The Simile Mahd Hut lies at around 2,000 metres above sea level above the idyllic Val di Senghes, accessible from Campo di Trens
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The railway station in Campo di Trens near Vipiteno is our starting point for this July mountain bike tour. We ride towards the village centre. Just after crossing the Brennero state road, the road to Valgenauna and Flanes di Sotto branches off to the right. The route goes gently uphill, past the late-Gothic St Valentine's Chapel in Valgenauna, and then up to Flanes di Sotto.
Here, the asphalted road ends and the route follows a forest track further towards the Val di Senghes valley. We ride uphill through the gorge as far as the "Alte Flaner Säge", an old sawmill, where we reach the unserviced Senghes Pastures in the upper part of the valley. These are a series of idyllic alpine meadows situated between 1,370 and almost 2,000 metres above sea level.
At the upper end of the valley, where horses and cows graze, the mountain road makes a loop, and we tackle the final steep climb to our destination. The serviced Simile Mahd Hut lies on the sunny side of the valley at 2,018 metres above sea level, beneath the rugged peaks of Mt. Cima di Senges, Mt. Cima del Bue, and Mt. Sasso Scuro in the Fundres Mountains.
We enjoy a cold drink and a hearty meal served by the alpine pasture host. The Fundres High Route also passes by here - nearby hiking destinations include Lake Selvaggio and Mt. Picco della Croce. The descent back into the valley and to Campo di Trens follows the same route.
Author: AT
Experienced: July 2020
Last updated: 2026
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- Starting point:
- railway station of Campo di Trens (938 m a.s.l.)
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- Overall time:
- 03:30 h
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- Total route length:
- 21,2 km
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- Altitude:
- from 938 m to 2.018 m
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- Altitude difference (uphill | downhill):
- +1169 m | -1169 m
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- Route:
- Campo di Trens - Valgenauna - Flanes di Sotto - Val di Senghes - old sawmill - Senghes Pastures - Simile Mahd Hut - same way back
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- Signposts:
- "Flanes di Sotto", "Simile Mahd Alm"
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- Destination:
- Simile Mahd Hut (2,018 m a.s.l.)
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- Resting points:
- Simile Mahd Hut (June to September)
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- Track surface:
- 43% asphalt road, 57% forest trail (gravel surface)
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- Recommended time of year:
- Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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- MTB tour to the Simile Mahd Mountain Hut
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- The overall time shown above refers to the cycling time only, not including breaks or stops.
We highly recommend checking the weather and trail conditions in advance and on site before starting this tour.
