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Puflatsch loop, Alpe di Siusi
- Distance
- ≈ 7.5 km
- Elevation gain
- ≈ 350 m
- Time
- ≈ 2.5–3 h
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Europe's largest high-alpine meadow, rolling green pasture dotted with huts, with the Sassolungo and Sciliar peaks all around. The loop circles the Puflatsch plateau past basalt rock benches known as the witches' benches.
The trail
Simplified route line joining the main huts and viewpoints. On the ground, follow the signed trail numbers.
Getting there from Bolzano
About 60 min each way by public transport.
Bus · SAD bus (check line) · ≈ 45 min
Bolzano bus station → Siusi / Seis
Usually hourly (check)
Gondola · Seiser Alm gondola · ≈ 15 min
Siusi / Seis → Compatsch / Compaccio
The road up is closed to private cars during the day in summer, so the gondola or bus is the way (check)
Lines, times and fares are approximate and change by season. Check the local transport timetable before you go.
What to bring
- Water
- Hiking shoes
- Sunscreen (little shade)
- Warm layer
Best season
Jun to Oct. Best June to October. In winter it's a ski area.
A bit of background
Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm) is the largest high-elevation alpine meadow in Europe and a major hiking and skiing area of South Tyrol.
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Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap (trail points). Summary written by Flewaway. Distances, times and prices are estimates.
