In the heart of the Vallelunga, a little side valley branches off, where a true paradise can be found: the Malga dei Buoi mountain hut
Image gallery: Winter hiking path and sledge run Malga dei Buoi
Starting point of our hike is Caprone (Kapron) in the Vallelunga valley in the Val Venosta, where we follow the marker no. 14 towards the Malga dei Buoi mountain hut (Ochsenberger Alm).
After the first metres a little path branches from the marked route, it is a shortcut up to the hut but it is very steep. For us it seems a bit difficult to image a little paradise here, as the first ascent is quite steep and nothing special. But after about half an hour of walking, we are surrounded by an inherent natural beauty and by the peaks of the Oetztal Alps, which is really amazing.
The Malga dei Buoi with the St. Wendelin Chapel is located at 2,160 m a.s.l. amidst a wonderful little valley. For our way back there are two possibilities now, either on foot again or by sledge. It is one of the toboggan runs in the Val Venosta valley. Notice: The data indicated refer to the entire route, including return trip, on foot.
Author: Giacomo Roccabruna
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- Starting point:
- Caprone in the Vallelunga valley
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- Overall time:
- 03:30 h
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- Total route length:
- 7,4 km
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- Altitude:
- from 1.666 m to 2.160 m
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- Altitude difference:
- +494 m | -494 m
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- Signposts:
- no. 14, "Ochsenberger Alm"
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- Destination:
- Malga dei Buoi
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- Recommended time of year:
- Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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- Download GPX track:
- Winter hiking path and sledge run Malga dei Buoi
If you want to do this hike, we suggest you to check the weather and trail conditions in advance and on site before setting out.
