Path no. 15 - 4
General description
This trail starts much further up, on the Aussereggen farm along the slopes of the Monte Sole at Silandro/Schlanders and is one highest irrigation canal trails in the entire Venosta Valley. The trail passes through narrow walkways and wooden bridges through fields and larch forests in the peaceful Schlandrauntal Valley.
Route description
We drive to Schlanders and continue to Kortsch, from there towards Sonnenberg until we reach Aussereggen, where we can park. Directly above runs trail no. 15, the Vinschger Höhenweg. We follow this trail until we meet the Neuwaal on the right. Here we have to climb over a fence, which is made easier by two cross planks. We walk for about three quarters of an hour on this beautiful Irrigation channel into the Schlandraun Valley until we reach the forest road (no. 4). From there, it steadily goes uphill. On the right side, we see a Venetian sawmill and continue until, after about half an hour, we reach the Schlanderser Alm. We follow the path for another 30 minutes until we reach the Kortscher Alm, where there is another well-preserved Venetian sawmill. (The alps are managed from mid-June to the end of September) In this idyllic alpine pasture, we take a break before returning to the starting point along the same route. Note: The hike requires surefootedness and a good head for heights.
Description to arrive at destination
From Reschen or Meran to Schlanders/Kortsch, up the Sonnenberg road to the Aussereggen farm.
Parking
The car can be parked at Aussereggen parking place.
Public transport
By the Venosta train to Schlanders and by the Citybus to Kortsch. Then you have to continue on foot to the Aussereggen farm - additional walking time about 2,5 hours.
More information on the timetables, see www.suedtirolmobil.info
Safety instructions
This walk requires considerable mountaineering experience.