 2,293m. Path No. 3 initially leads towards the southwest,
then south and finally in an easterly direction to the Campillerturms
and the Wasserkofele (“Sass da l’Ega”). Hike along the crest of
Longiarù and, after climbing a steep slope, walk further upwards to
a junction at 2,389m.
Path No. 13 splits off to the west, crosses the Wasserscharte (Furcia
Mont da l’Ega) and leads further on to the Regensburg mountain
hut. Continue along path No. 3 (towards the south) until you reach
a gully with boulders. Above this gully the path leads steeply uphill
until you reach the Roascharte, (“Fùrcia dla Roa”) (col at 2,617m). This
mountain saddle is very important because it separates the “Geisler”
mountain group in the west from the “Peitler” group. One must be
particularly careful at the start of the season as it is still possible to
find frozen snow in the gully and therefore a pickaxe and crampons
could prove very useful.
Geisler Peaks
From here, there is an interesting detour for experienced mountain
hikers, which is described in alternative route 3.
Those who prefer to stay on the initial route should walk downwards
(south) until you reach a junction at around 2,500m, next to a large
crater with some sizeable boulders. Leave path No. 3 here that leads
right down (direction southwest) and connects with path No. 2,
which comes from the Regensburg hut. One continues on almost
level ground towards the south and then downhill until you meet
path No. 2 which leads (towards the east) along the serpentines to the
Siellescharte (Fòrces de Siëles), col at 2,505m.
After crossing the col, you reach sparse alpine pastures at the foot
of crumbling rocks. In the distance (looking east) the Sassonghèr is
visible.
From here, the path suddenly bends in a northeasterly direction and
becomes narrower and rockier. The path is, however, not difficult to nego-
28 FROM BRIXEN TO FELTRE THE DOLOMITES “ALTA VIA” N.2 29